Retro AI Wisdom: McKenna, Abraham, and Sheldrake’s Prescient Discussion Resurfaces

Retro AI Wisdom: McKenna, Abraham, and Sheldrake's Prescient Discussion Resurfaces

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A recently rediscovered conversation featuring Terence McKenna, Ralph Abraham, and Rupert Sheldrake, recorded between 1989 and 1998, is generating renewed interest for its remarkably prescient insights on the implications of artificial intelligence. Shared on Reddit, the Spotify link (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cZBosjN8ESg9ljAVZ5o2o?si=OeErotESSd6MCmd8VL5MXg&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A3VOCRTsjVVjMHgaf8MwTG7) offers a fascinating glimpse into their perspectives, particularly relevant in today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape. The original Reddit post (https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1mypqs7/mckennaabrahamsheldrake_called_this/) also notes Peter Thiel’s reported interest in these thinkers, further amplifying the discussion’s significance.