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Sam shares his interest in the Great Chain of Being, a medieval concept positioning humans as part of a hierarchy culminating with God. He posits that modern ideologies distort this hierarchy, leading to societal chaos and internal contradictions. This distortion, he argues, is fueled by the subconscious urges for status, power, and self-preservation.
The Manipulation of Society and the Power of Myth
The role of media, especially Hollywood, is seen as shaping modern mythology—replacing traditional religious narratives with stories that serve societal control. Sam points out how cinematic narratives induce altered states of consciousness, blurring lines between reality and fiction, thus embedding cultural values more deeply.