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The illuminatus! trilogy

Book • 2012
The Illuminatus Trilogy is a complex and multifaceted work that blends elements of science fiction, satire, and conspiracy theories.

The narrative is nonlinear, switching between third- and first-person perspectives, and includes a wide range of themes such as counterculture, numerology, and Discordianism.

The story involves a millennia-old conflict between the Illuminati and the Discordian Society, incorporating historical references and surrealist fantasy.

It features a diverse array of characters and scenarios, including talking dolphins, secret societies, and historical figures, all woven together in a style that challenges the reader's perceptions of reality and believability.

The trilogy was written by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson during their time as associate editors at Playboy magazine, inspired by the paranoid correspondence they received on civil liberties.

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Erik Davis
as a countercultural source that was really important for both of them.
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Gabriel Kennedy
as one of the most notorious mind-bending books of American literature.
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Audrey Tang
as a work that left an impression, possibly related to anarchist ideas.
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Mentioned as Robert Anton Wilson's most infamous work, an experimental novel.
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Mentioned as one of the books that Robert Anton Wilson is known for.
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Eric Wagner
as a book he studied in relation to James Joyce's influence.
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Gabriel Kennedy
as the first book he encountered by Robert Anton Wilson.
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Joe Moore
as a figure who wrote about Sufism and its intersection with psychedelic experiences.
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Mentioned by Rob as a book he read when he was young, which contained quotes that inspired him to start collecting quotes.
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Caleb Brown
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Bobby Campbell
as a seminal work influencing modern pop culture and conspiracy theories.
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King Bau
as a 1975 book that inspired the Illuminati card game, "The Matrix", and "The Da Vinci Code".
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