In this last video interview before his untimely death, Terence McKenna describes Novelty Theory to director John Hazard with an elaboration of its core principles involving hyper-complexification and the compression of Time. He holds forth on the correspondences between the structure of the DNA molecule and the Chinese I-Ching, then shows how his notion of an Archaic Revival leads from the theories of mind and the art movements of the early 20th century to the Shaman as the quintessential figure of the 21st century, with psychedelic substances being the bridge between these worldviews.
Hosted by Joe Rogan, The Spirit Molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a naturally occurring psychoactive compound, which exists in humans, and potentially every living organism. Utilizing Dr. Rick Strassman’s government-sanctioned, human DMT research as the documentary’s backbone, the study’s potential impact and its inconceivable revelations emerge. A closer examination of DMT’s effects through two traditionally opposed concepts, science and spirituality, The Spirit Molecule unravels the connections between cutting-edge neuroscience, quantum mechanics and human spirituality. The Spirit Molecule, a simple molecule with enormous implications. The subtle combination of science, spirituality, and philosophy results in an abundance of incredible ideas and theories that could alter the way we understand the nature of reality and our relationship to it.
As part of the promotion for the film, director Mitch Schultz will release the entire library of footage (approx. 100 hours of interviews, 30 hours of Amazonian B-roll, one hour of VFX, and original music and sound effects) via Creative Commons to coincide with the release, creating the DMTrmx Project. The impressive roster of 50 interviewees, include Huston Smith, Alex Grey, Dennis McKenna, Douglas Rushkoff, Erik Davis, Daniel Pinchbeck, Graham Hancock, and many more. “After six years of research and production, I can’t justifiably sit on a collection of this magnitude. It needs to be shared with the world and recognized for its potential influence,” Schultz says. The launch of the DMTrmx Project opens the transmedia element of the project, and engages the audience to participate in a dialogue of consciousness by producing their own DMT: The Spirit Molecule explorations through film, music, installation, and so on. Could Dimethyltryptamine, a simple molecule with a complex name, hold the key to understanding reality, consciousness, and our relationship to both? Many who have experienced DMT profess this – and much more.
CANNABIS CULTURE – Why spend thousands of dollars on a complex grow-op security system when nature has already provided the perfect sentinel? Police in B.C. have raided an outdoor grow apparently patrolled and guarded by black bears.
In a fascinating tale from Christina Lake, British Columbia, the CBC is reporting that RCMP officers have discovered a 1000-plant grow protected by about 10 black bears. Turns out the bears may have been trained to be ‘smarter than your average’:
“[Officers] soon noticed the bears were docile and tame,” Mansveld told CBC News. “One of them jumped on our unmarked car for a while. But it soon became apparent they were habituated to the grow operation.”
It was evident the animals had lived on the property for some time, police said.
The woman accused of running the grow-op has been feeding the bears for years, one neighbour said.
Locals told the press of age-old stories about a “Bear Lady” who lives deep in the woods, taming bears “as pets”.
“The story was that they come in and sit on her couch and watch television with her,” Brian Taylor, the Mayor of Grand Forks, told the CBC.
Though it might sound like a great option for protecting your garden, wild bears who have come into contact with and been fed by humans have a very difficult time going back to their natural diets and can be quite dangerous. Sadly, conservation officers in B.C. say they may be forced to destroy the large animals.