Worker and Parasite
Jerry and Stably engage in a fortnightly conversation about a book they have recently read.
Latest episodes
Nov 22, 2021 • 54min
The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
In this episode we discuss The Evolution of God by Robert Wright. Next time we'll discuss The Uncontrollability of the World by Hartmut Rosa.
Nov 1, 2021 • 56min
The Aristocracy of Talent by Adrian Wooldridge
In this episode we discuss The Aristocracy of Talent: How Meritocracy Made the Modern World by Adrian Woolridge. Next time we'll discuss The Evolution of God by Robert Wright.
Oct 4, 2021 • 54min
Waking Up by Sam Harris
In this episode we discuss Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris. Next time we'll discuss The Aristocracy of Talent: How Meritocracy Made the Modern World by Adrian Woolridge.
Sep 20, 2021 • 1h
The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher.
In this episode we discuss The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation by Rod Dreher. Next time we'll discuss Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris.
Sep 7, 2021 • 57min
On Decline by Andrew Potter
In this episode we discuss On Decline: Stagnation, Nostalgia, and Why Every Year is the Worst One Ever by Andrew Potter. Next time we'll discuss The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation by Rod Dreher.
Aug 23, 2021 • 1h 3min
After Nationalism by Samuel Goldman
In this episode we discuss After Nationalism: Being American in an Age of Division by Samuel Goldman. Next time we'll discuss On Decline: Stagnation, Nostalgia, and Why Every Year is the Worst One Ever by Andrew Potter.
Jul 26, 2021 • 1h 10min
Isolationism by Charles A. Kupchan
In this episode we discuss Isolationism: A History of America's Efforts to Shield Itself from the World by Charles A. Kupchan. Next time we'll discuss After Nationalism: Being American in an Age of Division by Samuel Goldman.
Jul 12, 2021 • 51min
Great Founder Theory by Samo Burja
In this episode we discuss Great Founder Theory by Samo Burja. Next time we'll discuss Isolationism: A History of America's Efforts to Shield Itself from the World by Charles A. Kupchan.
Jun 28, 2021 • 1h 6min
Private Truths, Public Lies by Timur Kuran
In this episode we discuss Private Truths, Public Lies: The Social Consequences of Preference Falsification by Timur Kuran. Next time we'll discuss Great Founder Theory by Samo Burja.
Jun 14, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Revolt of the Masses by José Ortega y Gasset
In this episode we discuss The Revolt of the Masses by José Ortega y Gasset. Next time we'll discuss Private Truths, Public Lies: The Social Consequences of Preference Falsification by Timur Kuran.
