Episode 32: R.U. Sirius on Psychedelic Transhumanism and a Singularity
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Reflections on Current Counterculture Figures in the Psychedelic Scene
The speaker reflects on the current lack of prominent counterculture figures in the psychedelic scene and questions who to look up to. The speaker mentions individuals like Doug Rushkoff and Eric Davis as honest appraisers with a keen understanding of reality and humanism. The mention of writers like Mark Dariis highlights the diversity of perspectives within the scene. While acknowledging the mixed nature of the figures, the speaker advises against solely following paranoid views of psychedelic forefathers. Expressing uncertainty on who to follow, the speaker suggests that the traditional concept of 'following' may be obsolete. The comparison between figures like Ram Das and Larry raises questions about the impact and influence of key figures in the psychedelic community.
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