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Belief and Reality Quote by Terence McKenna

„Belief is a toxic and dangerous attitude toward reality. After all, if it's there it doesn't require your belief- and if it's not there why should you believe in it?“

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Terence McKenna was an American ethnobotanist, mystic, and author known for his work on psychedelic substances and consciousness research.

Quote by Terence McKenna on critically viewing belief and reality.


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Terence McKenna quote about belief and reality

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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