Worker and Parasite
Jerry and Stably engage in a fortnightly conversation about a book they have recently read.
Latest episodes
May 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
Outlive by Peter Attia
In this episode we discuss Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia. Next time we'll discuss After Liberalism: Mass Democracy in the Managerial State by Paul Gottfried.
May 2, 2023 • 1h 24min
The End of Equality by Mickey Kaus
In this episode we discuss The End of Equality by Mickey Kaus. Next time we'll discuss Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia.
Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 1min
The Myth of the Eternal Return by Mircea Eliade
In this episode we discuss The Myth of the Eternal Return: Cosmos and History by Mircea Eliade. Next time we'll discuss The End of Equality by Mickey Kaus.
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Mar 21, 2023 • 35min
Beauty: A Very Short Introduction by Roger Scruton
Roger Scruton, philosopher and author of Beauty: A Very Short Introduction, discusses taste judgments, his reputation, and the disappointment with his book. The chapter also explores the concept of beauty from an evolutionary perspective and critiques Scruton's work. The podcast ends with a discussion on the differences between Western and non-Western concepts of history.
Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 8min
The Mind and the Market by Jerry Z. Mueller
In this episode we discuss The Mind and the Market: Capitalism in Western Thought by Jerry Z. Muller. Next time we'll discuss Beauty: A Very Short Introduction by Roger Scrutton.
Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 4min
By the People by Charles Murray
In this episode we discuss By the People by Charles Murray. Next time we'll discuss The Mind and the Market by Jerry Z. Muller
Jan 31, 2023 • 58min
Obedience is Freedom by Jacob Phillips
In this episode we discuss Obedience is Freedom by Jacob Phillips. Next time we'll discuss By the People by Charles Murray.
Jan 17, 2023 • 56min
The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism by Daniel Bell
In this episode we discuss The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism by Daniel Bell. Next time we'll discuss Obedience is Freedom by Jacob Phillips.
Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 2min
Western Self-Contempt by Benedict Beckeld
In this episode we discuss Western Self-Contempt: Oikophobia in the Decline of Civilizations by Benedict Beckeld. Next time we'll discuss The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism by Daniel Bell.
Dec 4, 2022 • 1h 9min
The Authenticity Hoax by Andrew Potter
In this episode we discuss The Authenticity Hoax: How We Get Lost Finding Ourselves by Andrew Potter. Next time we'll discuss Western Self-Contempt: Oikophobia in the Decline of Civilizations by Benedict Beckeld.
