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Episode 24: The Charlatan and the Magus, with Lionel Snell
Weird Studies
Embracing Mystery: The Value of Negative Capability
This chapter delves into John Keats' concept of negative capability, advocating for the acceptance of uncertainty and mystery over pure rationality. It critiques modernity's focus on reason by comparing it to a stifling concrete jungle, while highlighting the transformative power of engaging with the hidden wonders of life.
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