Countdown Into Complexity - Briefing for a Descent Into Novelty
Terence McKenna
Jonathan
Feb 4, 2025March 1996Esalen Institute, California 1, Big Sur, California, USA
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The transcript explores a complex theory called the Time Wave, derived from the I Ching, predicting historical novelty culminating in 2012. It discusses psychedelics, consciousness, internet culture, physics, history, technology, and virtual reality, emphasizing human creativity and freedom. The speaker advocates for open-minded inquiry, artistic production, and the transformative potential of emerging technologies and consciousness exploration.
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