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Astonishment is the Proper Response to Reality – Terence McKenna

„Astonishment is the proper response to reality.“

Terence McKennaTerence McKenna's quote reminds us that astonishment is the proper response to reality.
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Terence McKenna was an American ethnobotanist, mystic, and author known for his work on psychedelic substances and consciousness research.

This quote by Terence McKenna emphasizes astonishment as a natural attitude towards reality.


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Terence Kemp McKenna (1946–2000) was an American ethnobotanist, philosopher, author, and speaker. He became famous for his research on psychedelic plants, his theories on consciousness, culture, and technology, and his critical stance on conventional culture. McKenna is considered an influential figure in the psychedelic counterculture.

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