Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, is the first biography of the late countercultural novelist and underground philosopher, Robert Anton Wilson. Wilson’s Illuminatus! Trilogy (co-written with Robert Shea) is one of the most talked about underground American novels of the late 20th century. Wilson’s work and life were full of magic and strange occurrences. His ideas have been sources of inspiration for some of the most exciting writers working today. Names like Grant Morrison, Douglas Rushkoff, Alan Moore, Tom Robbins, and many others all proudly declare that Wilson was a huge influence on their work. George Carlin, arguably the greatest Stand-Up comedian of all time, even claimed Wilson as a major influence on his worldview. Simply put, Robert Anton Wilson may have quietly become the most influential American writer of our time, and hardly anyone knows it! Chapel Perilous will change that. This book will appeal to both the hardcore RAW fan, who can quote chapter and verse of any RAW book, as well as those who never heard of Robert Anton Wilson. It is a focused micro-history of Wilson’s life and times, folded into a compelling hero’s journey story line, that contemplates some of the most important aspects of human life.
Robert Anton Wilson, Leary, Transhumanish Meta-Agnosticism, And Chapel Perilous. (Part 1) With Gabriel Kennedy
Neural circuits, collective minds, and cosmic insights—explore the legacy of Robert Anton Wilson and Timothy Leary's evolutionary psychology in this must-read two-part interview with Gabriel Kennedy.
In this episode, Gabriel Kennedy discusses his biography of Robert Anton Wilson, exploring 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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Listen to this great interview with author Gabriel Kennedy and Spotlight On Podcast host, Lawrence Peryer.
Gabriel discusses RAW's ideas and some of the different archives that he accessed for the writing of his book,
Chapel Perilous: The Life & Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson.
This is recorded from a live Zoom event hosted by Spotlight On 11.23.2024.
Host Lawrence Peryer has revealing talks with the people shaping the past, present, and future of culture, media, and entertainment. Hear discussions with musicians, writers, thinkers, pioneers, innovators and more. https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/
Author, media theorist, and professor Douglas Rushkoff has contributed a number of pages to the team playbook. With each episode of Team Human, Rushkoff grapples with complex issues of agency, social justice, and all those quirky non-binary corners of life in a highly approachable and engaging podcast. https://www.teamhuman.fm/shows
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