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A.T.L. Carver | Meme Magic: Pepe, Trump, & The Cult of Kek
Pokemon Chaos, Shadalay and the Technology of Magic
The link between magic and technology is explored through the history of Jack Parsons and the use of the pentagram in rocket engine design. A fan-made game called "Pokemon Chaos" is highlighted for featuring a Pepe-like creature named "Shadalay," mirroring the 1980s Italo disco song. Carver views magic as a neutral technology used to channel desire into physical outcomes in the universe.