About this episode

The episode discusses Václav Havel’s essay 'Power of the Powerless' and its implications on societal compliance.

Today we pick apart Václav Havel’s “Power of the Powerless” – with guest Michael Romahn – and why going along to get along is exactly how every rotten system keeps itself alive. If you would like to listen to the full episode, sign up and become a supporter of the show! It’s less than the cost of a single coffee a week. The post Havel’s Power of the Powerless – BS Filter #148 appeared first on The BS Filter .

People in this episode

Hosts: Cameron Reilly, Ray Harris

Guest: Michael Romahn

Topics covered

• Václav Havel
• Power of the Powerless
• political systems
• social conformity
• interviews

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