#129: Hans-Georg Moeller - Luhmann Explained: From Souls To Systems
In this episode Barry and Mike discuss Hans-Georg Moeller’s book, Luhmann Explained: From Souls To Systems.They explore the agents of change in communication systems as theorized by Luhmann.
2 Loka 53min
#128- Luhmann, pt. 2 - The Reality of Media
In this episode Barry and Mike continue their discussion of Luhmann. They talk, specifically, about the “recursively stabilized functional mechanisms” of mass media and their relevance to our 2026 me...
11 Syys 45min
#127: Luhmann - The Reality of Mass Media
In this episode Barry and Mike discuss Niklas Luhmann’s 1996 book, “The Reality of the Mass Media”. After unpacking Luhmann’s model of modern media, they question the role of truth in media and ponder...
28 Elo 38min
#126: Rose Horowitch - The Age of Reading is Over
In the second part of their discussion Barry and Mike talk about Rose Horowitch’s ideas about reading and what it means to be post-literate in the digital world.
14 Elo 41min
#125: Rose Horowitch - The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books
Barry and Mike begin a two-part discussion of Rose Horowitch’s investigation into post-literacy.In this episode we discuss her November 2024 article in The Atlantic Monthly, “The Elite College Student...
31 Heinä 33min
#124: Ted Gioia -What you Won't Learn About the Odyssey From the Movie
In this episode Barry and Mike discuss Ted Gioia’s “What You Won’t Learn About the Odyssey From the Movie.” They debate the significance of the “magical mystery song” at the heart of literature.
17 Heinä 34min
#123: Daniel Roher - The AI Doc: Or, How I Became An Apocaloptimist
In this episode Barry and Mike discuss Daniel Roher’s 2026 documentary, The AI Doc: Or, How I Became An Apocaloptimist. They apply Bernard Stiegler’s concept of the pharmakon to understand the vario...
3 Heinä 49min
#122: Louis Theroux - Into the Manosphere
In this episode Barry and Mike discuss Louis Theroux’s “Inside the Manosphere” (March, 2026) and address the question: What does the Manosphere tell us about our current media environment?
26 Kesä 53min
