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Duncan Trussell Family Hour
579: Mitch Horowitz
Aug 28, 2023
Mitch Horowitz, brilliant author, lecturer, philosopher, discusses the history and practice of occultism, the mystical nature of ancient books and rituals, the rise of modern secret societies, the suppression of ideas in scientific communities, the growing public interest in the UFO question, and more.
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- Occultism involves forming relationships with hidden forces and exploring extra-physical dimensions.
- Scientific communities often face challenges when investigating the extra-physical, dismissing testimony and evidence of non-physical phenomena.
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Beliefs and Practices of Occultism
Occultism is a thought movement that emerged in late antiquity and has been rediscovered throughout history. It involves forming relationships with hidden forces and exploring extra-physical dimensions. Ancient civilizations through to our pre-human ancestors practiced spirituality and believed in extra-physical intelligence.
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