I am the author of the Tom Keeler series of thrillers. Short of founding a new party for politically homeless liberals, I’m now recording podcasts. I discuss the work of writing, publishing, politics and geopolitics, and themes around technology and culture. I do a lot of research for my novels and this material is finding its way into the episodes.
Join me here and get in touch to say hello. It’s lonely out there but you’re not alone.
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The Pharmakon of Value: Speech, Text, and the Volatility of Language
In this episode, we explore how language functions as both a cure and a poison, shaping perception, markets, and power. From Trump’s political rhetoric to Elon Musk’s meme coin experiments, we examine how words—spoken, written, or tweeted—can move financial markets, spark mass hysteria, and redefine reality. We also dig into the philosophical roots of this phenomenon: How Plato and Derrida warned about the dangers of disembodied words.Why reading and listening are not the same—and how the med...
2 Feb 2025
Arbel’s Ransom: The Currency of Palestinian Blood
What Universal Human Rights and Anti-Semitism Have In Common. A rather lengthy rumination on human rights, international law, as it relates to middle east and the Israel / Palestine issue. *** Tangled is a weekly podcast created by author Jack Lively. Short of founding a new party for politically homeless liberals, I’m recording deeply researched podcasts that dive at unexpected angles into timely issues. I also sometimes talk about writing. Join me here and get in touch to say hello. It’s l...
26 Jan 2025
The Politics of Music - A Formidable Subversion
Changes in political organization are prefigured by changes in music. In Jacques Attali’s words, music “heralds the emergence of a formidable subversion one leading to a radically new organization never yet theorized”,***Tangled is a weekly podcast created by author Jack Lively. Short of founding a new party for politically homeless liberals, I’m recording deeply researched podcasts that dive at unexpected angles into timely issues. I also sometimes talk about writing. Join me here and get in...
19 Jan 2025
We Are Living In A Cartoon
We live in a Cartoon World, where real-life, gamified social media, remote work, and the politics of exaggeration are no longer possible to tell apart. It's a full on Cartoon life.***Tangled is a weekly podcast created by author Jack Lively. Short of founding a new party for politically homeless liberals, I’m recording deeply researched podcasts that dive at unexpected angles into timely issues. I also sometimes talk about writing. Join me here and get in touch to say hello. It’s lonely out t...
12 Jan 2025
Bibi's War: Narrating the October 7th War
Bibi shares her unfiltered account of the October 7th war, shedding new light on the complexities of Israel's military actions and the human cost of conflict.
5 Jan 2025
Speculative Evil
On Speculation as inherent to the Human Condition. And, on EVIL as contingent to speculation.***Tangled is a weekly podcast created by author Jack Lively. Short of founding a new party for politically homeless liberals, I’m recording deeply researched podcasts that dive at unexpected angles into timely issues. I also sometimes talk about writing. Join me here and get in touch to say hello. It’s lonely out there but you’re not alone.Subscribing to the podcast helps because the more subscribers...
29 Dec 2024
Crypto Politics
Jack Lively delves into the world of cryptocurrency politics, exploring its mystique, fascination for founders and billionaires, and why it's a target for communists and socialists.
20 Dec 2024
Gaza Body Count
Investigative journalist Andrew Fox from the Henry Jackson Society presents a disturbing Gaza body count report that shines a light on the devastating human toll of the October 7th war.
13 Dec 2024
Ai Will Never Write a Great Book
Author Jack Lively explores why AI will never replace human creativity in writing, revealing the limitations and flaws of relying on artificial intelligence for literary excellence.
7 Dec 2024
Writing a Novel: What Really Matters?
Author Jack Lively shares the essential elements of writing a novel, revealing what truly matters for aspiring authors to focus on and succeed.
2 Dec 2024
Drone Warfare is not a Gunfight
In this episode I discuss what it is that makes drone warfare distinct from other forms of warfare. While it's probably common sense to think that the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle is the secret sauce, I don't agree. I get into the weeds a little here on the current use of drones and algorithmic targeting in Gaza, as well as the original use of drones in Iraq and Afghanistan. As usual, stay tuned for some personal news at the end of the episode.***Tangled is a weekly podcast created by au...
28 Nov 2024
Introducing The Tangled Podcast
Jack introduces the podcast. This is a short episode to introduce my new podcast and to let you know what you might expect here. ***Tangled is a weekly podcast created by author Jack Lively. Short of founding a new party for politically homeless liberals, I’m recording deeply researched podcasts that deep dive at unexpected angles into timely issues. I also sometimes talk about writing. Join me here and get in touch to say hello. It’s lonely out there but you’re not alone.Subscribin...
25 Nov 2024
The Information Bomb
Jack Lively explores the intersection of information, propaganda, and war, offering a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics at play in today's world.
18 Nov 2024
Israel / Gaza and The Public Enemy: Part 02
Part Two of my "Rumination"...After the Hamas massacres of October 7th, 2023, many people who I previously assumed were in "my public", have become seemingly demented. What exactly is it that is confusing to them about the situation? Are we really part of the same public, and is the public sphere here in the west founded on principles that are worth defending?To come to terms with these questions, I dive into the Israel / Palestine conflict and begin to untangle the problem.***Tangled is a we...
11 Nov 2024
Israel / Gaza and The Public Enemy: Part 01
After the Hamas massacres of October 7th, 2023, many people who I previously assumed were in "my public", have become seemingly demented. What exactly is it that is confusing to them about the situation? Are we really part of the same public, and is the public sphere here in the west founded on principles that are worth defending?To come to terms with these questions, I dive into the Israel / Palestine conflict and begin to untangle the problem.***Tangled is a weekly podcast created by author...
4 Nov 2024
That Voice in Your Head
Jack Lively explores how the omnipresent voice in your head connects culture, technology, history, and human evolution, revealing its profound impact on modern society.
28 Oct 2024
The Strange Language Of Escalation Regarding War In The Middle East
Tangled podcast host Jack Lively explores the metaphors of escalation and de-escalation in the Middle East, revealing how language shapes our understanding of complex problems.
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