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Ben Fridja has a BSc in psychology from Goldsmiths College, London. Beyond parapsychology, his psychological interests include hypnotherapy and the philosophy of consciousness. Other interests include music performance and production.
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Who The Devil Are You? Untangling the mythology surrounding Anton LaVey
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From the archives, Ben Fridja exposes the truth about Anton LaVey, the notorious High Priest of the Church of Satan
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