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“One cannot evolve from one's robothood until one realizes how totally one has been robotized.”

Quote by Timothy Leary

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Timothy Leary
Timothy Leary

Timothy Leary was an American psychologist and philosopher who advocated for the use of psychedelic drugs in psychological research and therapy. He was a leading figure in the 1960s counterculture movement and is known for his slogan 'Turn on, tune in, drop out'. more

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