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“Apophenia means finding pattern or meaning where others don’t. Feelings of revelation and ecstasies usually accompany it. It has some negative connotations in psychological terminology when it implies finding meaning or pattern where none exists; and some positive ones when it implies finding something important, useful or beautiful. It thus links creativity and psychosis, genius and madness.”

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Peter J. Carroll

Peter J. Carroll is a renowned author known for his works in the fields of mysticism, magic, and modern esotericism. His works include 'The Typhonian Trance' and 'The Book of Shadows', among others. more

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