<p>I delve into Mel Gibson's spot-on perspective on retirement, which I contend is unnatural in the modern hedonistic context. I explore Gibson’s commitment to staying creative and active into his later years, doing work that matters, and contrast this with our societal norm of subsidized and unexamined retirement.</p><p>02:47 The Problem with Subsidized Retirement</p><p>08:23 Mel Gibson's Future Projects</p><p>14:13 The Passion of the Christ Sequel</p><p>23:26 Mel’s Redemption Arc</p><p>23:48 True Elites</p><p>25:41 The Landed Gentry, Country Gentlemen</p><p>34:00 Alaric the Barbarian on “Traditional” things</p><p>Links: </p><p>* James Horner -<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pxFcFI6lvg"> The Legend </a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com/p/why-you-should-never-retire-96a?utm_source=publication-search">This is Why You Should Never Retire</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/LUQN7dZzX6E?si=PO52A61Pl4oR6-LD">Mel Gibson reveals more amazing stories live on stage in London! (IMP EPISODE 12)</a></p><p>* Jim Caviezel <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zTJiWXf7fs">Reveals What's Happening With 'Resurrection' Film</a></p><p>* Randall Wallace <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okHM3IBRuF0">Details 'Passion of the Christ' Sequel</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J38SJqZ-nYc&t=50s">The Patriot</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/116484563-the-american-tribune">The American Tribune</a> -<a target="_blank" href="https://www.theamericantribune.news/p/the-death-of-the-gentleman-and-the"><strong> </strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.theamericantribune.news/p/the-death-of-the-gentleman-and-the">The Death of the Gentleman and the Birth of Bureaucratic Tyranny</a></p><p>* Oliveira - Nobility and Analogous Traditional Elites: A Theme Illuminating American Social History</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/99435489-alaric-the-barbarian">Alaric The Barbarian</a> - <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/0xAlaric/status/1836085095675105450">Things that are more “traditional” than a 32 year old SWE and a 28 year old PM buying a farm with NVIDIA gains to larp as pioneers</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/3517950-titus-techera">Titus Techera</a> - <a target="_blank" href="https://lawliberty.org/the-third-wave-of-journalism/">The Third Wave of Journalism</a></p><p>* James Horner - <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/ELajXGKwQ34?si=bAmoK6XRB_QHkYke">A Gift of a Thistle</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.gentlemanspeculator.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.gentlemanspeculator.com</a>
