Gabriel Kennedy joins the show to discuss Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, the first-ever book-length biography of ol' RAW.
We explore Wilson's life, philosophy, and literary contributions. Kennedy shares his personal journey of discovering Wilson's work, the process of writing the biography, and the significance of concepts like Chapel Perilous and general semantics. The discussion also touches on the relevance of Wilson's ideas in today's world and the lasting impact of his writings on counterculture and conspiracy theories.
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00:00 Introduction to Robert Anton Wilson
02:45 First Encounters with Wilson's Work
05:59 Navigating Wilson's Bibliography
08:55 The Journey to Writing a Biography
12:00 Researching Robert Anton Wilson
14:43 The Influence of General Semantics
17:48 Personal Connections and Discoveries
21:01 The Process of Biographical Writing
24:01 Understanding Wilson's Legacy
27:03 Final Thoughts on Robert Anton Wilson
44:20 The 23 Enigma and Synchronicities
49:27 Writing and Synchronicities in Biography
56:22 The Impact of Robert Anton Wilson's Work
01:02:00 Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking
01:10:33 Chapel Perilous: A Journey of Discovery
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