We dissect the complex life of Ezra Pound, one of the most interesting and controversial poetic geniuses of the 20th century. You'll gain insight into: Why Pound was so influential, his extraordinary talent-spotting skills, and his knack for turning vibrant social scenes into artistic movements. However, be prepared for a rollercoaster ride, as we also delve into the darker sides of Pound's life, including his descent into Fascism and anti-semitism. I believe the story is a cautionary tale about resentment, the modern passion par excellence, and a dangerous trap for people who rebel against institutions.This podcast will help you understand Pound's poetic and cultural innovations, including Imagism and Vorticism, and how his strong opinions and unique perspective propelled him, despite his controversial and often off-putting personality. We'll recount his turbulent career during WWI and WWII, his friendship with W.B. Yeats, the launch of Blast Magazine, and much more.This podcast is based on a close reading of Ezra Pound: The Solitary Volcano (1987) by John Tytell.Chapters(0:00:00) - Intro(0:04:04) - Summary of Lessons From Ezra Pound's Life(0:17:22) - Dense Networks and Creative Success(0:26:26) - Imagism and Vorticism(0:37:05) - Wyndham Lewis and Blast Magazine(0:42:41) - A Restless and Controversial Personality(0:53:07) - Taste, Talent-Spotting, and Pound's Extreme Generosity(1:04:52) - Downward Spiral(1:18:29) - Ezra Pound's Reflections Late in Life(1:22:07) - Final LessonsOther Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest newsletter in the world. https://otherlife.co✦ Join the community and get the bi-annual print edition by becoming a member. https://otherlife.co/upgradeIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent intellectual work, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

We dissect the complex life of Ezra Pound, one of the most interesting and controversial poetic geniuses of the 20th century. You'll gain insight into: Why Pound was so influential, his extraordinary talent-spotting skills, and his knack for turning vibrant social scenes into artistic movements. However, be prepared for a rollercoaster ride, as we also delve into the darker sides of Pound's life, including his descent into Fascism and anti-semitism. I believe the story is a cautionary tale about resentment, the modern passion par excellence, and a dangerous trap for people who rebel against institutions.This podcast will help you understand Pound's poetic and cultural innovations, including Imagism and Vorticism, and how his strong opinions and unique perspective propelled him, despite his controversial and often off-putting personality. We'll recount his turbulent career during WWI and WWII, his friendship with W.B. Yeats, the launch of Blast Magazine, and much more.This podcast is based on a close reading of <a href="https://amzn.to/3KnIRx7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ezra Pound: The Solitary Volcano</a> (1987) by John Tytell.Chapters(0:00:00) - Intro (0:04:04) - Summary of Lessons From Ezra Pound's Life (0:17:22) - Dense Networks and Creative Success (0:26:26) - Imagism and Vorticism (0:37:05) - Wyndham Lewis and Blast Magazine (0:42:41) - A Restless and Controversial Personality (0:53:07) - Taste, Talent-Spotting, and Pound's Extreme Generosity (1:04:52) - Downward Spiral (1:18:29) - Ezra Pound's Reflections Late in Life (1:22:07) - Final Lessons Other Life ✦ Subscribe to the coolest newsletter in the world. <a href="https://otherlife.co/p/new" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co</a> ✦ Join the community and get the bi-annual print edition by becoming a member. <a href="https://otherlife.co/upgrade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co/upgrade</a> <a href="http://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a>✦ If you're working on independent intellectual work, join the next cohort of <a href="https://indiethinkers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://IndieThinkers.org</a>

Ezra Pound: The Solitary Volcano

William S. Burroughs

A deep dive into the life of William S. Burroughs based on a close reading of Ted Morgan's 1988 biography, Literary Outlaw: The Life and Times of William S. Burroughs. Burroughs is one of the most independent creative spirits of the 20th century. My goal is to understand how he did it; how he remained so free but was also so influential and successful.I discuss his transformation from a heroin addict living off his parents' allowance to an internationally acclaimed writer, who was inducted into the Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 1983. Hear about his unique brand of conservative anarchism, his significant influence on the counterculture of the '60s and '70s, his parenting, and the social-psychological correlates of his creative freedom.Burroughs was a blend of the Yankee inventor and the fire-and-brimstone Methodist preacher. We explore his grandfather's invention of the arithmometer and his uncle Ivy Lee's career as a public relations expert. These stories shed light on the roots of Burroughs' radical literary career, which combined a penchant for invention with a desire to go his own way and attack the respectable order of things.I also discuss Burroughs' late entry into writing and his experiences as a heroin user and a criminal, which taught him a lot about how the world works. I explore his failed attempt to build a commercial farm, his theory of 'factualism', which anticipates Nick Land and Deleuze, and much more.What did you think of this format, dedicated to a close reading of a great writer's biography? I'd love to hear from you.Chapters 00:00 William S Burroughs' Unconventional Life 06:30 Burroughs' Complex Heritage 16:55 Burroughs' Late Blooming 30:40 The Critical Importance of Small Private Friend Groups 43:49 Lessons From Burroughs' Life 50:25 What Wild Looks Like: An Anecdote 59:08 Did Burroughs Murder his Wife? 07:35 The Controversial Success of Burroughs' Novels 15:27 More Lessons From the Life of Burroughs Other Life✦ Quit your passive media consumption and read great books every day. https://otherlife.co✦ Get the bi-annual print edition and other perks by becoming a dues-paying member. https://otherlife.co/upgradeIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on your own writing, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

A deep dive into the life of William S. Burroughs based on a close reading of Ted Morgan's 1988 biography, <a href="https://amzn.to/46OyaNZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Literary Outlaw: The Life and Times of William S. Burroughs</a>. Burroughs is one of the most independent creative spirits of the 20th century. My goal is to understand how he did it; how he remained so free but was also so influential and successful.I discuss his transformation from a heroin addict living off his parents' allowance to an internationally acclaimed writer, who was inducted into the Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 1983. Hear about his unique brand of conservative anarchism, his significant influence on the counterculture of the '60s and '70s, his parenting, and the social-psychological correlates of his creative freedom.Burroughs was a blend of the Yankee inventor and the fire-and-brimstone Methodist preacher. We explore his grandfather's invention of the arithmometer and his uncle Ivy Lee's career as a public relations expert. These stories shed light on the roots of Burroughs' radical literary career, which combined a penchant for invention with a desire to go his own way and attack the respectable order of things.I also discuss Burroughs' late entry into writing and his experiences as a heroin user and a criminal, which taught him a lot about how the world works. I explore his failed attempt to build a commercial farm, his theory of 'factualism', which anticipates Nick Land and Deleuze, and much more.What did you think of this format, dedicated to a close reading of a great writer's biography? I'd love to hear from you.Chapters<ul> <li>00:00 William S Burroughs' Unconventional Life</li> <li>06:30 Burroughs' Complex Heritage</li> <li>16:55 Burroughs' Late Blooming</li> <li>30:40 The Critical Importance of Small Private Friend Groups</li> <li>43:49 Lessons From Burroughs' Life</li> <li>50:25 What Wild Looks Like: An Anecdote</li> <li>59:08 Did Burroughs Murder his Wife?</li> <li>07:35 The Controversial Success of Burroughs' Novels</li> <li>15:27 More Lessons From the Life of Burroughs</li> </ul>Other Life ✦ Quit your passive media consumption and read great books every day. <a href="https://otherlife.co/p/new" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co</a> ✦ Get the bi-annual print edition and other perks by becoming a dues-paying member. <a href="https://otherlife.co/upgrade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co/upgrade</a> <a href="http://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a>✦ If you're working on your own writing, join the next cohort of <a href="https://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://IndieThinkers.org</a>

Literary Outlaw: The Life of William S. Burroughs

John Kennedy Toole

Dan Baltic

John Kennedy

We discuss the life and times of John Kennedy Toole (1937-1969), the influential author behind the classic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. We're joined by independent writer Dan Baltic, who teaches us some of the lessons he has learned from Toole's life and career.Dive into the captivating world of A Confederacy of Dunces, as we discuss the book's main character, Ignatius J Riley; learn how Toole's persistence (or lack thereof) serves as a cautionary tale for contemporary independent writers; as well as the parallels between Toole's struggles and Dan's rise as an independent author on the internet. Dan shares his experience building an audience on Twitter, publishing his first novel, and the lessons he's learned himself.We try to unlock the strategies and goals of dissident writers, and how independent authors like Dan are able to make a living and continue producing great art. We'll discuss the pros and cons of traditional publishing deals, vs. the world of independent publishing.Chapters:(0:03:46) - Toole's "A Confederacy of Dunces"(0:15:45) - John Kennedy Tool's Life and Work(0:29:40) - Persistence and Patience for Writers(0:33:21) - Navigating the Confusion of Independent Publishing(0:43:02) - Building a Twitter Audience for Success(0:48:34) - Unlocking Twitter for Independent Writers(1:02:17) - Success for Independent Writers(1:13:09) - Lessons for Starting a ProjectDan Baltic:Twitter - https://twitter.com/baltic_danNUTCRANKR - https://terrorhousepress.com/product/nutcrankr/Other Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. https://otherlife.coIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

We discuss the life and times of John Kennedy Toole (1937-1969), the influential author behind the classic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. We're joined by independent writer Dan Baltic, who teaches us some of the lessons he has learned from Toole's life and career.Dive into the captivating world of A Confederacy of Dunces, as we discuss the book's main character, Ignatius J Riley; learn how Toole's persistence (or lack thereof) serves as a cautionary tale for contemporary independent writers; as well as the parallels between Toole's struggles and Dan's rise as an independent author on the internet. Dan shares his experience building an audience on Twitter, publishing his first novel, and the lessons he's learned himself.We try to unlock the strategies and goals of dissident writers, and how independent authors like Dan are able to make a living and continue producing great art. We'll discuss the pros and cons of traditional publishing deals, vs. the world of independent publishing.Chapters: (0:03:46) - Toole's "A Confederacy of Dunces" (0:15:45) - John Kennedy Tool's Life and Work (0:29:40) - Persistence and Patience for Writers (0:33:21) - Navigating the Confusion of Independent Publishing (0:43:02) - Building a Twitter Audience for Success (0:48:34) - Unlocking Twitter for Independent Writers (1:02:17) - Success for Independent Writers (1:13:09) - Lessons for Starting a ProjectDan Baltic: Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/baltic_dan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/baltic_dan</a> NUTCRANKR - <a href="https://terrorhousepress.com/product/nutcrankr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://terrorhousepress.com/product/nutcrankr/</a>Other Life ✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. <a href="https://otherlife.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co</a><a href="http://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a> ✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of <a href="https://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://IndieThinkers.org</a>

John Kennedy Toole and A Confederacy of Dunces With Dan Baltic

Can artificial intelligence ever truly replace the human mind? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the delicate balance between embracing AI's power for mechanical tasks, such as summarizing and translating, while preserving the uniquely human elements that make great works truly great.Join us as we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, breaking down categorical humanism and unreconstructed Faustianism, two alternative viewpoints on the topic. We discuss why neither position is fully consistent or defensible, and the importance of understanding the different aspects of human cognition in order to determine which elements can be outsourced to machines and which must remain uniquely human. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about where we draw the line between human intelligence and machine intelligence.Chapters:(00:00:22) - Two Futures for AI(00:05:11) - What Should Writers Outsource To AI?Other Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. https://otherlife.co✦ Join the Other Life community (free) https://otherlife.co/joinIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

Can artificial intelligence ever truly replace the human mind? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the delicate balance between embracing AI's power for mechanical tasks, such as summarizing and translating, while preserving the uniquely human elements that make great works truly great.Join us as we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, breaking down categorical humanism and unreconstructed Faustianism, two alternative viewpoints on the topic. We discuss why neither position is fully consistent or defensible, and the importance of understanding the different aspects of human cognition in order to determine which elements can be outsourced to machines and which must remain uniquely human. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about where we draw the line between human intelligence and machine intelligence. Chapters:(00:00:22) - Two Futures for AI (00:05:11) - What Should Writers Outsource To AI? Other Life ✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. <a href="https://otherlife.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co</a> ✦ Join the Other Life community (free) <a href="https://otherlife.co/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co/join</a><a href="http://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a> ✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of <a href="https://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://IndieThinkers.org</a>

AI for Writers: Striking a Balance Between Automation and Humanity

Why do some incredibly talented individuals never reach their full potential? In today's episode, we dive into the fascinating life of Ezra Pound, a true genius in the realm of language and literature, yet somehow failing to make the lasting impact of his contemporaries like TS Eliot or WB Yeats. We'll explore the idea I call "the curse of genius" and how Pound's obsession with power and acknowledgment may have held him back from greatness.Join me in this thought-provoking exploration of Ezra Pound's life and career, from his influential role as an editor and promoter of other poets, to his controversial leanings toward fascism later in life. We'll seek to understand the man behind the poetry, the impact he had on the world of arts and letters, and the lessons we can learn from his story for our own personal endeavors and for recognizing the pitfalls that can accompany great talent and ambition.Chapters:(00:01:21) - Pound's Curse(00:05:28) - What Happens When You Aim for Influence?(00:08:58) - Let the Chips Fall Where They MayOther Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. https://otherlife.co✦ Join the Other Life community (free) https://otherlife.co/joinIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

Why do some incredibly talented individuals never reach their full potential? In today's episode, we dive into the fascinating life of Ezra Pound, a true genius in the realm of language and literature, yet somehow failing to make the lasting impact of his contemporaries like TS Eliot or WB Yeats. We'll explore the idea I call "the curse of genius" and how Pound's obsession with power and acknowledgment may have held him back from greatness.Join me in this thought-provoking exploration of Ezra Pound's life and career, from his influential role as an editor and promoter of other poets, to his controversial leanings toward fascism later in life. We'll seek to understand the man behind the poetry, the impact he had on the world of arts and letters, and the lessons we can learn from his story for our own personal endeavors and for recognizing the pitfalls that can accompany great talent and ambition. Chapters:(00:01:21) - Pound's Curse (00:05:28) - What Happens When You Aim for Influence? (00:08:58) - Let the Chips Fall Where They May Other Life ✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. <a href="https://otherlife.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co</a> ✦ Join the Other Life community (free) <a href="https://otherlife.co/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co/join</a><a href="http://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a> ✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of <a href="https://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://IndieThinkers.org</a>

Ezra Pound: The Curse of Genius

In this episode, we explore the principle of writing for oneself and how many of history's greatest writers have operated on this principle. We discuss the importance of writing in a way that pleases only oneself and how sacrificing even a hair of one's vision in order to please someone else is the most abject of treacheries. Listen in as we examine the stakes of writing and how it truly matters whether you're writing for yourself out of a conviction in truth and beauty, or for others in order to please them.We also discuss the challenges of writing for oneself in the era of social media, where the nearness of the audience can make one lose the self. We consider the difficulty of recultivating the self in today's world and how it requires a certain degree of anti-social discipline and effortful recultivation of the self.Chapters:(0:00:00) - Writing for Yourself(0:05:56) - Cultivating A Self Other Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. https://otherlife.co✦ Join the Other Life community (free) https://otherlife.co/joinIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

In this episode, we explore the principle of writing for oneself and how many of history's greatest writers have operated on this principle. We discuss the importance of writing in a way that pleases only oneself and how sacrificing even a hair of one's vision in order to please someone else is the most abject of treacheries. Listen in as we examine the stakes of writing and how it truly matters whether you're writing for yourself out of a conviction in truth and beauty, or for others in order to please them.We also discuss the challenges of writing for oneself in the era of social media, where the nearness of the audience can make one lose the self. We consider the difficulty of recultivating the self in today's world and how it requires a certain degree of anti-social discipline and effortful recultivation of the self.Chapters:(0:00:00) - Writing for Yourself (0:05:56) - Cultivating A Self Other Life ✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. <a href="https://otherlife.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co</a> ✦ Join the Other Life community (free) <a href="https://otherlife.co/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co/join</a><a href="http://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a> ✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of <a href="https://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://IndieThinkers.org</a>

Write for Yourself and Yourself Alone

Why do 22-year-olds today have the testosterone levels of 67-year-old men from the year 2000? Could it be because high testosterone activities and behaviors are increasingly being criminalized? I dive into the theory that the modern world is contributing to the decline in testosterone levels by stigmatizing and punishing testosterone-loaded activities, leading to a downward spiral in overall testosterone levels.Join me as look at the evolution of law enforcement, the rise of a culture that labels aggressive behaviors as "toxic," and how movies from the 70s and 80s highlight a higher testosterone society. Discover how this decline in testosterone affects men today and how our society has slowly evolved to prevent these once-commonplace behaviors from happening. 0:00:39 - Testosterone and Prison0:02:04 - Testosterone in the 70's and 80's0:06:16 - Toxic Masculinity and Testosterone0:08:26 - Testosterone's Catch 22(Sorry for some clicking in the audio, there were some issues with my set up that I didn't notice until after I was done recording. We'll get that sorted!)Other Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. https://otherlife.co✦ Join the Other Life community (free) https://otherlife.co/joinIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

Why do 22-year-olds today have the testosterone levels of 67-year-old men from the year 2000? Could it be because high testosterone activities and behaviors are increasingly being criminalized? I dive into the theory that the modern world is contributing to the decline in testosterone levels by stigmatizing and punishing testosterone-loaded activities, leading to a downward spiral in overall testosterone levels.Join me as look at the evolution of law enforcement, the rise of a culture that labels aggressive behaviors as "toxic," and how movies from the 70s and 80s highlight a higher testosterone society. Discover how this decline in testosterone affects men today and how our society has slowly evolved to prevent these once-commonplace behaviors from happening. 0:00:39 - Testosterone and Prison 0:02:04 - Testosterone in the 70's and 80's 0:06:16 - Toxic Masculinity and Testosterone 0:08:26 - Testosterone's Catch 22(Sorry for some clicking in the audio, there were some issues with my set up that I didn't notice until after I was done recording. We'll get that sorted!) Other Life ✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. <a href="https://otherlife.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co</a> ✦ Join the Other Life community (free) <a href="https://otherlife.co/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co/join</a><a href="http://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a> ✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of <a href="https://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://IndieThinkers.org</a>

Vanishing Virility: Understanding the Modern Testosterone Crisis

Samuel Johnson

Today we're looking at the life of Dr. Samuel Johnson, an eighteenth-century English critic who embodied the true spirit of self-reliance and perseverance. Despite facing various hardships in his life, Dr. Johnson managed to defy the odds and become one of the most influential figures in the history of English letters. Join us as we uncover the fascinating journey of this unconventional thinker, and learn how his life can serve as a powerful reminder that success is indeed possible, even for those who may not fit into traditional molds.We delve into his unique approach to life and work, highlighting how his unorthodox methods eventually played a significant role in his success, and how his unwavering belief in his own abilities and his refusal to rely on external support allowed him to carve out a path to success. Success is inevitable for those who put in the work.0:00:00 - Intro and Early Life0:04:50 - Samuel Johnson's Writing Career0:12:36 - The Patronage Model0:18:55 - Success By Perseverance and Self-Reliance(Sorry for some clicking in the audio, there were some issues with my set up that I didn't notice until after I was done recording. We'll get that sorted!)Other Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. https://otherlife.co✦ Join the Other Life community (free) https://otherlife.co/joinIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

Today we're looking at the life of Dr. Samuel Johnson, an eighteenth-century English critic who embodied the true spirit of self-reliance and perseverance. Despite facing various hardships in his life, Dr. Johnson managed to defy the odds and become one of the most influential figures in the history of English letters. Join us as we uncover the fascinating journey of this unconventional thinker, and learn how his life can serve as a powerful reminder that success is indeed possible, even for those who may not fit into traditional molds.We delve into his unique approach to life and work, highlighting how his unorthodox methods eventually played a significant role in his success, and how his unwavering belief in his own abilities and his refusal to rely on external support allowed him to carve out a path to success. Success is inevitable for those who put in the work.0:00:00 - Intro and Early Life 0:04:50 - Samuel Johnson's Writing Career 0:12:36 - The Patronage Model 0:18:55 - Success By Perseverance and Self-Reliance(Sorry for some clicking in the audio, there were some issues with my set up that I didn't notice until after I was done recording. We'll get that sorted!)Other Life ✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. <a href="https://otherlife.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co</a> ✦ Join the Other Life community (free) <a href="https://otherlife.co/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co/join</a><a href="http://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a> ✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of <a href="https://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://IndieThinkers.org</a>

Dr. Samuel Johnson: Hustler, Savage, Grifter, Great

What can the ancient philosopher Plato teach us about building a network and thriving in today's intellectual economy? I talk with Alex Petkas, a Princeton PhD in classics, who shares insights on Plato's rise and his brand-building strategies within the decentralized world of Athens in the late fifth and fourth centuries BC, where widespread literacy and the new media technology of writing created an intellectual landscape strikingly similar to the one we inhabit today.(0:00:00) - Introduction(0:04:51) - Plato and Ancient Greek Writing(0:20:04) - Plato's Models and Brand Building(0:33:55) - Plato's Rise and Influence(0:43:45) - Plato and the Power of Mystery(0:52:44) - Plato's Network and Philosophical Training(1:02:44) - The Economic Machinery of Philosophy(1:07:56) - Plato's Power Machinery and Business Model(1:20:29) - Plato's Lessons on Building a Network(1:25:59) - Plato's Lessons for Decentralized Thinking(1:35:31) - Alex's Rome RetreatAlex Petkas | https://ancientlifecoach.com/Learn more about Alex's upcoming Men's Retreat in Rome: https://ancientlifecoach.com/retreat/Other Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. https://otherlife.co✦ Join the Other Life community (free) https://otherlife.co/joinIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

What can the ancient philosopher Plato teach us about building a network and thriving in today's intellectual economy? I talk with Alex Petkas, a Princeton PhD in classics, who shares insights on Plato's rise and his brand-building strategies within the decentralized world of Athens in the late fifth and fourth centuries BC, where widespread literacy and the new media technology of writing created an intellectual landscape strikingly similar to the one we inhabit today.(0:00:00) - Introduction (0:04:51) - Plato and Ancient Greek Writing (0:20:04) - Plato's Models and Brand Building (0:33:55) - Plato's Rise and Influence (0:43:45) - Plato and the Power of Mystery (0:52:44) - Plato's Network and Philosophical Training (1:02:44) - The Economic Machinery of Philosophy (1:07:56) - Plato's Power Machinery and Business Model (1:20:29) - Plato's Lessons on Building a Network (1:25:59) - Plato's Lessons for Decentralized Thinking (1:35:31) - Alex's Rome RetreatAlex Petkas | <a href="https://ancientlifecoach.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ancientlifecoach.com/</a> Learn more about Alex's upcoming Men's Retreat in Rome: <a href="https://ancientlifecoach.com/retreat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ancientlifecoach.com/retreat/</a> Other Life ✦ Subscribe to the coolest free newsletter in the world and I'll send you all of my private book highlights. <a href="https://otherlife.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co</a> ✦ Join the Other Life community (free) <a href="https://otherlife.co/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otherlife.co/join</a><a href="http://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a> ✦ If you're working on independent projects, join the next cohort of <a href="https://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://IndieThinkers.org</a>

Plato Uncovered: Building Influence in the Ancient and Modern World

Paul Fortunato

Oscar Wilde and J.R.R. Tolkien used consumer culture to create works of art. In this podcast, we try to draw some lessons from their lives. I'm joined by Paul Fortunato, an English professor at the University of Houston Downtown. Paul is also a member of Opus Dei, and the author of a book about Oscar Wilde's "consumer modernism." We discuss how Wilde and Tolkien successfully navigated the "creator economy," as well as Oscar Wilde's little-known Catholicism.✦ Subscribe to Paul on Youtube✦ Paul's book on Oscar WildeOther Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest newsletter in the world https://OtherLife.co✦ Get a free Urbit ship at https://imperceptible.computer✦ We're building a new country at https://imperceptible.countryIndieThinkers.org✦ If you're working on independent intellectual work, join the next cohort of https://IndieThinkers.org

Oscar Wilde and J.R.R. Tolkien used consumer culture to create works of art. In this podcast, we try to draw some lessons from their lives. I'm joined by Paul Fortunato, an English professor at the University of Houston Downtown. Paul is also a member of Opus Dei, and the author of a book about Oscar Wilde's "consumer modernism." We discuss how Wilde and Tolkien successfully navigated the "creator economy," as well as Oscar Wilde's little-known Catholicism.✦ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paull.fortunato6696" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to Paul on Youtube </a>✦ <a href="https://amzn.to/3mnBJaR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul's book on Oscar Wilde</a>Other Life✦ Subscribe to the coolest newsletter in the world <a href="https://OtherLife.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://OtherLife.co</a>✦ Get a free Urbit ship at <a href="https://imperceptible.computer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://imperceptible.computer</a>✦ We're building a new country at <a href="https://Imperceptible.Country" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://imperceptible.country</a> <a href="http://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a>✦ If you're working on independent intellectual work, join the next cohort of <a href="https://IndieThinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://IndieThinkers.org</a>

Oscar Wilde and J.R.R. Tolkien with Paul Fortunato

I study the lives of the wildest writers who ever lived.

Justin is a unique voice. I agree with very little that he says but admire his approach.

Always interesting

Best accelerationism-adjacent discussion I’ve been able to find on a podcast 👍

Great listening

Other Life

Nick Land is a British philosopher living in Shanghai. Nick is one of the main figures in the school of thought known as accelerationism. He is currently writing a book about the philosophical implications of Bitcoin. We talked about accelerationism, cybernetics, ideology, the evolution of Nick’s perspective, Deleuze and Guattari, emancipation and dehumanization, artificial intelligence, capitalism, Moldbug, mathematics and the significance of zero, religion, blockchain/Bitcoin, Kantianism, synthetic time, and more. We recorded this online, over two sessions. We did have some unavoidable connection problems, so you'll notice some imperfections such as clicking sounds throughout. We did the best we could; big thanks to those who helped with the editing. A few people are now helping to make a full-text transcript of this conversation, which will be available soon at Vast Abrupt (vastabrupt.com). Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Nick Land is a British philosopher living in Shanghai. Nick is one of the main figures in the school of thought known as accelerationism. He is currently writing a book about the philosophical implications of Bitcoin. We talked about accelerationism, cybernetics, ideology, the evolution of Nick’s perspective, Deleuze and Guattari, emancipation and dehumanization, artificial intelligence, capitalism, Moldbug, mathematics and the significance of zero, religion, blockchain/Bitcoin, Kantianism, synthetic time, and more. We recorded this online, over two sessions. We did have some unavoidable connection problems, so you'll notice some imperfections such as clicking sounds throughout. We did the best we could; big thanks to those who helped with the editing. A few people are now helping to make a full-text transcript of this conversation, which will be available soon at Vast Abrupt (<a href="http://vastabrupt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vastabrupt.com</a>). Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Ideology, Intelligence, and Capital with Nick Land

Angela Nagle

Angela Nagle is a writer best known for her book "Kill All Normies" and her recent piece "The Left Case against Open Borders" https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2018/11/the-left-case-against-open-borders/ Big thanks to all the patrons who help me keep the lights on. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes,  request an invitation here. This conversation was first recorded on August 28, 2019 as a livestream on Youtube. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with  one click, then click the little bell.

Angela Nagle is a writer best known for her book "Kill All Normies" and her recent piece "The Left Case against Open Borders" <a href="https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2018/11/the-left-case-against-open-borders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2018/11/the-left-case-against-open-borders/</a> Big thanks to all the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help me keep the lights on. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=podcast-nagle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> request an invitation here.</a> This conversation was first recorded on August 28, 2019 as <a href="https://youtu.be/0cRMxxpzz2c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a livestream on Youtube</a>. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrlXVXz-pT9AmmDELhpyOw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> one click</a>, then click the little bell.

The Anti-Woke Left with Angela Nagle

Diana S. Fleischman

Diana S. Fleischman is an evolutionary psychologist, currently Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth. Her interests include sex, disgust, veganism, utilitarianism, effective altruism, polyamory, and genetics, among other things. Show notes with timestamps: 0:00 - 00:30 How we met on Twitter, how to make friends online, dissecting our online impressions of each other. Our weird ideological histories and intersections. Academics and drug use and talking about it on the internet. A thesis about the new ideological fracturing; the alt-right, etc. 00:30 - 00:50 Diana’s experiences with the vegan movement; the milquetoast Science March. Is “intersectionality” predictive? Diana’s view of how the left is changing, on smart people leaving the left and people with nuanced views being ejected. My thesis that there is no mass media or mainstream anymore. Diana reviews the idea of personality, the Big Five traits. Most people are not very open to experience. Are apparent ideological differences really just due to a bunch of different lexicons and/or sociological differences? Lefties open to global warming science, not open to other science (GMOs, etc.). The problem of epistemic hygiene and disgust. Why are we so paranoid and afraid of each other when our society has never been more pacified? How evolutionary psychology explains the prevalence of signaling in politics. Very interesting exchange of hypotheses on this point, about what causes this to increase or decrease, and how it may or may not be changing. One has to be disagreeable to update; how Diana has lost a lot of friends many times but most people don’t want to do that. How I think this is changing on the left. 00:50 - 1:20 Debates about IQ and leftist denials of hierarchy. Partisan sorting. How ideology can be rational and at odds with the truth, at the same time. How social partners want to make each other really weird so there is less competition for their attention. Why it feels good when someone tells you a secret. Marriage; hierarchical polyamory vs. anarcho-polyamory. How polyamory makes healthy competition. Diana’s personal arrangements. Why I like monogamy and think pleasure is bad. It’s hard to think clearly and be honest when you’re trying to get laid. My interest in radical transparency, which Diana thinks is dumb. How sex could facilitate honesty. Social media as escape behavior, how to manage this. Kink and sociopathy. How to use social media dopamine as a propeller of disciplined work, which you then reinvest into social media, and so on. Diana becomes more fluent when arguing. How we both leverage social media exchanges for more purposeful writing. 1:20 - 1:54 Here is when things get a little bit dicey. I asked Diana if “human biodiversity” is a racist dog-whistle or a real thing? Diana laid out a lot of arguments and cited a lot of evidence, and we had a long back and forth about this and its implications. Diana recommended the article “On the Reality of Race and the Abhorrence of Racism,” an explicitly anti-racist case for "human biodiversity." I don’t know much about this stuff and I’m still processing the conversation to be honest. As if this wasn’t difficult enough, I also asked Diana about mental health and transgenderism. I’m just going to leave it at that. Definitely one of the more intense and politically challenging conversations I’ve had on this podcast so far.

Diana S. Fleischman is an evolutionary psychologist, currently Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth. Her interests include sex, disgust, veganism, utilitarianism, effective altruism, polyamory, and genetics, among other things. Show notes with timestamps: 0:00 - 00:30 How we met on Twitter, how to make friends online, dissecting our online impressions of each other. Our weird ideological histories and intersections. Academics and drug use and talking about it on the internet. A thesis about the new ideological fracturing; the alt-right, etc. 00:30 - 00:50 Diana’s experiences with the vegan movement; the milquetoast Science March. Is “intersectionality” predictive? Diana’s view of how the left is changing, on smart people leaving the left and people with nuanced views being ejected. My thesis that there is no mass media or mainstream anymore. Diana reviews the idea of personality, the Big Five traits. Most people are not very open to experience. Are apparent ideological differences really just due to a bunch of different lexicons and/or sociological differences? Lefties open to global warming science, not open to other science (GMOs, etc.). The problem of epistemic hygiene and disgust. Why are we so paranoid and afraid of each other when our society has never been more pacified? How evolutionary psychology explains the prevalence of signaling in politics. Very interesting exchange of hypotheses on this point, about what causes this to increase or decrease, and how it may or may not be changing. One has to be disagreeable to update; how Diana has lost a lot of friends many times but most people don’t want to do that. How I think this is changing on the left. 00:50 - 1:20 Debates about IQ and leftist denials of hierarchy. Partisan sorting. How ideology can be rational and at odds with the truth, at the same time. How social partners want to make each other really weird so there is less competition for their attention. Why it feels good when someone tells you a secret. Marriage; hierarchical polyamory vs. anarcho-polyamory. How polyamory makes healthy competition. Diana’s personal arrangements. Why I like monogamy and think pleasure is bad. It’s hard to think clearly and be honest when you’re trying to get laid. My interest in radical transparency, which Diana thinks is dumb. How sex could facilitate honesty. Social media as escape behavior, how to manage this. Kink and sociopathy. How to use social media dopamine as a propeller of disciplined work, which you then reinvest into social media, and so on. Diana becomes more fluent when arguing. How we both leverage social media exchanges for more purposeful writing. 1:20 - 1:54 Here is when things get a little bit dicey. I asked Diana if “human biodiversity” is a racist dog-whistle or a real thing? Diana laid out a lot of arguments and cited a lot of evidence, and we had a long back and forth about this and its implications. Diana recommended the article <a href="http://quillette.com/2016/06/23/on-the-reality-of-race-and-the-abhorrence-of-racism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“On the Reality of Race and the Abhorrence of Racism,”</a> an explicitly anti-racist case for "human biodiversity." I don’t know much about this stuff and I’m still processing the conversation to be honest. As if this wasn’t difficult enough, I also asked Diana about mental health and transgenderism. I’m just going to leave it at that. Definitely one of the more intense and politically challenging conversations I’ve had on this podcast so far.

Other Life #6 - Diana S. Fleischman

Ilan Zvi Baron

Dr Ilan Zvi Baron is Associate Professor in the School of Government and International Affairs, and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Jewish Culture, Society and Politics at Durham University. Baron has written multiple books, including Obligation in Exile: The Jewish Diaspora, Israel and Critique (Edinburgh University Press, 2015) and How to Save Politics in a Post-Truth Era (Manchester University Press, 2017). He has also published numerous academic articles on Jewish identity and security, including Diasporic Security and Jewish Identity in the journal Modern Jewish Studies (2014). Ilan is a  "reluctant Zionist" and I don't know many Zionists so I wanted to ask him about that. Unlike many of my podcasts, this one is actually pretty focused on this one topic. We also discuss some tangents of this question, mostly relating to ideology and the culture wars, etc. After some chit-chat, the conversation really kicks off around the 14 minute mark.

Dr Ilan Zvi Baron is Associate Professor in the School of Government and International Affairs, and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Jewish Culture, Society and Politics at Durham University. Baron has written multiple books, including <a href="https://www.dur.ac.uk/sgia/profiles/?mode=pdetail&amp;id=7437&amp;sid=7437&amp;pdetail=84489" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Obligation in Exile: The Jewish Diaspora, Israel and Critique</a> (Edinburgh University Press, 2015) and <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1526126826/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503058731&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=How+to+Save+Politics+in+a+Post-Truth+Era" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Save Politics in a Post-Truth Era</a> (Manchester University Press, 2017). He has also published numerous academic articles on Jewish identity and security, including <a href="https://www.dur.ac.uk/sgia/profiles/?mode=pdetail&amp;id=7437&amp;sid=7437&amp;pdetail=84488" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diasporic Security and Jewish Identity</a> in the journal Modern Jewish Studies (2014). Ilan is a <a href="https://www.opendemocracy.net/dr-ilan-zvi-baron/reluctant-zionist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "reluctant Zionist"</a> and I don't know many Zionists so I wanted to ask him about that. Unlike many of my podcasts, this one is actually pretty focused on this one topic. We also discuss some tangents of this question, mostly relating to ideology and the culture wars, etc. After some chit-chat, the conversation really kicks off around the 14 minute mark.

#10 - Ilan Zvi Baron

Aimee Terese

Aimee Terese (@aimeeterese) is co-host of the podcast What's Left? In this long talk, we discussed: why Aussies are good for American politics, the internet vs. Brooklyn, sugar-free Red Bull, is there even a Left?, John McAfee, the Harvard Prof who got played, the family, TradCath leftism, and quite a few other things. Other stuff mentioned: True Anon Pod, The Good Ole Boys Huge thanks to all my patrons who help me keep the lights on. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes,  request an invitation to the forum. This conversation was first recorded on July 24, 2019 as a livestream on Youtube. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with  one click, then click the little bell.

Aimee Terese (<a href="https://twitter.com/aimeeterese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@aimeeterese</a>) is co-host of the podcast <a href="https://patreon.com/whatsleft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What's Left?</a> In this long talk, we discussed: why Aussies are good for American politics, the internet vs. Brooklyn, sugar-free Red Bull, is there even a Left?, John McAfee, the Harvard Prof who got played, the family, TradCath leftism, and quite a few other things. Other stuff mentioned: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/trueanonpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">True Anon Pod</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-957903625" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Good Ole Boys</a> Huge thanks to all my <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help me keep the lights on. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=podcast-aimee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> request an invitation to the forum.</a> This conversation was first recorded on July 24, 2019 as <a href="https://youtu.be/UgzYET3_e3E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a livestream on Youtube</a>. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrlXVXz-pT9AmmDELhpyOw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> one click</a>, then click the little bell.

"There Is No Left" with Aimee Terese

Reposted with permission from the Parallax Views podcast by JG Michael. For many other talks like this one, find Parallax Views at @ViewsParallax and patreon.com/parallaxviews. Big thanks to JG for his interest in my ideas, and for extracting these atypically coherent thoughts from me. JG's excellent questions helped me make connections I've never made in public before, which reminds me how these new media are still so poorly understood. For intellectuals, podcasts are first and foremost production technologies rather than distribution channels or influence mechanisms (as they are to business people and social climbers). From Michael's notes: "...How Justin got into academia... accelerationism... Justin giving his definition of accelerationism and its take on modernity... the different branches of accelerationism - r/acc (right accelerationism), l/acc (left accelerationism), and u/acc (unconditional accelerationism)... criticisms of these lines of thought... main players within the accelerationist milieu such as Nick Land and Edmund Berger... Nick Land's dark accelerationist vision... the way in which religion can act as a social technology against these horrors... the Frankfurt School philosopher/sociologist Theodor W. Adorno, his critique of instrumental reason, and the influence Adorno's writing has had on Justin's thought... this leads Justin into making an unexpected comparison between Adorno and... Jordan B. Peterson... Justin's research into the political ideologies of Jordan Peterson's fanbase... Justin's research into political ideology and fragmentation... the central accelerationist concepts of "Exit" and "patchwork" in depth... why religion has become so important to Justin and specifically his renewed interest in Catholicism. How Justin's radical politics are connected to his own religious beliefs... Catholicism's often overlooked history of breeding radically emancipatory thinkers..."

Reposted with permission from the <a href="https://parallaxviews.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parallax Views podcast</a> by JG Michael. For many other talks like this one, find Parallax Views at <a href="https://twitter.com/viewsparallax" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ViewsParallax</a> and <a href="https://www.patreon.com/parallaxviews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/parallaxviews.</a> Big thanks to JG for his interest in my ideas, and for extracting these atypically coherent thoughts from me. JG's excellent questions helped me make connections I've never made in public before, which reminds me how these new media are still so poorly understood. For intellectuals, podcasts are first and foremost production technologies rather than distribution channels or influence mechanisms (as they are to business people and social climbers). From Michael's notes: "...How Justin got into academia... accelerationism... Justin giving his definition of accelerationism and its take on modernity... the different branches of accelerationism - r/acc (right accelerationism), l/acc (left accelerationism), and u/acc (unconditional accelerationism)... criticisms of these lines of thought... main players within the accelerationist milieu such as Nick Land and Edmund Berger... Nick Land's dark accelerationist vision... the way in which religion can act as a social technology against these horrors... the Frankfurt School philosopher/sociologist Theodor W. Adorno, his critique of instrumental reason, and the influence Adorno's writing has had on Justin's thought... this leads Justin into making an unexpected comparison between Adorno and... Jordan B. Peterson... Justin's research into the political ideologies of Jordan Peterson's fanbase... Justin's research into political ideology and fragmentation... the central accelerationist concepts of "Exit" and "patchwork" in depth... why religion has become so important to Justin and specifically his renewed interest in Catholicism. How Justin's radical politics are connected to his own religious beliefs... Catholicism's often overlooked history of breeding radically emancipatory thinkers..."

Acceleration, Adorno, JB Peterson, Catholicism

Curtis Yarvin

In our epic 3-hour talk, Curtis Yarvin discusses: Democracy, his preference for Bernie Sanders, debunking the American Revolution, benevolent dictatorship, Ancient Rome and the need for an American Augustus, salus populi suprema lex esto, formalism, sovereign corporations, his rejection of Nazis and White Nationalism, and much more. This podcast was recorded at the first ever live show of the Other Life podcast in LA, celebrating the release of my book Based Deleuze in paperback. Several people helped make this event happen. Barrett Avner of Contain (Twitter, IG, Podcast) was my LA-based partner behind this whole event, he helped tons with planning and booking and this could not have happened without him. Alex Talan, also of Contain, helped run the audio. Ben Williamson made dope flyers, and shot and edited the video. Zach Hamilton of the video studio Church made the slick custom intro at the beginning of the Youtube video for this talk.  🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏  ➡️ I publish a free weekly newsletter about — and for — independent intellectuals on the internet. You should subscribe.  ➡️ If you'd like to join my Discord server, request an invitation here.  ➡️ Big thanks to my patrons who help me keep the lights on. Patrons get access to a lot of good stuff (including early access to this podcast, a week ago). Consider becoming one.

In our epic 3-hour talk, Curtis Yarvin discusses: Democracy, his preference for Bernie Sanders, debunking the American Revolution, benevolent dictatorship, Ancient Rome and the need for an American Augustus, salus populi suprema lex esto, formalism, sovereign corporations, his rejection of Nazis and White Nationalism, and much more. This podcast was recorded at the first ever live show of the Other Life podcast in LA, celebrating the release of my book <a href="https://amzn.to/2UfdTfS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Based Deleuze in paperback.</a> Several people helped make this event happen. Barrett Avner of Contain (<a href="https://twitter.com/contain____" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/contain___/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/containcontaincontain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast</a>) was my LA-based partner behind this whole event, he helped tons with planning and booking and this could not have happened without him. Alex Talan, also of Contain, helped run the audio. <a href="https://twitter.com/bdcwilliamson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Williamson</a> made dope flyers, and shot and edited the video. Zach Hamilton of the video studio <a href="https://churchofchurch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Church</a> made the slick custom intro at the beginning of the Youtube video for this talk. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 ➡️ I publish a free weekly newsletter about — and for — independent intellectuals on the internet. You should <a href="https://theotherlifenow.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe.</a> ➡️ If you'd like to join my Discord server, <a href="https://theotherlifenow.com/join/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">request an invitation here</a>. ➡️ Big thanks to my patrons who help me keep the lights on. Patrons get access to a lot of good stuff (including early access to this podcast, a week ago). <a href="https://patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Consider becoming one.</a>

Curtis Yarvin Live at the Based Deleuze Release Party in LA

Zero HP Lovecraft (@0x49fa98) is a horrorist. His blog is https://zerohplovecraft.wordpress.com. Big thanks to all the patrons who help me keep the lights on. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes,  request an invitation here. This conversation was first recorded on July 5, 2019 as a livestream on Youtube. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with  one click, then click the little bell.

Zero HP Lovecraft (<a href="https://twitter.com/0x49fa98" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@0x49fa98</a>) is a horrorist. His blog is <a href="https://zerohplovecraft.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://zerohplovecraft.wordpress.com</a>. Big thanks to all the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help me keep the lights on. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=pod-lovecraft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> request an invitation here.</a> This conversation was first recorded on July 5, 2019 as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMnIqj37Msw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a livestream on Youtube</a>. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrlXVXz-pT9AmmDELhpyOw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> one click</a>, then click the little bell.

Horror of Acceleration with Zero HP Lovecraft

Geoffrey Miller

Geoffrey and I discuss Bronze Age Pervert, what it means to SUBMIT, Kanye West, bugmen, Curtis Yarvin, and much more. You can watch the video on Geoffrey's channel. Catch the first glimpse of my next big project at IndieThinkers.org. Big thanks to all the patrons who help me keep the lights on.

Geoffrey and I discuss Bronze Age Pervert, what it means to SUBMIT, Kanye West, bugmen, Curtis Yarvin, and much more. You can watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqOxU7bXlpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">video on Geoffrey's channel.</a> Catch the first glimpse of my next big project at <a href="https://indiethinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org.</a> Big thanks to all the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help me keep the lights on.

BAP Theory with Geoffrey Miller

Robert Mariani

Robert Mariani is co-editor of Jacobite Magazine. You can subscribe to Jacobite here. Big thanks to all the patrons who help me keep the lights on. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes,  request an invitation here. This conversation was first recorded on October 14, 2018 as a livestream on Youtube. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with  one click, then click the little bell.

Robert Mariani is co-editor of <a href="https://jacobitemag.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacobite Magazine</a>. You can <a href="https://jacobitemag.com/subscribe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to Jacobite here</a>. Big thanks to all the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help me keep the lights on. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=pod-mariani" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> request an invitation here.</a> This conversation was first recorded on October 14, 2018 as <a href="https://youtu.be/O2canW2_mIA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a livestream on Youtube</a>. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrlXVXz-pT9AmmDELhpyOw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> one click</a>, then click the little bell.

Post-Politics with Robert Mariani, Editor of Jacobite

Eliot Rosenstock

Eliot blogs at Mad Black Freud. He wrote the book Zizek in the Clinic. He came all the way from LA to visit me in person. I enjoyed hanging out with him and getting to know him better. You can also watch this talk on video. If you'd like to talk with me and others about the podcast,  join my Discord server. Are you an independent intellectual? Check out IndieThinkers.org This podcast is made possible by a bunch of noble benefactors. You are welcome to join this aristocracy of spirit...

Eliot blogs at <a href="https://madblackfreud.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mad Black Freud</a>. He wrote the book <a href="https://amzn.to/33OzYpe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zizek in the Clinic.</a> He came all the way from LA to visit me in person. I enjoyed hanging out with him and getting to know him better. You can also watch this talk <a href="https://youtu.be/i_nDFvijVdM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on video.</a> If you'd like to talk with me and others about the podcast, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> join my Discord server.</a> Are you an independent intellectual? Check out <a href="https://indiethinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieThinkers.org</a> This podcast is made possible by <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a bunch of noble benefactors.</a> You are welcome to join this aristocracy of spirit...

Left Egoism with Eliot Rosenstock

Dasha Nekrasova is co-host of the podcast Red Scare. We discussed the One Holy Apostolic Church, Simone Weil, the best and worst drugs, prayer, Pussy Riot, Zizek, shoplifting, abortion, Deleuze, accelerationism, and many other things. They just shut down Google Hangouts so we're still adjusting to a whole new recording setup — the audio is a little wonky, sorry! Big thanks to all my patrons who help me keep the lights on. Red Scare is also on Patreon. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes,  request an invitation here. This conversation was first recorded on August 8, 2019 as a livestream on Youtube. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with  one click, then click the little bell.

Dasha Nekrasova is co-host of the podcast Red Scare. We discussed the One Holy Apostolic Church, Simone Weil, the best and worst drugs, prayer, Pussy Riot, Zizek, shoplifting, abortion, Deleuze, accelerationism, and many other things. They just shut down Google Hangouts so we're still adjusting to a whole new recording setup — the audio is a little wonky, sorry! Big thanks to all my <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help me keep the lights on. Red Scare is also <a href="https://www.patreon.com/RedScare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Patreon</a>. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=pod-dasha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> request an invitation here.</a> This conversation was first recorded on August 8, 2019 as <a href="https://youtu.be/E2L3g5YPaGk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a livestream on Youtube</a>. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrlXVXz-pT9AmmDELhpyOw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> one click</a>, then click the little bell.

Cath-Pilled Shoplifting Theory with Dasha from Red Scare

I talked to fantasy author, philosopher, and blogger R. Scott Bakker about his views on the nature of cognition, meaning, intentionality, academia, and fiction/fantasy writing. See Bakker's blog, Three Pound Brain. Listeners who enjoy this podcast might check out Bakker's What is the Semantic Apocalypse? and Enlightenment How? Omens of the Semantic Apocalypse. This conversation was first recorded as a livestream on Youtube. Subscribe to my channel with  one click, then click the bell to receive notifications when future livestreams begin. Big thanks to all the patrons who keep this running.

I talked to fantasy author, philosopher, and blogger R. Scott Bakker about his views on the nature of cognition, meaning, intentionality, academia, and fiction/fantasy writing. See Bakker's blog, <a href="https://rsbakker.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Three Pound Brain.</a> Listeners who enjoy this podcast might check out Bakker's <a href="https://rsbakker.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/what-is-the-semantic-apocalypse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is the Semantic Apocalypse?</a> and <a href="https://rsbakker.wordpress.com/2018/03/27/enlightenment-how-omens-of-the-semantic-apocalypse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enlightenment How? Omens of the Semantic Apocalypse</a>. This conversation was first recorded as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob40tEMF6os" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a livestream on Youtube</a>. Subscribe to my channel with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrlXVXz-pT9AmmDELhpyOw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> one click</a>, then click the bell to receive notifications when future livestreams begin. Big thanks to all the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who keep this running.

Semantic Apocalypse & Life After Humanism with R. Scott Bakker

John David Ebert and Brian Francis Culkin discuss their new book, Hypermodernity and the End of the World. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes,  you can join my Discord server. Big thanks to all the patrons who help me keep the lights on.

John David Ebert and Brian Francis Culkin discuss their new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2lA2Dx3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hypermodernity and the End of the World</a>. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> you can join my Discord server.</a> Big thanks to all the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help me keep the lights on.

Hypermodernity with John David Ebert and Brian Francis Culkin

Eliot Rosenstock is a practicing psychotherapist and author of Žižek in the Clinic. Big thanks to all the patrons who help me keep the lights on. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes,  request an invitation here. This conversation was first recorded on Dec 15, 2018 as a livestream on Youtube. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with  one click, then click the little bell.

Eliot Rosenstock is a practicing psychotherapist and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/2PA8cF2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Žižek in the Clinic.</a> Big thanks to all the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help me keep the lights on. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=pod-eliot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> request an invitation here.</a> This conversation was first recorded on Dec 15, 2018 as <a href="https://youtu.be/nnp_ISqhVN4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a livestream on Youtube</a>. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrlXVXz-pT9AmmDELhpyOw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> one click</a>, then click the little bell.

My Lacanian Psychotherapy Session with Eliot Rosenstock

Once a normie record producer, Alexander is now a creative internet madman who commands billionaires to do whatever he wants. In this podcast, he explains how he did it. First, he says, "whore" yourself out to make "f*ck you money." If you're ever afraid of speaking freely, just "get out of there!" Whore yourself another way. Read Deleuze and implement a practical nomadology. Know yourself, know your type, know your role and play it. You shouldn't even know what's taboo and what isn't! People who speak freely on the internet are "of a higher class" today, and people who respect political correctness will be the new proletariat. These were the major points I took him to be making. I really enjoyed this high-energy discussion and gained more than a few new ideas for orienting and improving my own independent intellectual life in 2020 and beyond. Are you an independent intellectual? I'm building a private membership community for those of us getting serious about increasing our impact and financial success. If this sounds like you, request an invitation at IndieThinkers.org. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes,  request an invitation to my free community forum. This podcast is made possible by my patrons so big thanks to them. If you'd like to help expand my operations, you can become a patron yourself. 

Once a normie record producer, Alexander is now a creative internet madman who commands billionaires to do whatever he wants. In this podcast, he explains how he did it. First, he says, "whore" yourself out to make "f*ck you money." If you're ever afraid of speaking freely, just "get out of there!" Whore yourself another way. Read Deleuze and implement a practical nomadology. Know yourself, know your type, know your role and play it. You shouldn't even know what's taboo and what isn't! People who speak freely on the internet are "of a higher class" today, and people who respect political correctness will be the new proletariat. These were the major points I took him to be making. I really enjoyed this high-energy discussion and gained more than a few new ideas for orienting and improving my own independent intellectual life in 2020 and beyond. Are you an independent intellectual? I'm building a private membership community for those of us getting serious about increasing our impact and financial success. If this sounds like you, <a href="https://indiethinkers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">request an invitation at IndieThinkers.org</a>. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=pod-bard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> request an invitation to my free community forum.</a> This podcast is made possible by <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my patrons</a> so big thanks to them. If you'd like to help expand my operations, you can <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a patron yourself. </a>

Get F*ck You Money, Practice Nomadology, and Join the Internet Aristocracy with Alexander Bard

Logo Daedalus is a writer, best known on Twitter (@Logo_Daedalus). He has a new book out, called Selfie, Suicide: or Cairey Turnbull's Blue Skiddoo. We talk about Logo's politics, his experience self-publishing his book, Wyndham Lewis, and the rise of Andrew Yang among the so-called Alt-Right, among other things. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes  request an invitation here. This conversation was first recorded as a livestream on Youtube. Subscribe to my channel with  one click, then click the bell to receive notifications when future livestreams begin. Big thanks to all the patrons who help keep the lights on.

Logo Daedalus is a writer, best known on Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/Logo_Daedalus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Logo_Daedalus</a>). He has a new book out, called <a href="https://amzn.to/2UAuRV6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Selfie, Suicide: or Cairey Turnbull's Blue Skiddoo</a>. We talk about Logo's politics, his experience self-publishing his book, Wyndham Lewis, and the rise of Andrew Yang among the so-called Alt-Right, among other things. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=pod-logo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> request an invitation here.</a> This conversation was first recorded as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDsDgBJmb0M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a livestream on Youtube</a>. Subscribe to my channel with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrlXVXz-pT9AmmDELhpyOw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> one click</a>, then click the bell to receive notifications when future livestreams begin. Big thanks to all the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help keep the lights on.

Frog Twitter, Self-Publishing, and #YangGang with Logo Daedalus

Will Sharkey

Will Sharkey is an ultraleft Catholic schoolteacher and Philosophy PhD. He is a member of the UK-based anti-capitalist organization Plan C. You can find more about Will and his work on his website, williamduncansharkey.com. You can also find him as @Anonyleftcommie. A lot of people ask how I can be interested in Catholicism and communism at the same time. With Will's help, this is now the single best thing I've produced on this topic to date. Will is also above average in his tolerance for what some people might consider outrage-worthy notions. Not that he necessarily agrees, but he has a very open-minded and generous conversational ethic. I think there are a few vaguely dicey talking points I float here and there, and Will was totally unperturbed. In my recent intellectual and political conflicts of late, Will hasn't always agreed with me, but he's never rejected our relationship as people and interlocutors because of it. So I count Will as a model open-minded left-revolutionary who I am very lucky to know. Timestamps The first 30 minutes is chatting about schools and teaching and just general chit-chat. Things get deeper at around 33 minutes when Will starts to tell me about Pier Paolo Pasolini, the famous Italian anarchist communist intellectual (about whom I know nearly nothing). From there it's off to the races, mostly about our different views on the three things we both share: Catholicism, anarchism, communism, and how those things add up.

Will Sharkey is an ultraleft Catholic schoolteacher and Philosophy PhD. He is a member of the UK-based anti-capitalist organization <a href="https://www.weareplanc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plan C</a>. You can find more about Will and his work on his website, <a href="http://www.williamduncansharkey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">williamduncansharkey.com</a>. You can also find him as <a href="http://twitter.com/Anonyleftcommie" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Anonyleftcommie</a>. A lot of people ask how I can be interested in Catholicism and communism at the same time. With Will's help, this is now the single best thing I've produced on this topic to date. Will is also above average in his tolerance for what some people might consider outrage-worthy notions. Not that he necessarily agrees, but he has a very open-minded and generous conversational ethic. I think there are a few vaguely dicey talking points I float here and there, and Will was totally unperturbed. In my recent intellectual and political conflicts of late, Will hasn't always agreed with me, but he's never rejected our relationship as people and interlocutors because of it. So I count Will as a model open-minded left-revolutionary who I am very lucky to know. Timestamps The first 30 minutes is chatting about schools and teaching and just general chit-chat. Things get deeper at around 33 minutes when Will starts to tell me about Pier Paolo Pasolini, the famous Italian anarchist communist intellectual (about whom I know nearly nothing). From there it's off to the races, mostly about our different views on the three things we both share: Catholicism, anarchism, communism, and how those things add up.

#11 - Will Sharkey

Nina and DC are fundraising for a legal campaign against Luke Turner. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes,  request an invitation here. I'm offering a free course on how to be a Revolutionary Internet Galaxy-Brain. Big thanks to all the patrons who help me keep the lights on.

Nina and DC are fundraising for a legal campaign against Luke Turner. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> request an invitation here.</a> I'm offering a free course on how to be a <a href="https://jmrphy.ck.page/f443443b16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revolutionary Internet Galaxy-Brain</a>. Big thanks to all the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help me keep the lights on.

Supernatural Toxicity with Nina Power and DC Miller

Johannes Niederhauser

Johannes Niederhauser recently completed his PhD at Warwick University for a dissertation entitled, "Heidegger on Death and Being." Check out his Youtube channel here. Johannes says his dissertation is on Heidegger's entire philosophy but death is the key to his thought. I hung out with Johannes in London recently and his takes on Heidegger are very germane to my own interests, so it was a no-brainer to invite him on the show. We will discuss what Heidegger's philosophy &amp; problematic life have to teach us about the critique of linear time, an alternative conception of ecstatic time, Exit as the thinking of concealment, replacing "resistance" with "releasement," and the construction of true and authentic communities. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes,  request an invitation here. Big thanks to all the patrons who help me keep the lights on. This conversation was first recorded on April 6, 2019 as a livestream on Youtube. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with  one click, then click the little bell. 

Johannes Niederhauser recently completed his PhD at Warwick University for a dissertation entitled, "Heidegger on Death and Being." Check out his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsQqlrzoc-K32DE-Wh-roA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube channel here</a>. Johannes says his dissertation is on Heidegger's entire philosophy but death is the key to his thought. I hung out with Johannes in London recently and his takes on Heidegger are very germane to my own interests, so it was a no-brainer to invite him on the show. We will discuss what Heidegger's philosophy &amp; problematic life have to teach us about the critique of linear time, an alternative conception of ecstatic time, Exit as the thinking of concealment, replacing "resistance" with "releasement," and the construction of true and authentic communities. If you'd like to discuss this podcast with me and others, suggest future guests, or read/watch/listen to more content on these themes, <a href="https://jmrphy.typeform.com/to/RWa6Oe?patronage=0&amp;source=pod-johannes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> request an invitation here.</a> Big thanks to all the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jmrphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patrons</a> who help me keep the lights on. This conversation was first recorded on April 6, 2019 as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooN1IL06jxc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a livestream on Youtube</a>. To receive notifications when future livestreams begin, subscribe to my channel with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrlXVXz-pT9AmmDELhpyOw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> one click</a>, then click the little bell.

Heidegger, Ecstatic Time, and the Community of Mortals with Johannes Niederhauser

The best podcast episodes of anyone with an interesting story. With famous guests like Obama, LeBron James, Drake, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, to anyone who has a unique and interesting story to tell. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes: Personal Stories & Great Interviews

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!