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The Occult Technology of the Rollercoaster

Happy Hauntology • 1 HN point • 06 Aug 24
🎭️ Culture Art Rituals Entertainment Mythology Traditions
  1. Rollercoasters are unique machines that don't serve a practical purpose, unlike typical machines that make goods or transport people. They provide thrilling experiences instead, which some believe reflects magical rituals.
  2. The Wicker Man rollercoaster at Alton Towers is designed to feel like a rite of passage for kids. It mixes fear with excitement, symbolically helping children transition into teenagers by confronting their fears.
  3. Newer rollercoasters, like The Ride to Happiness in Belgium, focus less on fear and more on joy and freedom, offering a different kind of magical experience that emphasizes fun and personal liberation.

How to Read the Future

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Divination Prophecy Rituals Beliefs Spiritual Practices
  1. There are various unconventional methods of divination mentioned, ranging from Wikipediamancy to Swoleomancy and many more.
  2. The post emphasizes the idea that these methods might reflect one's desires and readiness to believe in the future residing within oneself.
  3. Each method, like Retinamancy and Iridomancy, involves unique actions to divine meaning, showcasing a diverse range of approaches.
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Rabbit Holes #61 🎄

Creative Destruction • 5 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Rituals Learning Happiness Reflection Indigenous
  1. The story of Santa Claus may have origins in rituals of the Sami people, including psychedelic mushrooms and shamanic healings.
  2. Rituals are powerful tools to regain agency in a world that feels out of control and can shape our lives and communities.
  3. Shift the focus from achieving goals to a culture of learning, as it offers long-lasting emotional and psychological benefits.

THE MAN WITH NO TONGUE

Marlene’s Newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
💾 History Archaeology Rituals
  1. Archaeologists discovered a mysterious burial involving a man with his tongue amputated and a flat stone placed in his mouth.
  2. Similar unusual substitutions for missing body parts were found in other burials from Roman Britain.
  3. Different burial practices like sickles across necks and stones in mouths indicate beliefs in vampires and fears of the dead returning.

Marching in time

Chad’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 10 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Music Sociology Psychology Rituals
  1. When people are in sync, like at a rave or during marching, they can feel a strong connection to others. It's like being part of a bigger group instead of just being alone.
  2. This feeling of unity happens because everyone is moving together and focusing on the same thing, which can even change how we see ourselves. We start to feel like we're all one entity.
  3. Experiences like raves and military marching may help flip a 'hive switch' in our brains, making us more likely to care for others and feel less self-centered.

my gourmet coffee routine

Stream of Consciousness • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Coffee Brewing Quality Ingredients Rituals
  1. Creating a consistent gourmet coffee routine involves attention to detail like water temperature, bean quality, and brewing method.
  2. Using specific tools like an Aeropress and grinder, along with precise measurements, can elevate the coffee experience.
  3. Small adjustments, like spritzing water on ground beans or using a specific mug, can make a significant difference in the final cup of coffee.

Rituals To Help You Avoid Time-Pudding ⌚🍮

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Rituals Self-care Mental health Well-being Stress management
  1. During the pandemic, the concept of time has become homogenous and it's easy to feel adrift without routines or plans.
  2. To combat the feeling of time blending together, create new daily, weekly, and monthly rituals to set boundaries and differentiate moments.
  3. Rituals can include themed meal days, walking commutes, bedtime wind-down routines, intentional connection and disconnection from work, and monthly reflections.

Fully Automated Karmic Generation

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Buddhism Karma Rituals Technology AI
  1. Compression is key in technology, from fitting mantras on prayer wheels to encoding them on DVDs and blockchains, enhancing karma generation.
  2. Intent and action are intertwined in karma generation, whether spinning a prayer wheel by hand or inscribing mantras on digital platforms like blockchains, emphasizing the importance of mindful engagement.
  3. Acknowledging responsibility and compassion in technological design can be a powerful driver for positive karmic outcomes, suggesting that critical engagement can transform destructive cycles into cycles of renewal.

Fragments, Chapter 5, pp.93-98 - Reading Club posting 18

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jan 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Rituals Teachings Ceremonies Religions
  1. Different levels of a man's body - physical, planetary, solar, and starry - determine his potential immortality within the solar system.
  2. God's omnipotence explained through a school story - the essence of game rules reflecting the nature of the Absolute and the laws governing life.
  3. Gurdjieff's insights on a universal language highlighting the challenges of understanding and expressing ideas beyond linguistic and cultural barriers.

The Drunken Prayers of a Masai Laibon

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 11
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Rituals Prayer Beliefs
  1. Beer is a significant element in Masai religious practices, with the laibon performing prophecies under its influence.
  2. Melissa Llewelyn-Davies studied the Masai for about twenty years, focusing on gender relations and producing documentaries about them.
  3. Masai marriage customs include the woman being responsible for her husband's cows and wealth.