
Lewis & Nick (@ProletarianC) - American Pi
Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour
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Staring at the Sun and the Destructive Power of Seeing God
In this chapter, they discuss a scene from a play where a character sings the song 'I Only Have Eyes for You,' which is connected to a story about someone burning their eyes from staring at the sun. They explore the metaphor of staring at the sun and relate it to the idea of God and knowledge. They also mention an anecdote about the high priest being the only one allowed to enter the holy of holies in Jerusalem's temple, and how the presence of the veil symbolizes the destructive power of seeing the likeness of God.
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