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2e.) Illegal Activity: Discussion of illegal activities; specifically mind-altering drugs, computer hacking, criminal hate, sexual relations with minors, and stock scams are strictly forbidden.
Originally posted by Silenceisall
That's a great lecture. I'm surprized you didn’t get any comments. [snip]
mod edit: See Terms & Conditions and post below
[edit on 12-7-2007 by worldwatcher]
Originally posted by SavageHenry
Seriously that is a silly rule... actually downright stupid when you have the moniker "deny ignorance" in your title...
McKenna thought culture was an effective means of controlling populations and constraining human potential so that the powers that be can remain powerful. He advocated dropping out of mainstream culture, consuming "heroic doses" of psychedelic drugs, and exploring the spiritual inner landscape in all its strangeness.