Greetings, Xoanon! and Hail Eris!

Like you, I was raised on Robert Anton Wilson, Phil K. Dick, and so forth. I also listened to a lot of Iggy and The Stooges, which unnerved my poor mother to no end. I think she is still looking for someone to sue. I was an honest to dog Pope by age 10, but I had to give it up when I discovered I no longer believed in myself. Life seemed meaningless without silly rituals, so I started my own religion. We made a couple of records and then broke up because of a goddess. I'm sure you've been there.

As to the PKD quote re: "the empire" / "black iron prison" I am suspicious that what Dick is referring to here is a biological entity that manifests itself through our DNA/RNA, and which guides our evolution -- both biological, as well as social -- even now. Apparently Dick was hip to a new method of direct communication with the Empire, which involved the heroic consumption of black beauties and the manipulation of hot pink lasers.

Personally, I blame the lunatics.

Anyway -- thanks for introducing yourself. If you have any answers we will happily provide you with detailed questions.

Originally posted by Xoanon

'The Empire never ended".

I was wondering if any of you had ever heard that before, ATS? And what you think it might mean?

To me.......

Welcome to ATS.

It's good to see you.....

Welcome

I will be avidly reading your posts and threads,

Please don't let your light be faded by any on ATS.

It is those who read and appreciate your work, who will often be silent that matters,

Than the majority of what you may get in some threads as responses.

Your Dogon thread is excellent,

I smell real knowledge, research, truth and depth of an subject when you speak and an very well read member to.

Very glad you decided to join us, We have another star in the making as such me thinks.

If I can ever help don't hesitate to U2U me.

Love

Elf