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He discusses Jack Herer’s theories linking early Christian art—depicted with ecstatic dancing and translucent mushrooms—to psychedelic use, suggesting that the divine and the psychedelic are deeply intertwined in human history. From religious ecstasies to shamanic journeys, substances like psilocybin and DMT have historically facilitated access to altered states of consciousness.
Latterman emphasizes that psychedelic experiences often serve as "wave breakers" or consciousness resets, helping individuals confront their mortality and unearth hidden truths about themselves. He compares profound trips to a "ctrl-alt-delete" for the brain, offering an opportunity for reflection, recalibration, and even potential life-altering insights.