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Every book Ian Crosslin recommended on podcasts
Ian Crosslin appears as a panelist on political discussion programs like Timcast IRL, where he joins conversations analyzing current events, philosophical ideas, and historical texts. During his time on the show, Crosslin has engaged with foundational political and philosophical literature, often examining these works alongside fellow guests. In a discussion about communist ideology and historical texts, Crosslin humorously suggested that a gardening manual might as well be inserted into The Communist Manifesto by Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx to provide practical guides for daily life. In the same conversation, Crosslin referenced Jean Baudrillard's influential philosophical work Simulacra and Simulation, discussing its exploration of reality and noting its historical connection to the creative inspirations behind the film The Matrix. Through these references, Crosslin brings theoretical concepts and classic literature into contemporary debates about media, philosophy, and political history.
Books recommended by Ian Crosslin
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Simulacra and Simulation
Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard is a philosophical treatise exploring the boundary between reality, symbols, and society.
Discussed“Oh uh so Jean Bodriard is was a French philosopher who wrote simulation and simmeracrim which is the book that uh they the wowskis read before the matrix before they did that.”
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The Communist Manifesto
The Communist Manifesto by Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx is a foundational political pamphlet that outlines the core tenets of Marxist theory and historical materialism.
Discussed“You think at the very least they went and inserted like a gardening manual in the communist manifesto like chapter 2. Like just sandwich in there. How to make food, a guide for communists.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEY CAN'T HIDE ANYMORE | Timcast IRL #1440 | Timcast IRL | 2026-02-03 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“What we do is we black the commies and then we put their admissions of their loyalty to Trump out like like Winston from 1984 except it's just their AI representation, right?”