Description

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Erik Butler. Erik is a research fellow at the Yale School of Drama. Erik translates literature and scholarship from French, German, and other European languages. He is also the author of The Devil and His Advocates  and The Rise of the Vampire . 

In this episode, we discuss his translation of Byung-Chul Han's The Burnout Society. 

Episode Highlights: 

• Erik's intellectual and philosophical roots
• The nuances of being a translator
• A look at the distinctive style of Han's writing
• An exploration of the word "boredom" in Han's philosophy
• Heidegger & contemplation
• Much more!