Secret Knowledge

Conspiracy Theories, Public Religion, &tc.

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Dear Friends,

Here’s a rule for life. It will save you a lot of trouble and misery.

Beware of would-be prophets who claim to have secret knowledge, deep insight into the mysterious inner-workings of the world. I know you think I am talking about religious teachers—and of course I am. “Mystery religions” are as old as the Garden of …