PinnedJakub JurgainHooked on BooksThe Remains of the Day — Kazuo Ishiguro and the perils of excessive professionalismIn Mr Stevens’s view, the qualities of the best butlers, which involve restraining personal emotions in favour of keeping up appearances…May 14May 14
PinnedJakub JurgaThe Anglo-American establishment — Carroll Quigley on the real power-structureCarroll Quigley is best known for his work, Tragedy and Hope, where Quigley outlines a more accurate history of the previous centuries. I…May 4May 4
Jakub JurgainThe Geopolitical EconomistThe Shock Doctrine — how neoliberal economic orthodoxy causes havoc across the worldTo allow the market mechanism to be sole director of the fate of human beings and their natural environment, indeed, even of the amount…3d ago23d ago2
Jakub JurgaFrom Russia with Love — Ian Fleming at his best, where fiction blends with geopolitical realities…There is nothing novel about the use of the arts to shape public opinion. — Jay DyerOct 13Oct 13
Jakub JurgainHooked on BooksLost Illusions — Balzac on integrityLost Illusions, Balzac’s most renowned novel, tells the tale of a young, talented, ambitious and beautiful poet, Lucien, who strives to…Oct 111Oct 111
Jakub JurgaSteppenwolf — an interesting take on modern man and societyI read this book in one sitting this morning and I must say that the main character resonated with me a lot, in the main for his views on…Oct 11Oct 11
Jakub JurgainThe Geopolitical EconomistThoughts on the MI5’s recent commentsThe propaganda never ends, it seems, and once you see it for what it is, one can only laugh. This week the head of MI5 said that Russia is…Oct 9Oct 9
