#2297
Mentioned in 9 episodes
Food of the Gods
The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge
Book • 1993
In 'Food of the Gods,' Terence McKenna delves into the ancient relationship between humans and psychoactive substances.
The book explores how these substances have influenced human history, from prehistoric partnership societies to modern dominator cultures.
McKenna discusses the roles of various substances such as spices, spirits, tobacco, tea, coffee, opium, and alcohol, and proposes a 'stoned ape' theory suggesting that psychedelics played a crucial role in human cognitive development.
He argues for an 'archaic revival,' advocating for a return to a more shamanic understanding, community, reverence for nature, and increased self-awareness to address the problems of modern society.
The book explores how these substances have influenced human history, from prehistoric partnership societies to modern dominator cultures.
McKenna discusses the roles of various substances such as spices, spirits, tobacco, tea, coffee, opium, and alcohol, and proposes a 'stoned ape' theory suggesting that psychedelics played a crucial role in human cognitive development.
He argues for an 'archaic revival,' advocating for a return to a more shamanic understanding, community, reverence for nature, and increased self-awareness to address the problems of modern society.
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Graham Hancock as a source for the idea that psychedelic encounters made humans fully human.
Graham Hancock as a source for the idea that psychedelic encounters made humans fully human.
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Tim Ferriss as a book by Terence McKenna that explores the potential role of psychedelics in human evolution.
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Ben as an author whose ideas are relevant to the discussion of psychedelic experiences.
Ben as an author whose ideas are relevant to the discussion of psychedelic experiences.
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Cited by Manvir Singh for popularizing the image of 'Mushroom Shaman' in his book.
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Mentioned by Paul Austin in the context of his personal journey of overcoming pornography addiction.
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Mentioned by Zach Leary while discussing the impact of the American counterculture on the psychedelic movement.
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