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27. How a Fake Guru founded a Real Cult | An Interview with the Filmmaker VIkram

Scott Carney Investigates

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Exploring Habitus, Placebo Effects, and the Limits of Guru Wisdom

This chapter explores the concept of habitus in anthropology and how physical movements and sensations in various religions and philosophies create sensorial experiences that reinforce certain beliefs. They also discuss the combination of sensations and philosophies to create placebo effects and the importance of recognizing objective reality.

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