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EPISODE · Sep 7, 2020 · 1H

Avatar--Anatomy of a Scam Parts 1 & 2

from Common Threads: An Interfaith Dialogue · host Fred Stella

This is from 2001. I interview 2 promoters of Avatar, a for-profit org that "sells enlightenment." OK, that's a bit overblown. But if you search the internet you'll find many ex-members who tell the same sad tale of being taken for a ride by these guys. That said, I'm sure there are elements of what they teach that are of value. But I assure you that these bits of wisdom are found in multiple places that don't charge thousands of dollars to learn. I recorded a special intro to these episodes to offer context. Theme music "Nigal."

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This is from 2001. I interview 2 promoters of Avatar, a for-profit org that "sells enlightenment." OK, that's a bit overblown. But if you search the internet you'll find many ex-members who tell the same sad tale of being taken for a ride by these guys. That said, I'm sure there are elements of what they teach that are of value. But I assure you that these bits of wisdom are found in multiple places that don't charge thousands of dollars to learn. I recorded a special intro to these episodes to offer context.

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