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Hilaritas Press Podcasts

Episode 10: Jesse Walker on Chapel Perilous

Jun 23, 2022
50:42

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Quick takeaways

  • Exploring occult conspiracies leads to Chapel Perilous, where one emerges paranoid or agnostic.
  • Chapel Perilous mirrors societal shifts, urging skepticism towards news and embracing diverse ideas.

Deep dives

Analogy of Kerry Thornley and Paul Krasner's Experiences in Chapel Perilous

Kerry Thornley and Paul Krasner, friends of Robert Anton Wilson, delved into conspiracy theories initially in an ironic fashion but soon found themselves plunged into states of paranoia due to their beliefs. While Krasner emerged humorously understanding the reality of conspiracies, Thornley remained stuck in a paranoid state, convinced of his involvement in significant events like the JFK assassination.

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