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Mentioned in 73 episodes
Animal Farm
Book • 1945
Published in 1945, 'Animal Farm' is a novella that allegorically represents the Russian Revolution and the subsequent rise of Stalinism.
The story begins with Old Major, a boar, inspiring the animals of Manor Farm to rebel against their human oppressor, Mr. Jones.
After the rebellion, the animals rename the farm 'Animal Farm' and establish a utopian society based on the principles of equality and solidarity, known as Animalism.
However, as time passes, the pigs, led by Napoleon and Snowball, consolidate power and gradually corrupt the original ideals, leading to a dystopian regime that mirrors the oppressive human rule they initially rebelled against.
The novel critiques totalitarianism and the corrupting nature of power, reflecting Orwell's experiences and views on the Soviet Union under Stalin's rule.
The story begins with Old Major, a boar, inspiring the animals of Manor Farm to rebel against their human oppressor, Mr. Jones.
After the rebellion, the animals rename the farm 'Animal Farm' and establish a utopian society based on the principles of equality and solidarity, known as Animalism.
However, as time passes, the pigs, led by Napoleon and Snowball, consolidate power and gradually corrupt the original ideals, leading to a dystopian regime that mirrors the oppressive human rule they initially rebelled against.
The novel critiques totalitarianism and the corrupting nature of power, reflecting Orwell's experiences and views on the Soviet Union under Stalin's rule.
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Mentioned by David Peña-Guzmán as the author of "Why I Write" and "Animal Farm."
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Writing
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David Senra , referencing Jim Simons's use of a quote from "Animal Farm" to illustrate his attitude towards publicity.
David Senra , referencing Jim Simons's use of a quote from "Animal Farm" to illustrate his attitude towards publicity.
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#108 Jim Simons (Money Printer)
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Stephen West in a comparison to Machiavelli, highlighting the risk of judging an author based on one work.
Stephen West in a comparison to Machiavelli, highlighting the risk of judging an author based on one work.
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Episode #023 ... Machiavelli
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Le Shrub as a book about animals rebelling against humans and the pigs taking control of the farm.
Le Shrub as a book about animals rebelling against humans and the pigs taking control of the farm.
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Investing in the Chaos: Macro Signals in a Bot-Filled World | Le Shrub
Mentioned by Frank Sobchak as his all-time favorite book, highlighting its relevance to leadership, hypocrisy, and authoritarianism.
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Discussion on the Iraq War Study, Security Force Assistance and Force Management with Frank Sobchak
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Tom Holland in relation to its concepts of Newspeak, thoughtcrime, and Big Brother, which have become ingrained in modern culture.
Tom Holland in relation to its concepts of Newspeak, thoughtcrime, and Big Brother, which have become ingrained in modern culture.
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208. George Orwell
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Peter Singer while discussing the history of philosophical thought on animal treatment.
Peter Singer while discussing the history of philosophical thought on animal treatment.
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A modern argument for the rights of animals | Peter Singer
Mentioned by A.J. Jacobs as a book that highlights the dangers of totalitarianism.
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#79 Classic episode - A.J. Jacobs on radical honesty, following the whole Bible, and reframing global problems as puzzles
