The Unhappiness of Being a Single Man — Kafka, Guilt, and Bureaucratic Power (Audio)

Crisis in Perception · Jan 8, 2026 · 32m

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world — one book at a time.

This episode explores The Unhappiness of Being a Single Man by Franz Kafka as a systems-level examination of guilt, authority, and alienation.

Kafka’s short fiction reveals how power operates without transparency, how punishment precedes explanation, and how individuals internalize systems they cannot confront.

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