and let me tell you, it felt WEIRD. the scientific credibilty aside, on so many occasions, it felt like a scientific study on the whole JOI/Schtith/Lyle philosophy/phenomenon (philosomenon!?.)

there are various chapters in this book, where radin explores the possibilities and practical application of the features and feats that are exhibited by the wraith(s), it seemed to me almost, as if DFW used some of radin’s material as inspiration for his (DFW) book. but even though radin’s work dates back to ’96 and earlier, entangled minds had been published 10 years AFTER IJ. now that’s some foreknowledge, isn’t it? 😉

Also, there is a chance he means Avril when he says do it to her, as she’s closer to a co-conspirator, and the one Orin is more likely to wish pain on.

He survives the interview because he gives up the tape, which explains the war planes also mentioned in the opening scene.