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“The border between the Real and the Unreal is not fixed, but just marks the last place where rival gangs of shamans fought each other to a standstill.” quote by Robert Anton Wilson
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“The border between the Real and the Unreal is not fixed, but just marks the last place where rival gangs of shamans fought each other to a standstill.”

Robert Anton Wilson

About This Quote

Source Book: The Illuminatus! Trilogy by Robert Anton Wilson, 1975

Reality and unreality are fluid; the boundary is a contested space where differing worldviews clash.

In simple terms: Reality is fluid, boundaries shift.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and question perceived limits.

Themes

philosophy perception conflict culture mythology

Mood

curious reflective

Type

analytical thought‑provoking

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • artistic creation
  • spiritual practice
  • social movements

Key Concepts

postmodernism relativism cognitive dissonance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define what is 'real'?
  • What happens when opposing narratives meet?
A Different Perspective

Boundaries are socially constructed and can be reshaped.

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