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Harvard Divinity School
Psychedelics, California, and the Cultures of Consciousness: A Talk with Erik Davis
Apr 30, 2024
Join Erik Davis, a noted writer and scholar known for his insights on technology and psychedelics, as he reflects on his journey and new book, *Blotter*. He explores how California's unique cultural landscape shapes spiritual experiences and discusses the intriguing interplay of technology and spirituality. Davis shares thoughts on the psychedelic renaissance, touching on its risks and rewards, while critiquing the commodification of such experiences. He also highlights the role of literature in shaping consciousness and the importance of community in post-pandemic practices.
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- Erik Davis discusses his upbringing outside traditional religious structures, fostering a unique approach to understanding spirituality through art and culture.
- The 1990s served as a pivotal decade for creativity and cultural experimentation, fostering an eclectic blend of psychedelia and diverse subcultures.
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Eric Davis and His Unique Perspective on Religion
Eric Davis shares his experience of growing up outside of traditional religious structures, which provides him with a unique vantage point in studying various spiritual beliefs. His upbringing, influenced by an atheist father and a mother with religious connections, fostered an early interest in the fantastic and otherworldly. He conceptualizes religion as an extension of fantasy literature, viewing it through the lens of art and culture rather than strict belief. Davis's approach emphasizes a pluralistic attitude, inviting exploration of different belief systems without the confines of critical skepticism.
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