This intriguing episode of Amusing Minds features a captivating discussion about various "crazy theories" that challenge common perceptions of reality and existence, with special guest Charlie Geiser. While acknowledging that some conspiracy theories can indeed be dangerous, Liz's unique approach leans more towards grandiose philosophy and imaginative storytelling, often likened to the creation of entire worlds or universes in fiction. A central focus is Liz's favorite theory: "the Rule of Plus or Minus Seven." This concept posits a recurring pattern of seven significant figures found across diverse world cultures and religions, suggesting a profound, underlying connection. They point out how various cultures, from Greek gods like Zeus and his pantheon to Christian lore with Jesus and his disciples, and even ancient Egyptian deities, consistently feature this "plus or minus seven" pattern.
Liz further suggests that figures such as Zeus, Odin, Michael, and Quetzalcoatl might, in essence, be the same entity, given the strikingly shared narratives found across different pantheons of gods. They argue that this consistent pattern is simply too precise and widespread to be mere coincidence. Building on this, Liz proposes a speculative timeline based on the reported ages of these figures across cultures, drawing a loose connection to the disproven theory of Pangaea. They describe a fascinating progression from young, active gods in South America to older, more distant figures in North America, then spiritual beings in the "eastern bloc," and finally to the Greek pantheon, where a great war among these entities had supposedly just concluded.
The discussion takes an even more abstract turn as Liz postulates that humanity is sharing the world not with traditional gods or aliens, but with sentient energy. This energy, they suggest, exists on our plane but is not always perceivable until it chooses to manifest. They draw compelling parallels between patterns found in nature—such as nervous systems, root systems, rivers, and lightning—and this sentient energy, implying that everything is connected through a "path of least resistance." This theory, they argue, explains why individuals feel immediate connections or aversions to people they've just met, as their energies are constantly communicating. The episode concludes with the hosts encouraging listeners to boldly question their existence and belief systems, exploring new ideas without necessarily discarding their current beliefs, and celebrating humanity's continuous quest for knowledge and understanding of the universe.
