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Every book Ourin McIntyre recommended on podcasts
Ourin McIntyre appeared on Timcast IRL to discuss cultural and political issues, bringing attention to literary works that analyze societal manipulation and totalitarian control. McIntyre recommended the 1940s essay The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis, highlighting how the author explored the ways social engineers work to alter human nature and society. Expanding on those same themes, McIntyre also recommended C.S. Lewis's sci-fi novel That Hideous Strength. McIntyre pointed to the novel as a prophetic look at small tyrannies and the dangers of totalitarianism, using Lewis's imaginative storytelling to illustrate how bureaucratic systems and unchecked power can gradually corrupt individuals and communities. Through these recommendations, McIntyre emphasized the enduring relevance of mid-century critiques of modern technocracy and moral relativism in contemporary political discourse.
Books recommended by Ourin McIntyre
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That hideous strength
That Hideous Strength by C.S.
Recommended“So, he wrote the essay and then he novelized it into a sci-fi book called That Hideous Strength.”
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The Abolition of Man
The Abolition of Man by C.S.
Recommended“CS Lewis wrote a phenomenal essay called the abolition of man back in the 1940s.”
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| HE'S DONE IT | Timcast IRL #1432 | Timcast IRL | 2026-01-22 | 2 |