Episode · Timcast IRL · 2025-01-28
Josh Seiter on Timcast IRL: books mentioned
SHOTS at Southern Border, Cartels FIRE On US Border Patrol Agents w/ Josh Seiter
Phil, Ian, & Libby are joined by Josh Seiter to discuss gunfire being exchanged at the southern border between the cartel & CBP agents, Colombia backtracking on their decision to not let US deportatio
Ian Crossland discussed The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith. Libby Emmons discussed Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky. Also mentioned: The True Believer by Eric Hoffer.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Wealth of Nations
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a foundational 1776 text by the Scottish thinker often regarded as the father of modern economics, exploring free markets, capitalism, and the mechanics of national wealth.
Discussed“and then later an Rand we understood that capitalism was the way reality needs to work because all the incentives run in the right direction”
Where to get it
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Rules for Radicals
Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky is a political guidebook detailing tactics for community organizers and activists seeking social and political change.
Discussed“and sa Alinsky and Rules for Radicals um talked about how you can you know sew Discord and dissonance and and stuff”
Where to get it
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The True Believer
The True Believer by Eric Hoffer is a classic work of social psychology that examines the nature of mass movements, fanaticism, and the underlying motivations that drive individuals to embrace extreme collective beliefs.
Discussed“Hey Phil cast have you read the True Believer by Eric Hoffer Apparently revolutions happen when the when things are getting better Last episode was great I have not read that um but I am interested now so tweet that at me and I'll take a look”
Where to get it
