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Jasun Horsley on Stanley Kubrick and The AI Demiurge

Feb 22, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Kubrick Dislike

  • Jasun Horsley explains that his prior books focused on his gurus, like Castaneda and Crowley.
  • This book, however, focuses on Kubrick, a filmmaker he dislikes, stemming from a youthful aversion.
INSIGHT

Intentional Emptiness

  • Kubrick intentionally created an 'emptiness' in his films, prompting viewers to project their own emotions.
  • This technique allows the films to interact with the audience's consciousness more deeply.
INSIGHT

Kubrick's Meta-Narrative

  • Unlike Hitchcock, Kubrick aimed to confound audiences, creating a meta-narrative around his work.
  • This includes the moon landing hoax theory, which Kubrick may have been complicit in.
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