
Episode 178: Borges' Obsession-Obsession ("The Zahir")
Very Bad Wizards
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The All-Consuming Zahir
The chapter delves into the concept of obsession and the all-consuming nature of a mysterious object known as the Zahir. It explores how this object can dominate individuals' thoughts and existence to the point of altering reality itself. There is a discussion on the significance of the NT inscribed on the coin, drawing parallels to Christian theology and the idea of transcending earthly things for a heavenly realm.
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