I discuss:
– Life lessons from David Perrodin’s book “School of Errors”
– Something’s rotten in the state of America
– Newly published works and upcoming projects
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In the fourth episode of the series, Tim Keefe and I discuss Modern Americans from 1965-2001 that includes demographic changes, the further development of civic nationalism and the “melting pot” concept following World War 2.
I discuss:
– Cleaning out the Augean Stable that is my shed
– Why you should either drink old fashioned sodas or just stick with sparkling water.
– How satire like the Babylon Bee will be verboten in the future
I discuss:
– Robin Graham’s book “Dove” and why young men should explore before settling down
– Knowing your “iceberg” moments in life
– Two conflicting American dream narratives (to be rich or to be free)
– Finishing my latest fiction work and future stuff
I discuss:
– Taking the scenic route up Eightmile Mountain
– The Millennial desire to seek “experiences” rather than pursue interests
– Asking whether you “should,” not whether you “can” do something
Continuing our discussion of the American identity, Tim Keefe and I now discuss Ellis Island Americans from 1890-1960. This is where the “we’re a nation of immigrants” narrative originates. We also discuss how the mindset and values of this identity differs from pioneer/settler Americans from previous eras.
I’ve published another new essay at Masculine Geek on the concept of living, not merely existing.
An excerpt:
If you’ve bought into this prepackaged narrative, every word, thought, and deed of yours is determined, censored, filtered, and restrained by the fear that somehow, in some way, it might negatively affect your advancement. You adopt a mindset in which you shut out any view or opinion worthwhile on anything. You stick to politically innocuous pastimes that are neither too exotic nor so peculiar as to risk social status.
Eventually, you become a lukewarm, tepid soul.
Read the whole thing here.
discuss:
– Recording it from a campsite
– What it means to be free in the modern world
– Don’t take out student loans
– Why some roads you will walk alone
In the past week I’ve written additional essays at Masculine Geek related to masculinity, geek culture and important issues for men interested in forming groups.
Don’t Confuse A Cad For A Brother: I explain the kind of criteria you should and shouldn’t use for gauging another man’s character.
Why Emotional Maturity Is Everything: If someone doesn’t have some core traits, their other values they share with you don’t matter.
Your Band of Brothers Must Go Offline: Why after you form a group, you should keep it in the real world.
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