Entertainment Quote by Terence McKenna
“What I think is going on is that probably language was entertainment long before it was meaning. It's a kind of tuneless singing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Psychedelic Experience, 1994
Language originated as playful sound before conveying meaning, like singing without melody.
In simple terms: Language began as fun sound.
Embrace playful communication.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching
- storytelling
- marketing
- social media
- artistic performance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does play shape meaning?
- When does entertainment become communication?
Pure entertainment lacks precision for complex ideas.