Recommended by Wisdom of Crowds
Personal reflections from Wisdom of Crowds co-founder and co-host, with a focus on democracy, religion, and the nature of power.
As its name suggests, Theory Matters is must-reading for anyone who wants who thinks that theory matters, which of course it does. The author of Theory Matters, Sam Mace, is a rising star in the field and one of a handful of genuine experts on a particularly influential but also dangerous intellectual, the infamous Carl Schmitt.
Okay, several of us at Wisdom of Crowds absolutely love this sprawling, clever, witty, and often quite entertaining "review" that's focused on books and big ideas (and a lot more. It's unclear how they maintain such a consistent level of quality day in and day out).
The Anti-Mimetic newsletter is a must-read. We had Luke on the podcast to talk about his book "Wanting" which is about mimetic desire. It was fascinating. And his newsletter expands on these topics in considerable depth and shows you how to apply "anti-mimetic" principles to your everyday life.
