Illuminati

In this episode of "The Leftish Agenda", host Eddie discusses the evolution of the Illuminati, a former Enlightenment-era group that has been turned into a sinister modern conspiracy theory. Starting from its founding in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt with the goal of promoting Enlightenment ideals, the episode traces how the group was suppressed by the Bavarian government and faded into obscurity before being resurrected in the 20th century as a hypothesized secret society seeking world domination. Eddie delves into the themes of control, manipulation, and symbolism popular among conspiracy theorists, the psychological factors driving such beliefs, and the importance of critical thinking. He concludes by emphasizing that while the Bavarian Illuminati was a historical reality, most of its modern conceptualizations are based on speculations and myths rather than empirical evidence.