The term “set and setting” is a critical part of the conversation surrounding psychedelics. In a nutshell, it refers to one’s mindset (“set”) and physical and social environment (“setting”) being factors that may influence a psychedelic experience. Set and setting encapsulate many facets.
Indeed, there are so many ways in which one’s mindset and environment can affect what a trip is like.
Whether you are a psychedelic novice or you have many experiences under your belt, it’s still important to be aware of the varied aspects of set and setting. After all, it doesn’t matter how experienced you are — if you don’t pay attention to set and setting, you may be more likely to have a bad trip.
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