Consciousness and Brain – Quote by Terence McKenna

„I don't believe consciousness is generated in the brain any more than television programs are made inside my TV. The box is too small.“

Terence McKennaQuote by Terence McKenna about the origin of consciousness and the limitations of materialistic models.
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Terence McKenna was an American ethnobotanist, mystic, and author known for his work on psychedelic substances and consciousness research.

A skeptical view on the origin of consciousness and the limitations of materialistic explanations.


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Terence McKenna quote about consciousness and the brain

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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