The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge

by Jeremy Narby

Book Overview

"A Copernican revolution for the life sciences."--Medical Tribune

Unlock the mysteries of biology, anthropology, and ancient civilizations in this thought-provoking read where science and spirituality intersect.

Through Jeremy Narby′s travels and research in the Amazon, he discovered that shamans were able to use hallucinogens to tap into knowledge and insights that rival our discoveries using modern scientific methods,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874779642
• ISBN13: 9780874779646
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Tarcherperigee
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Does DNA hold consciousness?

Insightful & inclusive read. This is a great discussion starter highlighting the combination of various topics covering consciousness and the biochemical contributors of DNA and their imprints amongst all living beings. For those curious on shamanism and non-western ideologies of antiquity in relation to the creation story, the arguments presented herein coordinate overlapping themes of our body’s natural ability to connect with sources outside our current dimensional thresholds. What I enjoyed the most was how Jeremy Narby highlighted the Western destruction and siphoning of Native Peoples resources for economic gain despite recognition to the originators. So much to unpack but 1 main takeaway: be mindful of your consumptions. Much of what we ingest disrupts our chemistry preventing us from exercising within the frequency pools of the cosmos.

Cosmic Serpent: DNA And The Origins of Knowledge

I have always been conflicted with the theory of evolution. It seems rational, but speciously so. It ignores consciousness, which is senior to science. Surely, any theory that purports to map out the arrow of life must account for our ability to know that we know. Without bringing theology or Creationism, God forbid (pun intended) into the equation, Narby explains a viewpoint that puts sentinent life onto center stage. Weaving together intuition and rationlism, Narby allowed me to dispell my conflict and realize that LIFE is consciousness and is the driving force behind "evolutionary" progress. Sounds corny, I know, but read it with an open mind and see if your views don't change, even a bit.

It's about time.

Jeremy Narby has made a breakthrough of epic proportions. I am not some new age fruitcake - I have a degree in biochemistry and have studied extensively in the areas of genetics, physics, and the properties of light. This book is a MUST READ for anyone even slightly concerned with finding the truth. If you do not have a scientific background, do not worry. Narby has written this book so that anyone can understand it (I estimate that 5-10 % of the information might require additional research by those with no scientific background). I find myself incorporating the theories of Cosmic Serpent into basically all other apects of study, including the Bible, Chaos Theory, the Kaballah, Sacred Geometry, and other religious beliefs from all over the world. I have read many books, and I consider Cosmic Serpent to be one of the most important books of our time, or any time, for that matter. I hope there is a follow up soon.

Passion, insight, the willingness to take intellectual risks

I love to read books that move outside the flow of conventional thought; books that excite the imagination. Narby's passion for his subject is evident; you can almost hear him go Aha! at points in the narrative. Whether you end up agreeing or disagreeing with his remarkable conclusions, you are guaranteed to re-examine some of the most basic concepts that underlie the methods of Western science, and the conclusions those methods inescapably, and perhaps not always correctly, lead to.

An insightful book that leads us back to the planet.

I found this to be one of the most exciting books I have ever read. Not because of the science or the shaman perspective but because it leads us out of the clouds and back to the planet we live on to learn fundamental truths about life. The appreciation and love of our planet and all its species is crucial to our continued existence and Dr. Narby certainly whets our interest with his fascinating hypotheses. Perhaps, if God created everything and God is in us and all around us, God and DNA may be synonymous. And how wonderful it would be for us to feel that God actually has such a close physical association with us instead of being a separate being living in a far off realm. This book brings a number of important ideas and concepts together to attempt the creation of a whole meaning. Wonderful read!!!