Quote by Terence McKenna on Self-Reflection and Contradictions

„We have been to the moon, we have charted the depths of the ocean and the heart of the atom, but we have a fear of looking inward to ourselves because we sense that is where all the contradictions flow together.“

Terence McKennaTerence McKenna on the fear of self-reflection despite exploring the moon, ocean, and atom.
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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 addresses the fear of self-reflection despite scientific achievements.


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Terence McKenna quote about self-reflection and understanding contradictions

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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