Book excerpt: Through the use of psychedelics, achieving an upgraded state of mind isn't just a pipe-dream. The human-animal has been doing it for millions of years. Mind Leap breaks down the taboos that surround psychedelics, equipping you with mental ammunition to rethink the reasons behind psychedelic drug's resurgence in the 21st century. It is loaded with useful information about how you can upgrade perceptions of your mind to increase your cognitive prowess and fortitude. Inside this book you will learn about: Why psychedelics are different from all other types of drugs. How psychedelics affect the mind, and what happens after having a psychedelic experience. How humans have used psychedelics to promote internal growth and self-understanding. How psychedelics can be used as a means to rethink current systems that exist within our society. The valuable lesson techstars like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates found in psychedelics, and how their consumption contributed to their success. In Mind Leap we discover how "psychedelics, if used responsibly and with proper caution, could be for psychiatry", on an individual and social level, "what the microscope is to the study of biology and medicine or the telescope for astronomy," and explore how they can launch us from the confines of our current version of thinking into a more refined and cooperative one. This book investigates one of humanity's most forbidden fruits, psychedelic drugs; tools that can help us rethink reality and aid us in regaining our sense of individuality in cultures so concerned with competitive and social hierarchies.