This is from a page of album art in the Tool album Ænima.

The anesthetic state produced does not fit into the conventional stages of anesthesia but instead produces a state of unconsciousness which has been termed “dissociative” anesthesia in that it appears to selectively interrupt association pathways to the brain before producing somesthetic sensory blockage. In contrast to other anesthetics protective reflexes, such as coughing and swallowing are maintained under anesthesia. Variations in body temperature may occur. Although some salivation is occasionally noted, the persistence of the swallowing reflex aids in minimizing the hazards associated with ptyalism. Single intramuscular injection usually has a wide margin of safety select patience. Fasting prior to induction is not essential; however, when preparing for elective surgery, it is advisable to withhold food for at least six hours prior to administration. Restraint in subhuman primate neonates is difficult to achieve. The recommended restraint dosages for the following are: Papio cyoncphalus, Pongo pygmaeus. 5 to 7.5mg/kg; Aotus trivirgatus 10 to 12 mg/kg, Macaca fascicularis 12 to 15mg/kg. A single intramuscular injection produces restraint suitable for TB testing; radiography, physical examination or blood collection. To reduce the incidence of emergence reactions, Subjects should not be stimulated by sound or handling during the recovery period Apnea, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest and death have occasionally been reported when used in conjunction with sedatives or other anesthetics. Close monitoring of Leary identified a genetic type whose future circuits have begun to be activated and better coined them FUTANTS. Futants are normally selected to facilitate survival by being better adapted to explore the future and take risks through their genetic characteristics. Unless we provide a proper environment of freedom in which this positive genetic type can be recognized, operate in, and the dross separated from the valuable information, we will be depriving the race of a vital resource. Every time a scientist, philosopher, artist, or athlete pushes the thresholds to a new ground the entire race evolves.

Ritual Magik is a system of disciplines and exercises at activating parts of the mind we might normally never use (about 85%). Through this system a better understanding of ourselves is attained. No true Ritual Magician has ever sacrificed life, drank goat’s blood, or taken part in any other stupid urban legend ritual. This sort of behavior is left to the psychotic, dogmatic, fundamental believers you see on your TV everyday letting off bombs and killing people in the name of God.

Beliefs are dangerous. Beliefs allow the mind to stop functioning. A non-functioning mind is clinically dead.

Believe in nothing.