Twenty-First Century Cults

4) The Cult Public Intellectual: Jordan Peterson

Jordan B. Peterson has developed a cult following as a provocative, globally influential public intellectual. In this episode, we investigate the cult of the public intellectual. We discuss the spectacular rise of Peterson, a psychologist turned culture warrior, who has become a disciplinarian guru for wayward young men.     Written and presented by Stephanie Alice Baker, Eugene McLaughlin and Chris Rojek Recording Engineer: Maria Martinez-Ugartechea Editor: Al Booth Original music: ‘Evil’ composed by BLACKBOX from Pixabay Artwork: Yaman Mohammed Funded by the School of Politics and Global Affairs at City, University of London This is original research derived from our book, Cults (2024). Available from Routledge [https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003335115/cults-stephanie-alice-baker-eugene-mclaughlin-chris-rojek]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

3) The Cult of the Entrepreneur: Elon Musk

Elon Musk has cultivated a cult following as a tech entrepreneur. In this episode, we explore the idolatry of tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. We analyse how Musk has established and maintained a cult following online and the political implications of his cult-like status. Written and presented by Stephanie Alice Baker, Eugene McLaughlin and Chris Rojek Recording Engineer: Maria Martinez-Ugartechea Editor: Al Booth Original music: ‘Evil’ composed by BLACKBOX from Pixabay Artwork: Yaman Mohammed Funded by the School of Politics and Global Affairs at City, University of London This is original research derived from our book, Cults (2024). Available from Routledge [https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003335115/cults-stephanie-alice-baker-eugene-mclaughlin-chris-rojek]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

2) Celebrity Cults: Ye (Kanye West)

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has built a cult following as a celebrity rapper, producer and designer. In this episode, we explore the history of celebrity, its relationship to fame, and the cultural appeal of Ye as a postmodern celebrity icon. Written and presented by Stephanie Alice Baker, Eugene McLaughlin and Chris Rojek Recording Engineer: Maria Martinez-Ugartechea Editor: Al Booth Original music: ‘Evil’ composed by BLACKBOX from Pixabay Artwork: Yaman Mohammed Funded by the School of Politics and Global Affairs at City, University of London This is original research derived from our book, Cults (2024). Available from Routledge [https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003335115/cults-stephanie-alice-baker-eugene-mclaughlin-chris-rojek]. This is original research derived from our book, Cults (2024). Available from Routledge [https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003335115/cults-stephanie-alice-baker-eugene-mclaughlin-chris-rojek]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

1) Self-help Cults: Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate has built a cult following online by establishing himself as a self-help guru. In this episode, we explore the history of self-help as a genre and an industry. We examine how Tate has established and maintained what could be described as a self-help cult by tapping into the aspirations and anxieties of young men in the twenty-first century. Written and presented by Stephanie Alice Baker, Eugene McLaughlin and Chris Rojek Recording Engineer: Maria Martinez-Ugartechea Editor: Al Booth Original music: ‘Evil’ composed by BLACKBOX from Pixabay Artwork: Yaman Mohammed Funded by the School of Politics and Global Affairs at City, University of London This is original research derived from our book, Cults (2024). Available from Routledge [https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003335115/cults-stephanie-alice-baker-eugene-mclaughlin-chris-rojek]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.