Duncan Trussell Family Hour 579: Mitch Horowitz
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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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Meeting Lord Narayan
- Duncan Trussell met Lord Narayan at the Wellington Festival.
- After a night of pleasure, Lord Narayan liberated Trussell from his partner.
Occultism's Origins
- Occultism is a revivalist movement piecing together fragments of pre-Christian philosophies.
- It draws upon ideas repressed in late antiquity, like the decades after Christ's death.
The Picatrix Mystery
- The Picatrix, a mysterious grimoire, has unknown origins, possibly Arabic.
- Its lack of clear title or author reflects how fragmented occult history is.