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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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in relation to ayahuasca and shamanistic practices.


Vanese Mc Neill

40. Aliens, Elephants and The Cosmological Consequences of Mind Control featuring Gordon White and Joseph P Farrell
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while discussing her reading and interest in herbalism and ancient knowledge.


Ariane Sommer

The Hidden Invaders: Unmasking Parasites, Their Devastating Health Impact, and How to Eliminate Them with Sheela Mahdavi
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as a possible book about the use of plant medicines in the Amazon.


Danny Nemu

Mind-Altering Drugs, Plant Medicines & Psychedelics In The Old Testament, How Altered States of Consciousness Can Enhance Spiritual Experiences & Much More With Danny Nemu.
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as the author of a book that led him to ayahuasca.

Joe Tafur

132. The Fellowship of the River with Dr Joe Tafur
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when discussing his early exposure to plant medicine literature.


Kyle Kingsbury

#379 A Journey Into Spirit w/ Jimmy Welton
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as a book he wrote where he realized the western science and shamanic epistemology are two different systems of logic.


Jeremy Narby

Nature’s Intelligence: Coming Down from the Pedestal
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as a fascinating book discussing ayahuasca and its effects on perception.


Mark Hyman

How Do Psychedelics Help You Reach Enlightenment or At Least Happiness? with Michael Pollan