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u/Capissen38 · 26 pointsr/science

Yep, detailed in his book Food of the Gods. Very interesting read.

u/JamesGandalfFeeney · 22 pointsr/worldnews

According to the philosopher Terence McKenna, these substances had been used by pre-human proto-hominids for millions of years.

In fact, he proposes that they played a crucial role in the development of higher consciousness. For a deeper look at this idea, read McKenna's book Food of the Gods. Fascinating stuff.

u/TheMissingCurlyQLink · 18 pointsr/news
u/BiniahCara · 16 pointsr/Psychonaut

Ok, yeah, the title of this post is basically what McKenna's Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution is about, but this article isn't old, it was posted on Friday. I don't know what some of you are going on about.

And I actually think she does a good intro and overview, briefly touching on its history and some contemporary studies, and the current state of its illegality.

u/I_Name_Your_Bong · 10 pointsr/Drugs

Mankind did not get their "intelligence" from psilocybin. But it is theorized that the ancient hunter gatherer civilizations 10,000+ years ago got their "consciousness" from mushrooms that grew mainly on cow dung. There is an interesting book about this called Food of the Gods in which the author traces back thousands of pieces of archaeological history to make the connection between magic mushrooms and consciousness. It also delves into the topic of this thread and the idea of religion and spirituality coming from these mushroom experiences. I recommend this book for anyone wanting to know more about the first mushroom experiences of mankind and throughout civilized history.

u/Beast_Ice · 8 pointsr/politics

read "food of the gods" for a more detailed look at the cyclical nature of mass drug exploitation.

u/octave1 · 7 pointsr/AskReddit

Magic Mushrooms made us in to humans.

Back when we were still just highly developed monkeys, these mushrooms entered out diet. Test have been done that have shown that low doses of psylocybin improve your long distance vision and make details stand out more, making you a better hunter on the African plains, so mushroom eaters gained an advantage over those who didn't eat them.

We're very similar to monkeys but yet our minds are so much more advanced. At some point in human history, something happened that made our minds and consciousness make a gigantic leap.

If you think about it, what could make humanoid type monkeys (?) capable of imaginative thought, to start thinking about and worshiping a ball of fire in the sky, develop our consciousness in to something that makes us human?

Crazy theory I know, described in Food of the Gods

u/Phallus · 7 pointsr/philosophy

You should try low doses of psilocybin mushrooms and work your way up as you become more comfortable; you'll definitely appreciate it. When I say low, I mean .25g, .5g, etc; continue until you sense that level of detachment you don't desire.

I also suggest reading Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy, by Clark Heinrich, and Food of the Gods, by Terrence McKenna(almost all his books are related and interesting, but this one is most relevant). I recommend these two because they deal with the influence of mushrooms, not exclusively psilocybin, on religion(theoretical, of course). The first, Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy, completely captivated me and initially inspired my entire interest in Philosophy, Religion, and drugs.

edit: I'd also like to point out that freaking out once due to smoking too much doesn't necessarily mean that you always will, it's purely psychological and you just have to be comfortable and feel safe.

u/MuteSecurity · 6 pointsr/Drugs

terence mckenna states that psilocybin mushrooms give heightened visual acuity. he believes this was used to gain an advantage when hunting. it's all in his book, Food of the Gods.




most likely lsd has the same effect, or same kind of effect.

u/bothan_spy_net · 6 pointsr/todayilearned

Read: The Food of Gods. Magic mushrooms were quite cultural all over South America, and still are. A fascinating read, even if it isn't scientific or anthropology driven it does contain a fair amount of history on mushrooms and other drugs pre "drugs are bad m'kay."

u/emilyrose93 · 6 pointsr/secretsanta

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There's a lot of interesting-looking books on psychadelic drugs: http://www.amazon.com/Food-Gods-Original-Knowledge-Evolution/dp/0553371304/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417528364&sr=8-1&keywords=psychedelic+drugs

This site sells eco-friendly yoga products: http://www.manduka.com/us/

u/voiceinthevoid · 6 pointsr/terencemckenna

Around 1993 or 1994. I was browsing in the bookstore and came across Food of the Gods.

u/Manfred1816 · 5 pointsr/books

The only one I can help you with is religion. For Christianity, I always suggest The Bible. I know this is obvious, but it seems that very few people read it from cover to cover. This may be going away from what you want, though. Personally, I read The Bible as literature, so that does, for me, place it in fiction. If you want an atheist perspective, I highly recommend The God Delusion; for some shorter pieces, I think one should look at Existentialism is a Humanism (if you like this read, it is basically taken from his book Being and Nothingness). If you want to get into some Asian faith, maybe get a copy of the Tao Te Ching to better understand Taoism. Just to add another, and this is one of my favorites; look at Food of the Gods. This is a really interesting read about how substances have affected cultures and their beliefs. It ranges from different foods to the most illicit intoxicants. For me, it really gave me a greater perspective of the uses and benefits to "drugs" that go beyond taking them simply for a good time. If any of these interest you, I can list more for what specifically interests you. It's not much, but I minor in religious studies, so I guess I have a decent grasp on what is worth one's time.

u/1virgil · 5 pointsr/news

>As far as I read it (McKenna?) LSD showing up on the scene stopped the spiritual growth of the peace and love movement in the 1960s.


Is this the source?

https://www.amazon.com/Food-Gods-Original-Knowledge-Evolution/dp/0553371304


Cause that's a fascinating statement I've never heard before!

u/boywbrownhare · 5 pointsr/InsightfulQuestions

the term "drugs" is a perversion of language. there is no such thing. there are many many unique substances. to put crack and cannabis in the same category is beyond ignorant. this is a serious problem in our culture.

and the first sentence of your title could not be further from the truth.

i highly recommend a book called Food Of The Gods by Terence McKenna. it traces the history of humankind's relationships with different plants, and the effects those different plants have had on our cultures. blazing insight into this topic. it's really the perfect thing for your question.

here's a video of Terence doing a talk about this book; he's better known as an amazing speaker. most fascinating person i've ever listened to, by a longshot.

u/wave_hello · 4 pointsr/Drugs

Surely someone's crazy enough to try this. I'd do it for sure.

Also, you might want to check out Terrence McKenna's book: Food of the Gods, for it's from where Hicks probably got the idea for the evolution of mankind from.

u/-paradox- · 4 pointsr/atheism

If you ever got some spare time, have a read.

u/thewrongmelonfarmer · 4 pointsr/Psychonaut

Food of the Gods by McKenna has played a huge part in my worldview, I always go back to that one. And Tales of A Shamans Apprentice by Mark Plotkin is a solid one on contemporary shamanism / ethnobotany / choosing a really, really good career path.

u/BlasphemyAway · 4 pointsr/Anthropology

Are you referring to Terence McKenna's Food of the Gods?

u/Valetic · 4 pointsr/Christianity
u/Jeff_Albertson · 4 pointsr/Drugs

If you are interested in this subject, I would highly recommend Food of the Gods by Terence McKenna. He argues that these same realizations about the universe from early man eating mushrooms are why humans separated from apes in the evolutionary tree. Far out, man.

u/OgFinish · 4 pointsr/todayilearned

There's actually 311 pages of evidence and "scientific merit". Why don't you thumb through his book and tell me exactly which parts of his argument you have issues with, considering your hardcore claims and his reputation as a well respected ethnobotanist.

http://www.amazon.com/Food-Gods-Original-Knowledge-Evolution/dp/0553371304

u/fiztja · 3 pointsr/conspiracy

SS:

In this video, renowned mycologist Paul Stamets explains the “stoned ape hypothesis” to Joe Rogan. The hypothesis was developed by Terence McKenna and documented in his 1993 book Food of the Gods. McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Hypothesis” offers one explanation for how humans doubled their brain capacity and became Homo sapiens over the short evolutionary time of about 200,000 years.  The Stoned Ape Hypothesis centers around the mushroom Psilocybe cubensis.

Scientists have developed other explanations for our leap in cranial capacity over that time period including climate change, social competition, and the demands of ecological systems. McKenna’s theory has received less attention over the years and has been criticized for lack of evidence. However, it should be noted there is scant, if any, evidence to support the other theories.

Dung Paves the Way for Advancement


McKenna explains that as Africa began to undergo desertification, our human ancestors were forced out of the forests and onto the savannas to find food. These groups would follow footprints and dung on the ground to find animals to hunt and eat. It just so happens the hallucinogenic mushroom Psilocybe cubensis is a dung-lover, often found growing in the manure of animals that live on the savanna.

According to the stoned ape hypothesis, human ancestors ate these mushrooms and experienced their extraordinary hallucinogenic effects. The effects are often described as “mind-opening,” feeling empathy and increased courage, and seeing fractal patterns even with the eyes closed. After consuming the mushrooms, leaders emerged within groups as those who were brave and kind to others. These leaders became trusted as looking out for the best interests of the group.

McKenna’s theory goes on to propose that “magic mushrooms,” containing psilocybin derivatives improved visual acuity, making individuals better hunters. More food meant a higher rate of reproductive success. Although there is no scientific proof, McKenna also thought higher doses of psilocybin would increase sexual arousal, resulting in more mating attempts. He also proposed that higher doses would increase activity in the language-forming regions of the brain, causing visions and music. Further, McKenna said the strange effects of psilocybin dissolved the ego and contributed to the development of religion. Therefore, the theory argues access to hallucinogenic mushrooms was an evolutionary advantage for humans. McKenna called it the ‘evolutionary catalyst.’

The Cumulative Effect


Cultural evolution led early humans to domesticate cattle, causing them to live even more in the presence of manure, and therefore, more P. cubensis. From the times of our earliest human ancestors, eating P. cubensis wasn’t just happening here and there, but millions of times over millions of years causing what Stamets calls ‘epigenetic neurogenesis.’

u/Glaukosdo · 3 pointsr/Psychonaut

This!

Stoned Ape theory on Wikipedia

Terrence McKenna's book Food of the Gods on Amazon which I deffinetly recommend reading.

u/gomer11 · 3 pointsr/Buddhism

You might find Food Of The Gods By Terence McKenna interesting. It's pretty wild stuff.

u/RadioHeadache0311 · 3 pointsr/confusing_perspective

Yeah, it resonates with me too. If you're interested in the subject, I really recommend his book "Food of the Gods" ...where he examines naturally growing psychedelics and their influence on culture and civilization across time.

https://www.amazon.com/Food-Gods-Original-Knowledge-Evolution/dp/0553371304

u/Adsterbail · 2 pointsr/trees

Not entirely about cannabis but a wonderful and eye opening book about drugs is Food of the Gods - The Search For The Original Tree Of Knowledge, a Radical History of Plants, Drugs and Human Evolution by Terence McKenna

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/tryptonaut

Terence McKenna came up with the idea. It is an interesting theory. It basically goes 1) Small doses of mushrooms increase visual capacity increasing ability to find food. 2) Medium doses promote group sex which gives communities a group mentality of raising children and 3) large doses could have created the ego.

EDIT: I believe he has a book on it. I think it is Food of the Gods

u/kirchiri · 2 pointsr/Psychonaut

Read the book "Food of the gods". The author makes a case that habitual ingestion of mushrooms by some of these ancients peoples actually pushed our evolution more in this direction, expanding our consciousness, creating or enhancing our art, culture and the like.

There are many cave paintings that look similar to artwork on this sub, shamans with mushrooms coming out of their bodies, giant mushrooms, etc. He makes a good case for habitual and ritualistic drug use as a force of evolution on early man, literally expanding our consciousness, back during the so-called partnership/utopian-esque era before the dominator culture (which we live under today) took over.

u/elijahoakridge · 2 pointsr/science

Terence McKenna: Food of the Gods

This is the book where McKenna focuses specifically on that theory and leaves his even crazier ideas (i.e timewave zero and the coming apocalypse) on the shelf. Although even this one is at least 50% political tirade. Still, it's a fun read, and makes a person think, though it isn't likely to convince many.

u/creativeplant · 2 pointsr/Psychonaut

Food of the Gods by Terence McKenna.

http://www.amazon.com/Food-Gods-Original-Knowledge-Evolution/dp/0553371304

Here is a link in case you would like to purchase it.

u/WierdAAR · 2 pointsr/neuro

Terence Mckenna has some ideas abouts linke between the early humans incorporatings mushrooms into their diet, and that being the basis of modern language and culture. ( http://www.amazon.com/Food-Gods-Original-Knowledge-Evolution/dp/0553371304 , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terence_McKenna#The_.22Stoned_Ape.22_Theory_of_Human_Evolution ) Like with other things of it's kind, at the end it turns in to the worst kind of nonsense, but most of the book is really interesting, and touches upon field related to drugs, and neuroscience. Read the book except the last few chapters, and it's great!

u/bobqjones · 2 pointsr/woahdude

This is the working theory of ethnobiologist Terrence Mckenna in his Food of the Gods book. good read. i would recommend it for all trees.

u/liquis · 2 pointsr/Showerthoughts

The theory that psilocybin mushrooms are connected to the religious origins or cows in India actually comes from this book by Terence Mckenna:
http://www.amazon.com/Food-Gods-Original-Knowledge-Evolution/dp/0553371304

The other book by Wasson focuses on Amanita Muscaria which is a different mushroom and psychoactive molecule, and only grows around pine trees.

Psilocybin mushrooms often grow up from cow dung and would have been around in the plains of Africa for millions of years, available to primates and developing humans where herds of cattle lived before it turned to desert. The idea then being that migration of the cattle and the mushroom spirit continued east from Africa. "Food of the Gods" is a really good book.

u/Terence_McKenna · 2 pointsr/Psychonaut

>Does this mean all art is actually derived from psychedelic art?

You should read this.

u/Supervisor194 · 2 pointsr/exjw

Ah yes, Terrence McKenna. Food of the Gods was quite an interesting read.

You might also like The Spirit Molecule, if you haven't read it already.

u/soylantgr33n · 2 pointsr/trees

https://www.erowid.org/

Should have anything you need, not exactly sure what you mean by "cool facts or figures"?

Also might want to check out Food of the Gods by Terence McKenna for some insight about the history of most psychoactive plants.
Hope that helps.

http://www.amazon.com/Food-Gods-Original-Knowledge-Evolution/dp/0553371304

PS: Sacred Mushroom and the Cross is also worth checking out.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Sacred-Mushroom-Cross-Christianity/dp/0982556276

u/ArchieTheStarchy · 2 pointsr/todayilearned

You can read the actual book this idea is based on rather than assuming he presents none. Not concrete proof (that would be basically impossible) but supporting evidence and ideas.

u/doctorlao · 1 pointr/slatestarcodex

Maybe (i.e. absolutely-definitely) yes imho. But not necessarily in 'rational' ways implied by the question as worded, read thru my coke bottle lens.

That perfectly intelligent laymen of sound heart and mind can end up with flawed understanding of something like disease causation (or whatever else), even as scientifically informed, seems - rational enough. Doesn't beckon dispute, or sail right past some target - like a pass thrown in the wrong direction.

On one hand. On the other - how close to any bulls eye such concern hits could be a whole 'nother magilla. The needle on my Led Astray Meter barely twitches at 'uh oh someone doesn't accurately understand something in scientifically-informed light.'

Especially where rationality encounters motive. Goodness of intent itself is a seemingly rational disposition (perfectly reasonable). But for limits of rationalism - the ground of deeper darker question I find about how rational it is, really, to be so rational "sometimes" - is a far murkier zone of human relational scope. Whatever makes wonderful sense as construed by whomever - the testing ground for rationality's limits in application that I find is where the rubber of human relations hits the road of human reality, way down on the ground - about far from heights of abstract intellect or rational reflection as one could get.

For popular comic strip example - PEANUTS (provincial reference; with apologies to any non-USAns) Charlie Brown can exemplify a healthy rational purpose, 'only trying to get along with' his 'friend' Lucy. Of course people with common cause, whatever disagreements notwithstanding, can get along. But getting along with - some people - is where rationalism seemingly faces its hardest test, one more than just intellectual - relational. And - fails. Always, 100% consistent - Charlie Brown's rationally non-deceitful motive, and means (forthright honesty), backfire on him.

His 'friend' Lucy is ever willing to 'amicably' hold the ball for him, so he can play quarterback like he wants. And no matter "how many times we have to go through this" - she always gives him another chance to give her another chance - to 'be nice this time' (not pull the football away at the last moment). In the relational sequence PEANUTS portrays - can the 'rational' one (trying to be so reasonable with the other party) ever learn? Whence - rational?

For a professedly 'rational' case in point closer to real life, I'd nominate John Horgan (in rational Charlie Brown role). with that albatross around any neck Terence McKenna. as his Lucy - apropos of the latter's infamous Dec 21 Y2K12 'eschaton' - publicity/[brainwash] stunt. As Horgan ratiocinates:

\< Rational Scientific American readers surely scoff at claims ... that life as we know it will end this December [scoff? Scientific American readers?]. But many folks out there are reportedly worried [oh no Mr Bill!] Perhaps I can allay their anxieties by relating my encounter with a prominent popularizer of the 2012-doomsday meme, psychedelic guru Terence McKenna.\>

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/was-psychedelic-guru-terence-mckenna-goofing-about-2012-prophecy/

A nobly rational sentiment no doubt. If only and as one Beach Boy put it - "wouldn't it be nice." But does Horgan, as an exemplar of rational perspective (as self-construed) really not 'get it'? Those whose 'anxieties' can 'be allayed' by the kind of rational talk he offers - don't have those 'anxieties' and are already self-allayed (sounds a little kinky, didn't mean it to). Anyone 'under the spell' (of a thought control narrative like 2012ism) is pretty well beyond reach of help by whatever wondrous 'anxiety-allaying' rational talk Horgan has and offers - judging by the effects in evidence, readily demonstrable in plain view - no matter how wonderful his intention, 'trying to help.'

Too bad about conspicuous limits rational ways and means, of perfectly sound heart and mind, encounter in the nebulous realm of human reality, which just seems to get deeper the further one sounds its bottom. If one could harness the power of making good sense and being rational to convince the mckennically programmed not to worry about the big one dead ahead - maybe we could persuade violent jihadies not to be so fanatic, knock off all the deadly nonsense and be nice.

If only being rational especially with "some people" (depending on the crux of specifics) - had such potential as Horgan seems to imagine (not for himself, for those to whom he'd rationally minister) - what a world it'd be. https://becomingintegral.com/2012/03/17/psychedelic-apocalypticism/ :

\< (C)an anxieties Horgan cites be ‘allayed’ by the kind of rational talk he offers? I suggest no, which points like a finger toward the moon, at some subtle, disturbing aspects deserving further notice. \>

Or, sticking with the mckennical stimulus (a lively one) https://www.amazon.com/Food-Gods-Original-Knowledge-Evolution/product-reviews/0553371304/ref=cm_cr_getr_d_paging_btm_3?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&filterByStar=critical&pageNumber=3 \< I bet rational, educated Romans, hearing a story from the fringes of their era about some miracle-working peasant rabbi - rolled eyeballs at such dismal rubbish, and gave it no further mind (thus avoiding any further annoyance to their rational sensibilities). Or cracked wise about it, "finding the humor" (to likewise ease insult as taken to personal reason). even intellectualized ['rationally'] - why people believe weird things etc. Good sport likewise minimizing the signal impact (psychologically). And if some prescient observer of that era had predicted, the 'dismal rubbish' story would be coming soon to the door of the Romans' empire, move in and take it over - they'd have been laughed or scoffed at \> [by the more short-sightedly 'rational' perspective, that doesn't perceive well beyond limits of being rational, or - trying to be).

{Begging whoever's pardon if this comes off dumb, boring, 'prolix' or otherwise too (insert adjective) for this sub.}

u/persimm0n · 1 pointr/atheism

If you've never read Food of the Gods, I think you'd really enjoy it!!

u/Nietzsche_Peachy · 1 pointr/worldnews

I think the point of it was that drug use may have influenced progression in thinking. It's also been suggested that the use of psychedelic mushrooms maybe have facilitated more complex language and self awareness in early man, but that's very well arguable.

Food of the Gods

u/hererjack1 · 1 pointr/books

Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution; by Terence McKenna.

u/a_cup_of_juice · 1 pointr/philosophy

There's a big difference between practical and absolute. Like I said, just because evolution selected for our current mode of consciousness does not make it absolute. If something is absolute that means it is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolute leaves no room for other models. That may seem subtle to you, but it's a very, very important gap (or lack thereof).

If you get high on LSD, you might have an experience in which you intuitively understand that the universe is indeed completely interconnected. Not just a nice intellectual thought that you don't feel in your bones. I'm talking about the felt presence of direct experience. And that experience might make it very obvious to you how you should act and behave when you return to your default state of consciousness, namely, with compassion and love. Humans have been using entheogens for a long, long, long time. In fact, some propose theories that say hallucinogenic mushrooms could have been a driving evolutionary force in human history.

Anyway, that's neither here nor there. It makes sense to treat your normal every day reality as real. But it's still not absolute. You need to give yourself the ability to keep your mind open and allow yourself to switch between different models. I'm not talking about drastic differences like switching between the serotonin model and the LSD model. I'm talking about something like relaxing your grip on science and understanding that science is a map - it can describe reality in certain terms, but it in no way IS reality.

That's a lesson evolution teaches. You must cultivate your ability to adapt. Don't ever get rigid. Don't ever think that a model you are using to explain something is the king supreme model above all else. Each model has it's own uses depending on what you're trying to do and what kind of situation you're in. That's all I'm saying :)

u/stonethrownaway · 1 pointr/CrazyIdeas

The Terence McKenna book, the H. G. Wells book, or the Bert Gordon movie? None of which have anything to do with cannibalism...

u/froggacuda · 1 pointr/politics

Sugar, coffee, tea, chocolate, any OTC drugs, and I might even argue that television and the Internet (REDDIT!) also are drugs; there are specific physical reactions and withdrawal symptoms.

Terence McKenna's Food of the Gods is a must-read for this sort of thing.

u/prying_open_my3rdeye · 1 pointr/DrugNerds

I haven't personally done DMT, I have only tripped on mushrooms and LSD, but my friend has experienced the same breakthrough DMT trip you described and said that after a certain point, your brain is so overloaded with sensory information that you reach a point which is called (as he described it) "The Ineffable". You are virtually unable to describe anything that is going on, you are constantly changing between intense emotional feeling, insane visuals, and profound and possibly life changing epiphany-like thoughts. While on shrooms and acid I frequently see fractals and amazing swooping mosaic patterns, and get the insane philosophic thoughts. Virtually every time I have done a hallucinogen it has changed some aspect of my life, I think it was my 3rd or so mushroom trip that was the most drastic. Anyway, there is a very interesting book on this sort of stuff that pays special attention to mushrooms called Food of The Gods by Terence Mckenna (psychonaut) and goes in depth to try to explain why humans crave these experiences of overwhelming ecstasy and how it has shaped our evolution over the span of time.

u/MrSpiffy · 1 pointr/hinduism

> I have this theory that originally people would use hallucinogens or something of the sort to create this blissful feeling within themselves (soma in the Vedas, anyone?)

Very interesting. Terrence McKenna talks about this in Food of the Gods, specifically delving into the origins of soma and its derivatives. He postulates that some of the later, weaker "concoctions"(such as bhang) are an attempt to once again experience this blissful state. Very interesting book.

u/SirWarrington · 1 pointr/trees

I am currently reading a book when I get high called Food of the Gods that would would most definitely enjoy.

u/oynos · 1 pointr/booksuggestions
u/ispice · 1 pointr/videos

He lays out his theory in his book, Food of the Gods.

u/bobaimee · 1 pointr/treecomics

:) It's been around just as long as mushrooms and cannabis. If you ever have a chance, read "food of the gods". It touches on a lot of those things.

Also, DMT is active in almost every plant and animal in the world, usually you have to ingest it through a realllly gross sludgy cocktail called Ayahuasca (another really old, old medicine) but you can also extact it and make it smokeable.

u/MorgensterHaze · 1 pointr/DMT

You should read this

u/NinjaHippoMonkey · 1 pointr/todayilearned

Not sure where you read it, but this is Mckenna's book

u/archonemis · -3 pointsr/fullmoviesonyoutube

Motion picture uses visuals.

A skilled artist can use symbolism and metaphor.

Gaspar Noe has all the subtlety and nuance of Bill Clinton in a brothel.

You seem to be suggesting that film simply an't convey idas. I disagree. A film cannot get into your head the way a book can, but you can layer, reinforce and imply concepts in such a way that a audience can understand something that is not purely visual. A couple exaples that come immediately to mind are: Vertigo [1958], Ikiru [1952], 2001: Space Odyssey [1968], Metropolis [1927] and, for those who wish for something a bit more modern and 'accessible', Mean Girls [2004].

A good example of a DMT flash in the visual medium?

http://youtu.be/EElaqhquY00

I get the impression that you haven't spent a lot of time on the subject. You seem to have something of a passing fancy on this. I would say that you get out of these things what you put in. By everything you've said so far you are clearly not someone who has invested much time into the subject.

Spend some time on it and maybe do some Ayahuasca.

http://youtu.be/t6p9tC4_oME

http://youtu.be/l9nFs2PeWw0

http://www.amazon.com/Food-Gods-Original-Knowledge-Evolution/dp/0553371304

http://www.amazon.com/DMT-Molecule-Revolutionary-Near-Death-Experiences/dp/0892819278

http://www.amazon.com/Supernatural-Meetings-Ancient-Teachers-Mankind/dp/1932857842/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1373246015&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Inner-Paths-Outer-Space-Psychedelics/dp/159477224X

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayahuasca