In the world of esoteric mysticism, psychedelic exploration, and counter-cultural thought, few people are as enigmatic and thoughtful as Erik Davis. His writing places contemporary cultural phenomena within the context of a greater human story, which he accomplishes masterfully in his book High Weirdness: Drugs, Esoterica, and Visionary Experience in the 70s. To learn more about Erik's work, visit his website or find him on Twitter @erik_davis.

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