How My View Grew David Storey (Part 2): Alpha Energy Plus Economic Populism Plus Christianity Equals?
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Jul 16, 2025 
In a thought-provoking discussion, David Storey, an associate professor of philosophy at Boston College and host of the Wisdom@Work podcast, delves into the complexities of expertise and masculinity in today’s society. He examines the ironic rise of the manosphere and connects it to the film 'Fight Club.' The conversation also tackles the relationship between economic populism and Christianity, suggesting a political path forward for Democrats. Join them as they explore identity, tech dominance, and the nuances of political dialogue in the digital age.
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Right-Wing Views on Expertise and Feminism
- The right-wing sees expertise and feminism as linked and experts as dehumanizing due to lack of traditional masculinity.
- This fuels a manosphere view of oppressive 'dark feminine' forces robbing masculinity and agency.
Fight Club Stunt Double's Journey
- David Leach, Brad Pitt's Fight Club stunt double, lived with other stuntmen and even built a trampoline illegally.
- Many stunt doubles from that house, including Leach, have since become successful filmmakers.
Fight Club on Spiritual Deadness
- Fight Club depicts a spiritual deadness in peaceful liberal democracies lacking a martial purpose.
- The film symbolizes the masculine need for struggle and meaning, sometimes turning violent without outlet.
