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The Shift Pt.2: More Than Matter – Mark Sayers

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The Natural Cathedral: Reverence for Nature and Ideology

This chapter explores the connections between historical cults of personality and contemporary institutions, focusing on the Natural History Museum in London as a modern 'cathedral' of naturalism. The discussion highlights the museum's awe-inspiring architecture and the symbolic placement of Charles Darwin's figure, examining societal shifts away from traditional religious beliefs through personal narratives and themes of recognition.

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