How to explain the dynamics of power at the top of society through art and culture
Come spiegare attraverso l’arte e la cultura le dinamiche del potere ai vertici della società
This article explores how power dynamics among societal elites are intertwined with superstition, occult rituals, and esoteric beliefs, drawing on recent revelations from the Epstein files and historical examples like the Affair of the Poisons and Gilles de Rais. It argues that elite circles—from Hollywood and politics to Silicon Valley—often embrace irrational practices such as astrology, crystal healing, and transhumanist techno-faith, contrasting with the rational-scientific mindset typically associated with modern society. The piece references cultural works like Pasolini's *Salò* and Kubrick's *Eyes Wide Shut* as mirrors of this disturbing reality, and cites contemporary thinkers like Carlotta Baldazzi to frame the discussion.