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The Cosmic Serpent

DNA and the Origins of Knowledge

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The Cosmic Serpent

By: Jeremy Narby
Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
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This adventure in science and imagination, which the Medical Tribune said might herald "a Copernican revolution for the life sciences", leads the listener through unexplored jungles and uncharted aspects of mind to the heart of knowledge. In a first-person narrative of scientific discovery that opens new perspectives on biology, anthropology, and the limits of rationalism, The Cosmic Serpent reveals how startlingly different the world around us appears when we open our minds to it.

©1998 Jeremy Narby (P)2016 Tantor Americas Anthropology Biological Sciences Biology Evolution Evolution & Genetics Genetics Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Studies Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics Spirituality United States Native American Native American Spirituality

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"[A]n intriguing detective story, wondrous visions and a wealth of fascinating information on genetic science, shamanism, etc...." ( Publishers Weekly)
Thought-provoking Ideas • Fascinating Anthropological Insights • Excellent Performance • Interdisciplinary Approach
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It's a quick listen, but an interesting perspective on "alternative medicine," biology, psychology, life, and to some extent, religion. I may not believe it necessarily, but I certainly appreciated the perspective and food for thought.

Super interesting take

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This book is incredible. Mind-bending. Possibility-opening.
It requires a certain level of openness, but for anyone looking for a deeper path into contemplation and knowing, this is the book for you.
Thank you, Jeremy Narby.

Mind blowing

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What an incredible book from start to finish. Many things observed within the book are also things I've experienced on my past ceremonies. The way it was written and presented actually helped me connect the dots to some unanswered questions I had. My only critique would be to address Epigenetics in the book since this is starting to become aware to the general public slowly but surely.

Connected Dots

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Establishing the validity of indigenous peoples with a special focus on the ones in the Amazon is brilliant.

Especially impressed with willingness of the author to buck the heartless and in my humble opinion headless notion that the wisdom of what most scientists and so-called rational thinking consumers of Western ideology deem primitive.

Bravo! Look forward to the moment when this time/space continuum intersects with the holographic innate knowing of what many indigenous cultures in the world already have coursing through their living DNA. (Actually all beings).

This version or explanation opens the infinite possibilities that include more than plant based access to our serpentine heritage which may reach beyond the terrestrial...

Interesting premise that is multidimensional

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not as detailed as I was hoping for but definitely makes you think about things in a different light.

interesting perspective

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Very well written and narrated. Actually listened to it about 4 times already because of the amount and complexity of information presented by the author. Perfect timing for this read for me as well as I am about to embark on my first Ayahuasca ceremony next month!

Fantastic Read

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Contains impressive isomorphisms between multiple rational disciplines and meta-physical (arguably physical) concepts. Recommended to the reader with hands on experience in either or both academic disciplines and spiritual practice.

Very Interesting Concept

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It starts and ends with interesting experiences, rational thoughts, and admirable open-mindedness. Somewhere in the middle it just reads like an example of how confirmation bias works.

Ummm…

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Great Read - I appreciate the honesty and vulnerability of the author. I recommend it to all seekers

Great read

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The book has some good stuff, I finished it, but was struggling with the narrator who sounds like batman

Need to listen again maybe?

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