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RR Podcast Ep.4, P1 w/ Robert Cabrales: Hyperstition - Fictions Becoming Real?

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The Reality-Bending Power of Hyperstition

This chapter explores the concept of hyperstition, where fiction not only exists but actively shapes reality through complex feedback loops. It examines the interplay between time, dominant narratives, and the manipulation of perception, suggesting that linear time constrains our understanding of multiple realities. Through discussions on literary postmodernism and characters like William Burroughs, the chapter critiques traditional views of truth and highlights the liberating potential of intertwining fiction with reality.

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