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“Language is something that springs from the biological matrix, and the neurological matrix, within us.”

Quote by Terence McKenna

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Terence McKenna

Terence McKenna was a renowned philosopher known for his profound insights into consciousness, botany, and human potential. His ideas were deeply influenced by his family's genetic research and studies on the evolution of human consciousness. more

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