Gordon Comstock
Frequent guest and commentator taking the Orwellian position in debates; analyzes 1984, geopolitics, and cultural trends and provides detailed counts of parallels between Orwell/Huxley and modern developments.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 55min
Orwell & Huxley, Part 1 on Vyzygoth's Clubhouse. From the Vyzygoth Archives.
John Bonanno, a Huxley enthusiast and commentator, contrasts totalitarianism with Gordon Comstock, who advocates for Orwell's vision. They debate which author more accurately predicted today’s societal challenges, focusing on themes like geopolitics and the role of media. Bonanno warns of rulers using violence and drugs for control, while Comstock highlights the risks of a pleasure-driven populace. They also explore how both philosophies appear in modern life and discuss the potential for societal collapse, linking past ideas to today's elite strategies.
Nov 28, 2025 • 55min
Orwell & Huxley, Part 2 on Vyzygoth's Clubhouse. From the Vyzygoth Archives.
John Bonanno, a commentator on history and geopolitics, teams up with political philosopher Gordon Comstock to delve into the contrasting views of Orwell and Huxley. They explore the depths of government control, questioning the façade of democracy amidst elite influence. Bonanno proposes random selection to combat corruption, while Comstock traces the rich's political machinations. The discussion critiques modern patriotism and reveals how Huxley’s warnings about entertainment and control resonate today, blending pleasure and fear in societal manipulation.
