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June 25, 2025 119 mins

1984 by George Orwell w/David Baumrucker, Claire Chandler, Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 Welcome and Introduction - 1984 by George Orwell
01:30  Mid-20th Century Literary Public

10:11   Orwell's Philosophy on History

11:08  Orwell's Totalitarianism Insights Analyzed

17:41   Winston's Role and Reader Integration

23:33 Brave New World vs. 1984

29:10 Reflections on Youth Reading Habits

32:38 Book Relevance Reflects Ongoing Reality

40:01 "Understanding Mid-Century Historical Contexts"

44:10 "Orwell's Call for Natural Living"

51:00 Science Fiction Trope Critique

59:16 Generational Gaps: Gen X to Gen Z

01:04:00 British Cynicism and Disillusionment

01:06:41 Misunderstanding Transcendence in Politics

01:15:51 Moral Laxity's Influence on Leadership

01:20:24 Orwell's Concerns: Political Language, Lazy Thinking and 1984

01:26:36 The Future's Unrealized Potential 

01:27:59 Breaking Cynicism to Build Futures

01:35:25 Leadership and Finding Your Tribe

01:42:04 Effective Leadership Beyond Politics

01:45:48 American Uniparty and Special Interest Control

01:49:46 Power of the American Republic's People

01:54:26 Staying on the Path - Building Unity Through Family Traditions

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