# William Shakespeare and the origins of scientism

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Podcast: [Jerm Warfare](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jerm-warfare-7121194)
Published: 2026-04-02T09:31:04+00:00
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## Resource

This is a follow-up to my previous podcast with Robert Frederick of 'The Hidden Life Is Best', in which he discusses how Sir Francis Bacon used William Shakespeare to create scientism—the dogmatic, cult-like belief in 'the science'. ➡️ Go to jermwarfare.com for the previous podcast, more info, links, and additional stuff.

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