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“That intermediate manifestation of the divine process which we call the DNA code has spent the last 2 billion years making this planet a Garden of Eden.”

Quote by Timothy Leary

Book:Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out

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Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out

This book delves into the cultural and social shifts of the 1960s, advocating for a rejection of mainstream society and the embrace of personal freedom and spiritual exploration. more

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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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