A new paper exploring the role of psilocybin mushrooms in the evolution of human consciousness says the psychedelic has the “potential to trigger significant neurological and psychological effects” that could have influenced the development of our species over time. The literature review, which authors said draws on “a multidisciplinary approach spanning biology, ethnobotany and neuroscience,” […]
First i heard of this was the Stoned Ape theory proposed by Terrance McKenna. I always thought it made a compelling argument in explaining the evolutionary leap. I’d thought it had been debunked, so this is pretty cool to see.
First i heard of this was the Stoned Ape theory proposed by Terrance McKenna. I always thought it made a compelling argument in explaining the evolutionary leap. I’d thought it had been debunked, so this is pretty cool to see.