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Belief Quote by Terence McKenna

“There is a belief that there is a hyperobject called Overmind, or God, that casts a shadow into time. History is our group experience if this shadow. As one draws closer and closer to the source of the shadow, the paradoxes intensify, the rate of change intensifies. What is happening is that the…” quote by Terence McKenna
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“There is a belief that there is a hyperobject called Overmind, or God, that casts a shadow into time. History is our group experience if this shadow. As one draws closer and closer to the source of the shadow, the paradoxes intensify, the rate of change intensifies. What is happening is that the hyperobject is beginning to ingress into three-dimensional space.”

Terence McKenna

About This Quote

Source Lecture: The Evolution of Consciousness, 1995

The concept of a vast, all-encompassing consciousness (hyperobject) increasingly manifests in our reality, intensifying paradoxes.

In simple terms: A massive consciousness is becoming more present.

Key Takeaway

Stay aware of expanding existential concepts.

Themes

philosophy spirituality cosmology

Mood

speculative thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • scientific research
  • creative writing
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

hyperobjects paradox emergent reality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports a hyperobject like Overmind?
  • How does this concept affect daily life?
A Different Perspective

Ideas may be speculative and lack empirical support.

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