James Day interviews Eric Hoffer 1, The Ordeal of Change (1963)

Eric Hoffer, philosopher and longshoreman is interviewed by James Day, general manager of KQED in San Francisco. In the first series of six episodes, the conversations are based on Hoffer's book, "The Ordeal of Change" published in March 1963 by Harper and Row. Playlist: • Conversations with Eri...
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The Ordeal of Change
Eric Hoffer

[@gordonmorris6359]

The Ordeal of Change has been one of my most recommended books ever since the '70s, I've never stopped pondering its significance in relation to human events.

[@StrangeLoops4]

Had no idea Hoffer was blind for 8 years.

[@edwardhayes6113]

Ordeal of Change was Eric’s favorite book he wrote thought it was his best thanks for a Great video Before change you most gain the rite of passage those forty years in the desert Now a days with all the trappings of modern age everything has to accomplish immediately. No waiting for rite of passage four year olds in Levi’s rather than short pants and knickers.

[@lucianomezzetta4332]

Hoffer is one of America's great thinkers. He needs to be discovered.

[@naoakiooishi6823]

“Where there is the necessary technical skill to move mountains, there is no need for the faith that moves mountains.” - Eric Hoffer

[@thetruthchannel349]

So, then what is necessary when the technical skill or the appropriation of those skills either by self appropriation or acquiring the services of those who posses those skills is absent or unavailable?

[@user-hc4ls5of3g]

@thetruthchannel349 time and patience is necessary

[@reperception]

@@user-hc4ls5of3g time in what sense, since time by it's inherent virtue is a construct dependent on a calendar. By which standard ?

[@FrankBurnham]

Faith in the technology and operators.

[@poveraitalia6969]

this man is a Titan. more should read and listen to him.

[@FrankBurnham]

The divine is not out side yourself. Be passionately hummble I say, God Bless America. 🇺🇸

[@Spookybacon_ASI]

How have I not discovered Hoffer until now?

[@joakimanderson]

My question too. Life keeps surprising.

[@ericknudten7272]

One of my favorite people that ever lived.

[@bradchesivoir5447]

Pure Genius

[@edwardhayes6113]

Ordeal of change was Eric’s favorite book that he wrote. This is a great video thanks 🙏

[@stevenfried3750]

This guy rules!!!!

[@jaquegro4759]

so valuable insights. Great down to earth man Mr. Hoffer!

[@Lady.Kaylow]

I need that man book because of reasons.

[@limbo0]

Wow

[@tipple58]

Fascinating!