The Machiavellians
Book
A influential book by James Burnham that resurrects the Italian realist school of political philosophy, including Michels' 'Iron Law of Oligarchy'.
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Videos Mentioning The Machiavellians

My Conversation With Marc Andreessen, Co-Founder of a16z & Netscape
David Senra
A book by James Burnham, recommended for understanding the two fundamental modes of business organization: 'bourgeois capitalism' (founder-led) and 'managerialism.'

Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458
Lex Fridman
A influential book by James Burnham that resurrects the Italian realist school of political philosophy, including Michels' 'Iron Law of Oligarchy'.

Michael Malice: Anarchy, Democracy, Libertarianism, Love, and Trolling | Lex Fridman Podcast #128
Lex Fridman
A book by James Burnham, recommended by Michael Malice as a crucial text for understanding real-world politics.