Ep 7: David Thrussell
THe origins of “apocalypse fatigue”
It would seem that David and I lifted the phrase from the same source:
The term can be traced back to columnist George Will, who coined it to describe the corporate media's fondness for driving panic to drive ratings. Since it's always the end of the world according to somebody these days, we're all fed up and worn out. I acknowledge the irony of my choice given that I'm doing a fair amount of whistle-blowing and chalkboard scratching myself, so tongue is firmly in cheek.
I had heard the term but it really stuck out at me when I heard this song of the same name from this record by the band Snog. I owe immeasurable debt to David Thrussell in his various forms for decades of soul-soothing and mind-expanding music that have gotten me out of many a time in the Great Dismal Swamp. Thanks for everything, David!
David's recommended reading:
H. G. Wells nonfiction
"Mind at the End of its Tether"
"The Year 1000" ? Not certain this is the one but looks
Velikovsky - "Worlds in Collision"
Plato's "Republic"
Sir John Glubb - "The Fate of Empires"
For your viewing pleasure:
James Corbett - "9/11 Trillions - Follow the Money"
Rapture B-flick: "A Thief in the Night"
David's Bandcamp links
Black Lung (this is one of many greats)
David’s Spoken Word 1 (a personal favorite)
Intro, outro backing track: skincage- “household gods”
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