THIRD EYE DROPS Mind Meld 5 | Dennis McKenna and Bruce Damer
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Apr 1, 2016 
Dennis McKenna, an ethnopharmacologist known for his research on psychedelics, joins Bruce Damer, a life origin researcher and NASA collaborator, for a fascinating dialogue. They navigate the profound connections of their shared history, explore the intersection of psychedelics and scientific creativity, and discuss the importance of personal engagement in exploring consciousness. They also reflect on the challenges of psychedelic research in medicine and the potential of transformative experiences in understanding life and the cosmos.
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Boldly Reject Permission
- Dennis McKenna and Bruce Damer excel because they boldly reject permission and forge their own paths.
- Success often requires inverting societal constructs on your own terms rather than following the hierarchy.
Bonding Over Terence McKenna
- Bruce Damer and Dennis McKenna first bonded over organizing a retrospective on Terence McKenna at Esalen in 2012.
- The project uncovered family tensions but ultimately deepened their connection and shared mission.
Power of Childhood Life Pacts
- Setting a clear life mission early can focus your efforts and reduce self-doubt.
- Bruce Damer's childhood pact to honor his decisions fueled his enduring passion for origin of life research.
