This podcast episode explores the evolution of Chaos Magick through an interview with Peter J Carroll, one of the most influential figures in the field. Carroll discusses the grassroots beginnings of Chaos Magick, its institutionalization and expansion, the influence of technology and artificial intelligence, the founding of the Illuminate of Thanateros, the concept of gnosis, the relationship between Chaos Magick and other magical traditions, the exploration of three-dimensional time, the challenges faced by Chaos Magick practitioners, the opposition from established magical traditions, the cultural specificities of Chaos Magick, the significance of occult bookshops, the interplay between magick and physical theories, Carroll's equation for magick, and the influence of Carlos Castaneda's work on transcultural shamanism. This episode provides valuable insights into the historical, sociological, and philosophical aspects of Chaos Magick and its impact on contemporary occult practices.
