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fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

NYT Gives Some Slightly Better PR to Berkeley Rationalist Group After Zizian Arrests

"When you think about the billions at stake and the radical transformation of lives across the world because of the eccentric vision of this group, how much more cult-y does it have to be for this to be a cult? Not much," says Harvard chaplain.
Philosophy
Philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

Was Rene Descartes a self-centred guru and a lying fraud? | Aeon Essays

René Descartes is a foundational figure in modern philosophy, known for his rationalism and the 'cogito', but faced historical accusations of promoting ignorance.
Left-wing politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Possible Suicide Cluster Linked to Zizian Group, on Top of Killings

The Zizian cult has resulted in multiple tragic outcomes, including suicides and mental health crises among its members, beyond the six murders committed.
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