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The study of knowledge that is deliberately kept hidden, either because it's too powerful for the masses, too complicated for the masses, or because the people who possess it just really enjoy feeling superior to the masses. Esoteric sciences include alchemy (chemistry with pretensions), astrology (astronomy with a victim complex), and the advanced art of reading tarot cards for people who really should have seen their breakup coming anyway. The primary methodology is "revealing ancient wisdom" that was usually invented in the 19th century by someone who really liked candles.
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