Lost Ancient Wisdom, Magic, Hermeticism and Terence McKenna | Dr. Dan Attrell | Mind Meld 440
Summary
Dr. Dan Attrell joins the mind meld to delve into ancient wisdom, exploring how Hermeticism and Platonism's ideas of higher realities and unseen intelligences resonate with modern consciousness exploration and simulation theory. The conversation examines Terence McKenna's "postmodern Platonism," his unique interpretations of the ineffable, time, and the role of psychedelics in experiencing numinous states, while also highlighting the enduring relevance of perennial philosophy in navigating a contemporary meaning crisis.Episode description
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Dr. Dan Attrell of The Modern Hermeticist enters the mind meld!
Dr. Dan Attrell is a classicist, translator of magical texts like the Picatrix, and the creator of The Modern Hermeticist. We riff on the surprising connections between the esoteric, Platonism, and Hermeticism, and Terence McKenna. Why do ancient metaphysics — ideas like the One, the daimon, and the chain of being — still resonate in the age of UFOs, and simulation theory? What does Terence McKenna have to do with this? Does be belong in the lineage of Platonists? We also dive into: The hidden structure of reality, visionary entity encounters, how ancient esoteric philosophy maps onto modern mystical experience, why symbols, language, and consciousness are gateways to higher worlds. If you're curious about the intersections between ancient wisdom, consciousness, psychedelics, and the nature of reality, this mind meld is for you.
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