Book · 1943 · Political science
The Machiavellians
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What did he write he wrote um the managerial revolution first and then a book called the machiavellians which is unbelievably good i mean obviously i am a meditations fan.
Tobi Lütke · The Knowledge Project · Sep 2026 The best things said about it
Called The Machiavellians by this guy James Burnham, who has had a big impact on me.
Marc Andreessen Lex Fridman Podcast · Jan 2025 Read james burnham's machiavellians it is the easiest way to get familiarized with the cons with the thinkings of the what's called the italian elite theorists.
Josh Barnett The Joe Rogan Experience · Mar 2022 The machiavellians by james burnham this is a book about how politics works in reality as opposed to how people imagine it working.
In terms of resist you often bring up the book uh machiavellians by james burnham and uh so as i was looking through i was reading different parts.
Lex Fridman Lex Fridman Podcast · Dec 2021 Where and when it comes up
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The Machiavellians by James Burnham is a work of political philosophy that examines how power operates in reality rather than how people ideally imagine it should function, focusing heavily on the Italian elite theorists and the iron law of oligarchy. Tobi Lütke praised the book as unbelievably good during an appearance on The Knowledge Project in response to Shane's question about the author's background. Marc Andreessen mentioned the volume on the Lex Fridman Podcast, explaining that James Burnham and his writings left a significant impact on his own worldview regarding political structures. Josh Barnett similarly recommended the text on The Joe Rogan Experience, describing it as the most accessible entryway into understanding the core philosophies of political elite theory. Michael Malice also championed the book on the Lex Fridman Podcast, framing it as an essential guide to the practical mechanics of political power. Later, during a New Year's special on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Lex Fridman and Michael Malice revisited the text while exploring themes of political resistance and systemic power dynamics. Across these different shows, speakers emphasized the book's stark realism, making it a frequent recommendation for anyone seeking to understand the unvarnished truths of governance and institutional control.
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Josh Barnett read james burnham's machiavellians it is the easiest way to get familiarized with the cons with the thinki… 1
“read james burnham's machiavellians it is the easiest way to get familiarized with the cons with the thinkings of the what's called the italian elite theorists”
Marc Andreessen called The Machiavellians by this guy James Burnham, who has had a big impact on me. 1
“called The Machiavellians by this guy James Burnham, who has had a big impact on me.”
Michael Malice the machiavellians by james burnham this is a book about how politics works in reality as opposed to how pe… 1
“the machiavellians by james burnham this is a book about how politics works in reality as opposed to how people imagine it working”
Tobi Lütke what did he write he wrote um the managerial revolution first and then a book called the machiavellians whi… 1
“what did he write he wrote um the managerial revolution first and then a book called the machiavellians which is unbelievably good i mean obviously i am a meditations fan”
Lex Fridman in terms of resist you often bring up the book uh machiavellians by james burnham and uh so as i was lookin… 1
“in terms of resist you often bring up the book uh machiavellians by james burnham and uh so as i was looking through i was reading different parts”
