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Spirits with Aidan Wachter

What Magic Is This?

CHAPTER

Spirits as Aspects of the Human Brain

The speakers discuss the concept of spirits and how they are perceived as aspects of the human brain, referencing Alistair Crowley's views on demons. They delve into a discussion on the idea of agency and the disquieting nature of non-predetermined actions. The chapter concludes with a reflection on human supremacy and the belief in humans as the source of all things special.

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