James Burnham
Author of 'The Machiavellians,' a political philosopher who resurrected the Italian realist school of thought and whose work had a big impact on Marc Andreessen.
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Videos Mentioning James Burnham
Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts | Lex Fridman #165
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as a figure whose work on the 'managerial problem' could offer insights into improving inefficient states, rather than seeking pure anarchy.
What Went Wrong?: A Conversation with Marc Andreessen (Episode #290)
Sam Harris
Author whose concept of managerial capitalism was mentioned in the episode's topic list.
Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Machiavellians,' a political philosopher who resurrected the Italian realist school of thought and whose work had a big impact on Marc Andreessen.
Cory Bookers Goes Nuclear, American Eagle's Controversial New Ad, AI news, And Your Comments
Tom Bilyeu
Political theorist known for his work on the managerial class, cited for the belief that 'elites win' in economic shifts.
This Isn’t the Trump You Remember. The SURPRISING U-Turn You Didn't See Coming | Tom Bilyeu Show
Tom Bilyeu
Author whose work on narrative control is referenced to highlight the shift in how information is disseminated and controlled.
Michael Malice: Anarchy, Democracy, Libertarianism, Love, and Trolling | Lex Fridman Podcast #128
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Machiavellians,' a book recommended by Michael Malice for its realistic view of politics.
Stocks Drop Hard — What’s Next? + What Clinton Might Reveal About Trump & Epstein?
Tom Bilyeu
Author of 'The Managerial Revolution,' whose ideas on the iron law of oligarchy and control of narratives are discussed, with the speaker drawing different conclusions.