I delve into Mel Gibson's spot-on perspective on retirement, which I contend is unnatural in the modern hedonistic context. I explore Gibson’s commitment to staying creative and active into his later years, doing work that matters, and contrast this with our societal norm of subsidized and unexamined retirement.

02:47 The Problem with Subsidized Retirement

08:23 Mel Gibson's Future Projects

14:13 The Passion of the Christ Sequel

23:26 Mel’s Redemption Arc

23:48 True Elites

25:41 The Landed Gentry, Country Gentlemen

34:00 Alaric the Barbarian on “Traditional” things

Links: 

* James Horner - The Legend 

* This is Why You Should Never Retire

* Mel Gibson reveals more amazing stories live on stage in London! (IMP EPISODE 12)

* Jim Caviezel Reveals What's Happening With 'Resurrection' Film

* Randall Wallace Details 'Passion of the Christ' Sequel

* The Patriot

* The American Tribune - The Death of the Gentleman and the Birth of Bureaucratic Tyranny

* Oliveira - Nobility and Analogous Traditional Elites: A Theme Illuminating American Social History

* Alaric The Barbarian - Things that are more “traditional” than a 32 year old SWE and a 28 year old PM buying a farm with NVIDIA gains to larp as pioneers

* Titus Techera - The Third Wave of Journalism

* James Horner - A Gift of a Thistle

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