Terence McKenna on magic mushrooms

The Psychedelic Apocalypticism of Terence McKenna

(Atun-Shei Films) July 5, 2024: Celebrating the flawed genius of Terence McKenna (and debunking the Stoned Ape Theory along the way). Support Atun-Shei Films on Patreon ► atunsheifilms Leave a Tip via Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/atunsheifilms Buy merch ► https://teespring.com/stores/atun-she... Official Website ► https://www.atunsheifilms.com/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 0:00 Introduction
• 6:55 1. Times I Got High
• 17:59 2. The Mushroom Goes North
• 45:10 3. The Stoned Ape Theory
• 1:15:40 4. 2012 and Beyond the Infinite
• 1:35:58 Conclusion/Credits

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