From Quora's Agony Aunt section:
How do I pursue a career in the music industry while avoiding the "Illuminati"?
- Easy, they’re all dead.
- It’s worth at least reading about us, because you’re going to be dealing with a lot of us, just like you’re going to be dealing with people who take drugs for work and recreation. Whether you partake yourself, or choose not to, you’ll still have to have some other response than terrified loathing. We’re not as bad as it looks — like drug users, we’re not all monsters. That said, what do you need to know?
- I’d start by reading Masks of the Illuminati, by R. A. Wilson. It’s a relatively short novel, and will get you acquainted with the lay of the land, so to speak. I’d recommend the Illuminatus! trilogy, but it’s really long, and you’re a busy person. Also, look into Principia Discordia.
- Acquire a little knowledge of humanistic psychology. Carl Jung, Abraham Maslow, Gestalt, and Timothy Leary. Leary’s a bit out there (why wouldn’t he be?) but he’s mostly fun to read and you’ll get a good deal by reading between the lines. His autobiography is maybe the best bet, though he’s even written comic books!
- Learn a bit about “The Perennial Philosophy”. You can learn about this from “The Book” by Alan Watts. Although some of his writing is dated, and a bit sexist, he’s quick and funny and will set you straight on some things. I’ll leave the decision to explore further with Aldous Huxley (yup that Aldous Huxley), and various writings on the Dharma-based faiths to you.
- I’ll save the most controversial author for last. Aleister Crowley. Magick in Theory and Practice, although almost any book about Thelema will do. You’ll be surprised how many people have read and used his ideas. Not everyone who’s had a hit single casts a circle every night, but plenty of people have had this in their pasts.
- Yes, it’s going to be difficult, but there are a few guidelines. Deal only with faith-based music and musicians. Walk out on any party where they’re using any currently illicit substances, and don’t eat any pork products, unless you’ve seen it cooked (human flesh is often disguised this way). Be wary when dealing with the GLBT+, vegetarians, and (((those people))), they’re everywhere. Avoid anyone who calls themselves “spiritual”, or New age, even if their only seeming involvement is wearing a rose quartz crystal or doing Yoga. Most urban contemporary artists are surprisingly against the Illuminati, they’re only going along with their cruel masters. Become a practicing Christian, and attend a Bible-based church regularly. Practice Spiritual Warfare every day. Consider becoming a Republican.
As usual, one is true, one is false, and one is having fun with facts.
Some people think that "dealing with people who take drugs" means dealing drugs to people. No. I mean not screaming in horror when someone smokes pot, and threatening to call the police, when you should say "I don't hold with that here. But you can smoke....(outside, on the fire escape, behind the woodshed,...you get the idea). Needlework is up to your discretion.