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Terence McKenna
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| Terence McKenna | |
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 Terence Mckenna | |
| Born | November 16, 1946 in Paonia, Colorado, United States |
| Died | April 3, 2000 (aged 53) in San Rafael, California, United States |
| Fields | Psychonautics, Shamanism, |
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| Spouse(s) | Kathleen Harrison |
| Relative(s) | Dennis McKenna (Brother) |
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Terence Kemp McKenna was an American psychonaut, lecturer, philosopher, and writer.
He influenced many with his popular lectures and books detailing his thoughts and various theories on a myriad of subjects, including psychonautics, philosophy, shamanism, metaphysics, culture, technology, language, and theoretical origins of human evolution and consciousness.
He was a well known advocate of psychedelic drugs and the exploration of conciousness.
Life
Death
Thought
Novelty theory and Timewave Zero
"Stoned ape" theory of human evolution
Notable Works
Botanical Dimensions
Written Books
- Food of the Gods - 1992
- The Archaic Revival - 1991
- Metamorphosis Book by Rupert Sheldrake, Ralph Abraham, and Terence McKenna - 1996
- Synesthesia, Book by Terence McKenna - 1992
Public speaking
- Psychedelics in the Age of Intelligent Machines - April 22, 1999 - Seattle