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The Weird Beliefs of the Theosophists
29:27 - 38:44 (09:17)
The Theosophists were a group that believed they could communicate with spirits and receive ancient wisdom from beyond our world. However, their founder, Helena Blavatsky, was exposed as a fraud and her writings were mostly plagiarized.
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This podcast explores the bizarre history of Theosophy, a religious movement that took root in the late 19th century, from its scandalous founder to its insistence on recruiting the smartest people in the world.
29:27 - 33:16 (03:49)
Summary
This podcast explores the bizarre history of Theosophy, a religious movement that took root in the late 19th century, from its scandalous founder to its insistence on recruiting the smartest people in the world.
ChapterThe Weird Beliefs of the Theosophists
EpisodePart Four: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Theosophy, a mix of stolen mysticism and personal grievances of its founder, Helena Blavatsky, led to a decline in fortunes of the Theosophical Society and controversies over plagiarized letters.
33:16 - 35:19 (02:02)
Summary
Theosophy, a mix of stolen mysticism and personal grievances of its founder, Helena Blavatsky, led to a decline in fortunes of the Theosophical Society and controversies over plagiarized letters.
ChapterThe Weird Beliefs of the Theosophists
EpisodePart Four: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The host and guest discuss the origins and beliefs of Theosophy and Scientology, with the guest sharing experiences with the latter.
35:19 - 38:44 (03:25)
Summary
The host and guest discuss the origins and beliefs of Theosophy and Scientology, with the guest sharing experiences with the latter. They also touch upon the concepts of LRH tech and akashic records.