DeepSummary
The episode begins with Michael Malice discussing his views on music, shoes, and his identity as a New Yorker. He then delves into his thoughts on censorship and the inability to police the internet, arguing that politicians are depraved and have an insatiable lust for power. Malice expresses doubt that Biden is actually running the country and suggests that voting may not be a solution.
Malice steers the conversation towards anarchy, defining it as a voluntary relationship without a governing authority. He advocates for more security and freedom, citing his sense of safety in Texas. The discussion then turns to human conformity during COVID and the tactics used by authoritarian regimes to control populations.
Malice shares his skepticism about Trump, suggesting that he may not win the next election and that his supporters were primarily seeking revenge against the establishment. The possibility of Hillary Clinton replacing Biden is raised. The episode concludes with Malice discussing Gorbachev's role in the fall of the Soviet Union, the concept of soulless people, and his upcoming book on national divorce.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Michael Malice advocates for a form of anarchism based on voluntary interactions and rejects coercive governing authorities.
- Malice is skeptical of the effectiveness of voting and believes that politicians, including Trump and Biden, are primarily motivated by power and depravity.
- Malice suggests that the United States may be headed towards a "national divorce" due to increasing political polarization and cultural divides.
- Malice admires the restraint shown by Gorbachev during the fall of the Soviet Union and sees it as an example of triumph over authoritarianism.
- Malice believes that some people lack an inner monologue or the capacity for critical thinking, which he refers to as being "soulless".
- Malice argues that corporate media outlets often manipulate information and narratives to serve their own interests, portraying them as "demons".
- Malice advocates for increased personal security and freedom, citing his sense of safety in Texas as opposed to government-controlled areas.
- Malice suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the willingness of many people to conform and follow authoritarian measures, contrary to his expectations.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “The key to being a good hipster is listening to music. Other people.“ by Michael Malice
- “And these are systems where millions of people, over centuries, voluntarily interacted, each contributed. You can take part in it. You cannot take part.“ by Michael Malice
- “So Gorbachev called the Russians in East Berlin and says, we're not using force under any circumstances. Shit's going to play out on its own. And he went to East Germany and said in front of Huneker, who was the dictator, he goes, you're not a man. Some people get lost in the past, and some people move forward.“ by Michael Malice
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