Worker and Parasite
Jerry Brito, Stan Tsirulnikov
Jerry and Stably engage in a fortnightly conversation about a book they have recently read.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Sep 11, 2022 • 1h 1min
The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman
In this episode we discuss The Nineties: A Book by Chuck Klosterman. Next time we'll discuss Telluria by Vladimir Sorokin.
Aug 28, 2022 • 1h 4min
The True Believer by Eric Hoffer
The hosts discuss 'The True Believer' by Eric Hoffer, exploring the nature of successful mass movements and revolutions. They delve into the role of frustration in driving individuals to join these movements and the appeal they hold for those seeking purpose. The chapter also addresses the rise of illiberal societies and the power of rallying cries. The hosts also recommend a book titled 'America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation'.
Aug 16, 2022 • 52min
The United States of Anonymous by Jeff Kosseff
In this episode we discuss The United States of Anonymous: How the First Amendment Shaped Online Speech by Jeff Kosseff. Next time we'll discuss The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer.
Jul 10, 2022 • 1h 2min
The End of the World is Just the Beginning by Peter Zeihan
In this episode we discuss The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization by Peter Zeihan. Next time we'll discuss The Network State: How To Start a New Country by Balaji Srinivasan.
Jun 26, 2022 • 1h 20min
The Machiavellians by James Burnham
In this episode we discuss The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom by James Burnham. Next time we'll discuss The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization by Peter Zeihan.
Jun 5, 2022 • 1h 9min
Bad Religion by Ross Douthat
In this episode we discuss Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics by Ross Douthat. Next time we'll discuss The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom by James Burnham.
May 12, 2022 • 1h 3min
War and the Liberal Conscience
In this episode we discuss War and the Liberal Conscience by Michael Howard. Next time we'll discuss Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics by Ross Douthat.
Apr 19, 2022 • 47min
Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche
In this episode we discuss Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche. Next time we'll discuss War and the Liberal Conscience by Michael Howard.
Mar 27, 2022 • 1h 26min
The End of History and the Last Man by Francis Fukuyama
In this episode we discuss The End of History and the Last Man by Francis Fukuyama. Next time we'll discuss Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche.
Mar 6, 2022 • 23min
This Is Not Propaganda by Peter Pomerantsev
In this episode we discuss This Is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality by Peter Pomerantsev. Next time we'll discuss The End of History and the Last Man by Francis Fukuyama.
