The Archaic Revival
by Terence McKenna · first published 1991
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In these essays, interviews, and narrative adventures, McKenna takes us on a mesmerizing journey deep into the Amazon as well as into the hidden recesses of the human psyche and the outer limits of our culture, giving us startling visions of the past and future.
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…The Psychedelics Experience by Peter Stafford Pikhal by Alexander Shulgin Acid Dreams by Lee and Shlain The Illuminatus Trilogy by Shea and Wilson Plants of the Gods by Richard Evans Schultes The Archaic Revival by Terrence McKenna The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide by James Fadiman That should get you started. Good luck, and have a safe trip.
on “Research into hallucinogenic drugs begins to shake off decades of taboo” ↗…resilient and could possibly travel the universe. Time is irrelevant to a fungi. I haven't finished reading his thoughts, but I think he's onto something to be honest. You can read more about this in the "Archaic Revival" Really great text for changing your existential perspective. Very intelligent man.
on “U.S. Navy drafting new guidelines for reporting UFOs” ↗…magic mushrooms in 1957 on the cover of Life magazine, a JP Morgan company. This effectively kicked off the psychedelic movement in the US. [2] Terrance McKenna, an evangelist for psychedelics and the "archaic revival", admitted to being a "bard" and working for the FBI as a background agent. [3] These points barely scratch the surface, but there does appear to be a concerted effort to promote psychedelics as a spiritual…
on “Why Are Psychedelics Illegal?” ↗…hiking though the woods on LSD in Erie, PA. A young hippy materialized out from behind a tree and told me he had spent time on McKennas farm in Hawaii. He recommended I read True Hallucinations & The Archaic Revival. A day later I walked out of my local coffee shop and saw the same kid sitting on the street, which reminded me to get the book. Some twenty years later, I was just interviewed on a podcast after Dennis…
on “Michael Pollan on Psilocybe Azurescens” ↗…consciousness, the potential of psychedelics for personal and societal transformation, and the intersection of science and mysticism. He authored several influential books, including "Food of the Gods" and "The Archaic Revival," and was known for his engaging lectures and thought-provoking ideas on human evolution, shamanism, and the future of human society.
on “Terence McKenna Was a Futuristic Genius” ↗