
The Illuminatus! Trilogy by Robert Anton Wilson & Robert Shea
The Long Seventies Podcast
Exploration of Authoritarianism, Skepticism, and Anti-authoritarian Stance
The discussed band in the book is portrayed as authoritarian and the primary antagonist group. The author, Wilson, considers himself a zetetic, being skeptical of all things, not just new ideas, but all aspects to push back against the status quo. This thorough skepticism aligns with an anti-authoritarian stance, as he rejects belief in conspiracy theories to maintain continuous analysis and critical thinking.
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