Perception, Power, and Geopolitics

This chapter explores a personal psychedelic experience that leads into a critical discussion of recent political maneuvers by the Russian President in Kursk amidst ongoing conflict with Ukraine. It delves into the complexities of territorial claims, leadership dynamics, and the portrayal of military actions as victories, while also examining the contrasting diplomatic approaches of influential leaders like Trump and Putin. The narrative underscores the pressures of maintaining political power and public image against a backdrop of escalating tensions and the human cost of the conflict.