If you take a “low-enough dose”, nobody realises you’re under the influence. But other tech workers say weird behaviour like so-called “cuddle puddles” – groups of people hugging on the floor – has become “standard fare” in Silicon Valley workplaces. But for many, the high expectations of a ruthless workplace mean psychedelics are necessary to “provide an edge”. Employers “don’t want a normal person”, one venture capitalist adds. “They want something extraordinary. You’re not born extraordinary