Hermes thrice-great, the Messenger of the Gods and Greek reincarnation of Thoth presents his `lament`, which reads like a prophecy, telling of a time of cultural disease that will be wiped clean to begin anew. 
Graham Hancock discusses the shamanistic utilization of psychedelics that create a state of being which usually gifts us a better understanding of our true nature and the nature of consciousness; so as to harmoniously balance our Earthly presence within the universe. “If we as adults are not allowed to make sovereign decisions about what to experience with our own consciousness, while doing no harm to others. Including the decision to use, responsibly, ancient and sacred visionary plants then we cannot claim to be free in any way.” – Graham Hancock