This chapter explores the banning of books in prisons, focusing on the prohibition of the 48 Laws of Power and jesting about the possible ban of the Art of Seduction. It delves into the empowerment prisoners find in understanding power dynamics and manipulation through the banned book. The conversation also delves into personal influences from authors like John Irving, Nietzsche, and Carlos Castaneda, touching on profound experiences and reflections on mortality.
Robert Greene is an American author with 7 international bestsellers on power, seduction and strategy. His first book “48 Laws of Power” has sold over 1.2 million copies.
Robert Greene joins Theo to talk about practical ways to find your purpose, how his disillusionment (and even anger) with Hollywood led him to write about strategy and power, and the keys to seduction that anyone can employ. They also dive into Robert’s life and talk about his experiences with psychedelics, his investigatory past as a skip tracer, and his personal favorite authors and works that helped shape his worldview.