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Mentioned in 46 episodes

The Trial

Book • 1925
The Trial, written by Franz Kafka, follows the story of Joseph K., a bank official who is unexpectedly arrested on his 30th birthday for a crime that is never revealed to him or the reader.

The novel delves into the absurd and labyrinthine legal system, where K. is drawn into a world devoid of logic and transparency.

As K. navigates this enigmatic system, he encounters various characters, including lawyers, court officials, and other defendants, which further complicate his situation.

The novel explores themes of guilt, bureaucracy, and the individual's struggle against an incomprehensible and oppressive society, ultimately leading to K.'s psychological and emotional transformation.

The book is a profound reflection on the human condition, illustrating how societal structures can alienate and render individuals powerless.

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Mentioned in 46 episodes

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Lex Fridman
as work of fiction with eerie parallels to
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Pavel Durov
's situation in France.
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Jack Rhysider
as a fictional story that mirrors
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Ola Bini
's real-life experience of being arrested without explanation.
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Stephen West
as an example of Joseph K.'s experiences with a disorienting court system.
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Episode #229 - Kafka and Totalitarianism (Arendt, Adorno)
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Stephen West
as an author who depicts the experience of being a modern person.
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Mentioned by Professor Yang when comparing the bureaucracy in Canada to the novel by Kafka.
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Mentioned by Tim Keller as a novel by Franz Kafka to illustrate the restlessness of striving for a good verdict in life.
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Mentioned as being described as Anna Kavan's Bible by certain people who knew her.
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Mentioned as a work by Kafka that explores themes of guilt, alienation, and an inescapable authoritarian bureaucracy.
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Mentioned as the topic of discussion, celebrating the 100th anniversary of its publication.
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Andrew Doyle
in relation to his novel "The Trial" and the themes of arbitrary authority.
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