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“So what needs to be done is to spread the idea that anxiety is inappropriate. It's sort of like we who are psychedelic have to function as sitters for society, because society is going to thrash, and resist, and think it's dying, and be deluded, and regurgitate unconscious material, and so forth…” quote by Terence McKenna
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“So what needs to be done is to spread the idea that anxiety is inappropriate. It's sort of like we who are psychedelic have to function as sitters for society, because society is going to thrash, and resist, and think it's dying, and be deluded, and regurgitate unconscious material, and so forth and so on. And the role then, I think, for psychedelic people is to try and spread calm.”

Terence McKenna

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Psychedelic individuals should act as calming influences to counter societal anxiety and chaos.

In simple terms: Psychedelics should spread calm.

Key Takeaway

Be a calming presence.

Themes

anxiety societal influence psychedelic culture

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • community gatherings
  • therapy sessions
  • public talks
  • online forums

Key Concepts

collective consciousness psychological resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can calm be translated into concrete action?
  • What responsibilities do altered‑consciousness individuals have?
A Different Perspective

Calm alone may not change systemic issues.

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