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Dec 23
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Christmas Special 2025

Untimely Reflections
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CONTRIBUTORS:Andrei Georgescu (Artexius)Website: https://andreigeorgescu.ca/

Weltgeist

Craig (Acid Horizon/Lepht Hand)Website: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com SIGN UP FOR MY CLASS ON NIETZSCHE (Limited Seating): https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/2026-classes/p/nietzsches-experiment-with-truthKarl Nord

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Tony (1Dime)

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