The Resurgence of Spiritual and Mystical Inclinations

The chapter explores a societal shift towards spirituality and mysticism post-pandemic, with a decline in trust in traditional structures in favor of astrology, witchcraft, and magic. It discusses the reemergence of spiritual beliefs among the youth, paralleling characters like Mulder and Scully in the X-Files to the rationalism and mysticism dichotomy in Western modernity. The conversation delves into the rise of interest in UFOs, ghosts, and spiritual deliverance, suggesting a societal movement towards exploring the unknown as traditional institutions falter.