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The Common Reader

Henry Oliver
Capitalism
Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand
Shakespeare
Jane Austen
Literature
Libertarianism
Individualism
Collectivism
Leo Tolstoy
Economics
Elon Musk
Substack
The Death Of Ivan Ilyich
Master and Man
George Eliot
Compassion
Philosophy
Fandom
Ficto Romance

Literary discussion www.commonreader.co.uk

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Incredibly refreshing

    Podcasts are almost entirely hosted by gawping clowns desperately trying to flog their lame jokes and feeble opinions. This is so totally unlike anything else I have heard on a podcast platform - the closest thing I can liken it to is The Rest is History. But minus the slightly tedious joshing. And it’s serious - unashamedly concerned with literature and the aesthetic. Quite unsuited to the times, and one of the reasons I like it so much.

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    5
    Dfg 325
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great literary podcast, with a techy twist

    Love the lack of faff, the great questions (second best after Tyler imho), and fantastic guests who I’ve not usually heard of. Keep going Henry!

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    Flaahton2003
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Is Atlas Shrugged the new vibe?
Q: What are your overall thoughts?
It's much less crazy than the actual Randians I have met in the world. It’s not the book I was told it was.
Tyler Cowen: Trump's DOGE team should read Shakespeare.
Q: Why do you think there is a decline in reading the classics?
The great works are less read compared to previous decades, but a few authors have achieved oversized reputation due to adaptations or cultural conversation.
Tyler Cowen: Trump's DOGE team should read Shakespeare.
Q: What are your thoughts on The Merchant of Venice?
I find it quite underrated; it presents a deeper message of toleration amidst its apparent anti-Semitic elements.
Tyler Cowen: Trump's DOGE team should read Shakespeare.
Q: How important has imaginative literature been to you relative to other significant writers, such as philosophers or theoretical economists?
Imaginative literature's impact is profound, shaping how I think about societal norms and values.
Tyler Cowen: Trump's DOGE team should read Shakespeare.
Q: How has reading literature helped you as an economist?
It gives you a sense of the importance of behavioral economics, but also the limits of behavioral economics. You'll have a richer understanding of reality, even if it's harder for your research.

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