Dimensions Quote by Terence McKenna
“The intellectual tension that seems to work its way through this society almost like fat through meat is the tension between scientific reductionism and the deeply felt intuition of most people that there is a spiritual dimension, or a hidden dimension, or a transcendental dimension.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Psychedelic Experience, 1995
A clash exists between scientific reductionism and intuitive spirituality, highlighting a hidden dimension beyond material explanation.
In simple terms: Science vs intuition.
Explore both science and intuition.
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Type
When to use this quote
- research discussions
- personal meditation
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate scientific and intuitive insights?
- What practices help you sense the hidden dimension?
Overemphasis on one side can limit understanding.