Reddit reviews The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge
We found 4 Reddit comments about The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Orders are despatched from our UK warehouse next working day.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cosmic-Serpent-DNA-Origins-Knowledge/dp/075380851X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526927928&sr=8-1&keywords=the+cosmic+serpent
JP is referring to the thesis of this book. From the Wikpedia page:
>Narby hypothesizes that shamans may be able to access information at the molecular level through the ingestion of entheogens, specifically ayahuasca.
Basically, the theory is that shamans were able to intuit the structure of DNA through DMT-ritutals. Pretty out there, granted, but bear in mind that DMT occurs naturally in the brain and we have no idea why. Peterson isn't having recourse to anything supernatural here, he's just open to speculation about the function of psychedelics..
Peterson is likely referring to the thesis of this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cosmic-Serpent-DNA-Origins-Knowledge/dp/075380851X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526825848&sr=8-1&keywords=the+cosmic+serpent
I read of someone (on erowid, I think it was) who was given ketamine in hospital after a major accident; when they wheeled him through the corridor on a trolley, as he passed people he was crying as he 'experienced' their entire lives from birth to death.
Also interesting that the guy in the video mentioned a 'snake'; could be the DNA helix perhaps? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/075380851X
This book (The Cosmic Serpent) thinks it already does. Basic premise, we are aliens and taking drugs allows us to connect with other worlds etc... It sounds pretty far fetched but I couldn't help agreeing as I read. Not saying it is true but an interesting read. Would love to hear what experts in the field think of it.
Link