THIRD EYE DROPS Mind Meld 21 |HYPER-REALITY with Erik Davis and Michael Garfield
Jul 30, 2016
PhD Erik Davis and artist Michael Garfield explore hyper-reality, techno-shamanism, evolution of psychedelics, cuteness in society, perpetual dissatisfaction, and high weirdness. The conversation dives into the intersection of technology, spirituality, and societal adaptation to technology.
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Tech and the Return of Animism
- Our increasingly technological world may be bringing about an animist worldview.
- This shift is driven by technologies like AI and the Internet of Things.
The Electrical Imaginary and the Collective Unconscious
- Laying the transatlantic telegraph cable exposed us to a "collective unconscious."
- This is linked to the discovery of deep-sea life, previously thought impossible.
Psychedelics and Future Shock
- Psychedelic experiences can offer strategies for navigating a rapidly changing world.
- This "harm reduction model" can help us adapt to a planetary culture.