The History of Psychedelics

Food of the Gods, by Terence McKenna

In this episode I discuss a book by an American philosopher called Terence McKenna in which he proposed a radical new theory on human evolution.  If you liked this episode and would like to support my work you can do so over on patreon or the site "buy-me-a-coffee" just look for Oralotium. Likes, shares and comments on my Instagram @Oralotium would also be appreciated, cheers ✌️ I hope to hear your feedback 🙏🏻 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The History of Psychedelics

In this episode I read out a narrative that I wrote as a result of my recent 3 month deep dive into the history of psychedelics. Time stamps for sections: 00:00 - An Ecstatic Prologue 27:25 - The Old World 43:04 - The New World 50:10 - Seeking the Magic Mushroom 53:42 - Seeking the Magic Mushroom: Richard Evans Schultes 1:02:50 - Seeking the Magic Mushroom: Gordon Wasson 1:13:05 - Time for Change If you liked this episode and if you would like to show appreciation and support my work, you can do so over on my Patreon @ Oralotium Cheers✌️ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ulysses: Proteus, my processing and response

This episode is a reading of the next (and third) installment of my ongoing project based on James Joyce's novel, Ulysses. I have been rewriting the chapters of the book to document my response and processing of the modernist masterpiece. The recording is 14 minutes long.  If you enjoyed this episode or any of my other episodes and would like to buy me a drink over on patreon to show appreciation, your support would be greatly appreciated. I can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Patreon @ Oralotium, though I am most active on Instagram. Likes, shares and comments welcome 🙏🏻😊 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Oration on the Dignity of Man by Pico Della Mirandola, part 2

Part 2 of my reading, with live commentary, of the famous essay called Oration on the Dignity of Man by the Italian Renaissance Philosopher, Pico Della Mirandola. This essay is now considered by scholars to be a "manifesto for the Italian Renaissance." If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by buying me a drink over on my patreon @ Oralotium, you can also follow, like, share and comment on Instagram @ Oralotium . Cheers. Feel free to say hi ✌🏻 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Oration on the Dignity of Man by Pico Della Mirandola, an Italian Renaissance Philosopher

In this episode I do another live reading of another famous essay, this time it is a lecture called Oration on the Dignity of Man by the Italian Renaissance Philosopher, Pico Della Mirandola. This essay is now considered by scholars to be a "manifesto for the Italian Renaissance." If you would like to support this podcast you can do so over on my patreon @ Oralotium, you can also follow, like, share and comment on Instagram @ Oralotium . Cheers. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.