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Animism is Normative Consciousness

The Emerald

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Animism Is Normative

Animism is deeply ingrained in human culture, so much so that there wasn't even a word for it until the 18th century. Post modern culture often looks at animism through the lens of isms, assuming it to be an abstract belief system rather than a deeply felt experience. This episode is not about arguing, but about conveying the feeling of animism.

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