What if a psychedelic mushroom provided the basis for human consciousness?

What is the origin of human consciousness? What if it happened over the course of a million years when our hominid ancestors developed a close connection with a particularly powerful plant? This is the controversial hypothesis put forth by anthropogist Terence McKenna in his book Food of the Gods. Our conversation will begin with a summary of his hypothesis as a jumping off point for further discussion.

I am sorry it has been so long since I posted a last meeting. I became highly busy with theatrical pursuits, but now I have more time again. If there is interest, we can continue to meet even after I've become busier again with another production.