

#1517
Mentioned in 27 episodes
A Clockwork Orange
Book • 1962
In 'A Clockwork Orange', Anthony Burgess depicts a dystopian future where teenage gangs roam the streets, committing acts of violence and mayhem.
The protagonist, Alex, narrates his experiences as the leader of such a gang and his subsequent capture and submission to the Ludovico Technique, a controversial behavioral conditioning treatment aimed at eradicating his violent tendencies.
The novel delves into profound questions about the nature of good and evil, the limits of individual freedom, and the role of government in shaping human behavior.
Through Alex's journey, Burgess examines the complexities of human nature and the delicate balance between freedom and constraint.
The protagonist, Alex, narrates his experiences as the leader of such a gang and his subsequent capture and submission to the Ludovico Technique, a controversial behavioral conditioning treatment aimed at eradicating his violent tendencies.
The novel delves into profound questions about the nature of good and evil, the limits of individual freedom, and the role of government in shaping human behavior.
Through Alex's journey, Burgess examines the complexities of human nature and the delicate balance between freedom and constraint.
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Mentioned in 27 episodes
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as a book whose qualities—poetry, social commentary, disturbing, compelling, art—also describe 

's writing.


David Perell


Neil Strauss

277 snips
Neil Strauss: Writing With Brutal Honesty | How I Write Podcast
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as an example of classical conditioning in shaping desires, referencing a scene in the book.


Michael Inzlicht

153 snips
Is Self-Control Overrated?
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as an author whose work he liked.


Robert Greene

135 snips
E503 Robert Greene
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when discussing the book "A Clockwork Orange".


Daryl Cooper

106 snips
#19 – The Anti-Humans
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as being banned in 23 districts.


Toby Howell

96 snips
How Long Will The Gov Shutdown Last? & Peloton Mounts a Comeback
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, referencing Anthony Burgess's description of durian.


Nicola Twilley

61 snips
Durian Delight and Feijoa Fun: Adventures in Banned, Forgotten, and Unusual Fruit
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when discussing books written in short periods of time.


Suneel Gupta

51 snips
Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do with Suneel Gupta
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as a comparison to generalized belonging.


Todd McGowan

50 snips
Pluribus
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in relation to his novels.


Dana Gioia

47 snips
Dana Gioia on Becoming an Information Billionaire
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as a book recommended by Christiane Kubrick to her husband to distract him from adapting 'Dream Story'.

Chris Winterbauer

44 snips
Eyes Wide Shut



