Terrence McKenna

mushrooms themselves claim they are extra-terrestrial
mushroom spores can survive conditions of deep space
mushrooms build a neural network in the soil?
intelligent species who studies dna can design themselves to be however they want to be, may choose this.
- very non-invasive, humbly insinuates itself into a situation, grows in waste material, but can cross the boundaries of outer space
- great economy and great artistry
"The mushrooms once said to me: You must have a plan. If you don't have a plan, you will become part of somebody else's plan."
mushrooms work through the i ching
very similar message that i got: for one human being to seek enlightenment from another is like one grain of sand seeking enlightenment from another
nature loves courage. how does nature respond to courage? by removing obstacles.
"you must have a plan. if you don't have a plan, you will become a part of someone elses plan."
the mushroom seduces us
"this belongs to the just, and no one can lay a finger on it, unless their heart is pure"
go at it alone

ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny