Jeremy Narby

Jeremy Narby is an anthropologist and writer known for his work exploring indigenous knowledge systems and their potential connections to modern science.

Born in Canada and raised in Switzerland, he earned a doctorate in anthropology from Stanford University.

Narby spent several years living with the Ashaninca people in the Peruvian Amazon, studying their use of rainforest resources.

His experiences led him to write books challenging Western scientific paradigms and exploring the potential of ayahuasca-induced visions.

Narby has also organized expeditions for scientists to examine indigenous knowledge firsthand.

Since 1989, he has worked as the Amazonian projects director for the Swiss NGO Nouvelle Planète, continuing his efforts to bridge indigenous and Western perspectives.