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Every book Rick Spence recommended on podcasts
Rick Spence appeared as a guest on the Lex Fridman Podcast to delve into the shadowy worlds of the CIA, KGB, intelligence agencies, secret societies, cults, and historical conspiracies. During the extensive conversation, Spence referenced several notable books to anchor his historical analyses and anecdotes. He discussed Kim Philby's autobiography, likely titled *My Silent War*, highlighting a specific passage in the book's preface where Philby remarked that one never looks twice at an offer of service in an elite force, using it to illustrate the mindset of career spies. Spence also mentioned Cesare Michelis's book, translated into English as 'The Non-Existent Manuscript,' while analyzing the complex textual history and various editions of 'The Protocols of the Elders of Zion.' Additionally, Spence brought up Tom O'Neill's book 'Chaos' during a segment examining the Charles Manson murders, noting that while the dense volume contains a tremendous amount of material, it rigorously challenges the standard Vincent Bugliosi narrative surrounding the infamous crimes.
Books recommended by Rick Spence
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Chaos
Chaos by Tom O'Neill is an investigative non-fiction book that re-examines the Manson family murders and uncovers extensive documentation linking the era to government programs like MK Ultra.
Discussed“The real question is, there is a book written on this by Tom O'Neill called "Chaos". I'm not necessarily saying it's the easiest thing to get through. There's a lot of material there.”
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My silent war
My Silent War by Kim Philby is the chilling autobiographical account of the notorious British intelligence officer who secretly spied for the Soviet Union as part of the Cambridge Five.
Discussed“But he also made this statement, I think it's in the preface to his autobiography. And he says, one never looks twice at the offer of service in elite force.”
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The non-existent manuscript
Discussed“There was an Italian writer, and they know Cesare Michelis, who wrote a book translated in English called "The Non-Existent Manuscript."”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| #451 – Rick Spence: CIA, KGB, Illuminati, Secret Societies, Cults & Conspiracies | Lex Fridman Podcast | 2024-10-30 | 3 |