Conspirituality Bonus Sample: The OG New Age Grifter: Madame Blavatsky
Sep 2, 2024
Helena Blavatsky, a Russian aristocrat and pioneering figure of the New Age movement, delves into her controversial legacy. She claimed to channel ancient wisdom, yet much of her work was heavily plagiarized. The discussion reveals how she founded the Theosophical Society and adopted a dubious backstory. Blavatsky's influence extends even into the rise of alien channelers and extremist ideologies, including unsettling connections to Nazism. The episode cautions about the seductive nature of New Age beliefs and their potential dangers in today's culture.
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