Scientists now claim our ancient ancestors were tripping on magic mushrooms as far back as six million years ago, and that those psychedelic fungi might be the real reason humans evolved big brains, better vision, and the ability to overthink everything. So basically, while one caveman was busy inventing the wheel, another was staring at the wall going “whoa… the grass is waving at me, bro.” You’re welcome for modern consciousness.
Magic Mushrooms May Have Shaped Our Consciousness
