Shakespeare and the origins of scientism

In my previous podcast with Robert Frederick, of The Hidden Life Is Best, he dismantled pretty much everything I thought I knew about William Shakespeare.

Basically, Shakespeare existed, but that's about it.

He could hardly read and write.

He travelled nowhere.

He wasn't a genius.

He didn't write any of his plays.

So who did?

His name? Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Baron Verulam, the “father of modern Science” and the “patron saint of the Enlightenment".

He has also been known for many decades, even centuries, to be the real William Shakespeare- the hidden head of a group of writers that wrote the Shakespeare plays and poems.

And rather than being the 'father of modern science', as often claimed, Sir Francis is the father of the cult of science—otherwise known as scientism.

Robert adds that a variation of scientism—technocracy—was also invented by Sir Francis.

Incredibly, with his book New Atlantis, he invented the idea of Technocracy, or a world ruled by scientists. He was a Gnostic. His influence on today’s world is unparalleled.

It's remarkable how little is known about this piece of history. I had no idea until I first spoke to Robert, and I doubt many in my circles are aware of it either.

'He didn't write any of his plays.'

And if you go online, you'll find plenty of evidence supporting what Robert is saying. For example, books have been written on this topic for decades.

It's a fascinating cover-up, and Robert explains why in our first podcast.

The Shakespearean critics may blow a Shakesperean pipe but it plays a Baconian tune.

— G C Gundry

🎙️ Part two

I recommend listening to part one of this conversation.

Robert's second conversation with me focused less on the Shakespearean hoax and more on Sir Francis' Gnosticism and his deep influence on technocracy and scientism.