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Renaissance or New Middle Ages: Gnosticism, Pop Culture, and Humanity’s Crossroads

Renaissance or New Middle Ages: Gnosticism, Pop Culture, and Humanity’s Crossroads

Interview with the Courtenay Turner Podcast

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Apr 07, 2025
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Renaissance or New Middle Ages: Gnosticism, Pop Culture, and Humanity’s Crossroads
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In this captivating episode, host Courtenay Turner welcomes David Gosselin for a deep dive into the intriguing concept of "The New Dark Age." Together, they unravel themes that span philosophy, culture, history, and societal transformation, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the forces shaping our world today.

Key Topics Include:

  • Plato vs. Aristotle: A philosophical exploration of the enduring debate between Plato’s idealism and Aristotle’s empirical realism, setting the foundation for understanding shifts in cultural and intellectual paradigms.

  • Lady Gaga and the Gnostic Revival: Drawing from David Gosselin's recent article, they examine how Lady Gaga embodies a modern "Gnostic Bard," unpacking the ways her music and imagery reflect ancient Gnostic ideas and their influence on contemporary pop culture.

  • Dark Enlightenment and Game~B: A discussion of emerging societal movements like Game~B and the Dark Enlightenment, analyzing their philosophical roots and implications for humanity’s…

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