

The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)
Charles Haywood
I am here to give you back your future. Human flourishing in the coming post-liberal West. The hour is late, and Moloch is within the gates. Foundationalism. Reality-focused writings, often on history and politics.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 25min
The Burning of the World: A Memoir of 1914 (Béla Zombory-Moldován)
Béla Zombory-Moldován, a young Hungarian who experienced war in 1914, discusses the horrors of war and personal reflections. The chapter also explores the illegitimacy of a draft and the fracturing of America, with arguments against compliance with the military.

Jan 11, 2024 • 30min
On Social Justice (Saint Basil the Great)
Christian theologian and Bishop of Caesarea, Saint Basil the Great, discusses his teachings on extreme charity and the distribution of personal wealth in Christianity. Topics include interpreting the command to sell possessions, Basil's views on lending money and borrowing, conflicting views on wealth and poverty, and the concept of charity in relation to migration and the duty of rich people.

Dec 29, 2023 • 24min
Tucker (Chadwick Moore)
The story, so far, of Tucker Carlson, and my thoughts about why he does what he does.
The written version of this review can be found here (https://theworthyhouse.com/2023/12/29/tucker-chadwick-moore/)
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Dec 13, 2023 • 27min
Armageddon Averted: The Soviet Collapse, 1970–2000 (Stephen Kotkin)
Stephen Kotkin, expert on the collapse of the Soviet Communist regime, discusses the factors behind the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, the consequences of the collapse, the role of Western banks, the challenges faced by post-Soviet Russia, the admiration for Putin's Russia among Americans, and the potential regime collapse and its consequences.

Dec 6, 2023 • 26min
Christian Orthodox Political Philosophy: A Theological Approach (Pavlos M. Kyprianou)
Lawyer-monk Pavlos M. Kyprianou discusses Christian Orthodox Political Philosophy, exploring topics such as nationalism, the intertwining of Christianity and the Orthodox Church, rebellion and civil wars, the rule of law, and the challenges of forced redistribution in a democratic society.

Nov 30, 2023 • 25min
Dr. Space: The Life of Wernher von Braun (Bob Ward)
Wernher von Braun, a nearly-forgotten genius, and his impact on space exploration. His early life, involvement in rocketry, and rise to technical director of German military rocketry. The challenges he faced in achieving his goals in NASA, his decline, and the impact of societal changes. The difficulties Elon Musk might encounter in colonizing Mars. The need for a reinvigorated space exploration program, embracing risk-taking, and learning from failures. The factors that led to the success of NASA's Apollo program and the cultural changes needed for ambitious goals in space exploration.

Nov 17, 2023 • 23min
Leviathan Wakes (James S. A. Corey)
Dive into a captivating exploration of space colonization and its ties to American Manifest Destiny. The discussion highlights the gritty realism of weaponry and social dynamics within a multicultural solar frontier. Delve into the motivations driving historical expansion and how personal aspirations have shaped exploration. The allure of space is examined, raising questions about the true incentives for emigration versus the unfulfilling quest for adventure. Gender roles and societal values are critically analyzed in the context of true ambition in exploration.

Nov 5, 2023 • 29min
Icarus Fallen: The Search for Meaning in an Uncertain World (Chantal Delsol)
Chantal Delsol discusses her insightful yet flawed book, Icarus Fallen. Topics include the decline of Western civilization, loss of meaning in late modernity, false promise of transcending conflicts, consequences of cultural shifts, and critique of totalitarianism and the ideals of the Enlightenment.

Oct 14, 2023 • 22min
“The China Convergence” (N. S. Lyons)
Thoughts on the similarity, and dissimilarity, of managerial regimes in today's America and today's China, through the prism of the excellent N. S. Lyons.
The written version of this review, first published in The American Conservative, can be found here or here.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 20min
The Anglo-Saxons: The Making of England: 410–1066 (Marc Morris)
Of the Anglo-Saxons, who not long ago ruled the world. They are now brought low, but we can learn from what, once upon a time, made them great.
The written version of this review can be found here (https://theworthyhouse.com/2023/10/10/the-anglo-saxons-the-making-of-england-410-1066-marc-morris/)
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