High Weirdness: Drugs, Esoterica, and Visionary Experience in the SeventiesHigh Weirdness: Drugs, Esoterica, and Visionary Experience in the Seventies
New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery
An interview with Erik Davis
55:36•28 Apr 2023
Psychedelic Journeys: Erik Davis on 1970s Spiritual Mavericks
Episode Overview
- Erik Davis discusses the emergence of a new psychedelic spirituality in the 1970s
- Exploration of the influential writings of Philip K. Dick, Terence McKenna, and Robert Anton Wilson
- Insight into the political views and prophetic visions of these influential figures
- Relevance of the counterculture of the 1970s to contemporary society
- Thought-provoking discussion on the cultural shifts and technological forces of the time
“Reality is kind of weird, that experience can be very weird, especially when you kind of, again, leave the more familiar languages of religion on the one hand or psychotic psychology on the other and just kind of attend to the experiences at hand.”
Ever wondered how the counterculture of the 1970s reshaped our understanding of reality? In this engaging episode, Marshall Poe sits down with Erik Davis, the mind behind *High Weirdness*. Davis dives into the lives and works of Philip K. Dick, Terence McKenna, and Robert Anton Wilson—three authors who didn't just write about psychedelics but lived their transformative power. These visionaries didn't just reflect the cultural upheavals of their time; they helped shape them.
From exploring media paranoia to conspiracy theories, Davis offers a compelling look at how these writers' mystical experiences and libertarian views anticipated many of today's societal shifts. If you're curious about how the spiritual provocations of the '70s continue to echo in our modern world, this episode promises a fascinating journey.
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