woo

unorthodox, heretical, or hidden spiritual traditions - mysticism, magic, esoterica, the occult, etc.

The hippie world & the science world can be reconciled, here's how to do it: 1. Take a break from arguing over mechanism/metaphysical assumptions (HIPPIE: It works because of mystical energy! RATIONALIST: There's no such thing!) 2. Empirically test whether there are... See more

Tyler Alterman x.com

Takeaways from Three Years of Woo

Liminal Warmth liminalwarmth.substack.com

The Tale of the Shaman: Science, Magic, and Super Placebo (v2)

Roger’s Bacon secretorum.life

Self-Initiated Books | Find Your Soul

self-initiated.com

A General Theory of Divination and Probably Other Stuff

River Kenna riverkenna.substack.com

If you’re looking for a good entry point into woo land, I recommend this book as a practical way to investigate the territory for yourself. It makes no big claims about reality. It just gives you some linguistic games to play that highlight the boundaries of the simulation. https://t.co/gRRXdX3E6Y

Dan Allison

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New Age happens when one controls their mind with their heart so much that they try to make their mind work like their heart does. New Age cults happen when one gives their mind's power over to their heart, and then also gives that power over to another.

Harry Taussig x.com

thread

Dismantling the Woo-Woo Taboo

karineglinton.substack.com