Hermitix Charles Fort and the Forteans with Joshua Buhs
Jun 12, 2024
Scholar Joshua Buhs discusses Charles Fort and the Forteans in this podcast. Topics include Fort's influence on Bigfoot legends, the concept of anomalies as intermediates between true and false, and biases in Fort's work. The episode also explores possible literary influences on Fort's writing style and delves into the cultural history of Forteans, highlighting their impact on modern society.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the World of Fortians and Bigfoot Legend
01:42 • 16min
Exploration of Orthogenetic Gods and the Ambiguity of Interpretation
17:32 • 3min
Exploring Equilibrium, Teleology, and Truth in Fortean Philosophy
20:05 • 6min
Analyzing the Biases in Charles Fort's Work
25:51 • 2min
Exploring Possible Influences on Ford's Writing Style
27:50 • 2min
Cultural History of Forteans
29:22 • 21min