#discordianism

[ostolero]

check out this blanket I ordered

[foone]

you're a pope?

Oh, very. Fun fact: so are you.

I need to regenerate my pope card, since I'm no longer using they/them as my primary pronouns.

[alchemisoul]

"Many attempts have been made to describe Discordianism. Many attempts have failed. Discordianism is a philosophy some have described it as like Daoism but funnier. Some people think Discordians take serious things humorously. That is not quite true; rather, we take humorous things seriously."

- Malaclypse The Younger

"Organized things cause Disorder. Disorganized things cry for Order. The colorful and flashy get noticed. The wary and wise wear camouflage. A mindfuck of epic proportions only happens when no one notices the set-up. Most games are won when using misdirection. Let other people wave their flags and storm the riot shields. You're not playing that game; those game rules were written by Authority. There is no way you can win at that. The wise spags learn all the rules, and then write different games. They create the Illusion that best fits their situation,and doing so, win."

- Chao te ching, Cramulus and LMNO

[redpanther23]

Recent illuminations given to me by Eris Discordia:

bongs literally and symbolically combine all elements (earth, air, water, fire) and are therefore sacred ritual objects

According to my friend Matt's theory, the six pointed star is a symbol of metaphysical enlightenment because you lift the pen to complete it, symbolising exiting the dimensional plane by entering the space over the paper (as opposed to a five pointed star, which you can draw all in one go.) By this logic I easily surmised that the Cool S is the ultimate symbol of metaphysical achievement, because you have to pick up your pencil lots of times to draw it

[lonelyspelltoconjureyou]

Eris / Discordia by Kypris Aquarelas

[sivavakkiyar]

from the Principia Discordia

[electrificata]

Tv is a better mirror of reality when it doesn't make any fucking sense.

[evil-gang]

discordianism reference in the new TMBG song

[ostolero]

recipes and database queries are similar but at different kinds of abstraction and relationship to the material. kinds of spellcasting

[foone]

Verified on Twitter? No need, baby.

[alchemisoul]

Robert Anton Wilson & Genesis P. Orridge Discuss Aleister Crowley & Species Evolution

[ash-ira]

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[cyberpunkonline]

Unraveling Discordianism in David Lynch's Oeuvre

In the realm of contemporary cinema, few auteurs have embroidered their work with the esoteric thread of Discordianism as richly as David Lynch. Discordianism, a modern, somewhat satirical religion that worships Eris, the Greek goddess of chaos, offers a theological justification for embracing disorder, paradox, and the absurd. It's a cosmic giggle in the face of convention and authority, a sentiment that finds an echoing laughter in Lynch's filmography.

Non-Linear Narratives: The Discordian Storytelling

The traditional narrative arc bends toward order: a beginning, middle, and end where loose ends are tied, and moral lessons are gleaned. Lynch, however, splinters this arc, creating mosaics of narrative chaos. In "Mulholland Drive," he constructs a cinematic labyrinth without a Minotaur, leaving the audience to wander in interpretive circles. This film plays with the very fabric of storytelling, a move reflective of the Discordian principle of creative disorder.

Duality and the Illusion of Order

Lynch’s “Twin Peaks” serves as a beacon of Discordian themes, with the dual existence of its characters (and their secrets) juxtaposing the apparent tranquility of small-town life with a hidden, chaotic underworld. The Double-headed Eagle in Discordianism, symbolizing order and disorder, finds its echo in the duality of characters like Laura Palmer - the homecoming queen with a dark double life, embodying the Discordian belief that chaos and order are two sides of the same coin.

The Absurdity of Existence: Rabbits and Radiators

One cannot discuss Lynch’s foray into the Discordian without a nod to the unsettling sitcom featuring humanoid rabbits in "Inland Empire." Their disjointed exchanges in a nondescript living room, accompanied by canned laughter at non-jokes, invoke the absurdity of existence central to Discordianism. It's here Lynch’s work becomes an Easter egg of sorts, where Bugs Bunny could be the trickster archetype of Eris, albeit more likely to wield a carrot than the Golden Apple of Discord.

The Surreal as a Gateway to Truth

Lynch’s worlds are teeming with surreal elements that break the illusion of reality, a core principle in Discordianism that what we see is but a structured facade over the intrinsic chaos of the universe. “Eraserhead’s” Lady in the Radiator, singing in a dream sequence amidst giant spermatoid creatures, challenges the audience’s comfort with the familiar, urging a confrontation with the chaos that underpins existence.

Chaos Magick and the Artistic Process

Lynch’s creative process itself mirrors the chaotic magick intrinsic to Discordian practice. His reliance on Transcendental Meditation to dive into the depths of consciousness and emerge with the pearls of avant-garde storytelling aligns with the Discordian idea of tapping into chaos for enlightenment. Lynch’s films don’t just represent Discordianism; they enact it.

Conclusion

David Lynch's films are tapestries woven with threads of paradox, absurdity, and chaos, where the audience is often left to their own devices to make sense of the spectacle. While Lynch may not explicitly identify as a Discordian, the parallels are striking. From the double lives of "Twin Peaks" to the unnerving performances of "Eraserhead," Lynch channels the essence of Discordianism, proving that within chaos, there is a strange order to be found - and within his cinema, an unsettling enlightenment awaits the brave. Whether the rabbit hole leads to a hidden lodge in the woods or a lady living in a radiator, Lynch assures us the journey through chaos is never just a wild hare chase - sometimes, it's a pilgrimage to the heart of artistic truth.

- Raz

[yarnnerd]

My first paperback! I felt like a hardcover would be far too dignified for the Principia Discordia. I like making things as sturdy as possible, so I still used sewn signatures rather than perfect binding, and tried out the French Link stitch pattern to compensate for not being able to use tapes. The stitch bumps did show through the spine, so I’ll probably line with an extra layer of cardstock next time.

[thecharlesfortcabal]

[electrificata]

the first emperor of america and his legacy (kind of)

this is an independent journalism project centered around Discordianism, a new religious movement from the 60s, and spiraling outward. we're gonna touch on everything from DEVO to the kennedy assassination to the illuminati. it's all connected.