Narby Published 1998 Medicine Whilst living amongst Peruvian Indians, anthropologist Jeremy Narby learned of their phenomenal knowledge of plants and biochemical interactions, gained under the influence of the hallucinogen ayahuasca. This adventure in science and imagination, which the Medical Tribune said might herald 'a Copernican revolution for the life sciences,' leads the reader through unexplored. The evidence he collected - on subjects as diverse as molecular biology, shamanism, neurology and ancient mythology - led inexorably to the conclusion that the Indians' claims were literally true: to a consciousness prepared with drugs, specific biochemical knowledge could indeed be directly transmitted through DNA itself.Ī gripping investigation that opens fresh perspectives on biology, anthropology and the limits of rationalism, The Cosmic Serpent is new science of the most exhilarating kind. The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge J. While living among Peruvian Indians, anthropologist Jeremy Narby became intrigued by their claim that their phenomenal knowledge of plants and biochemistry was communicated to them directly while under the influence of hallucinogens.ĭespite his initial scepticism, Narby found himself engaged in an increasingly obsessive personal quest. This is why we allow the book compilations in. 'A thoroughly enjoyable read' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH When people should go to the books stores, search start by shop, shelf by shelf, it is in reality problematic. 'At the cutting edge of contemporary thought' GUARDIAN A gripping investigation that opens fresh perspectives on biology and anthropology
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