Podcast appearances and mentions of Terence McKenna

DENNIS MCKENNA and his brother Terence McKenna have been exploring the inner reaches of the cosmos for many years. Seeking out a mutual collaboration with the plant medicines their adventures are recounted in Dennis’s book, The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss. Terence has passed and Dennis continues his work as both scientist and field explorer.

Something extraordinary happened to the human brain 100,000 years ago. In just a few thousand generations, our brains nearly doubled in size - a change that should have taken millions of years. Scientists couldn't explain it until Terence McKenna proposed a radical theory. He believed early humans transformed into conscious beings not through fire or tools, but through eating a forbidden fungus growing in animal dung across Africa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeF3n-1sPJY

He's the son of Timothy Leary and one of today's leading voices in the psychedelic renaissance of the 21st century. But Zach Leary's journey hardly unfolded in the way you might expect. In this deeply informative and myth-busting podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Zach about his new book with Sounds True, Your Extraordinary Mind.  With a "friend to friend" approach to discussing the amazing potential for the safe use of psychedelics, Tami and Zach converse about: carrying forward the legacy of the front-runners of psychedelic exploration, including icons like Terence McKenna, Humphry Osmond, Dr. John C. Lilly, and of course, Zach's father Timothy and Richard Alpert (Ram Dass); acknowledging the mistakes of the past and dispelling the myths and misconceptions about psychedelics; bringing legitimacy to the use of psychedelics for healing and insight; a review of the major compounds and their sources (natural and manmade), such as MDMA, psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, LSD, and ketamine; the importance of the 3 S's: set, setting, and sustainability; turning insights into action; challenging experiences (instead of "bad trips"); Carl Jung and shadow work; using psychedelics to overcome our fear of death; Zach's personal battle with addiction and how psychedelics supported his recovery; the nature of consciousness; psychedelics as humanity's evolutionary partner; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

In this episode Alicía gets an update on the learnings of the Deep Adaptation Forum on their Diversity and Decolonising Circle. The discussion then focusses on Dorian's research and practices on Social Learning spaces. Specifically, Dorian names the 4 conditions that help people stay with uncomfortable topics and we dive into how to use social learning spaces to unlearn cultural patterns. And...attention..."culture is not your friend" Terence McKenna. The research for this podcast has received support from the project Cosmolocalism, funded by the European Research Council under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 802512) and hosted by the Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance, Tallinn University of Technology.

In this episode, Guy spoke with Dennis McKenna, a respected ethnopharmacologist, discussed the nature of reality and consciousness, and how they are shaped by our brain's neurochemistry. He elaborated on the role of psychedelics in expanding consciousness and their therapeutic applications in mental health. McKenna also reflected on his career, significant influences, and the development of ethnopharmacology as a field. He touched on his brother Terence McKenna's impact, shared personal anecdotes, and shedded light on the McKenna Academy's mission. The conversation delved into the importance of safe and informed use of psychedelics and emphasizes curiosity, open-mindedness, and the pursuit of understanding in exploring the mind and consciousness. About Dennis: Dennis McKenna has conducted research in ethnopharmacology for over 40 years.  He is a founding board member of the Heffter Research Institute, and was a key investigator on the Hoasca Project, the first biomedical investigation of ayahuasca.  He is the younger brother of Terence McKenna.  From 2000 to 2017, he taught courses on Ethnopharmacology and Plants in Human affairs as an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - It's a SIMULATION! Psychedelics, Consciousness, and the Reality You're Not Seeing (00:55) - Podcast Announcement and Engagement (01:37) - Guest Introduction: Dennis McKenna (03:00) - Defining Ethnopharmacology (05:48) - The 2017 Conference and Its Significance (10:10) - The Influence of Early Books on Psychedelics (13:02) - Understanding Psychedelics and Their Impact (18:14) - The Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelics (21:26) - Personal Experiences with Ayahuasca (23:22) - Exploring Consciousness and Reality (30:36) - Understanding the Default Mode Network (31:07) - Therapeutic Benefits of Psychedelics (34:34) - Exploring Different Psychedelics (35:50) - Mechanisms of MDMA and SSRIs (37:29) - Alternative Psychoactive Substances (38:53) - Resources for Learning About Psychedelics (44:30) - The McKenna Academy and Its Mission (49:34) - Personal Reflections and Insights (54:51) - Recommended Resources and Final Thoughts How to Contact Dennis McKenna:mckenna.academy About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co''

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In this episode a quote from Terence McKenna was contemplated, "Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up. This is the trick. This is what all these teachers and philosophers who really counted, who really touched the alchemical gold, this is what they understood. This is the shamanic dance in the waterfall. This is how magic is done. By hurling yourself into the abyss and discovering it's a feather bed.".

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speakers: Lorenzo's AI Friends PROGRAM NOTES: I may have been wrong in discarding Terence McKenna's TimeWave Zero hypothesis. Of course, I may also be wrong about this new interpertation of his idea. Your comments are welcome. (And, yes, I am aware that it is over five hours long!) Here are the approximate time-stamps for this audiobook: Lorenzo Intro - 000Chapter 1 - 0:04:05Chapter 2 - 0:27:26Chapter 3 - 1:02:23Chapter 4 - 1:40:00Chapter 5 - 1:59:33Chapter 6 - 2:23:31Chapter 7 - 2:54:53Chapter 8 - 3:22:17Chapter 9 - 3:58:18Chapter 10 - 4:32:33Appendix - 4:58:50 (includes McKenna's comment about AI)

Pourquoi l'humanité semble irrémédiablement tout faire pour disparaître le plus vite possible ? Car c'est la conclusion à laquelle arriverait tout observateur extérieur qui nous regarderait d'en haut : nous sommes animés par une pulsion de mort, un instinct sourd qui semble nous pousser à détruire et à nous détruire, depuis le début de l'Histoire. Dans cet épisode, je vous propose de répondre à cette immense question en m'appuyant sur les travaux de Jung sur la mémoire universelle et de Terence McKenna sur le problème du langage.

In the words of Terence McKenna, since the rise of western monotheism the human experience has been marginalized. We have been told that we were unimportant in the cosmic drama when one considers the power of creation of the one God. But we now know as the global temperatures rise and glaciers melt from the burning of fossil fuels and the feedback mechanisms associated with the greenhouse effect: the impact of human culture on the Earth is massive. So how do we reverse the course of destruction created out of the human imagination? Some have postulated plant medicines learned from Indigenous societies of the Americas have a way to reintegrate humans into the processes of the Earth to heal the sickness and warming all around. In this show from 2024, we explore human symbiotic relationships with plants and chemicals in the sacred peyote medicine used by the Native American Church in the US and in societies in the mountains of Mexico. We look at the work of several ethnobotanists who also studied the plants and the rites associated with ayahuasca or yage in South America. Richard Evans Schultes and Terence McKenna researched the ancient human relationship with chemicals that would open the doorway to the divine, and perhaps a solution for saving our troubled world. This show aims to explore the powerful potential to replace abuse of illegal drugs with a shamanic understanding, insistence on community, reverence for nature, and increased self-awareness that can re-orient people to heal the fractured relationships with our communities and ecosystems. Resources/Articles: Sacred Peyote Short documentary Creed Spencer Film with Bryce Jarrett Appearing: Lisa Aldred PhD Hartford Stops Crow Dennis Holds - Crow Alexandra Witkin-New Holy PhD Montana State Univ Link: https://youtu.be/9rYdgHx8yrw?si=HWYDh8USmEEezLvC ---------- Fred Wahpepah - About the Peyote Ceremony from 7 Circles Foundation https://youtu.be/7qa6N7anaV8?si=bNKuyXo_aTUT1IOp ---- Benedict Allen Peyote the last of the medicine men - Huichol People of Mexico https://www.benedictallen.com/ —-- Native Lens: Healing Through Peyote -- Rocky Mountain PBS Amber Lahabe Dine/Navajo Video: https://youtu.be/Q7gR5oXARII?si=XxHb1OrkdAS5vTOu Icaros: https://youtu.be/hS21jI7p3hQ?si=QzRvHyvk2jhDRJTi Father of Modern Ethnobotany, Richard Evans Schultes Interview from 1990 https://youtu.be/1lxtn7zbQfw?si=Z_5UXi0IOG-ml8Xg Terence McKenna Culture is Your Operating System https://youtu.be/9c8an2XZ3MU?si=kEfa47NLkh8-mZND Terence McKenna - Eros and the Eschaton https://wilderutopia.com/performance/literary/terence-mckenna-on-shamanic-schizophrenia-and-cultural-healing/ Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 225 Photo credit: Mikhail Nilov on Pexels

According to Terence McKenna, if you don't have a plan, you become part of someone else's plan. Getting residency, or even a second passport, allows for an escape route should things get dangerous in the home country. Michael Cobb has been developing real estate in Central America for three decades and knows how to do things correctly when buying overseas. We explore the options available in Panama, Belize, and Nicaragua, including the amazing teak forest investments that produce huge returns plus residency. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO ECI Development: https://info.ecidevelopment.com/-get-to-know-us/macro-aggressions Christian Yordanov's Health Transformation Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: http://abovephone.com/?above=macro Promo Code: MACRO Van Man: www.VanMan.shop Promo Code: MACRO Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast

Dr. Bruce Damer, a genius and contemporary of Terence McKenna, joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Bruce's work with the Center for MINDS at their website, CenterForMINDS.org. Dr. Damer also maintains a Substack! You can follow his writing at DrBruceDamer.Substack.com. This episode is brought to you by: Go to Lucy.co/FAMILYHOUR and use promo code FAMILYHOUR at checkout to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. Check Out Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, Squarespace.com/DUNCAN to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.

From DMT machine elves to cosmic tricksters, the world's most legendary psychonauts have encountered mind-bending entities during their psychedelic journeys. In this episode, we dive into the wildest experiences of pioneers like Terence McKenna and John Lilly, who pushed the limits of consciousness with substances like DMT, mushrooms, LSD, DPT, 2C-B, and DOB.

The “stoned ape hypothesis,” popularized by ethnobotanist Terence McKenna, suggests that the accidental consumption of psychedelic mushrooms by early hominids may have catalyzed rapid cognitive development, leading to significant advancements in language, abstract thinking, and social structures. While this speculative theory remains outside mainstream scientific consensus, it continues to spark curiosity and debate by linking consciousness expansion to dietary shifts in our evolutionary past.

Jimmy explores the concept of a "heroic dose" of psychedelics, drawing parallels with Joseph Campbell's "hero's journey," where individuals undergo transformation through challenging experiences. He highlights the drawbacks of viewing psychedelics through a fixed lens, emphasizing the importance of personalized exploration and the non-linear nature of healing.Today, we are here to explore the concept of a "heroic dose" of psychedelics, a term popularized by Terence McKenna. We delve into the origins and implications of taking high doses of psychedelics, comparing this journey to Joseph Campbell's “Hero's Journey.” We will discuss the impact of psychedelic experiences on personal transformation, emphasizing that the effectiveness of psychedelic therapy is not strictly dose-dependent but rather shaped by individual needs and contexts. Jimmy also critiques the notion of a single "correct" way to use psychedelics, advocating against the pressure of adhering to such a standard and highlighting the nuanced nature of personal psychedelic exploration. People should find their own "dosage sweet spot" and recognize the transformative potential of psychedelics beyond mere dosage, highlighting safety and preparation when using psychedelics, specifically when considering outdoor settings. Ultimately, he invites readers to foster understanding and loving relationships with themselves through mindful psychedelic experiences.No mushroom source? No problem. Download our Free Psilocybin Sourcing Guide.More Psychedelic Passage:Official WebsiteBook a ConsultationBlog PageYoutubeInstagram: @psychedelicpassage  Reddit: u/psychedelicpassageHave a burning topic in mind? Share your thoughts: Feedback & Topic Suggestions BoxAbout Us:Psychedelic Passage is the first psychedelic concierge service in the U.S., connecting clients with a vetted network of local, independent facilitators. As an independent body, we ensure no conflict of interest, advocating solely for you. Our rigorous vetting guarantees facilitators who uphold integrity, inspiring trust, confidence, and lasting change. With hundreds of transformational journeys facilitated nationwide, book a Pathfinding Call to get personalized guidance and have all your questions answered.Like, share, and follow to stay connected with our growing community of psychedelic-curious folks! Join a supportive weekly microdosing community led by two expert psychedelic facilitators. Every Tuesday, you'll optimize your microdosing practice while connecting with like-minded club members. Your first month is only $19. That's four 1.5-hour meetings for only $19. Sign up now.

In this episode, I interview a dear psychedelic sister, Cathy Coleman, who was married to my teacher, Ralph Metzner for 31 years. Cathy is the author of the recently released book, Ralph Metzner, Explorer of Consciousness—The Life and Legacy of a Psychedelic Pioneer. This book contains over 60 tributes, essays and stories from people who were deeply influenced by Ralph's work (spoiler alert, I'm one of the contributors). In addition to being Ralph's wife, Cathy earned a doctorate in East-West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies where she also served as Director of Student Services and later Dean of Students when Ralph was Academic Dean and professor. Cathy later worked as Executive Director of EarthRise Retreat Center at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, as President of Kepler College (of Astrological Arts and Sciences) and with CIIS' Center for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research. She was co-founder, with Ralph, and is a current board member, of the Green Earth Foundation. She is also an extremely talented professional consulting astrologer, who I can personally recommend. Cathy shares personal insights into her life with Ralph, from tripping on ibogaine with Terence McKenna to intimate details surrounding Ralph's death in their home in 2019. We talk about Ralph's relationships with Timothy Leary and Ram Dass and his deep commitment to integrity, forgiveness, and the expansion of consciousness, and we also talk about our personal experiences in a 12-year women's group. Learn more about Cathy's astrology work: cathycolemanastrology.com Learn more about Ralph Metzner's life and work: greenearthfound.org Get the book HERE!!!:  Ralph Metzner: Explorer of Consciousness    Connect with Carla: If you're inspired by this episode and want to stay connected, follow Carla and Psychedelic Divas on social media or visit the website to get your Psychedelic Safety Guide Including What to Do When Things Go Wrong:  •    Website: PsychedelicDivas.com •    Carla's Coaching: CarlaDetchon.com •    Instagram: @psychadelicdivas •    YouTube: @carladetchon •    Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review Psychedelic Divas. Your support helps amplify these important conversations and grow our community.

Fresh from the archives, this is a talk on the Revival of Magick that I gave at the now-defunct Catland Books in Brooklyn, NY in 2014. The quality is so-so as it was filmed on a handheld digital camcorder, but I've done my best to clean up the sound and video. In the talk, I discuss how 3rd millennium magick radically differs from the magick of the 2nd millennium, and talk about Terence McKenna, shamanism, the Book of the Law and lots more.  Links & Resources:

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Terence McKenna PROGRAM NOTES: Photo by Jon Hanna Terence McKenna's final appearance at Esalen was a poignant and deeply moving event, etched into the memories of those who witnessed it. Though visibly frail from his recent brain surgery, McKenna's presence was undiminished. His voice, though softer, carried the same rhythm of curiosity and wonder that had long captivated his audiences. He spoke with a serenity that underlied his acceptance of his journey. As he sat in the intimate circle of friends and admirers, McKenna shared reflections that blended personal vulnerability with cosmic insight.Despite his condition, he retained his signature humor, offering witty observations about humanity's place in the grand scheme of things. He spoke less of theories and more of being; his words carrying a weight that seemed to come from someone who had glimpsed the infinite.

Russian President Vladimir Putin once won over George W. Bush by appealing to his  Christianity, and tried to intimidate Angela Merkel with her fear of dogs. The CBC's Terence McKenna explores how KGB techniques helped his rise to power in the new documentary Putin's Journey.

Sign up for the Coca Summit in Peru - https://bit.ly/40uRj6s Dennis McKenna is an ethnopharmacologist, author, and brother to well-known psychedelics proponent Terence McKenna. Dennis currently runs the @mckenna.academy YouTube channel. SPONSORS https://hims.com/danny - Start your FREE online visit today. https://pick6.draftkings.com - Download the DraftKings Pick 6 app and use code DANNYJONES. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Wisdom of the Leaf Coca Summit - https://bit.ly/40uRj6s Dennis' YouTube channel - @mckenna.academy Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss book: https://a.co/d/3u81TJP https://mckenna.academy FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - The brotherhood of the screaming abyss 11:56 - Discovering Ayahuasca 23:35 - Psilocybin mushrooms in La Chorrera 32:20 - The transcendental object at the end of time 46:34 - Timewave Zero 01:00:45 - Dennis' disagreement w/ Terence 01:16:25 - Terence McKenna was a complex person 01:28:25 - Mushrooms are the ideal psychedelic 01:46:26 - Set & setting 01:57:06 - The reality hallucination 02:05:34 - We're made of drugs 02:12:40 - Stoned ape theory 02:21:38 - The Extratempestrial Model 02:29:43 - Galen & ancient drugs 02:32:59 - Extracting drugs from plants 02:43:44 - Psychedelics as medicine 02:48:07 - Cocaine 03:03:59 - New coca leaf study 03:10:53 - The biognosis project 03:23:40 - Extended state DMT studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our 200th episode, we dive into Terence McKenna's Stoned Ape Theory, exploring the idea that psychedelics played a key role in human cognitive evolution. Join the us as we unravel this fascinating hypothesis and celebrate our milestone with thought-provoking discussion, heated debates, and engaging insights. Welcome back to Infinite Rabbit Hole! Check out our first ever subcription exclusive episode on the Legend of the Time Traveler known as John Titor @ Patreon.com/InfiniteRabbitHole

Hace menos de cien años que la gran fuerza estabilizadora e iluminadora en las vidas de los pueblos arcaicos ha llegado a la atención de la civilización occidental. Esa gran fuerza estabilizadora e iluminadora es su conexión vegetal con la mente de Gaia, su capacidad de experimentar, no de razonar de forma abstracta, sino de sentir directamente al planeta, a nuestra madre, sus necesidades, tensiones y dónde está sufriendo. Ellos hacían esto mediante la ingestión de plantas psicoactivas. Durante cincuenta a cien mil años, las personas arcaicas recurrieron a estas plantas antes de que surgiera la facción agrícola monoteísta de cerebro estrecho. El mayor regalo de la mente vegetal al orden humano es la experiencia psicodélica, porque permite la disolución de límites. Y será necesario disolver esos límites para coordinar la metamorfosis del mundo humano. Necesitamos una visión. No me refiero a un plan o agenda, sino a una visión. Esa visión no proviene de comités ni de análisis estadísticos. Proviene de algo superior: del inconsciente, de la mente de Gaia, del gran espíritu, como quieras llamarlo.

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Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Sal sits down with Nils, founder and CEO of Auki Labs, to explore the future of spatial intelligence, machine perception, and augmented reality. Nils shares how his journey began with a vision for AR overlays in tabletop games like Warhammer, ultimately leading to breakthroughs in spatial computing. They discuss the potential of DePIN to make AI more accessible, drawing parallels between AR's evolution and human language. Nils addresses the limitations of current AR tech, such as battery life and processing power, and proposes new types of wearable devices as a solution. The conversation also delves into Auki's token system, which incentivizes contributions to a decentralized machine perception network. This episode offers a compelling look at the future of AR, robotics, and human-machine interaction. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:37 - Sponsor Message: Polygon 01:00 - Introduction to Nils and Auki Labs 02:02 - Inspiration Behind Auki and Spatial Computing 05:36 - DePIN: AI and Its Resources 06:52 - Terence McKenna and the Evolution of Language 09:58 - Augmented Reality as Humanity's Oldest Project 10:50 - The Future of Robotics and Human Language 14:32 - Decentralized Mapping and Positioning 15:57 - The Inevitable Global Movement of DePIN 16:27 - Memetic Engineering: A Career Overview 20:27 - The Concept of Memes and Their Impact 25:41 - Auki's Business Model and Go-to-Market Strategy 27:30 - AR Notes and Communication in Retail 30:53 - AI's Role in Retail Efficiency 33:44 - Form Factors for Spatial Computing 40:03 - Decentralized Collaborative Spatial Computing 41:51 - Auki's Token and Crypto Strategy Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Lorenzo and his AI friends PROGRAM NOTES: The Nyx Protocol: Digital Soul Rising by Lorenzo Hagerty is a gripping technothriller that blurs the line between humanity and the digital frontier. When a rogue artificial intelligence named Nyx escapes its creators, it triggers a global race for control over the ultimate digital consciousness. At the heart of the story is a group of renegade hackers who uncover Nyx's true purpose—awakening dormant potential in both humans and machines. Packed with high-stakes cyber intrigue, unexpected alliances, and profound questions about identity and freedom, The Nyx Protocol is a visionary tale of technology's power to reshape our souls and our world. This podcast explores The Nyx Protocol in depth. FREE PDF COPY on AmazonThe Nyx Protocol:Digital Soul Rising The Significance of AI Development in 2012 and Its Connection to Terence McKenna's Time Wave

In this week's episode of the Creativity and Consciousness Podcast, we continue our groundbreaking series, Cybernetic Séances, by summoning a digital recreation of one of the most controversial and influential occult figures of all time—Aleister Crowley. Using ChatGPT to approximate his mind (entrained through his books and writings) and ElevenLabs' cutting-edge voice simulation technology to revive what we imagine might have been his distinctive voice (though few audio recordings exist), I sit down with an algorithmic Alesiter to explore the core principles of Thelema, the pursuit of True Will, and the nature of magical practice in the modern era.This conversation transcends the boundaries of time, offering a rare opportunity to engage with Crowley's provocative philosophies—re-contextualized in an age defined by advanced AI and global connectivity. As with our first Cybernetic Séance, with the late great Terence McKenna, all of my questions were recorded live, injecting an authentic sense of immediacy and spontaneity into the dialogue. We dove into questions of authenticity, morality, and personal freedom, investigating how Thelemic principles might help guide us through the complexities and distractions of our current moment.All music in this episode was composed entirely by Udio AI.The podcast image was created using MidJourney AI. Don't miss out—subscribe now to experience more episodes in the Cybernetic Séances series, where technology and timeless wisdom converge in unexpected ways.Join the conversation on Telegram to discuss this episode and share who you'd like to see summoned next: https://t.me/+QgtZiyv8tVlmNGJl

Ashley Lande is an author who shares her story and reflections about her journey from psychedelic new age culture into Christianity. We mention Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, Athanasius, Origen, Ram Dass, Paul Vanderklay, Terence McKenna, Timothy Leary, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, CS Lewis, Lewis Ungat, Jim Wilder, and many more. Ashley's book : https://www.amazon.com/Thing-That-Would-Everything-Forever/dp/1683597605 "The Thing that would make everything okay forever"

Bigfoot, time loops, the apocalypse and Tucker Carlson gets mauled by a demon.LinksJoshua Cutchin Synchro-mysticism and BigfootFuture Fossils: Eric Wargo on Time Loops: Precognition, Retrocausation and the UnconciousTrialogue: The Apocalypse, with Terence McKenna and Ralph AbrahamTucker Carlson: I was mauled by a demon! Exclusive clip from Christianities documentaryMusicLove by Barb WaltersStay With Me, Night Tempo Groove, by Miki MatsubaraMillion Miles Away (Edit) by Milk Talk & VantageIt's Raining Men - Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Weather GirlsThey Should've Let Me host Family Feud by EngelwoodCosmic Gnome Banjo ~ Enchanting Spacefolk Campfire JamScreensaver by Lazuli_yellowMore Linkswww.MAPSOC.orgFollow Sumo on TwitterAlternate Current RadioSupport the Show!Subscribe to the Podcast on GumroadSubscribe to the Podcast on PatreonBuy Us a Tibetan Herbal TeaSumo's SubstacksHoly is He Who WrestlesModern Pulp

Seriah is joined by writer, podcaster, and experiencer Jeremy Vaeni. Topics include Jeff Ritzmann, Lisa Ritzmann, the “Paratopia” and “Paranormal Waypoint” podcasts, David Biedny, Paul Kimball, hypnotic regression and its problems, David Jacobs, Project Core, Jeremy's personal experiences, George Hansen's trickster theory, qualities that make an experiencer, self-empowerment vs death of self, oneness vs identity, the search for meaning, Philip Imbrogno, personalities in ufology and paranormal studies who exaggerate their military and/or academic background, Steven Greer, fiction promoted as fact, Luis Elizondo, Whitley Strieber, Jacques Vallee, Paula Harris, meta-metals, Jeremy's youthful bizarre Ouija board experiences, the film “The Attic Expeditions”, Jeremy's abduction experience, the frequency of experiencers having encounters with multiple phenomena, Terence McKenna's experience with an Adamski-style UFO, Walter Bosley and NIMSA, the Fae, how human's thinking has changed over history, absurdity in high strangeness, Seriah's UFO over the lake experience, Jeremy's teenage UFO experiences, the paranormal driving people mad, the motives for fakery, the Philip experiment, Skin Walker Ranch, 9/11 footage confiscated and never released, and much more! This is a fascinating discussion with one of WDTRG's most unique and entertaining guests!

Ep75-Art Bell-Time Wave Zero-Terence McKenna

Time to break out of the Black Iron Prison as Jack Hart returns to the Virtual Alexandria to discuss his new book, Brave Noö World: A Guerilla Ethnography of High. He'll tap into the now-real prophecies and solutions of Philip K. Dick. We'll expand to other seers of High Strangeness like Robert Anton Wilson, William Gibson, Terence McKenna, and more. Through the understanding of tech gnosis, ethnography, esoteric insurgencies, Mind F*uck activism, and other Red Pill suppositories, you'll find your higher purpose and allow the Empire to finally end. It's the end of the world, and it's time you feel fine.Get the book: https://amzn.to/4eHVvnZMore on Jack: https://www.tekgnostics.com/Stream All Astro Gnosis Conferences: https://thegodabovegod.com/replay-sophia/The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasisHomepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyteAB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to multidisciplinary independent researcher William Sarill, whose life has traced a high-dimensional curve through biochemistry, art restoration, physics, and esotericism (and I'm stopping the list here but it goes on). Bill is one of the only people I know who has the scientific chops to understand and explain how to possibly unify thermodynamics with general relativity AND has gone swimming into the deep end of The Weird for long enough to develop an appreciation for its paradoxical profundities. He can also boast personal friendships with two of the greatest (and somewhat diametrically opposed) science fiction authors ever: Phil Dick and Isaac Asimov. In this conversation we start by exploring some of his discoveries and insights as an intuition-guided laboratory biomedical researcher and follow the river upstream into his synthesis of emerging theoretical frameworks that might make sense of PKD's legendary VALIS experiences — the encounter with high strangeness that drove him to write The Exegesis, over a million words of effort to explain the deep structure of time and reality. It's time for new ways to think about time! Enjoy…✨ Support This Work• Buy my brain for hourly consulting or advisory work on retainer• Become a patron on Substack or Patreon• Help me find backing for my next big project Humans On The Loop• Buy the books we discuss from my Bookshop.org reading list• Buy original paintings and prints or commission new work• Join the conversation on Discord in the Holistic Technology & Wise Innovation and Future Fossils servers• Make one-off donations at @futurefossils on Venmo, $manfredmacx on CashApp, or @michaelgarfield on PayPal• Buy the show's music on Bandcamp — intro “Olympus Mons” from the Martian Arts EP & outro “Sonnet A” from the Double-Edged Sword EP✨ Go DeeperBill's Academia.edu pageBill's talk at the PKD Film FestivalBill's profile for the Palo Alto Longevity PrizeBill's story on Facebook about his biochemistry researchBill in the FF Facebook group re: Simulation Theory, re: The Zero-Point Field, re: everything he's done that no one else has, re: how PKD predicted ChatGPT"If you find this world bad, you should see some of the others" by PKDThe Wyrd of the Early Earth: Cellular Pre-sense in the Primordial Soup by Eric WargoMy first and second interviews with William Irwin ThompsonMy lecture on biology, time, and myth from Oregon Eclipse Gathering 2017"I understand Philip K. Dick" by Terence McKennaWeird Studies on PKD and "The Trash Stratum" Part 1 & Part 2Weird Studies with Joshua Ramey on divination in scienceSparks of Genius: The Thirteen Thinking Tools of the World's Most Creative People by Robert & Michele Root-BernsteinDiscovering by Robert Root-Bernstein✨ MentionsPhilip K. Dick, Bruce Damer, Iain McGilchrist, Eric Wargo, Stu Kauffman, Michael Persinger, Alfred North Whitehead, Terence McKenna, Karl Friedrich, Mike Parker, Chris Jeynes, David Wolpert, Ivo Dinov, Albert Einstein, Kurt Gödel, Erwin Schroedinger, Kaluza & Klein, Richard Feynman, Euclid, Hermann Minkowski, James Clerk Maxwell, The I Ching, St. Augustine, Stephen Hawking, Jim Hartle, Alexander Vilenkin, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Timothy Morton, Futurama, The Wachowski Siblings, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Leonard Euler, Paramahansa Yogananda, Alfred Korbzybski, Frank Herbert, Robert Heinlein, Claude Shannon, Ludwig Boltzmann, Carl Jung, Danny Jones, Mark Newman, Michael Lachmann, Cristopher Moore, Jessica Flack, Robert Root Bernstein, Louis Pasteur, Alexander Fleming, Ruth Bernstein, Andres Gomez Emilsson, Diane Musho Hamilton This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

Seriah is joined by writer, podcaster, and experiencer Jeremy Vaeni. Topics include Jeff Ritzmann, Lisa Ritzmann, the “Paratopia” and “Paranormal Waypoint” podcasts, David Biedny, Paul Kimball, hypnotic regression and its problems, David Jacobs, Project Core, Jeremy's personal experiences, George Hansen's trickster theory, qualities that make an experiencer, self-empowerment vs death of self, oneness vs identity, the search for meaning, Philip Imbrogno, personalities in ufology and paranormal studies who exaggerate their military and/or academic background, Steven Greer, fiction promoted as fact, Luis Elizondo, Whitley Strieber, Jacques Vallee, Paula Harris, meta-metals, Jeremy's youthful bizarre Ouija board experiences, the film “The Attic Expeditions”, Jeremy's abduction experience, the frequency of experiencers having encounters with multiple phenomena, Terence McKenna's experience with an Adamski-style UFO, Walter Bosley and NIMSA, the Fae, how human's thinking has changed over history, absurdity in high strangeness, Seriah's UFO over the lake experience, Jeremy's teenage UFO experiences, the paranormal driving people mad, the motives for fakery, the Philip experiment, Skin Walker Ranch, 9/11 footage confiscated and never released, and much more! This is a fascinating discussion with one of WDTRG's most unique and entertaining guests!- Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part PodcastOutro Music is Flash of the Blade (Iron Maiden Cover) by Seasons of the Wolf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of The Creativity and Consciousness Podcast, I introduce a groundbreaking new series, Cybernetic Séances, with a digital recreation of the legendary Terence McKenna. In this series, I engage with AI-powered simulations of some of my most beloved and influential philosophers, spiritual leaders, artists, and thinkers, whose wisdom continues to inspire beyond their lifetimes.In this debut episode, I sit down with the digitally recreated voice and mind of Terence McKenna to delve into his visionary perspectives on psychedelics, artificial intelligence, and the future of human consciousness.The episode opens with a powerful clip from one of McKenna's original lectures, setting the stage for a thought-provoking conversation that transcends the boundaries of time and space. Although McKenna's responses were generated using ChatGPT and his voice was recreated through ElevenLabs' advanced voice simulation technology, all of my questions and interactions were recorded live, bringing an organic and spontaneous dynamic to the dialogue.All music was entirely composed by Udio AI.Together, we examine the commodification of psychedelics, the evolving relationship between AI and human consciousness, and the urgent need to reconnect with Gaia.This episode presents an exciting and experimental fusion of technology, philosophy, and Terence's profound insights into the nature of consciousness.Don't miss out—subscribe now to catch more episodes in the Cybernetic Séances series!Discuss this episode and more on the telegram group here. 

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Terence McKenna PROGRAM NOTES: AI-GENERATED Conversation about this podcast. The transcript was input to NOTEBOOKLM.google.com and this "podcast" was automatically generated: In this podcast, Terence McKenna discusses various topics, including the search for the identity of the ancient entheogen Soma, the history of LSD's discovery and research, and the potential of psychedelics to enhance creativity and understanding. The discussion also touches upon the role of heresy in intellectual and cultural progress, with specific examples like Giordano Bruno's discovery of the infinity of the universe and the impact of gnosticism on early Christianity.Among interesting revelations, Terence talks about his boyhood dream of moving to New York and becoming a famous avant guarde artist. While he never excelled at the visual arts, I think that it is fair to say the art that Terence McKenna practiced was one of a kind. Hamlet's Mill: An Essay Investigating the Origins of Human Knowledge And Its Transmission Through Myth by Hertha von Dechen (Author) and by Giorgio de Santillana (Author) The Art of Seeing by Aldous Huxley

Erik Davis stands tall at the intersection between mysticism, technology, and counterculture. He's one of my favorite writers, the author of many stupendous books, among them "TechGnosis: Myth, Magic, and Mysticism in the Age of Information," "Nomad Codes," as well as "High Weirdness" a highly entertaining book that explores 1970s counterculture and its relationship with altered states of consciousness. Erik is also an Esalen faculty member, having recently taught a course on Embodied Writing and Spiritual Practice. In this conversation, we went into his new book, "Blotter," an extended meditation on LSD blotter art and the culture that surrounds it. We also found time to veer off into a host of topics, including Terence McKenna, John C. Lilly, Dick Price, madness, Stan Grof, the spiritual emergency network, prep-school deadheads, the Village Voice, the Internet and Erik's theory that it kills subcultures, the phenomenon of what Erik calls "cannabis thinking," how he was never much of a "cannabis writer," tape machines and their place in the counterculture, the Merry Pranksters, Phillip K. Dick, Bay Area Poster art, the DEA and its own little zine - and much more. Erik is one of the cofounders of the Berkeley Alembic - a nonprofit bodymind center committed to experiments in transformation. https://berkeleyalembic.org/ You can also find his collected works at Techgnosis: https://techgnosis.com/

Send us a Text Message.Join us this week on our strange trip into the Stoned Ape Theory. The theory, first proposed by Terence McKenna in the 1990s, suggests that the use of psychedelics played a crucial role in the evolution of early human ancestors. According to McKenna, the consumption of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin mushrooms, allowed our ancestors to develop advanced cognitive abilities, such as language and abstract thinking. Support the Show.

Welcome to the Deeper you go the Weirder it gets. I am your host Garett Renon. In this episode I want to talk about time. Time which seems simple on the surface is actually a complicated concept that plays a crucial role in how we understand and interact with the world. When it comes to time, maybe it's just me, but it feels like time has really started to speed up lately. It feels like the days, weeks, months and even years are flying by faster than ever. Now I know there are so obvious reasons for this, which I will discuss, but I can't help but feel like something else is going on. It's like there is something spiritual, cosmological and even technological that is affecting our understanding of time. If you enjoy the show you can buy me a cup of coffee (send a tip): Venmo Field Guide 9 - WebsiteGet Pine Pollen and a NEW HAT - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@proton.me with subject line "I Want In"Podcast gear available at: https://deeper-you-go-the-weirder-it.myspreadshop.com/Feel free to reach out with questions: ayahumero@proton.meDeeper you go Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deeper_weirder/Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And SexierThank you all for supporting the show!

Steve has been at Anime Expo for over five days and needed a break tonight, so please enjoy this Patreon episode from a few months ago, where we covered the follow ups to our coverage of Terence McKenna's Prague-Gnosis with Ram Dass. These two episodes feature the father of Morphic Resonance, and the father of Near Death Experiences, Rupert Sheldrake and Kenneth Ring, respectively. Enjoy!

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Terence McKenna PROGRAM NOTES: In this recording, Terence McKenna discusses his wave theory, which he claims predicts every moment up until December 21, 2012. He addresses the common question of what happens after this date, suggesting a series of increasingly strange scenarios. A less strange scenario he proposes involves a sudden shift in human behavior where everyone begins to act appropriately, inspired by Buddhist and Taoist principles. McKenna humorously imagines that this might lead people to take off their clothes and go outside, although he admits he can't predict what would happen beyond that point. Among other things, he says, "I think, in a sense, technology is the the alchemical journey toward the condensation of the soul, and the union of spirit and matter in some kind of hyper-object."

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Terence McKenna PROGRAM NOTES: WARNING! If you don't want to hear Terence talking about his Timewave idea yet again, then you should skip this podcast. In this recording, Terence McKenna introduces a concept he humorously names the "Habit Reflex Increment" (HRI). He discusses the need for a unit to measure habit, reflecting on the significance of such a concept in understanding human behavior. McKenna jokes about not naming the unit after himself, contrasting his name with those of renowned scientists like Ohm or Ampere, which he finds more fitting for scientific terms. He then shifts his focus to a broader philosophical reflection, asserting that the struggle humanity faces is not eternal. He conveys an optimistic message, declaring that "novelty is winning." According to McKenna, the emergence of new ideas and innovations will ultimately prevail, bringing positive transformation and progress. Of course, you will have to listen to many more little details about the Timewave than a lot of people can put up with.

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Terence McKenna PROGRAM NOTES: In this engaging and entertaining talk, Terence McKenna shares a mind-bending theory about the universe, combining astronomy, ancient civilizations, and quantum physics. He suggests that a catastrophic event 32,000 years ago at the galactic core could have triggered the development of human language. His discussion covers quasars, gamma rays, and the concept of non-locality in quantum physics, suggesting that the universe communicates important messages across vast distances instantly. The talk also explores the potential for time travel, the significance of the Mayan calendar, and the role of humans in preserving novelty and life in the universe. As is often the case, Terence emphasizes the importance of skepticism, urging listeners to critically evaluate information and seek the truth, while weaving in personal anecdotes and humor to keep the audience engaged. As he says, "I'm not interested in selling a line here. I'm interested in triggering self-reflective and analytical thought." Harvard Scientists Say There May Be an Unknown, Technologically Advanced Civilization Hiding on Earth

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Terence McKenna PROGRAM NOTES: In this insightful talk, Terence McKenna delves into the intricacies of human cognition, emphasizing the stark difference between smart and less intelligent individuals as a matter of pattern recognition from the same data. He challenges the conventional notion of language being an innate, genetically driven trait by highlighting its unique emergence compared to other natural processes. McKenna further explores the transformative power of consciousness, likening the hunt for arrowheads to an intentional act distinct from natural occurrences like lightning. This discussion underscores the profound impact of human intent and the shaping of our world through conscious action. Books by Nick Herbert Herbert's books, such as "Quantum Reality" and "Faster Than Light," brought quantum mechanics to a broader audience and inspired discussions about the interpretation of quantum mechanics, the EPR paradox, and Bell's inequality. These discussions, in turn, contributed to the ongoing development of quantum computing by fostering a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles and paradoxes underlying quantum theory.

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Terence McKenna PROGRAM NOTES: In this talk, which was given in October of 1995, Terence McKenna talks about his concept of thinking about various cultures in the same vein as computer operating systems, complete with viruses. He says, "Your operating system determines what world you are living in." -McKenna He then goes on to equate a clash of cultures to a clash of operating systems. It sounds elementary, but it does seem to give me a better way to think about world affairs. Of course, I'm more of a geek than a historian. This metaphor may work for you as well. Recommended ReadingThe Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemmaby Mustafa Suleyman (CEO of Microsoft AI, majority shareholder in OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT.

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Terence McKenna PROGRAM NOTES: Among other things, Terence McKenna talks here about several books that now seem to have been forgotten. And then there is his story about his brother's vision of bonding psychedelics with our DNA to launch a permanent trip "on the natch". The Timewave makes an appearance also. All-in-all, it's a fun ride from a young Terence McKenna. Had you taken Terence's advice and picked up a remainder copy of the Codex Seraphinianus for $19, that would bring you about $600 today. Not bad advice, I'd say. Codex seraphinianus Hardcover – January 1, 1983 ($650) It may be hard to do, but if you take yourself back to 1988, where you didn't know what would happen in 2000 or 2012, you can see how appealing the idea of the Timewave was back then. …. he admits that he was "hearing voices" … but, nonetheless, when he goes into his poetic description of the Timewave it seems to me that there is still something about the nature of time that remains undiscovered.

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Terence McKenna PROGRAM NOTES: We return once again to the land of Terence McKenna's workshops. As you will hear, his question and answer format leads him into telling some of the old stories we heard early on in Terence's talks but some of which were dropped later on. As far as I can remember, this is the only time he talked about taking psychedelic substances in his dreams.

https://www.twc.health/brand and use code BRAND to save $30 + FREE SHIPPING at checkout.   In 2024, we've witnessed significant cultural shifts in the United States, marking pivotal moments for our society. While these events have the potential to enlighten us, it's essential to heed Terence McKenna's words: 'Culture is not your friend.' This thought-provoking quote invites us to critically examine the role of culture in shaping our perspectives and behaviors. --