Quote by Terence McKenna on Perception and the World

„We have to recognize that the world is not something sculptured and finished, which we as perceivers walk through like patrons in a museum; the world is something we make through the act of perception.“

Terence McKennaTerence McKenna emphasizes that the world is created through our act of perception, not as a finished object.
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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 emphasizes the active role of perception in experiencing the world and invites viewing the world as a product of our perceptual act.


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Terence McKenna quote about perception shaping our understanding of the world

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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