Michel Houellebecq's Map and the Territory, part 3: The world is weary of me and I am weary of it
Update: 2024-03-26
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closing out the last section of the book with death, entropy, and thwarted ambitions:
- Why David Deutsch wouldn't approve of Houellebecg
- True artists impose their vision upon the world
- Sacred values and euthanasia
- Should kanye get back on his meds
Not sure why the audio cuts off abruptly at the end but it does feel appropriate
CHAPTERS
- (00:00:00 ) Third act murder mystery wtf
- (00:08:03 ) Yearning for some bygone era
- (00:13:49 ) Deutschian critique of MH’s pessimism
- (00:20:38 ) Euthanasia and sacred values
- (00:30:52 ) What does Houllebecq’s death signify?
- (00:39:44 ) Final thoughts on map vs territory
- (00:48:23 ) being open to criticism vs imposing a singular artistic vision upon the world
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