Closing In On Concrescence
Terence McKenna
Jonathan
May 10, 2026
Originally aired as Salon #446 of the Psychedelic Salon podcast. Terence McKenna tells stories about how Gordon Wasson was first led to investigating the mushrooms of Mexico, and discusses possible use of magic mushrooms by the Sufis.
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The transcript explores the phenomenology, pharmacology, history, and cultural contexts of various psychedelic substances including DMT, psilocybin mushrooms, and synthetic drugs like MDMA. It discusses traditional uses, biochemical effects, enhancement techniques, and anthropological perspectives, culminating in a speculative discourse on a forthcoming transformative event in human history and physics. The speaker blends scientific, cultural, and spiritual insights with cautionary notes on drug use and societal change.
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