Mapping the real world of culture and meaning. The aim of this podcast is to be an inspiration and resource for those striving for cultural renewal. We’ll draw out the enchantment and meaning of cultural artifacts, both ancient and modern, drawing from history, literature, movies, psychology, theology, art and culture. Join me in this great adventure and subscribe today. I’d really appreciate it.
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What is narrative identity? Why does it matter? And the thing to be done.
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A World Split Apart: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s Harvard Commencement Address 1978
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A reading, in English, of Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s famous Harvard Commencement Address, as read by Cameron Thompson. One of the most important speeches of the 20th century, that foretold the times we now live in, and contains vital insights for how to move forward from where we now are in 2021.
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Book Preview: The Original Benedict Option Guidebook
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Here’s a preview of my latest book, an updated translation of the Rule of St. Benedict, topically organized with practical commentary. You can find out more at http://cameronmthompson.com/featured-books
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New book, a New Country, & the Benedict Option
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We’ve moved! Finally in Italy, I want to share with you my latest project, with an explanation of why I wrote it, and why I went from being a Benedict Option skeptic to advocate. You can find my book at https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1735657808/
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How to Survive in the Cave, and Maybe, how to wake others: A Conversation with William Lasseter.
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A lively conversation with the ever-knowledgeable William J. Lasseter, literature guru, educational specialist, and all around great guy. We get into all sorts of things, including lost cultural practices, meaning of names, capitalism and liberalism and Christianity, and how to get back to practices that root you into the real world. Hope you enjoy…
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Created for Greatness (Talk given 11/2019 at ITI in Trumau/Vienna, Austria)
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This episode is a recording of a talk given in November 2019 at International Theological Institute in Trumau (Vienna), Austria. Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast now, and we’ll continue the conversation and work together to renew a culture of human flourishing. Thanks for listening! As always, you can visit http://cameronmthompson.com to f…
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Catholicism and the Bourgeois Mind by Christopher Dawson
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What is the bourgeois mind, and how has it come to dominate the modern west? More importantly, what can we do about it? This essay by Christopher Dawson unpacks it all. Hope you enjoy. Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast now, and we’ll continue the conversation and work together to renew a culture of human flourishing. Thanks for listening! A…
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We’re moving!! ...but why? Come join the adventure!
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What is the bourgeois spirit? Why the intellectual life? Is there a path forward for modern western society?Also, we’re moving!! And we don’t know where to.... yet. In this more personal episode, you’ll hear what we’ve been up to and get a glimpse of the philosophy behind the particular way of life we’re trying to establish. Come join me on this ad…
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The Dignity of Work (L’Honneur du Travail) by Charles Péguy. This episode is an audio version of an essay written in 1913 by French poet and essayist Charles Péguy, highlighting the different ways of approaching work (artisan vs. bourgeois), and the continuity of culture over time vs. the rupture brought on by the industrial revolution. Well worth …
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Mini-Episode: Stories & Magic, Ratatouille & the Grinch
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Shaping and re-shaping stories... what’s the connection between Puss in Boots, Beowulf, Ratatouille, and Dr. Seuss & the Gospel of John? Discover the role of a poet in ancient society, and find out why stories are not just like spells, but actually *are* spells...Thanks for listening! As always, you can visit http://cameronmthompson.com to find out…
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Exploring “Puss in Boots” — Origin Story of the Marchese di Carabàs
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Welcome to the first episode!!! What’s in (the) name? Let’s begin by exploring the origin story of the Marchese di Carabàs — and discover the secrets of of the tale you might recognize under its English version: “Puss in Boots”. So, who is The Marchese di Carabàs? Why is that the title of this podcast? What is the story of Puss in Boots (really an …
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Pre-Launch Mini-Episode: A Biographical Introduction
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Welcome to the pre-first episode! Since this podcast is centered around the theme of exploring and mapping the meaning of things, which often entails sharing stories, I thought it would be appropriate to share with you something of my story — something about who I am — an introduction of sorts. We all have a unique story that begins long before we …
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Welcome to the Marchese di Carabàs podcast! Subscribe now so you don’t miss anything.
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Hi! Welcome! I’m Dr. Cameron Thompson, and I’m starting a podcast to be an inspiration and resource for those striving to create a culture of human flourishing. We’ll draw out the enchantment and meaning of cultural artifacts, both ancient and modern, drawing from history, literature, movies, psychology, theology, art and culture. You don’t want to…
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