Why not? Terrence McKenna believes the hell out of it. Kids love to spout off that crackpot's bullshit.
FOrgive me for saying this, but thats why Leary was so crazy. they warp your minds into believeing things that aren't the truth.You shouldn't drop out... EVER. If you believe that than your crazy too. School is the foundation for life. If you want to take drugs and not go to school, be my guest...
well they are called "Mexican Mushrooms" for a reason. My guess is they hopped the boarder, bought fake green cards, and now they're living here illegally. so perhaps mushrooms are illegal aliens. but they're not here to figure out our brains, they're here to make money to send home to provide for thier mushroom family.
there is no one "truth" just different individual's interpretation of the reality they have experienced. however anything directly experienced is "truth" for one, and maybe another. and maybe not another. for you going to school is the foundation for life. for others school is just a method of brainwashing. for some, the mainstream society, and the ideals it imposes, becomes unbearable. there are some who take orders without questioning, and there are some who must see for themselves and seek/find their own way of living. as long as you are "happy" is my belief (cheesy i know). i'm not currently enrolled in school, and i am honestly happy and optimistic on my current state and where i see my life going. (add: i have a job/not homeless.) ...(get ready) different strokes for different folks. as long as you are living/giving positive, keep on doing it.
Seriously guys, listen to the truth. Had one here workin' on the property two days ago, only one with a phone in his little mexi-town.