LM Sacasas is a theorist of technology and expert on Ivan Illich. He writes a popular Substack called the The Convivial Society, and recently published a book entitled The Frailest Thing. We're joined by friend of the show Nina Power to discuss Ivan Illich's prescient theories of technology, institutions, and the senses.
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✦ Read LM's book of collected essays, The Frailest Thing.
Learn more about Ivan Illich
✦ Download our free Ivan Illich reading list at https://IllichCourse.com
✦ Apply to Nina Power's 8-week course on Ivan Illich at https://IllichCourse.com
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