Be here now!

Cheers!
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Much used and related to the experiences of the likes of Paul et al, as is clear from the bible itself- bright lights,etc.

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Fear And Loathing on Pathos Island:
A Savage Journey into the Heart of the Aramaic Dream

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I love mushrooms.

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Makes me wonder if a drug (and which one!) brought on the Bible’s Revelation!  Or maybe the need for one by the writer…

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“Our theories determine what we shall observe in our experiments”

These words above were uttered by a very wise man.

From the comments on this topic it is evident that not one these people has studied the mystics or two they have fallen into the wisdom of the very quote listed above.

And I bet every person that commented on here believes he or she has an open mind.

And so it goes.

Before I retired as a consultant I used to teach scientists six-sigma process control and there is not a more tunnel versioned profession then scientist.

In the field of the paranormal most speak from opinion not research and even with research if your theory is materialistic your research will prove your theory.

But keep giving cheers to those that reinforce your materialistic paradigm. That is what the religious folks do and it appears to work for them. Well kind of.

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“A Savage Journey into the Heart of the Aramaic Dream”

Haha, brilliant!

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It is certainly about time that the marvelous properties of psilocybin mushrooms are researched.  Don’t wait for FDA approval, run, don’t walk, to your nearest cow field and get your own.  (Do your homework, obviously.)

I have enjoyed such mushrooms perhaps 2 dozen times, and learned from them (?) (awkward verbiage?) each time.

I truly recommend them, with reasonable set and setting.  And, it goes without saying (or does anything really “go without saying?”) that one should experiment responsibly.

I understand why earlier researchers and experimenters may have lost credibility due to over-enthusiasm for psychedelics.  Along with reading Sam Harris, they remain a favorite thing I am “evangelical” about.

I just wish I could access more interesting mind altering, paradigm shifting material without fear of negative legal consequences.  Welcome to the continuing Dark Ages, of authoritarian ignoramuses without a clue as to genuine and reasonable risk/reward ratios in multiple arenas.  As always, comments are provisional, and I could be wrong.

Sam Harris remains one of the most important thinkers and influencers in the world.  Along with Dennet, Hitchins, Dawkins, he is a hero because he represents heroic ideas of humanism.  I am proud to support the Reason Project, and wish I could write them LARGE checks.  I know this paragraph doesn’t flow from previous ones, but it needs to be said IMO.

Rudi Hoffman
Port Orange, FL

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What a step in the right direction.  I myself have had many experiences on hallucinogens and have found that there seems to be a central theme of oneness with nature with people who experiment.  I honestly believe there is something to be learned about consciousness and introspective thought.  Can’t wait to see what they find though I doubt they will ever share it.

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