I want to better understand what ego death is and how you feel when it occurs. I have friends who have tried psychedelics and they’ve mentioned the experience of ego death and how life changing it is.

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Eli5: Why does sea water kill us but electrolyte solutions actually hydrate us? Aren't they both water + salts?

Edit: Question answered. Thanks!

Don't be too hard on me, I almost failed chemistry:'(

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