Notes & citations
Every fact in this book is tracked back to an original source. This is essential, because “facts” are defined differently, by different people, at different times. “Facts” change over time. Science corrects, updates and sometimes reverses itself. History becomes illuminated as new manuscripts, translations and perspectives become available. For these reasons: Transparency matters, as does the ability to correct and update. That’s why these notes are offered online.
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Book 1 — The Gauntlet: Wisdom Systems for the Epic Physical Challenge
Book 2 — The Hot and The Cold: Wisdom Systems for the Sauna and Cold Plunge
Book 3 — The Festival: Wisdom Systems for Communal Awe
Book 4 — The Medicine: Wisdom Systems for Psychedelic Set and Setting
Book 5 — The Farewell: Wisdom Systems for Communal Grieving
Book 6 — The Misunderstood: Wisdom Systems for the Bedchamber
Note: For basic facts—like the size of Ireland or the dates of the Roman Empire—this book relies on Britannica.com, with its human editors, as the definitive source. To be clear: Britannica is not a source of undisputed “truth.” Like all encyclopedias, it carries a worldview rooted in culture and language. However, it’s rigorous; broad in its coverage; transparent in its sources; accountable in its authorship; and continually updated. It was selected for these reasons.