📚 5 Books mentioned in "The Third Man Factor, Chapter One: "Who is the third who walks always beside you?"" of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
Podcast: Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
Episode: The Third Man Factor, Chapter One: "Who is the third who walks always beside you?"
Published on December 14, 2024
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Altered Egos
Buy Altered Egos by Todd E. Feinberg on Amazon
When you call in, tell us something about maybe McDonald Critchley, the dude who wrote 'The Idea of a Presence,' which is one of the things that went into this episode.
In this segment, the hosts encourage listeners to call in and share their thoughts about McDonald Critchley, the author of 'The Idea of a Presence,' which is referenced as one of the sources that influenced the episode.
Sailing Alone Around the World
Buy Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum on Amazon
Oh true, it goes... and I love that we're mentioning Slocum, who is an historical figure that I wish more people read; his book is Sailing Alone Around the World, a stem-to-banger.
In this segment, the hosts discuss Joshua Slocum, an important historical figure, and express a desire for more people to read his book, 'Sailing Alone Around the World', which they describe as a compelling read related to the theme of 'third man' experiences.
South!
Buy South! by Ernest Shackleton on Amazon
As a matter of fact, we have a couple of quotations; one from Shackleton's same work on his expeditions called simply South, because, you know, it's Antarctica.
In this segment, the hosts reference the book 'South' by Ernest Shackleton, highlighting it as a source for a quote related to his expeditions in Antarctica.
T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land
Buy T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land by Harold Bloom on Amazon
The name is derived from a passage that T.S. Eliot wrote in his haunting poem The Waste Land, which also, if you like good stuff, you should read in full.
In this segment, the podcast hosts reference T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Waste Land' as the inspiration for the term 'Third Man Factor', which is central to the episode's theme. They encourage listeners to read the poem for deeper understanding.
The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics
Buy The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics by A. W. Moore on Amazon
One of the best books about this, and shout out to our pal Dylan Fagan, there is The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible by a guy named John Gyer.
In this segment, the podcast hosts highlight the book 'The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible' by John Gyer, noting its relevance to the discussion. They recommend the book and give a shout out to their colleague Dylan Fagan for bringing it to their attention.