Psychedelic Salon AudioBook 02 – TimeWave Zero Redux
Apr 20, 2025
Elijah Warren, an esteemed ethnobotanist and collaborator of Terrence McKenna, dives into the intriguing concept of TimeWave Zero. He discusses the cultural chaos surrounding 2012 and how apocalyptic beliefs intertwined with emerging consciousness. Warren reflects on the legacy of indigenous wisdom in the context of psychedelics and technology. He also explores transformative shifts in community beliefs, merging spirituality with AI advancements, and the broader implications for our understanding of reality. An engaging ride through consciousness and culture awaits!
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2012: Year of Gradual Transformation
- Terrence McKenna's 2012 prophecy wasn't a single-day event but a year-long phase of change.
- The real significance lies in the gradual unfolding of transformation, not the expected cataclysmic shift.
Shift from Spiritual to Technological
- Spiritual expectations waned in 2012 as prophetic communities dwindled.
- Meanwhile, technological advances quietly accelerated, marking a different kind of transformation.
Documentary Shift Captures New Reality
- Sophia's documentary evolved from documenting failed prophecies to exploring technological revolutions.
- The contrast highlighted a quiet AI breakthrough amid fading mystical expectations.
