Dr. Dennis McKenna is a highly respected ethnopharmacologist known for his pioneering work with plant-based medicines and their effects on human consciousness. His lifelong dedication to studying traditional healing plants and their cultural significance has positioned him as a leading expert in the field. Through extensive fieldwork and academic research, McKenna has contributed significantly to our understanding of these natural substances. As the younger brother of the late Terence McKenna, Dennis continues the family legacy of exploration and discovery in the realm of consciousness expansion. In this episode, we explore reality hallucinations, the life lesson that took Dennis the longest to master, the wonderful mindset of "little acidheads," and Terence McKenna's connection to psychedelics before his passing. For more information and to educate yourself about things psychedelia, head to https://fungaonline.com. The Overstory by Richard Powers - https://www.amazon.com/Overstory-Novel-Richard-Powers/dp/039335668X