Becoming Noble

Johann and Yuri discuss the Western tradition of arranged marriages, rebuilding the social infrastructure that underpins relationship formation, and how families can take on this responsibility in a fun and loving way. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit becomingnoble.substack.com/subscribe

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit becomingnoble.substack.comToday I will be doing my first ‘ask me anything episode’ based on questions sent in by my wonderful premium subscribers.My call for questions got a really strong response - so I suspect this will be the first of many ask me anything episodes - and perhaps I’ll turn it into a monthly event if people enjoy this one.The questions I will be answering are:- How do men retain dignity in woke workspaces?- I have been writing out a trust that becomes irrevocable upon my death to legally cement a house/dynasty for my sons. What things should be included in this?- Would you advise public, Catholic, private or homeschooling?- What’s your approach to church and encouraging faith in your children?- How are you building healthy networks for your children?- What advice or things can I teach my sons to help them find a good wife?- Should couples do a prenuptial agreement?- Do you think landed estates are necessary to maintain a house / family lineage or has this been replaced by a family owned corporation?- How do I maintain a social life as I convert to Catholicism away from my Protestant social circles?- Was the dissolution of marriage planned or an unhappy accident of progress?- Can we pursue and advocate for localism when billions of lives depend on global supply chains?I’ll include the first few of these in the free version and then paywall the rest, since this is intended as a special episode for paid subscribers. And a huge thank you to all of you who do support!

In this engaging conversation, Evan Amato, a scholar of Italian history, delves into the Medici dynasty's intricate web of art, power, and trust. Discover how they transformed Florence into a cultural hub by forging alliances with influential figures and navigating the moral dimensions of their wealth. Evan highlights the contrast between modern American disregard for legacy and the Medici's understanding of its importance. The discussion also touches on the complexities of nepotism, tradition, and the role of art in shaping enduring familial legacies.

In this engaging discussion, Black Horse, a Canadian political analyst and writer, unpacks the influence of Canada's Laurentian Elite. He delves into their historical roots, social networks, and the profound impact of bilingualism on class mobility. The conversation also touches on the elite's declining power due to recent social shifts and trade liberalization. With insights on how changing demographics and policies shape today's political landscape, Black Horse offers a thought-provoking exploration of elite dynamics in modern Canada.

Johann and Andy discuss the reality of revitalizing forgotten towns, life in the great American wilderness, and his viral ‘gas station girlfriends’ advice to young men. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit becomingnoble.substack.com/subscribe

Johann and Morgoth discuss the challenges of making James Bond compelling and socially acceptable in the new era. We discuss colonialism, aristocracy, aesthetics, geopolitics, and democracy - and, of course, the Yookay. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit becomingnoble.substack.com/subscribe

Johann and John discuss Iain McGilchrist’s hemispheric hypothesis, phenomenology and politics, and what would be necessary to re-enchant the world. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit becomingnoble.substack.com/subscribe

Johann and Mary discuss whether the move from the era of the monolithic narratives of the 20th century to the fragmented visual feeds of the 21st creates space for older modes of perception and communion. Also discussed are why the IDW can’t find God, why left-wing memes lack magic. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit becomingnoble.substack.com/subscribe

Johann & Kruptos discuss Walter J. Ong’s seminal 'Orality & Literacy’, which reveals the vastness of the cognitive and experiential gap between modern man and his pre-literate forefathers, how this difference shaped the epic works of our early culture, and how we can return to the age of myth once again. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit becomingnoble.substack.com/subscribe