System Failure

In this episode, Nate recounts the surprising history of science, which is rife with fits of madness and demonic summonings. Next, Brian chimes with how a recent Hulk Hogan interview was oddly platonic in nature. And finally, Trump's mugshot has Brian thinking wistfully of Bernie Sanders. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full access to System Failure at www.syst...

In this episode, Brian and Nate clean up a few leftover ideas from the previous episode on Marxism, which leads them into speculating about likely collapse scenarios. Then, the conversation turns to Platonism. Finally, Nate details how Platonism always seems to make a comeback after famous historical collapses, like Christianity after the Fall of Rome or magic during the Renaissance. Get full acce...

In this episode, Brian and Nate tackle the notorious subject Marxism. As our system crumbles around us, what would a mature relationship with that raft of ideas look like? This question and many more are answered as the Knopp brothers open the Pandora's box of Marxism, Socialism, and Communism. Below is the link to the United Way article mentioned in the episode: https://unitedwaynca.org/blog/vaca...

In this episode (despite occasional sound quality issues), Brian and Nate set the table by examining both a long view of history and the recent history of the United States. The Knopp brothers make a case that's getting less controversial by the day: our system is due for a spectacular failure. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full access to System Failure at ww...

In this episode, Brian and Nate discuss the frustrating failure of art to capture the realities of living in a society in decline. The conversation unfolds from there as we visit Europe during the time of the Renaissance and discuss the relevance to modern life of the old Medieval idea of magic. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full access to System Failure at w...