
Aaron (Timeline Earth)
Podcaster and contributor at Timeline Earth; appearing as the episode's featured guest to read and comment on Joseph de Maistre's On the Spanish Inquisition.
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Oct 19, 2025 • 3h 18min
Joseph de Maistre's 'On the Spanish Inquisition' w/ Aaron from Timeline Earth - Complete
Aaron from Timeline Earth, a podcaster known for his insightful commentary, joins for a deep dive into Joseph de Maistre's defense of the Spanish Inquisition. They tackle de Maistre’s arguments about the origins and motivations behind the Inquisition, exploring the tension between civil and ecclesiastical authority. The discussion includes misconceptions about who really controlled the Inquisition, debates on violence versus state security, and how these historical events shaped national identity. They even reflect on modern parallels with today’s ideological conflicts.

Oct 12, 2025 • 7h 21min
Pete and Aaron from Timeline Earth Read Vladimir Lenin's 'State and Revolution' - Complete
In this engaging discussion, Aaron from Timeline Earth joins Pete to read and provide insights on Lenin's 'State and Revolution.' Together, they navigate the intricacies of Marxist theory, exploring the state's role in class antagonisms and revolutionary violence. They delve into lessons from the Paris Commune regarding the necessity of player accountability and abolishing bureaucracy. The duo debates how proletarian centralism can emerge from local communes while rejecting opportunism, all underscored by a vision of a future devoid of state apparatus.

Oct 4, 2025 • 2h 37min
Reading Herbert Marcuse's 'Repressive Tolerance' w/ Aaron from Timeline Earth - Complete
Aaron, the creator and host of Timeline Earth, dives into Herbert Marcuse's influential essay 'Repressive Tolerance.' They explore why tolerance matters in contemporary politics and whether it's a means or an end. The discussion highlights how tolerance can perpetuate systemic oppression and consumerism. Topics like the distinction between passive and active tolerance are debated, along with Marcuse's views on media influence and historical examples of rebellion leading to progress. The duo challenges notions of objective neutrality and calls for re-evaluated educational approaches.


