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The Tower of Babel: Genesis 11:1-9
What is the meaning of the story of the Tower of Babel, found in Genesis 11:1-9? It is such a strange tale, and so much […]
The Mock Human Sacrifice at CERN
In 2016, a video of an mock human sacrifice at CERN went viral. It’s fake, but whoever made it wants you to think it’s real. […]
What is the Secret Book of John?
The Secret Book of John, also known as the Apocryphon of John, is an ancient text composed some time in the second century. It is […]
Is Simulation Theory A Religion?
Is simulation theory a valid scientific hypothesis, or is it a new religion? Simulation theory, first proposed by philosopher Nick Bostrom, is often cited, but […]
Final Destination and Fear in the 21st Century
The Final Destination franchise predicted the fear and nihilism that came after 9/11. This article is an analysis of Final Destination, and the way its approach to death, and to life, articulates our present despair.
Longing for Eden: On Rousseau’s Second Discourse
Rousseau’s Discourse on the Origin of Inequality is a key text in Enlightenment thought. In this article, we analyze his view of natural man in the light of ancient spiritual traditions.
Pokémon Go as Counterfeit Reality
This post examines the origins of Pokémon Go, its relationship with Google technology, and the frightening implications of augmented reality.
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