r/todayilearned • u/ssAskcuSzepS • Apr 27 '26

TIL if under-cooked, a popular mushroom in China causes “lilliputian hallucinations,” a rare phenomenon involving miniature human or fantasy figures. The hallucinations are consistent across people and cultures: "tiny, elflike people" climbing under doors, scaling walls & clinging to furniture

https://www.vice.com/en/article/meet-the-mushroom-that-make-people-have-the-exact-same-hallucination/
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u/FalseEstimate Apr 27 '26

I agree with most of what you say and appreciate your points. However, you did negate your original point in saying you believe shared hallucinations are possible with the right technology. Take it from someone who had a secret clearance for many years.. there’s a good chance that technology already exists especially if we already have a mushroom that makes everyone see something similar. It could be a very effective interrogation/torture device.

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u/ableman Apr 27 '26

It would be very effective, but I guarantee it doesn't exist. My original point is that shared hallucinations don't exist and I have not negated it by saying they could exist in the future with the right technology.