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“We need a pharmacological intervention on anti-social behavior or we are not going to get hold of our dilemma.”

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Terence McKenna
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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