Michel Houellebecq's Map and the Territory, part 3: The world is weary of me and I am weary of it

closing out the last section of the book with death, entropy, and thwarted ambitions:

• Why David Deutsch wouldn't approve of Houellebecg


• True artists impose their vision upon the world


• Sacred values and euthanasia


• Should kanye get back on his meds

Not sure why the audio cuts off abruptly at the end but it does feel appropriate

CHAPTERS

• (00:00:00) Third act murder mystery wtf


• (00:08:03) Yearning for some bygone era


• (00:13:49) Deutschian critique of MH’s pessimism


• (00:20:38) Euthanasia and sacred values


• (00:30:52) What does Houllebecq’s death signify?


• (00:39:44) Final thoughts on map vs territory


• (00:48:23) being open to criticism vs imposing a singular artistic vision upon the world