Blown Into Smithereens and Coming Back Together

Alex and Vanessa describe the "pain, healing and reconstruction" of their experiences with Ayahuasca and San Pedro during a most unusual vacation, in which they shared an unexpected, transformational life event with the Chimbre team. (more)

Stephan Beyer Drinks Up

Erik Davis
beyerthumb.jpgIn contrast to many Euro-American aya fans, who fetishize the otherness of the Amazonian shaman, Beyer does not characterize the Amazon's techniques of religious ecstasy as archaic residues free from any contamination from today's globalized world. The culture of ayahuasca is both stronger and weaker than that. (more)
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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Gabor Maté
heroin.jpgThe defeatist belief that all pursuits arise from a selfish core in all humanity denies the deeper motives that also activate people. But from his pinched and narrow perch at the edge of society, the drug addict sees that we resemble him in our frantic material pursuits and our delusions and that we exceed him in our hypocrisies. (more)
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Moon and District 9

Peggy Nelson
moonthumb.jpgTwo films of recent vintage, Moon and District 9, very different on their surface, seem to be carrying the same disturbing message underneath. (more)
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The Harvard Psychedelic Club

Don Lattin
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Exile Nation: Chapter Three, "The Sweet Moline" (Pt.1)

Charles Shaw
Exile Nation_Teaser.jpg"As is the case with every facility in the IDOC system, the prison in East Moline is an essential part of a local economy that has seen better days." Chapter Three begins inside the East Moline Correctional Center where the author served out his sentence in 2005. (more)
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On the Dangerousness of the Zero

Brian George
Headthumb.jpgIt is not a question of figuring out this or that; we must instead let go of our every preconception. The New Human will then improvise a new set of laws for Supernature, which every cosmonaut will be free to follow or to disregard, as he/ she chooses. (more)
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Evidence of the Afterlife

Jeffrey Long
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Studying near-death-experience case studies, it became clear that I could hope to provide some answers to our most perplexing question: What happens when we die? (more)

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Little Windows into Another Realm: Extended Version

Mitch Schultz
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In this video, enthnobotanist, artist, and photographer Kathleen Harrison describes what it was like to experience a harpsichord concert after smoking a joint laced with DMT, as well as her first date with future husband Terrence McKenna, in which he promptly offered her a pipe of the pure substance. (more)

The Ayahuasca Experience

Jeremy Narby
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The Birth of the Illuminati Conspiracy

Mike Jay
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Forged in the same crucible as every modern political ideology from nihilism to conservatism, anarchy to military dictatorship, the Illuminati conspiracy has become a modern myth.  (more)

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Abuse of Authority Comes as No Surprise

Robert Anton Wilson
rs-contest_0.jpgThe eternally charming Robert Anton Wilson talks about the dangers of school, the wisdom of Amsterdam coffeeshops, and his "sadistic" urge to make his readers think in this newly released video clip. (more)

Avatar: Downloading Our Higher Selves

Antonio Lopez
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When staring into the eyes of media, I often wonder who or what beckons me. James Cameron said that the Na'vi are like our higher selves. Connecting to this realm is like a purification dream. (more)

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Exile Nation: Chapter Two, "Hotel Hell" (Pt.4)

Charles Shaw
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"Many people dismiss synchronicity as nothing more than one’s mind attempting to attribute a pattern to an opportune coincidence or the intersection of random events." Chapter Two concludes as the author comes to terms with his life and prepares for the remainder of his sentence. (more)

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Thoughts on the Haitian Earthquake

Wahkeena Sitka Huva
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Post-Real Panoramas

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Nick Hooker's loopily beautiful images form a personal mythology melding surrealistic landscapes and Japanese anime. (more)

Out-of-Body Experiences and New World Monumental Earthworks

Marlene Dobkin de Rios
de rios coverthumb.jpgShamans are able to transform themselves into powerful animal figures whom they send to do their bidding, to rectify evil or redress harm caused to their clients. The effigies of animals and birds found in the massive earthworks of the Americas represent these shamanic familiars. (more)
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Little Windows into Another Realm

Mitch Schultz
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Enthnobotanist, artist, and photographer Kathleen (Kat) Harrison speculates on the evolutionary advantages of DMT.  She proposes that its appearance in plants and animals is nature's way of providing "little windows into another realm". (more)

Avatar: A Multi-Dimensional Pop Parable for Ascension

Regina Gelfo
avatarthumb.jpgWhether you believe we're at the dawn of a new age or simply responsible for cleaning up a big mess, the questions are equally relevant: what are you afraid of, and how is that fear limiting you? (more)
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The Way the Medicine Works

ST Frequency
Cusco_street_thumb.jpg[The Ayahuasca Monologues] • The plan (as certain as it was vague) was simple: travel to the Amazon to drink the shamanic medicine ayahuasca, and all those hang-ups and ego trips would magically melt away. In fact, I had serious doubts about this, but I’d run out of options. (more)
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Exile Nation: Chapter Two, "Hotel Hell" (Pt.3)

Charles Shaw
Exile Nation_Teaser.jpg"Living in a confined space with a stranger is an intensely difficult process. Neither of you is going anywhere, so whatever happens, you have to deal with it." Exile Nation continues as the author learns his cellmate's history. (more)
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“2012” Movie Quiche Tastes Old

Robert Sitler
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Farther Away From Reality: Extended Version

Mitch Schultz
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The mathematician Ralph Abraham describes how psychedelic experiences can move us from a reality based on Euclidean geometry to one closer to the fractal geometry of nature. (more)

Psilocybin and the Concept of Natural Intelligence

Simon G. Powell
shellthumb.jpgAt any one time we are all tuned in to certain channels of information -- a TV, radio, or internet channel, a book, a newspaper, a dialogue with another person. Psilocybin can tune us in to a hidden broadcast channel -- natural intelligence -- the only paradigm with a future. (more)
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Hidden Treasures

Paul Levy
rainbowthumb.jpgCompassion is the fuel of awakening, the cause and effect of seeing through the primal boundary of self and other and becoming lucid in our shared, waking dream. (more)
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The Knowledge Will Not Be Lost: Extended Version

Mancoluto
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Here Maestro Jose Vargas discusses his background, his methods, and esoteric topics such as his communications with time-shifting extra-terrestrials. (more)

Sell Ads for Reality Sandwich

Ken Jordan
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RS is looking for experienced ad sales reps to join our team of dedicated evolutionaries.  Connect with great people while helping your favorite web magazine pay some bills (more)

The Great Pyramids of Russia

Jennifer Flynn
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Russian Inventor Aleksandr Golod explores both modern and ancient healing technologies with two dozens pyramids that include "The New World Wonder." (more)

Moderators Wanted

Jonathan Talat Phillips
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With over 300 comments each week and growing, RS is looking for volunteer moderators to help foster a healthy transformational community. (more)

Twittering the Sandwich

Jennifer Palmer
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Catch daily updates of the ongoing evolution by joining RS on Twitter, or add us as a friend on Facebook and MySpace. (more)

Photosynthetic Slugs

Matthew Toussaint
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A green sea slug is the first known animal to effectively produce chlorophyll and photosynthesize like a plant. (more)

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Talk to Charles Eisenstein

Jonathan Talat Phillips
charlesthmb.jpg[Backstage] Here's your chance to ask RS contributor and Ascent of Humanity author Charles Eisenstein your questions about the power of the gift, miracle consciousness, and restoring the sacred in our world. (more)
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Souldish NYC 1/5-15

Salma
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This week on Souldish join Burners at the GalaGalactic Camp Fundraiser, revel at Chaos Brigade or at Debaucherous Refuge, celebrate with Reverend Billy, join a shamanic Ritual with Itzhak Beery, and help raise money for Haiti. (more)

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Top News on Evolver

Zachary Koval
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Metro riding dogs in Moscow, acoustic levitation on Mars, the Aden stargate, and seeing the songs of whales are all among the top stories on Evolver this week. (more)

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Nuclear Shift

Bridget Algiere
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Art Levine, News Analyst for Truthout, gives a reality check about the many aspects of nuclear energy. (more)

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Psychotic Skunk?

Chris Kaplan
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New research in marijuana cultivation has pointed to a link between the absence of the cannabidol compound (CBD) in certain strains of skunk weed and the development of psychosis. (more)

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The Upper Echelon Tour

Propaganda Anonymous
echelon_tiger_thumb.jpgMyka 9 hits the road with Propaganda Anonymous, C-Chan and the Boom Bap Bullies to bring underground hip-hop vibrations to a city near you. (more)
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Who's Appearing Backstage?

Jonathan Talat Phillips
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Will There Be 9/11 Truth?

Marisa Smith
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With the membership of "Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth" now at more than 1,000, the evidence supporting a government conspiracy continues to grow. (more)

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Chimps Understand Fire

Kovvy
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Chimps have been observed dancing in front of wildfires. (more)

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Ayahuasca Retreat with Reality Sandwich

Daniel Pinchbeck
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Embark on a 10-day healing journey with sacred plants in Peru, featuring Master Shaman Manculoto, RS' Daniel Pinchbeck, Ken Jordan, and more. April 22 - May 2. (Video) (more)

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The School Lunch Epidemic

Adam Elenbaas
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Two angry moms set out to make a statement about the nutritional deficiency of American school lunches and created a film that's become a movement. (more)

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Plastics Be Gone

Matthew Toussaint
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Plastics are not indestructible as proven by Waterloo high school student Daniel Burd at last year's Canadian Science Fair. (more)

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Radar Mandalas

John Topp
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A series of unusual mandala shapes have appeared on Australian weather radar over the last two weeks, according to crop circle researcher Colin Andrews. (more)

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Souldish NYC 1/29 - 2/4

Salma
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This week on Souldish there's the Evolver NYC Give It Up! Spore with Larry Harvey from Burning Man, a benefit for Fabian form Globesonic at (Le) Poisson Rouge, several benefits for Haiti, and the Full Moon Ceremony at COSM.

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Light Gets Tied Up

Remi Gurak
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Light has successfully been tied into knots by a team of physicists working in The UK. (more)

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RAW From Beyond

Kyle Davis
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[Reality Booty] RS is giving away three copies of Robert Anton Wilson’s The Lost Studio Session, courtesy of The Original Falcon Press. (more)

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Plucking HAARP Strings

Chris Kaplan
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Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez claims that HAARP caused the earthquake in Haiti. (Video) (more)

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