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 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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