Chapter

Psychedelics and the Evolution of Human Civilization
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27:30 - 35:49 (08:19)

This podcast episode discusses the idea of psychedelics contributing to the phase shifts of human society throughout history, as well as their potential role in steering the growth and development of human civilization.

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Terrence McKenna, Ralph Abraham, and Rupert Sheldrake talk about the potential influence of semi-autonomous beings, and how our relationship with them may have guided human self-expression throughout history.
27:30 - 30:56 (03:25)
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Semi-Autonomous Beings
Summary

Terrence McKenna, Ralph Abraham, and Rupert Sheldrake talk about the potential influence of semi-autonomous beings, and how our relationship with them may have guided human self-expression throughout history.

Chapter
Psychedelics and the Evolution of Human Civilization
Episode
#211 – Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Joe Rogan and Lee Berger discuss the possibility of testing the Stone-dape theory, which suggests that the ingestion of psilocybin enhances visual acuity, facilitates sexual arousal, and leads to proto-language.
30:56 - 35:49 (04:53)
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Stone-dape theory
Summary

Joe Rogan and Lee Berger discuss the possibility of testing the Stone-dape theory, which suggests that the ingestion of psilocybin enhances visual acuity, facilitates sexual arousal, and leads to proto-language. They suggest using advanced technology to test the theory and potentially discover if there is any merit to it.

Chapter
Psychedelics and the Evolution of Human Civilization
Episode
#211 – Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast