Robert Anton Wilson is the narrator of the book, and the main character. The book is an autobiographical description of Wilson's explorations in the world of the Illuminati, drugs, magic and study of extraterrestrial beings. Wilson is an interesting mix of rationalism, mysticism, caution, and recklessness. His obsession with mind-altering drugs may be shocking, but he is quick to excuse this habit as a form of scientific research. Wilson admits that he is not a unified personality.