#237 Joseph Weigel: CS Lewis, Dr Dimble, and the Mystery of the “Neutral” Beings

Ruth Jackson is joined by Joseph Weigel, a firefighter and host of the podcast “Men with Chests”. They explore Dr Dimble’s role in That Hideous Strength and his intriguing idea of “neutral” spiritual beings. They discuss how these neutrals draw on medieval thought, whether Lewis intended readers to take them seriously, and what this reveals about his wider views on the supernatural. Their conversation also touches on Merlin’s place in the story and how Lewis blends ancient magic with Christian themes. Finally, they consider why Lewis’ ideas about spiritual beings still matter today and how might speak into modern questions about technology, ethics, and even AI.