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Gurdjieff, the Enneagram and American Canaries

Art of Darkness

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The Science of Idiotism

Science of idiotism was introduced to the western world more than 90 years ago by gerjef o. Gurges. He taught that eating with others was a fundamental key to evolution, a sacrament and a life affirming ritual. Toasts were drunk to successive categories of idiot, always illuminating the specific idiocy of the person at the table being toasted. All his guests, all guests, were obliged to drink the toast in armanac or vodka. Use of idiot had complex meanings that blended that of the ancient sages.

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