Toby Chappell

Musician, writer, and lecturer focused on language, magic, and semiotics; author of The Languages of Magic and Infernal Geometry and the Left-Hand Path, and an independent researcher with interests in runes, semiotics, weird tales, and ancient Egypt.

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Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 32min

The Work of Charles Sanders Pearce with Toby Chappell

Toby Chappell, a musician, writer, and lecturer specializing in language and magic, dives deep into the life of Charles Sanders Peirce. He explores Peirce's unique triadic sign model, detailing how icons, indexes, and symbols function in meaning-making. Chappell discusses Peirce's pragmatic maxim and the role of abduction in hypothesis generation. He also critiques modern AI through Peirce's lens, emphasizing the importance of lived experience. This engaging conversation highlights Peirce's lasting influence on philosophy and language.

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