Weird Studies

Episode 82: On The I Ching

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Sep 16, 2020
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INSIGHT

I Ching: A Portal to Magic

  • The I Ching, a 3,000-year-old Chinese divination text, offers insight into situations by generating hexagrams.
  • It's a way to reconnect with imaginative meaning and the "heart of magic."
ANECDOTE

Bohr's Horseshoe

  • JF Martel compares the I Ching to Niels Bohr's horseshoe, which purportedly worked regardless of belief.
  • This emphasizes the I Ching's efficacy, even for skeptics.
ADVICE

When to Consult

  • Consult the I Ching for situations where your own feelings are unclear.
  • It can provide clarity for emotional matters and decision-making.
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