“We are Ontological Engineers: hacking reality and constructing worlds” – Diana Slattery

Terence McKenna
“Do not give into astonishment..”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terence_McKenna

Mircea Eliade
“Techniques of Ecstasy”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mircea_Eliade

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Ever ponder the miracle of life? Or perhaps wonder about the evolution of intelligence? In Shots of Awe, “Performance Philosopher” Jason Silva chases his inspiration addiction as he explores these topics and more. Every week Jason freestyles his way into the complex systems of society, technology and human existence and discusses the truth and beauty of science in a form of existential jazz. Jason Silva is a media artist, futurist, philosopher, keynote speaker and TV personality. He is the creator of Shots of Awe, a short film series of “trailers for the mind” that serve as philosophical espresso shots exploring innovation, technology creativity, futurism and the metaphysics of the imagination.
Shots of Awe has received more than 13 million views. He is also the Emmy nominated host of National Geographic Channel’s hit TV series Brain Games, airing in over 100 countries.