Festival of Orgone: A Bit of History Part II

Wilhelm Reich was plagued by political and 'moral' interference during the later years of his life.   His research into the then taboo subject of sex and his vocal opinions concerning politics did help make him a target during the ultra-paranoid McCarthy Era.  However, Reich's treatment is considered one of the worst cases of censorship in U.S. history: Reich was incarcerated, his materials burned, and his equipment destroyed.  Why was there such extreme resistance to Reich and his ideas?  The FDA incinerated literally tons of Reich's materials, Tons.  Perhaps the injustices of his last years of life are why his story resonates with me so strongly.

Festival of Orgone: A Bit of History, Part I

The Festival of Orgone is focused on Wilhelm Reich, the scientist who discovered Orgone. Reich was born on March 24, 1897 and was a contemporary of Freud.  Orgone is a universal life energy discovered by Reich between 1936-1939.  Bluish in color and associated with sexuality, it is theorized to permeate all things.  Orgone takes its name from the orgasm function.

Sadly, the social mores over sexuality and the political climate of his time worked against him.
Continued in Part II...

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I am only touching on brief points in Reich's history here.  I would prefer that you get his full biography from the Wilhelm Reich Infant Trust and the Wilhelm Reich Wiki.