The Delirious, Violent, Impossible True Story of the Zizians

87 points by Quouar 16 hours ago on reddit | 9 comments

InnerKookaburra | 15 hours ago

I couldn't finish this one.

Just too sad, ridiculous, and full of general nuttiness.

People who think they found the One True Consipiracy that explains them all. If only life were actually that simple.

[OP] Quouar | 14 hours ago

I also struggled to finish this one. I know too many people who sound like the people in the article for me to get the joy out of reading it I think I was supposed to. It's nutty and insane, but it's easy to justify even the most insane beliefs when you're in the throes of them.

Lives_on_mars | 11 hours ago

I saw several posts on here about how lots of atheist-leaning and left-leaning people swapped God for this kind of conspiracy, Revelation for accelerationism. And can’t stop seeing it now!

They never examined the culture they were brought up in and now are repeating it in new form.

UnexpectedWings | 14 hours ago

Rationalist movement sounds like a blueprint to give yourself psychosis. Insane pressure for no reason.

anoeba | 15 hours ago

I love the Zizians, and the whole rationalist cluster. The amount of sheer WTFery guarantees I'll consume any media about them.

Behind the Bastards podcast has a wonderful series on them.

UnexpectedWings | 14 hours ago

I loved that series so much.

[OP] Quouar | 16 hours ago

JaunteeChapeau | 16 hours ago

Thank you!

SurrealistGal | 12 hours ago

I'm a Trans Woman- I don't claim them!