davidtanner

11 ms·

91.
by davidtanner 14y ago
Insofar as programming involves problem solving I believe the answer is an unqualified "yes". In _The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys_ by James Fadiman, Ph.D a chapter is devoted to discussing the result
92.
by davidtanner 14y ago
Well, at least in the USA, advocating that someone consume an illegal drug is itself illegal. However, old people can benefit greatly from the proper use of psychedelic drugs. Certain types of psychedelic experiences, called unitive experie
93.
by davidtanner 14y ago
Not to belabor the point, but I think it bears repeating that Terence McKenna recommended a chemical perturbation of the brain, that is, a visionary substance, be used in order to 'step outside your culture'. Some substances can temporarily
94.
by davidtanner 14y ago
I don't wish for anything I say to be read in a harsh or trollish tone. I really want to engage in a productive dialog. I'll start from the top down with your post and explain how I feel and think: Well I don't think Bigfoot exists either.
95.
by davidtanner 14y ago
That is what many Westerners, especially those here on HN, miss. Meditation is expressly a religious/spiritual tool. It's a technology of the sacred in the same way that visionary plants and chemicals are. In fact visionary plants can be a
96.
by davidtanner 14y ago
Well have you ever independently verified any of his claims through your own experiential work? You might be (less) skeptical had you done so, although healthy skepticism is never a bad thing. I guess you missed the part where Grof said he
97.
Revision and Revisioning of Psychology by Stanislav Grof(gaiamedia.org)
2 points by davidtanner 14y ago|5 comments
98.
by davidtanner 14y ago
I used to believe similar things and suffered from depression. I tried to kill myself with a boxcutter. I offer a suggestion for an antidote for your philosophy: Carefully read as much of this website as you can: http://csp.org/index.html
99.
by davidtanner 14y ago
How strong have you ever known anyone to get by following the advice of doctors?
100.
by davidtanner 14y ago
Indeed, the Bible is both a narrative and an extended esoteric religious metaphor. Someone looking for insights, healing, gnosis and awareness of archetypes would do well to seek out more modern literature by Carl Jung, Stanislav Grof and H
101.
by davidtanner 14y ago
Back pain can often be prevented/improved by having a strong back and abs, true. However a "6-pack" is a function of low body fat for the most part. Crunches(especially unweighted) are a terrible way to make your abs stronger. Good ways to
102.
by davidtanner 14y ago
I'll stop looking at womens' chests when they stop looking at men's arms, legs, groin and ass. That said, both men and women can look in appropriate glancing ways or inappropriate staring ways.
103.
by davidtanner 14y ago
Sam Harris believes in experiential religion - that is to say that he's had mystical experiences/unitive states of consciousness. He writes about the importance of spirituality(or esoteric Religion) in contrast to literalist, dogmatic relig
104.
by davidtanner 14y ago
This is a very good example of a geek's solution to the wrong problem. The point of pullups is to improve upper body strength and muscularity. Once one is able to do 10-15 pullups in one set with bodyweight the stress of this unweighted mov