It suggested that shamans often entered heightened states of consciousness prior to engaging in spiritual practice.
You're aware I presume of McKenna's theory of hallucinogenic mushrooms aiding the formation of human consciousness?
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I am, and I think it’s the most likely theory. Psychedelics invite the recognition of paradox, which is (IMO) essential to consciousness.
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Good point. It also makes sense from a Darwinian perspective as the expanded visual perception may have aided in terms of survival.
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Every added strength has its weakness. In our case, consciousness is accompanied by existential anguish.
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Much has been said about this, the perennial issue facing mankind. My tendency is to view it not as an inherent problem but as a malfunction
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