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Exploring Identity and Unconventional Ideas
This chapter examines the tension between local identity and universalism, particularly in political contexts, through personal narratives from the COVID era. It highlights the vibrant exchanges at gatherings like Hereticon, where unconventional ideas thrive amidst political complexities, and discusses the challenges faced by thinkers engaging with controversial subjects like near-death experiences. Additionally, it reflects on the historical struggles of pioneering figures and the impact of their work on contemporary perceptions of reality and intellectual freedom.