Reviews and Comments

Nice. Was very enlightening.

I like this book, but it doesn't really go very deeply into the subject of magic itself. Very sparse.

Pretty good, a bit dated. Would have loved to know their thoughts on the situation in 2020

Cool stuff. But not very clear on the actual alchemic process. It's great to see so many rare pictures of hermetic history.

The origin of biopolitics and biopower. I'll remember this guy for a long time

This is one of the laziest books I've ever read on the topic, with 600+ pages of irrelevant meandering and no real outline of any true "origins" of totalitarianism. The white supremacist and eurocentric clown takes were a cherry on top, which I eventually came to find unsurprising on learning of her sexscapades with Heidegger of all people.

Overall, this book is a waste of time on learning how imperialism, xenophobia and totalitarianism actually develop and I'm pretty sure there are better books on the subject matter. No longer going to tolerate the lauding of this very substandard book and author. You'll understand the book better probably after learning of her own personal history than that of Europe. Never, ever going to pick up these centrist neoliberal pulp theory books ever again.

One of the coolest books ever made. Up there with "All tomorrows" and "Expedition IV" in the Spec Evo hall of fame

How can someone from so far back in the past still be so ahead of his time? Truly a book for artists, inventors, creators and all those interested in building a better future for this world. This quote especially stuck out to me:

"There, where the state ceaseth, pray look thither my brethren. Do ye not see it, the rainbow and bridge of the superman?"

Sometimes I cry from the pure beauty of his philosophy, especially the prologue, "The New idol" and "The way of the creating one". This book freed my soul and rejuvenated my spirit. I don't think we can ever be grateful enough to this guy, and the legions of geniuses he inspired. He's still from a distant future that calls out to us in the present.

A decently entertaining read. Not sure about it as a true "philosophy of escape" though

Interesting thoughts for artists, technologists and inventors. I feel like Bergson was a very influential thinker whose influence runs far and wide, but the actual content of his "science" is utter rubbish. Overall, I'd say its worth it if you're really, really into the history of the philosophy of science Otherwise, as a standalone work I found it quite dull and verbose( and this is coming from a Deleuze fan)

Was on my reading list for a while. Paulo friere points the way for us in the global south to break out of neocolonial capture

Written by a textbook narcissist, but Nietzche's love for humanity peeks through the veil of his ego. I loved his opinions on Art and music in Twilight of the idols. And my, what a beautiful writer! His command over prose is of the highest tier, and his rhythmic style just takes you to another place beyond time, a place where you are above the clouds soaring, a feeling that if you wish, you too could achieve anything you ever wanted to.

Pretty cool book. Chaos science and complexity theory became a lot more understandable, as did certain other ventures. Looking forward to really exploring this field. I really liked the sections on why scientists play with toys and the creativity of disordered systems. Loved it!