Magic and the Burning Man
March 11, 2023
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Episode 11 · March 11, 2023
Magic and the Burning Man
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<p>We live in a magical world. From occult symbolism, the desire to cast spells and divine the future, and the innovation and incantations of technology, it seems that mankind is fundamentally a magical creature. Like electric Magi, RFB and Kilts go on a long journey to discover the root of our desire for magical powers. Along the way, they unpack symbolism and ritual, memes, medieval magical practices, the Tarot, and rave parties like Burning Man. The Professor and the Pigeon consider some of the most powerful acts of magic in human experience, and in particular, one preceded by the most iconic event in the history of astrology. Can you guess what it is?</p><p>RFB's syllabus for Angels and Demons: <a href="http://home.uchicago.edu/~rfulton/Angels%20and%20Demons.pdf">http://home.uchicago.edu/~rfulton/Angels%20and%20Demons.pdf</a></p><p>—Streamed October 5, 2022.</p>
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