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398 - August Engelhardt and the Coconut Cult

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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The Coconut Prophet of an Island Utopia

The chapter explores the eccentric life of August Engelhardt, who attempted to build a coconut-based utopia on an island, attracting followers with his unconventional beliefs. Despite his prophet-like persona and health guru status, Engelhardt's experiment with a coconut-only diet led to health issues. The narrative contrasts his isolated lifestyle against the backdrop of Germany's colonial activities in the Pacific during the late 19th century.

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