Modern Wisdom
Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Wi...
Prisoners of Hate by Aaron T. Beck
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A seminal work by the founder of Cognitive Therapy, Aaron T. Beck, which examines the roots of anger...
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Rachel Carson's seminal 1962 book, 'Silent Spring,' is a powerful exposé on the devastating environm...
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"The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language" by Mark...
If the Universe Is Teeming with Aliens... Where Is Everybody?
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A non-fiction book by physicist Stephen Webb that explores the Fermi Paradox, which questions why, g...
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Rationality: From AI to Zombies is a comprehensive collection of essays and articles by Eliezer Yudk...
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Michael Easter's second book, published in 2023, explores how modern society's abundance and constan...
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of insights and wisdom from entrepreneur and investor...
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
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A 2014 non-fiction book by philosopher Nick Bostrom. It explores the potential implications of creat...
The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity
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The Precipice by Toby Ord is a non-fiction book that explores the concept of existential risk – thre...
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb's non-fiction book explores the profound role of luck and randomness in life, ...
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A 1998 non-fiction book by Richard Dawkins, exploring the relationship between science and art, and ...
Fingerprints of the Gods by Graham Hancock
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"Fingerprints of the Gods" is a book by Graham Hancock. The book is referenced as discussing themes ...
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
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Jordan B. Peterson's bestselling book offers a blend of psychology, philosophy, and practical advice...
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A non-fiction book by Steven Pressfield, it explores the concept of "Resistance"—the universal force...
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The Science of Revenge is a book written by James Kimmel Jr. that delves into the neurological and p...
How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain
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Written by neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett, this book challenges conventional wisdom about emoti...
Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain
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In this concise and engaging book, Lisa Feldman Barrett distills decades of neuroscience research in...
Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions
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A book by Johann Hari that challenges conventional understandings of depression and anxiety. Hari ar...
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A non-fiction book by James Nestor that delves into the hidden science behind ancient breathing prac...
Grooming, Gossip, and the Evolution of Language
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A book by Robin Dunbar that explores the social brain hypothesis, proposing that human language evol...