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A recurring theme is the role of altered states of consciousness and psychedelics in shaping ancient religious, astronomical, and technological knowledge. Hancock points to:
The use of the blue water lily in Egypt, which contains psychoactive compounds.
The idea that ancient humans, possibly shamanic in nature, utilized psychedelics like DMT and ayahuasca to communicate with entities or explore other dimensions.
The hypothesis that visions and spiritual experiences driven by psychedelics contributed to myth formation, the development of complex societies, and technological innovations.