Chapter
Spiritualism and the Occult
12:23 - 16:30 (04:06)
The podcast discusses how spiritualism was believed to be a scientifically-backed religion and how it dealt with spirits and gods in a technical way. It also mentions the concept of Vril, a spiritual equivalent of electricity.
Clips
Spiritualism was able to ingratiate itself to be a scientifically-backed religion, and Blavatsky was the key to the switch from science and theology conflicting to them working hand in hand.
12:23 - 14:15 (01:51)
Spiritualism
Summary
Spiritualism was able to ingratiate itself to be a scientifically-backed religion, and Blavatsky was the key to the switch from science and theology conflicting to them working hand in hand.
ChapterSpiritualism and the Occult
EpisodePart Three: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The guest speaker discusses the use of occult practices and beliefs in writing, including the concept of Vril, a spiritual equivalent of electricity.
14:15 - 16:30 (02:15)
Occult
Summary
The guest speaker discusses the use of occult practices and beliefs in writing, including the concept of Vril, a spiritual equivalent of electricity. She also points out that many spiritual leaders have been fan fiction writers and that her own writing often repurposes existing fiction.