"Carrey seems to be greatly affected by the late philosopher Terence McKenna, when asked about why he was inspired to do this project, he claims: "Much of the problem of the modern dilemma is that direct experience has been discounted and in its place all kinds of belief systems have been erected."
“The real message of psychedelics, I think, is to reclaim experience and to trust yourself. Your perceptions are primary. Your feelings are correct. Everything must constellate out and make sense and parse with what you know. If you don’t start from that assumption then you are off center to begin with. And the psychedelics will dissolve the cultural programming that has potentially made you a mark and restore your authenticity.”
- He told reporters.
Jim Carrey Preparing For Psychedelic Role By Staying In Nature And Taking Magic Mushrooms