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Episode 24: Richard Kaczynski on Aleister Crowley
Aug 23, 2023
In this episode, Richard Kaczynski, Crowley biographer, discusses the integration of paranormal and occult subjects in Robert Anton Wilson's books, the symbolism of the soldier and hunchback in Crowley's work, the parallels between agnosticism and the scientific approach, an enigmatic drawing attributed to Aleister Crowley, magic groups and organizations, and the mysterious 'Lion of Light' book and its connections to Crowley's symbolism of sex magic.
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- Aleister Crowley synthesized various occult and esoteric practices, including UFOs, Bigfoot, ESP, and magic, providing a comprehensive understanding of the occult.
- Robert Anton Wilson was deeply influenced by Crowley's ability to synthesize and make sense of various occult and esoteric practices, finding resonance in his concept of model agnosticism.
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The Multi-Dimensionality of Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley was a multi-dimensional figure, encompassing various roles and pursuits. He was an influential writer, a psychedelic psychologist, a rebel philosopher, and a mystic. Crowley's works synthesized various topics such as UFOs, Bigfoot, ESP, magic, and the occult, providing a comprehensive understanding of the occult and esoteric practices. His ideas revolved around model agnosticism, acknowledging strange phenomena without necessarily needing to explain them, and using them as tools for self-transformation.
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