Memetic Magic: Manipulation of the Root Social Matrix and the Fabric of Reality

by R. Kirk Packwood

This phenomenal work possesses the very real possibility of being hailed as one of the most profound underground books on the magical arts ever written. Never before has the occult nature of society, the Root Social Matrix, been discussed. In addition, the paradigm-shattering claim is made that this book contains the foundational framework underlying a thorough comprehension of the means by which the very fabric of reality can be manipulated through simple artistic techniques based on memetic symbology. The ancient wisdom of the pagan sorcerers is combined with modern scientific social theory by a cultural anthropologist, resulting in a new age of magic where reality itself becomes mutable.

Genres: Magick, Occult

Paperback

Published April 1, 2004

Reviews

[Bookwyrm Jim · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'd like to remove every sentence that says something may, might, possibly, or potentially could happen, and reread it to see only what the author claims he has experienced or done. I suspect that would make this a much shorter book.

The writing is awkward, as are the stylistic choices. The information about memetics Packwood presents can be gleaned by reading the back cover of a book by Daniel Dennett. The information about magic, he places in a context where "When the illusion is fully dispelled, and the world is seen for what it is -- countless hordes of programmed zombies launching unrelenting attacks against potential leaders -- the evolved human will finally understand without a doubt that evolved humans are soldiers engaged in a war with the world, and as such, will be much more mentally prepared to fight" (pp. 139-140). If you're ready to believe that, well, then, buy this book.

[Catticus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really cool and original. A little weird though...