The Life, Times and Legacy of Robert Anton Wilson | Gabriel Kennedy

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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

NOTE: You can alternatively watch this discussion on YouTube.