This miracle berry tasting experience taught me the importance of functioning taste buds to survival. The momentary sensory confusion was fun for the tongue, but the rest of my body did not like it. The revulsion we feel towards sour and spicy foods is our body’s warning against danger. With this warning system dimmed by the miracle berry, I consumed more vinegar and jalapeno than my body could handle. Sore throat and other symptoms later ensured. My association with sour and spicy foods temporarily altered from danger to safety during the experiment, but my body’s reaction afterwards brought me back to reality.
Given my experience, I surely hope that dangerous foods do not taste safe for more than rare occasions. Sensory confusion can be dangerous in certain cases.