I’m not sure that the subreddit enjoys any sort of official status, but it’s certainly representative of what I’m talking about. Do note that the central problem with the RP meme cluster is one of connotation and general attitude, although some factual claims can definitely be problematic as well.
Come to think of it, even the name ‘Red Pill’ embodies all sort of irrationality and negative attitudes. Apparently, it is based on the very ancient idea that female period blood is in some sense a magical substance—so one can fashion a “Red Pill” out of it using sympathetic magick, and thus acquire some sort of occult or arcane knowledge which is normally exclusive to women and disallowed to men.
Apparently, it is based on the very ancient idea that female period blood is in some sense a magical substance—so one can fashion a “Red Pill” out of it using sympathetic magick, and thus acquire some sort of occult or arcane knowledge which is normally exclusive to women and disallowed to men.
Well, you can find a lot of magickal or Neopagan symbolism in The Matrix if you know how to look for it. The word “matrix” itself means “something motherly” in Latin, and its use in the movie could be viewed as a reference to the Great Mother Goddess. (More specifically, the Great Mother is actually one archetype of the feminine Great Goddess of Neopaganism.)
Apparently, it is based on the very ancient idea that female period blood is in some sense a magical substance—so one can fashion a “Red Pill” out of it using sympathetic magick, and thus acquire some sort of occult or arcane knowledge which is normally exclusive to women and disallowed to men.
The Red Pill on Reddit. Is this the one you’re talking about?
I’m not sure that the subreddit enjoys any sort of official status, but it’s certainly representative of what I’m talking about. Do note that the central problem with the RP meme cluster is one of connotation and general attitude, although some factual claims can definitely be problematic as well.
Come to think of it, even the name ‘Red Pill’ embodies all sort of irrationality and negative attitudes. Apparently, it is based on the very ancient idea that female period blood is in some sense a magical substance—so one can fashion a “Red Pill” out of it using sympathetic magick, and thus acquire some sort of occult or arcane knowledge which is normally exclusive to women and disallowed to men.
Have you seen The Matrix?
Well, you can find a lot of magickal or Neopagan symbolism in The Matrix if you know how to look for it. The word “matrix” itself means “something motherly” in Latin, and its use in the movie could be viewed as a reference to the Great Mother Goddess. (More specifically, the Great Mother is actually one archetype of the feminine Great Goddess of Neopaganism.)
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