Wade Davis: Ethnobotany, Psychedelic History, & Vanishing Cultures.

Ted Hesser sits down with Wade Davis, a luminary in the world of ethnobotany, exploration, and cultural preservation. Wade shares his captivating journey from his early days at Harvard amidst the giants of botanical and psychedelic discovery to his deep dives into the Amazon and the mysteries of ancient plants. They discuss the profound impact of psychedelics, the importance of preserving vanishing cultures, and the serendipitous moments that have shaped Wade's life and career. From the tales of magic mushrooms to the intricacies of human-plant interactions, this conversation offers a deep reflection on the interconnectedness of humanity, nature, and the stories that bind us.

[@sharylforster]

Wade Davis is such an inspiration. My 10 year old twin granddaughters will be thrilled with his books as a birthday gift from Gammie. Many thanks and much admiration!

[@mikeelberts6208]

Next level convo, Ted. So many great stories and nuggets of wisdom! Wade is a legend. Love, be patient and don’t compromise.

[@JeffreyPappas786]

“Anyone who has come to reject the rationalist myth of "progress" and the interpretation of history as an unbroken positive development of mankind will find himself gradually drawn towards the world-view that was common to all the great traditional cultures, and which had at its centre the memory of a process of degeneration, slow obscuration, or collapse of a higher preceding world. As we penetrate deeper into this new (and old) interpretation, we encounter various problems, foremost among which is the question of the secret of degeneration. “