00:00 Aleister Crowley was a narcissistic and divisive figure who didn't contribute anything meaningful to society, according to the hosts of the podcast.

05:07 Aleister Crowley's narcissism and self-importance, as well as his significant contributions to occultism and mysticism, make him a noteworthy figure despite the controversy surrounding him.

10:13 Aleister Crowley's father's death and the significant inheritance he received, along with his strained relationship with his religious mother, shaped his early life and set the stage for his later interests in the occult and sex.

15:29 Aleister Crowley wrote a lot of erotic poetry, including a poem called "Celia Farts," which soured the perception of his writing.

20:47 Aleister Crowley rejected Christianity and believed that sin was the key to true happiness, engaging in various sexual acts and potentially even forcing a woman to have sex with a goat, but the truth is difficult to discern due to conflicting information and the fact that he had many enemies. Despite his intentions to create a massive religion and attract followers, he was unable to do so and died without much money, but he remained dedicated to performing rituals and practicing magic throughout his life, making him authentic in his beliefs. One of his first mystical experiences occurred in Stockholm, which he attributed to having homosexual intercourse.

26:04 Aleister Crowley engaged in sexual degradation as a form of power and dominance over his acolytes, and he considered himself a genuine magician who could bend reality using rituals and spells.

31:29 Aleister Crowley joined and tried to control secret societies like the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Ordo Templi Orientis, using them to further his own goals and gain knowledge of occult secrets.

36:53 Aleister Crowley blamed his wife for the death of their daughter Lilith and frequently refused to take responsibility for tragedies that occurred around him.

41:54 Aleister Crowley joined the OTO after accidentally stumbling upon their secrets and was proud to become a high-ranking official, but the OTO eventually went different ways with him due to his pursuit of other things, including his failed attempts to become a spy for Britain and his eventual addiction to heroin.

47:51 Aleister Crowley heavily addicted to heroin and died in 1947, and during his time at the Abbey of Thelima in Italy, he engaged in various rituals, including sex magic, which he believed would help him communicate with higher planes and create a more just society.

53:26 Aleister Crowley's philosophy was centered around finding one's purpose in life and applying oneself fully to it, and his influence can be seen in the new age movement and the development of Scientology.

58:48 Aleister Crowley's philosophy and influence are discussed, and the hosts thank the listeners for their support and encourage them to reach out via email.