[The UFO Rabbit Hole] Ep 16: The Sky Calls To Us: The Occult Origins Of The Space Race
Jan 20, 2023
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This episode explores the occult origins of the space race, revealing that many of the fathers of modern space flight were occultists who believed in communication with non-human intelligences. It discusses the work of Jack Parsons and Russian Cosmists, as well as the ongoing use of occult practices among top members of the space program. The chapter also explores the dangers of esoteric belief systems and delves into the involvement of non-human intelligence in the US space program.
Many of the early fathers of modern space flight were occultists who believed they were communicating with non-human intelligences, potentially influencing their work.
Jack Parsons, a prominent figure in early space programs, was a brilliant rocket scientist deeply involved in the occult, leaving a complex and controversial legacy.
The philosophy of Russian cosmism, particularly the ideas of Nikolai Fedorov and Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, influenced the philosophical foundations of the Russian space program and overlapped with modern-day futurism and transhumanism.
Deep dives
The Occult Origins of the Space Race
The podcast episode explores the connections between the early space programs and occult beliefs. It delves into how some scientists involved in rocketry, such as Jack Parsons, were also deeply involved in occult practices. Their beliefs and practices, though stigmatized, influenced their work and innovations. The episode discusses the complex relationship between the occult and science, touching on themes of liminality, hidden mysteries, and the exploration of sci-phenomena. It also highlights the role of individuals, like Werner von Braun and Jack Parsons, in shaping the early space programs and their controversial legacies.
The Life and Beliefs of Jack Parsons
Jack Parsons, a prominent figure in the early space programs, had a complex and controversial life. He was a brilliant rocket scientist who co-developed crucial technologies, but he was also deeply involved in the occult and esoteric practices. This summary explores Parsons' turbulent personal life, from his intense passion for rocketry and space travel to his active participation in the occult and his association with Alistair Crowley's Thelema movement. It highlights Parsons' unconventional lifestyle, his relationships, and his mysterious death, leaving his legacy as a pioneer in rocket science intertwined with his occult beliefs.
Russian Cosmism and the Pursuit of Immortality
The philosophy of Russian cosmism, rooted in the cultural context of Russia in the early 20th century, is explored in this episode. It focuses on two key thinkers: Nikolai Fedorov and Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. Fedorov believed that all problems stem from the problem of death and advocated for the pursuit of immortality. He believed that the human essence is immortal and that it is humanity's duty to actively seek immortality for all. The episode touches on the overlap between Fedorov's ideas and modern-day futurism and transhumanism. It highlights how these beliefs influenced the philosophical foundations of the Russian space program.
Exploring the Interplay of Occult and Scientific Perspectives
The episode examines the interplay between occult and scientific perspectives on reality. It acknowledges the stigmatization of occult beliefs in Western culture, emphasizing the diverse tapestry of occult traditions. The summary also touches on the contrasting focus of Western religions on salvation and the emphasis in occult traditions on personal ascension and self-discovery. It underscores the complexity and nuance of occult beliefs and practices, stressing that they are attempts to grapple with profound and mysterious aspects of the human experience.
Fedorov's Vision of Immortality and the Triumph of Life over Death
Fedorov believed that in order to achieve immortality, humans must evolve into a self-creating, mind-controlled form capable of infinite renewal. He envisioned a future where perfected humans could accomplish any task, regenerate at the cellular level, and develop new sources of energy exchange. According to Fedorov, space exploration is essential to ensure the triumph of life over death for all of humanity.
The Fascinating Connection between Contact with Non-Human Intelligences and Scientific Breakthroughs
The book 'American Cosmic' explores the experiences of scientists who believe they are in communication with non-human intelligences. Through her research, Dr. Diana Walsh-Pasulka forms a friendship with two brilliant scientists, James and Tyler, who claim their work is guided by off-world intelligences. Their breakthroughs in technology, such as materials that aid in healing, raise questions about the true nature of these intelligences and the mechanisms behind such communication. Their practices and protocols, similar to those in religious orders, suggest that accessing and communicating with non-human intelligences may be a cultivatable skill.
In this episode, we’re discussing one of the most profound transitions in human history–that of our evolution from a terrestrial species to a spacefaring one. And as we examine the history and origins of the space programs in both the United States and the Soviet Union, we discover one of the most remarkable and baffling stories ever told, hiding in plain sight.
To put it simply, many of the fathers of modern space flight were occultists who believed themselves to be in direct communication with non-human intelligences who were helping to guide their work. While their claims sound too extraordinary to even be considered, the startling breadth and innovation of the work that they claim sprang for this paranormal communication makes it difficult not to wonder if perhaps there might have been something to those claims.
We’ll discuss the work of Jack Parsons, an intrepid young rocket scientist and occultist who palled around with the likes of Aleister Crowley, L. Ron Hubbard, and Howard Hughes, whose remarkable life was cut short by his mysterious death at 37. And we’ll also explore the work of Russian Cosmists like Konstantine Tsiolkovsky whose prophetic work seemingly foretold the intricate details of space flight decades before Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space.
And once again, we’ll look at Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka’s phenomenal book American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology clues to whether these occult practices might still be in use among top members of the space program today. And the answers are, frankly, shocking.
In this episode we’ll begin to ask some of the most important questions that will follow us on our journey forward:
What is the occult? What does the occult have to do with UFOs? How is it that so many “impossible” things seem to have a basis in reality? And what do we do when our models of reality stop working?
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