The Tim Ferriss Show

Ep 26: Kevin Kelly (Part 2) - WIRED Co-Founder, Polymath, Most Interesting Man In The World?

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Aug 27, 2014
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INSIGHT

Cosmic Questions and Spirituality

  • Kevin Kelly finds value in religion for prompting cosmic questions, not ritualistic practice.
  • This allows him to explore themes like the intersection of technology and spirituality, as in his graphic novel about angels and robots.
ANECDOTE

Sacramental LSD Experience

  • Despite his hippy background, Kevin Kelly avoided drugs until 50 when he had a profound sacramental LSD experience.
  • He believes these experiences can be transformative but emphasizes the importance of proper setting and guidance.
INSIGHT

The Importance of a Future

  • Kevin Kelly's near-death experience highlighted the importance of a future-oriented perspective for humanness.
  • He realized that embracing the future and exploring seemingly impossible ideas is crucial for his work.
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