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.02:47 The Problem with Subsidized Retirement08:23 Mel Gibson's Future Projects14:13 The Passion of the Christ Sequel23:26 Mel’s Redemption Arc23:48 True Elites25:41 The Landed Gentry, Country Gentlemen34:00 Alaric the Barbarian on “Traditional” thingsLinks: * James Horner - The Legend * This is Why You Should Never Retire* Mel Gibson reveals more amazing stories live on stage in London! (IMP EPISODE 12)* Jim Caviezel Reveals What's Happening With 'Resurrection' Film* Randall Wallace Details 'Passion of the Christ' Sequel* The Patriot* The American Tribune - The Death of the Gentleman and the Birth of Bureaucratic Tyranny* Oliveira - Nobility and Analogous Traditional Elites: A Theme Illuminating American Social History* Alaric The Barbarian - 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* Titus Techera - The Third Wave of Journalism* James Horner - A Gift of a Thistle This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com