Island
A utopian novel set on the fictional Pacific island of Pala, where a society has blended Eastern spirituality with Western science to create a peaceful, enlightened culture. The story follows a cynical journalist whose arrival threatens this delicate balance.
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Ranked #287 of 1942 · 295 pages · Published 1962
Mentioned 3× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 3 episodes, most recently on May 15, 2025.
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Mentioned by Jordan Peterson · 02:15:31 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
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