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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Moogfest Speaker Selection
- Michael Garfield was third in line to speak at Moogfest, after Dennis McKenna and Bruce Damer.
- The festival focused on "future thought" and fringe topics.
Techno-Shamanism and Cultural Appropriation
- The term "techno-shamanism" is problematic due to cultural appropriation issues.
- Remix culture often grabs elements from other cultures without proper attribution.
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.