Taylor and Shawn discuss Victor Pelevin’s unique and prescient novel about post-Soviet Russia and enter a world of consumerism, drugs, mythology, and world-destroying dogs.Notes:0:00 - Generation Pepsi3:44 - Introduction to the story9:33 - The “Soviet mentality” and the progress of capitalism in Russia24:09 - Shawn and Taylor’s favorite ads30:00 - That’s crazy, have you ever done DMT?38:31 - Turn your TV upside down41:03 - Discussing mythology and mysticism47:20 - Drugs and demons54:27 - Deep fake government58:15 - The Russian national idea1:04:10 - The dog that sleeps in Russia1:12:34 - What if we’re the dog?1:15:00 - Ishtar and the end of historyStayed tuned for the announcement of the subject of the next episode, and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it!Get Shawn Bell’s book Post-Examples of old Russian TV ads (some nudity):
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