Third time reading this (first time was at the breakfast table in DC when the Washington Post printed it) and the world has moved spectacularly even fThird time reading this (first time was at the breakfast table in DC when the Washington Post printed it) and the world has moved spectacularly even further beyond what "Uncle Ted" feared and predicted almost 30 years ago now. Turns out he was actually optimistic.
(Since the "Manifesto" has essentially nothing to do with the "active" ministry of his philosophy, it doesn't give a lot of insight into the phenomenon of living through the twenty years of senseless murders he hoped would encourage an Anarcho-primitivist revolution.)...more
Pretty solid, if disorganized, intro and summary of primarily 75 years of study into human behavior in manipulating others for personal, corporate, anPretty solid, if disorganized, intro and summary of primarily 75 years of study into human behavior in manipulating others for personal, corporate, and criminal goals. Mostly basic knowledge for experienced investigators, security specialists, and psychologists, but as with most books on the topic, the personal real-life examples of the author are very helpful in putting things into perspective. Avoid the audio format and stick with print for a myriad of reasons, but especially for access to the illustrations....more
Fine exposition when he sticks to statistics and generalities but turns to hypocritical garbage when he can't help but insert leftist politics into hiFine exposition when he sticks to statistics and generalities but turns to hypocritical garbage when he can't help but insert leftist politics into his premises....more
Pretty brilliant explanation of how globalism works and what happens when it ends. Bold but reasonable unconventional predictions that go against the Pretty brilliant explanation of how globalism works and what happens when it ends. Bold but reasonable unconventional predictions that go against the predominant narrative, particularly regarding China's future role/survival....more
Fluff and often woke. You will miss out on nothing by not having read this collection that would fit better in some progressive modern magazine. I donFluff and often woke. You will miss out on nothing by not having read this collection that would fit better in some progressive modern magazine. I don't dismiss the author, just this book, as his How to Change Your Mind is a fantastic contribution to the literature as are his interviews, particularly on JRE....more
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