Episodes

  • The World's Most Dangerous Religion? | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 19 & 20 | Book Study # 10

    The World's Most Dangerous Religion? | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 19 & 20 | Book Study # 10
    Jan 22 2026

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    *This is the lost episode that got overlooked over Christmas and New Year's!||

    Paul Kingsnorth’s new book, Against the Machine, is one of the most profound critiques of modern technological civilization. ||

    This is why we took a deep dive into his book...||

    If you’ve ever wondered what went wrong with our relationship to technology, or how to reclaim your humanity in a mechanized age, this conversation is for you. ||

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    #culturalcriticism #anthropology #cosmology #matrix
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    11 mins
  • Progress Is A Religion | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 24-27 | Book Study # 12

    Progress Is A Religion | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 24-27 | Book Study # 12
    Jan 15 2026

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    Paul Kingsnorth’s new book, Against the Machine, is one of the most profound critiques of modern technological civilization. ||

    This is why we have been taking a deep dive into his book...||

    If you’ve ever wondered what went wrong with our relationship to technology, or how to reclaim your humanity in a mechanized age, this conversation is for you. ||

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    #culturalcriticism #anthropology #cosmology #matrix
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    12 mins
  • The Myth of Neutral Technology | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 21, 22 & 23 | Book Study # 11

    The Myth of Neutral Technology | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 21, 22 & 23 | Book Study # 11
    Jan 8 2026

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    Paul Kingsnorth’s new book, Against the Machine, is one of the most profound critiques of modern technological civilization. ||

    This is why we have been taking a deep dive into his book...||

    If you’ve ever wondered what went wrong with our relationship to technology, or how to reclaim your humanity in a mechanized age, this conversation is for you. ||

    🎥 View podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GadflyAcademy ||

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    🖇️ LET'S CONNECT! ||

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    #culturalcriticism #anthropology #cosmology #matrix
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    17 mins
  • Why Nothing Feels Stable Anymore | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 16, 17 & 18 | Book Study # 9

    Why Nothing Feels Stable Anymore | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 16, 17 & 18 | Book Study # 9
    Dec 18 2025

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    Paul Kingsnorth’s new book, Against the Machine, is one of the most profound critiques of modern technological civilization. ||

    This is why, over the coming weeks and months, we are taking a deep dive into his book...please join us most Monday and Thursday evenings at 7:30pmEST for a livestream (on YouTube) conversation. (But NOT the week of Christmas!)||

    If you’ve ever wondered what went wrong with our relationship to technology, or how to reclaim your humanity in a mechanized age, this conversation is for you. ||

    🎥 View podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GadflyAcademy ||

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    #culturalcriticism #anthropology #cosmology #matrix
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    17 mins
  • The Real Crisis Isn't Political | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 12, 13, 14 & 15 | Book Study # 8

    The Real Crisis Isn't Political | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 12, 13, 14 & 15 | Book Study # 8
    Dec 11 2025

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    Paul Kingsnorth’s new book, Against the Machine, is one of the most profound critiques of modern technological civilization. ||

    This is why, over the coming weeks and months, we are taking a deep dive into his book...please join us most Monday and Thursday evenings at 7:30pmEST for a livestream (on YouTube) conversation.||

    If you’ve ever wondered what went wrong with our relationship to technology, or how to reclaim your humanity in a mechanized age, this conversation is for you. ||

    🎥 View podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GadflyAcademy ||

    🔔 SUBSCRIBE, please! ||

    🖇️ LET'S CONNECT! ||

    Substack: https://gadflyacademy.substack.com/ ||

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    #culturalcriticism #anthropology #cosmology #matrix
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    23 mins
  • Are Humans Limitless? | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 9, 10, & 11 | Book Study # 7

    Are Humans Limitless? | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 9, 10, & 11 | Book Study # 7
    Dec 5 2025

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    Paul Kingsnorth’s new book, Against the Machine, is one of the most profound critiques of modern technological civilization. ||

    This is why, over the coming weeks and months, we are taking a deep dive into his book...please join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30pmEST for a live-stream (on YouTube) conversation.||

    If you’ve ever wondered what went wrong with our relationship to technology, or how to reclaim your humanity in a mechanized age, this conversation is for you. ||

    🎥 View podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GadflyAcademy ||

    🔔 SUBSCRIBE, please! ||

    🖇️ LET'S CONNECT! ||

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    #culturalcriticism #anthropology #cosmology #matrix
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    15 mins
  • Are We All Colonists? | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 7, 8 | Book Study # 6

    Are We All Colonists? | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 7, 8 | Book Study # 6
    Nov 20 2025

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    Paul Kingsnorth’s new book, Against the Machine, is one of the most profound critiques of modern technological civilization. ||

    This is why, over the coming weeks and months, we are taking a deep dive into his book...please join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30pmEST for a live-stream (on YouTube) conversation.||

    Here's part of our schedule: ||

    November 20: 7:30pmEST ||

    -Pages 64-88 ||

    If you’ve ever wondered what went wrong with our relationship to technology, or how to reclaim your humanity in a mechanized age, this conversation is for you. ||


    🎥 View podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GadflyAcademy ||

    🔔 SUBSCRIBE, please! ||

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    #culturalcriticism #anthropology #cosmology #matrix
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    13 mins
  • Capitalism Isn't Inevitable | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 5, 6 | Book Study # 5

    Capitalism Isn't Inevitable | Paul Kingsnorth's Against The Machine: Ch. 5, 6 | Book Study # 5
    Nov 13 2025

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    Paul Kingsnorth’s new book, Against the Machine, is one of the most profound critiques of modern technological civilization. ||

    This is why, over the coming weeks and months, we are going to take a deep dive into his book...please join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30pmEST for a live-stream (on YouTube) conversation.||

    Here's part of our schedule: ||

    November 13: 7:30pmEST ||

    -Pages 43-63 ||

    November 20: 7:30pmEST ||

    -Pages 64-88 ||

    If you’ve ever wondered what went wrong with our relationship to technology, or how to reclaim your humanity in a mechanized age, this conversation is for you. ||


    🎥 View podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GadflyAcademy ||

    🔔 SUBSCRIBE, please! ||

    🖇️ LET'S CONNECT! ||

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    #culturalcriticism #anthropology #cosmology #matrix
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    16 mins