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What are the actual psychological triggers within propaganda that enable the state to maintain the belief of political authority?
Philip Bodeswell joins me to discuss his groundbreaking online book, “The Narcissist State”.
Few thinkers have explored the eerie parallels between living breathing narcissists, and how statist propaganda manages to manipulate minds. No, it’s not narcissistic Bond villains rubbing their hands in glee. It’s the natural systemic outcome of statism. How the myth of political authority makes our minds vulnerable to well-understood narcissistic dynamics.
But it’s not merely descriptive. Philip seeks to empower the individual…to become aware of the dynamic and be mentally on guard. And he provides useful guidance that parallels the healthy ways to deal with real-life narcissism: exit strategies.
Philip is proud of his lifelong commitment to political liberty and the ideas and activities that get us there. He values independence, especially in thought. Philip has degrees, or their equivalent, in Sport, History, Computer Science and Law. He’s done contract IT development and project management from within the matrix. He’s a UK qualified barrister, and has been involved in radical politics in the UK. In fact, he was imprisoned for refusing masking during COVID. He’s run an informal on/offline gathering called ‘Agora’ for many years. Plus, he’s a keen squash player/coach, and has even done some stand-up comedy in London.
Philip’s content:
The Narcissist State framework
Discussions on:
Also covered in the episode:
Philip’s Substack article on AI
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My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority Masterclass
Since some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:
Want to know how important things would get done without government?
* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella
* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”
Want a comprehensive overview?
* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight
* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”
Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?
* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose
* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”
Want to focus on economics?
* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt
* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”
Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?
* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer
* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”
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