Bootstrapping Ourselves
Terence McKenna
Jonathan
May 9, 20261989
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Originally aired as Salon #374 of the Psychedelic Salon podcast. From the next-to-last talk in a Terence McKenna workshop held in the summer of 1989: "Ego is the absolute impediment to Tao." "We live in a domain of triviality that we have created." "Do we embody the radiant correctness of what we say we are pursuing." "I see the psychedelic experience as a birthright."
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The transcript explores the nature of psychedelic experiences, emphasizing their connection to nature, intentionality, and shamanism. It discusses the role of ego, coincidence, and the challenges of integrating these experiences into society, advocating for education, freedom, and the development of new shamanic practices. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections on perception, belief, and the transformative potential of psychedelics.
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