Thread on the Netflix documentary series Wild Wild Country, about the 1980s guru-worshipping Rajneesh/Osho cult city in Oregon:
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Guru worship is systematized fangirlism. We tend to compartmentalize it as an Eastern-derived spiritual contagion, but it’s the same phenomenon as sustained rock-star or hero worship, captured by a real social relationship, rather than a fantastical one.
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I found the first episode boringly predictable, but persevered, and am glad I did. Having done so, I do recommend the series, for several reasons:
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1) It’s good journalism: an honest and successful attempt to portray two sides in a war. Much talking heads time, original footage, a professionally edited narrative constructed through interviews with the intimately involved.
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2) It’s important sociological and political US history. It helped me understand once more piece of the history of current fears both of American Christian conservative communities, and liberals.
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Quite a well made documentary. Hard to watch at times, but worth it in the end. A lot of different threads to follow.
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Yes, I think so too. I liked many of the characters involved, on both sides. So very human! Lots worthy of reflection taken from it, and more unraveling of those threads to be done.
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