#2140 - Francis Foster &amp; Konstantin Kisin

Steven Pressfield

There's a thing that fucks with people, whatever this resistance is.

Louise Perry

She was like, I think sex robots are coming, and they're gonna ruin everything.

David Lifton

He said, you got to read this. It's called best evidence. By David Lifton and it's all about this guy who was an accountant, went over the Warren com…

Guests: Francis Foster, Konstantin Kisin

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Francis Foster is a writer and stand-up comic. Konstantin Kisin is a political commentator and author of "An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West." They are the hosts of the podcast and YouTube program "TRIGGERnometry." www.francisfoster.co.uk www.konstantinkisin.com www.triggerpod.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/@triggerpod

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Steven Pressfield

The host mentions 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield to highlight the concept of resistance that artists face when…

Louise Perry

The host references Louise Perry's book to discuss the potential societal consequences of the rise of sex robots. He…

David Lifton

The host mentions 'Best Evidence' to highlight the detailed analysis of the Warren Commission's findings regarding th…

Hemingway

Ken Burns

The host mentions Hemingway in relation to a quote about the quality of first drafts, which resonates with the discus…

impact of technology on relationships(1)Kennedy assassination theories(1)overcoming creative resistance(1)resistance in writing(1)

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Steven Pressfield

Best for Creatives and artists struggling with motivationOften cited around overcoming creative resistance

“Pressfield talks about resistance to writing and gives tools to overcome it, emphasizing the importance of treating creativity as a professional endeavor.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: overcoming creative resistance

For: Creatives and artists struggling with motivation

Key quote: “There's a thing that fucks with people, whatever this resistance is.”

The host mentions 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield to highlight the concept of resistance that artists face when creating. They emphasize the importance of treating creativity as a professional endeavor and the tools Pressfield provides to overcome these challenges.

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Louise Perry

Best for Individuals interested in societal impacts of technology and relationshipsOften cited around impact of technology on relationships

“Louise Perry wrote a book discussing the implications of the sexual revolution and its potential consequences, including the rise of sex robots.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: impact of technology on relationships

For: Individuals interested in societal impacts of technology and relationships

Key quote: “She was like, I think sex robots are coming, and they're gonna ruin everything.”

The host references Louise Perry's book to discuss the potential societal consequences of the rise of sex robots. He emphasizes that the decline of genuine human relationships could lead to a significant drop in childbirth and emotional connections, particularly affecting women.

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David Lifton

Best for Individuals interested in conspiracy theories and historical analysisOften cited around Kennedy assassination theories

“It's all about this guy who was an accountant, went over the Warren commission and he found all these real problems with it. All his contradictions. It didn't make any sense.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Kennedy assassination theories

For: Individuals interested in conspiracy theories and historical analysis

Key quote: “He said, you got to read this. It's called best evidence. By David Lifton and it's all about this guy who was an accountant, went over the Warren commission and he found all these real problems with it.”

The host mentions 'Best Evidence' to highlight the detailed analysis of the Warren Commission's findings regarding the Kennedy assassination. The book presents contradictions and issues that challenge the official narrative, making it a significant read for those interested in conspiracy theories.

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Ken Burns

Best for Writers and creativesOften cited around resistance in writing

“Ari Shafir quoted Hemingway's saying that the first draft of everything is shit, emphasizing the struggle of writing.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: resistance in writing

For: Writers and creatives

Key quote: “Ari Shafir used to have this quote on his laptop. I think it's Hemingway. And it said, the first draft of everything is shit.”

The host mentions Hemingway in relation to a quote about the quality of first drafts, which resonates with the discussion on overcoming resistance in writing. This reference serves to highlight the common struggle writers face and the importance of persistence in the creative process.

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The War of Art

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There's a thing that fucks with people, whatever this resistance is.

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She was like, I think sex robots are coming, and they're gonna ruin everything.

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