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Terence McKenna

(1946–2000) Ethnobotanist United States

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Terence McKenna says history can feel like a broken machine that hurts us, and that we are constantly trying to return to a forgotten balance. He reminds us that the only solid fact is the feeling of being right now. He also warns that each step toward freedom may hide a new kind of restraint.

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Terence McKenna was an ethnobotanist from the United States, best known for The Archaic Revival.

Quick Facts About Terence McKenna

Born
November 16, 1946
Died
April 3, 2000
Nationality
United States
Profession
Ethnobotanist
Notable works
The Archaic Revival

About Terence McKenna

He wrote and spoke about topics such as shamanism, metaphysics, alchemy, language, philosophy, culture, technology, and the origins of human consciousness. He was nicknamed the “Timothy Leary of the ’90s”, a leading authority on shamanism, and an intellectual voice of rave culture. His ideas received mixed reactions, with some critics calling them dangerous and others praising his humor and provocation.

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