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#2297 - Francis Foster & Konstantin Kisin

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#2297 - Francis Foster & Konstantin Kisin mentions The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell, Roadside Picnic by Strogatzky brothers, and Classroom Confidentiality with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi

it's one of the great philosophy books of all time because it's by this guy that was one of the greatest samurais ever

Conflict of Visions
Thomas Sowell

thomas soul has a great book about this called conflict of visions it's really fundamentally about what you see as the truth about human nature

Roadside Picnic
Strogatzky brothers

I fight them because they're going to do good as they understand it.

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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 https://www.youtube.com/@triggerpod Go to ExpressVPN.com/ROGAN to get 4 months free! Don’t miss out on all the action - Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using dkng.co/rogan or with my promo code ROGAN. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 3/30/25 at 11:59 PM ET.
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The Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi

The host mentions 'The Book of Five Rings' to highlight the profound insights of Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary samura…

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Conflict of Visions
Thomas Sowell

The host references 'Conflict of Visions' by Thomas Sowell to illustrate the fundamental differences in how the left…

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Roadside Picnic
Strogatzky brothers

The host mentions 'Roadside Picnic' to illustrate the complexities of power dynamics and the potential dangers of goo…

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Classroom Confidentiality

The host briefly mentions their upcoming book 'Classroom Confidentiality' while discussing the challenges of the publ…

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  • Referenced books include The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi and Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in philosophy, strategy, and martial arts and Individuals interested in political philosophy and societal issues.

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Deep Dive(2)Highly Recommended(1)Passing Reference(1)
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Individuals interested in philosophy, strategy, and martial artsIndividuals interested in political philosophy and societal issuesReaders interested in philosophy and power dynamicsEducators and those interested in teaching methods

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The Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi
Best for Individuals interested in philosophy, strategy, and martial artsOften cited around Miyamoto Musashi's philosophy

Miyamoto Musashi wrote a book on strategy called The Book of Five Rings, which is considered one of the great philosophy books of all time.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in philosophy, strategy, and martial arts
Key quote: it's one of the great philosophy books of all time because it's by this guy that was one of the greatest samurais ever
The host mentions 'The Book of Five Rings' to highlight the profound insights of Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary samurai known for his strategic prowess. The book is presented as a philosophical guide that emphasizes the importance of balance and mastery in various aspects of life.
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Conflict of Visions
Thomas Sowell
Best for Individuals interested in political philosophy and societal issuesOften cited around debate between left and right

Thomas Sowell has a great book about this called Conflict of Visions, it's really fundamentally about what you see as the truth about human nature.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in political philosophy and societal issues
Key quote: thomas soul has a great book about this called conflict of visions it's really fundamentally about what you see as the truth about human nature
The host references 'Conflict of Visions' by Thomas Sowell to illustrate the fundamental differences in how the left and right perceive human nature. This book is used to explain the contrasting beliefs about societal structures and the implications of those beliefs on real-world issues like homelessness.
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Roadside Picnic
Strogatzky brothers
Best for Readers interested in philosophy and power dynamicsOften cited around power and control

The book is about a zone where aliens came and left behind mysterious artifacts, leading to debates about their intentions and the use of their gifts.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in philosophy and power dynamics
Key quote: I fight them because they're going to do good as they understand it.
The host mentions 'Roadside Picnic' to illustrate the complexities of power dynamics and the potential dangers of good intentions. The book's themes resonate with the discussion about how individuals can justify their pursuit of power, believing they will use it for good.
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Best for Educators and those interested in teaching methodsOften cited around book release announcement

A book about being a teacher in ways you should never be one, described as very funny, coming out on August 18th.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Educators and those interested in teaching methods
Key quote: It's all about being a teacher in ways you should never be one.
The host briefly mentions their upcoming book 'Classroom Confidentiality' while discussing the challenges of the publishing industry. They highlight that the book is humorous and focuses on unconventional teaching methods.
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The Book of Five Rings
The Joe Rogan Experience · 2:18:15
it's one of the great philosophy books of all time because it's by this guy that was one of the greatest samurais ever
Conflict of Visions
The Joe Rogan Experience · 2:11:09
thomas soul has a great book about this called conflict of visions it's really fundamentally about what you see as the truth about human nature
Roadside Picnic
The Joe Rogan Experience · 1:58:34
I fight them because they're going to do good as they understand it.
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The Book of Five Rings cover
Mentioned at 2:18:15
The Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi

The host mentions 'The Book of Five Rings' to highlight the profound insights of Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary samurai known for his strategic prow…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Conflict of Visions cover
Mentioned at 2:11:09
Conflict of Visions
Thomas Sowell

The host references 'Conflict of Visions' by Thomas Sowell to illustrate the fundamental differences in how the left and right perceive human natur…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Roadside Picnic cover
Mentioned at 1:58:34
Roadside Picnic
Strogatzky brothers

The host mentions 'Roadside Picnic' to illustrate the complexities of power dynamics and the potential dangers of good intentions. The book's theme…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link

Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

Movie

Stalker

Confidence: 90%

It's based on a book by the Strogatzky brothers. It was called Roadside Picnic. And it's basically about a zone where the aliens came and they did something there nobody knows.

Documentary

No Other Land

Confidence: 90%

The documentary film 'No Other Land' is mentioned in relation to the arrest of its co-director Hamdan Balal in the occupied West Bank.

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Adolescence

Confidence: 90%

It's supposed to be the most watched thing on Netflix. It's about a 13-year-old kid who is getting bullied by a girl at school.

Movie

The Joker

Confidence: 90%

I remember watching The Joker with my wife, and it felt too close to home given the events happening in society.

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V for Vendetta

Confidence: 90%

During the pandemic, I showed him V for Vendetta, which reminded me of the dark times we were in.

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Casino

Confidence: 90%

The conversation revolves around the movie 'Casino', discussing its themes and memorable scenes.

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Goodfellas

Confidence: 90%

The mention of 'Goodfellas' comes up in relation to violent scenes involving baseball bats.