20.03.2023

“American Cults: Cabals, Corruption, and Charismatic Leaders” by Jim Willis

Magick Matters

"America has spawned hundreds of cults. Charismatic leaders periodically burst into the news for the most awful of reasons. We are awash with stories of brainwashed members’ struggles to leave. Meet the messianic leaders, see the indoctrination and manipulation, look at their beliefs, and read the stories of some of America’s most notorious, eccentric, and unusual cults! From false religions and offshoots of traditional religions to political, financial, sexual, and hate groups, American Cults: Cabals, Corruption, and Charismatic Leaders looks at 40 groups and leaders, including their histories, deceits, manipulations, and twisted ideologies. Some rely on systems of obedience, submission, and dependency. More than a few have mystifying beliefs. Others are dark and murderous. You’ll...>>

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20.03.2023

“What Is ChatGPT Doing … and Why Does It Work” by Stephen Wolfram

Magick Matters

"Nobody expected this—not even its creators: ChatGPT has burst onto the scene as an AI capable of writing at a convincingly human level. But how does it really work? What's going on inside its "AI mind"? In this short book, prominent scientist and computation pioneer Stephen Wolfram provides a readable and engaging explanation that draws on his decades-long unique experience at the frontiers of science and technology. Find out how the success of ChatGPT brings together the latest neural net technology with foundational questions about language and human thought posed by Aristotle more than two thousand years ago."...>>

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20.03.2023

“Chaos Witch” by Jaq D. Hawkins

Magick Matters

"Chaos Witch addresses a relatively new term among young witches, Chaos Witchcraft. It explores how methods like sigil magick and free belief relate to traditional paths of Witchcraft, to the Ritual Magick influences that gave rise to Chaos Magick, and to the practices of Chaos Magick itself and how they've become relevant to modern witches today. Jaq D. Hawkins was the first Chaos Magician to make information about Chaos Magick available to the general public in her book, Understanding Chaos Magic (now incorporated into The Chaonomicon). In recognising how the results oriented practices of Chaos Magick has transcended beyond the formal schools of Magick and taken it into the hands-on methods of folk witchcraft, she...>>

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20.03.2023

“The Chase for Choronzon” by Jaq D. Hawkins

Magick Matters

"A zany chase through time and space and between the worlds to put the universe back in order, if they live to accomplish their task! The demon Choronzon was supposed to keep the gate between the worlds, but he has abandoned his post and it's up to two reincarnated magicians, Karl Spare and Alei-Cat, to capture him and return him to his post. A romp through time and space takes these two unlikely heroes through some harrowing portals and surreal adventures where they meet a variety of bizarre personages along the way, but there can be only one finale to the chase for Choronzon!"...>>

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20.03.2023

“Corpus Hermeticum: Constituting Ye Sophomore Tome of Malcolmist the Alchemist” by Malcolmist The Alchemist

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"I have a bag of tasty nugs To prove this writer likes his drugs And spent the money from his copies On Ganja buds instead of poppies. I hope the five to whom I sold Will have their mystic thoughts unfold Instead of think my first book sucks Which sold down by the pond of ducks. But either way, if they don’t get I have some killer weed to hit Which I bought with my hard earned cash To turn to smoke and blackened ash Like any poet out of Cali Who lives his life down a blind alley Yet not unto my own demise While crafting words through reddened eyes."...>>

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