Michael Rectenwald Libros

Set in a dystopian future, the story follows Cayce Varin, a Professor of AI-neuroscience who challenges the mainstream beliefs of the Federation of Pandemos. His controversial ideas lead to his arrest by a Robot Police Agent, marking the beginning of a life filled with fear and paranoia. As a covert Thought Deviationist, he grapples with the threat of betrayal from friends and the struggle to maintain his identity in a society that punishes dissent. The narrative explores themes of conformity, identity, and the consequences of intellectual rebellion.

Focusing on the development of 'Secularism' founded by George Jacob Holyoake, this work reexamines the secularization thesis of the nineteenth century. It positions Holyoake's movement as a pivotal moment in modernity, reshaping the understanding of secular thought. The book also explores related secular trends, including Thomas Carlyle's 'natural supernaturalism', Richard Carlile's science advocacy, Charles Lyell's geological principles, Francis Newman's naturalized religion, and George Eliot's contributions to secularism and post-secularism.

The narrative follows Michael Rectenwald, a former Marxist professor at NYU, who becomes disillusioned with the prevailing campus culture characterized by victimhood and political correctness. His response is to satirically critique these issues through his Twitter account, @TheAntiPCProf. However, his outspoken views lead to his dismissal from the university, highlighting the tensions between free speech and campus ideologies. The book delves into themes of academic freedom, the consequences of dissent, and the evolution of Rectenwald's political beliefs.