Bird from Timeline Earth

Bird, co-host of the Timeline Earth podcast, dives into the complexities of Marxism, exploring its key figures: Lenin, Stalin, Mao, Guzmán, and the post-Marxist Hoppe. He discusses Lenin's revolutionary strategies and the nuances of dialectical materialism. Bird critiques universal suffrage and examines Stalin's methods of governance, including his infamous Great Terror. The conversation also sheds light on Mao's unique adaptations of Marxism for China and the rise and fall of Guzmán's Shining Path. Each figure's lessons resonate deeply in current political contexts.

7 HoursPG-13Back in the beginning of 2021, as Pete was transitioning out of libertarianism, he and Bird got together to do a series on the Four Swords of Marxism: Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Abimael Guzman, and added in post-Marxist, Hans-Hermann Hoppe.Here is the complete audio.Timeline Earth PodcastPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on Twitter

This conversation features Bird from the Timeline Earth Podcast, a co-host and passionate commentator on Marxist philosophy. They dive into the historical context of Marxism, analyzing figures like Lenin, Stalin, and Mao while exploring dialectical materialism's foundations. The discussion critiques the evolution of Marxist thought, such as the changing role of the state and revolutionary tactics. They also tackle contemporary topics like big tech's impact on autonomy and even weave in humorous takes on political idolization and radical pessimism, including extraterrestrial Marxism!