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Gordon White | Understanding Non-Human Logic and Entity Influence Throughout History
Trickster Archetype, Pan-Gaean Mythology, and State-Sponsored Monotheism
The trickster is proposed as the earliest human deity, representing a civilizing but unpredictable force that disrupts certainty. Gordon White and Chris Knowles discuss how state-sponsored monotheism was adopted by empires to provide social stability through the suppression of disruptive magical practices. Magic is defined as taking full responsibility for one's own consciousness, a path that is inherently unpredictable and difficult for empires to manage.