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The Cosmic Serpent
DNA and the Origins of Knowledge
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Jeremy Narby's "The Cosmic Serpent" explores the intersection of ayahuasca shamanism and modern science.
Narby, an anthropologist, recounts his personal experiences with ayahuasca and the insights it provided into the nature of reality and consciousness.
He argues that the visions experienced during ayahuasca ceremonies are not mere hallucinations but rather a form of accessing deeper levels of knowledge.
The book challenges conventional scientific paradigms and proposes a new understanding of the relationship between humans and nature.
Narby's work has sparked significant debate and contributed to a growing interest in the potential of psychedelic substances for spiritual and scientific exploration.
Narby, an anthropologist, recounts his personal experiences with ayahuasca and the insights it provided into the nature of reality and consciousness.
He argues that the visions experienced during ayahuasca ceremonies are not mere hallucinations but rather a form of accessing deeper levels of knowledge.
The book challenges conventional scientific paradigms and proposes a new understanding of the relationship between humans and nature.
Narby's work has sparked significant debate and contributed to a growing interest in the potential of psychedelic substances for spiritual and scientific exploration.
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Mentioned by Brian Muraresku as a book that introduced him to the world of psychedelics.
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#211 – Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics
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Ariane Sommer while discussing her reading and interest in herbalism and ancient knowledge.
Ariane Sommer while discussing her reading and interest in herbalism and ancient knowledge.
The Hidden Invaders: Unmasking Parasites, Their Devastating Health Impact, and How to Eliminate Them with Sheela Mahdavi
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Jeremy Narby as a book he wrote where he realized the western science and shamanic epistemology are two different systems of logic.
Jeremy Narby as a book he wrote where he realized the western science and shamanic epistemology are two different systems of logic.
Nature’s Intelligence: Coming Down from the Pedestal
