Sebastian Capitan Viveros

In this engaging discussion, Sebastián Capitan Viveros narrates Manvir Singh's thought-provoking essay. They challenge the popular myth that ancient tribes regularly used psychedelics like ayahuasca and magic mushrooms. Viveros reveals how colonial narratives shape our understanding of these practices, uncovering the complex interplay between cultural myths and reality. They also explore the limited significance of mushrooms in ancient cultures, reinterpreting their roles in healing and divination while critiquing the contemporary commercialization of shamanic practices.