Dr David Luke & Poncho Nava - Peyote Hunters of the Holy Mountain

Dr. David Luke, a psychologist at the University of Greenwich, discusses the historical and anthropological significance of indigenous psychedelic use. The presentation explores the concept of the brain as a reducing valve for consciousness, proposing that substances ranging from cactus-based plants like peyote to fungi can bypass filters that restrict human perception of reality. Following the lecture, Poncho Nava explains the cultural connection of the Wixarika people to the sacred cactus in the Holy Mountain of Wirikuta. The discussion emphasizes the deep relationship between the community, the land, and the sacramental role of the medicine in preserving their living spirituality against external exploitation.