Daniel Pinchbeck

Biography:

Daniel Pinchbeck is the author of 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, on indigenous prophecies and consciousness transformation. He is a contributor to the New York Times Magazine, Esquire, and Rolling Stone, among many other publications and is currently the editorial director of Evolver magazine and the Evolver Project..

Past Shows:

	2012 Special
	Wednesday June 10, 2009

In a special show on 2012 and Mayan prophecy, three separate guests shared their perspectives. First, author/editor Robert Gleason talked about Mayan and Toltec cultures, and their ruler/deity, Quetzalcoatl. Then, author Daniel Pinchbeck discussed the Mayan concept that in 2012 we are aligning with the center of the galaxy, and this could be a time for evolutionary change in the world. Medium Christian von Lahr rounded out the evening with his interpretation of Mayan prophecy. ... More
Host: George Noory

	Psychedelics, 2012 & Quetzalcoatl
	Saturday May 13, 2006

Filling in for Art Bell, Ian Punnett welcomed one of the leading voices in today’s counterculture, Daniel Pinchbeck, who discussed ideas from his latest book, 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl as well as his personal experiences with psychedelic "medicines." In the first hour, author Linda Godfrey provided an update on Man-Wolf sightings near Lake Geneva. ... More
Host: Ian Punnett

	Prophecy, Crop Circles & Psychedelics
	Monday March 28, 2005

Returning to the show, authorDaniel Pinchbeck offered analysis of Hopi and Mayan prophecies, crop circles and the psychedelic experience. The Mayans, he said, were aware of vast scales of time, and the ending of their calendar in 2012 suggests this may be when a massive transformation of human consciousness takes place. Similarly, he noted that the Book of Revelation describes entering "New Jerusalem" and Hopi Prophecy talks about moving from our current "4th World" and into the "5th World."Studying the crop circle experience in England, Pinchbeck came away believing that the whole phenomenon was related to teachings about the nature of reality. The imagery of the circles seem to show a merging of modern science and esoteric traditions, and could possibly be orchestrated by a "federation of galactic intelligence," he stated. Pinchbeck discussed how humanity has become desynchronized from natural time through our Gregorian calendar, and advocated for a new calendar that would ... More
Host: George Noory

	Psychedelic Drugs
	Saturday July 10, 2004

During Saturday night's show, author Daniel Pinchbeck shared stories of his personal explorations with psychedelic drugs, ranging from transcendent to terrifying. Pinchbeck claims that experimenting with "psychic medicines" can lead people to different concepts of society and psyche.One particular experience Pinchbeck recounted involved smoking DMT (diemethyltryptamin). In his vision, he entered a new reality filled with weird geometric patterns and strange symbols. According to Pinchbeck, this is a common experience among users -- they participate in a similar alternate reality when on DMT. Art suggested that DMT users visited a real place (another dimension), to which Pinchbeck concluded, "I felt it was as real as this reality." Pinchbeck also spoke about Ibogaine, a drug that could potentially help addicts kick their drug habits, and suggested visiting Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies for more info. ... More
Host: Art Bell

	Daniel Pinchbeck
	Sunday October 27, 2002

In this firsthand account of the world of psychedelic substances today, Village Voice and Rolling Stone writer Pinchbeck weaves elements of his personal life, including vivid descriptions of his reactions to the substances he takes, with larger topics, such as the history of psychedelic substances in the modern world and the foundations of shamanism. To aid his inquiry, he participates in visionary rituals around the world, e.g., taking iboga as part of a tribal initiation in Gabon. He also discusses key figures such as Timothy Leary, Allen Ginsberg, and Terence McKenna. ... More
Host: George Noory