The Life, Times and Legacy of Robert Anton Wilson | Gabriel Kennedy

Listen to this episode from Rune Soup on Spotify. Gabriel Kennedy joins the show to discuss Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, the first-ever book-length biography of ol' RAW. We explore 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.  We're back, baby! 00:00 Introduction to Robert Anton Wilson 02:45 First Encounters with Wilson's Work 05:59 Navigating Wilson's Bibliography 08:55 The Journey to Writing a Biography 12:00 Researching Robert Anton Wilson 14:43 The Influence of General Semantics 17:48 Personal Connections and Discoveries 21:01 The Process of Biographical Writing 24:01 Understanding Wilson's Legacy 27:03 Final Thoughts on Robert Anton Wilson 44:20 The 23 Enigma and Synchronicities 49:27 Writing and Synchronicities in Biography 56:22 The Impact of Robert Anton Wilson's Work 01:02:00 Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking 01:10:33 Chapel Perilous: A Journey of Discovery NOTE: You can alternatively watch this discussion on YouTube.