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
Feb 20, 2022 • 44min
Not Born Yesterday by Hugo Mercier
In this episode we discuss Not Born Yesterday: The Science of Who We Trust and What We Believe by Hugo Mercier. Next time we'll discuss This Is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality by Peter Pomerantsev.
Feb 6, 2022 • 1h 3min
Against Everything: Essays by Mark Greif
In this episode we discuss Against Everything: Essays by Mark Greif. Next time we'll discuss Not Born Yesterday: The Science of Who We Trust and What We Believe by Hugo Mercier.
Jan 16, 2022 • 59min
Wanting by Luke Burgis
In this episode we discuss Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis. Next time we'll discuss Against Everything: Essays by Mark Greif.
Dec 29, 2021 • 1h 15min
The Sum of Small Things by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett
In this episode we discuss The Sum of Small Things by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett. Next time we'll discuss Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis.
Dec 6, 2021 • 51min
The Uncontrollability of the World by Hartmut Rosa
In this episode we discuss The Uncontrollability of the World by Hartmut Rosa. Next time we'll discuss Choosing the Right Pond by Robert H. Frank.
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.
