The Stoned Ape Theory is bad

The video explores the Stoned Ape Hypothesis, a theory by Terrence McKenna suggesting that psychedelics played a crucial role in human evolution. The hypothesis posits that psilocybin mushrooms enhanced visual acuity, sexual arousal, and social connectedness, contributing to human development. However, the video critiques the lack of solid evidence supporting the theory and presents alternative explanations such as language development, tool use, and social structures as more plausible drivers of human evolution. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the potential future role of psychedelics in human development.

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