Since the time of Plato, the human understanding of the universe has moved through two epoch-defining paradigms. These are the view of the universe as a great mind, moving into the view of the universe as a great machine. Today there are signs that the modern mind is moving into an organismic view of the universe, apprehended as an evolving, self-generating, and ultimately living process.
Read MoreOne possibility for David is that psychedelic substances such as DMT override the “reducing valve” function of the brain — opening the floodgates between our ordinary sense of self, and a much greater transpersonal reality.
Read MoreWe all sense moments of deep connection with others. These connections, with family, friends, and loved ones, can at times seem to transcend physical distance. Is this connection no more than an illusion of strong emotions, or can it be scientifically tested? You may be surprised to hear that such experiments have been carried out, and under rigorously controlled laboratory conditions.
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