Italian philosopher referenced in context of intellectual conservative culture that emphasized reading before reverting to anti-intellectual sports-focused conservatism.
"He will talk to me about having read Julius Evola. 'You know he served in the Army right?' It was WW1 everyone served in the army 'Yeah but he was an officer in the Italian army' oh wow the Italian army you say? Apparently Revolt Against The Modern World is what made him far right."