The Book Recall
Each week I distill the content from a different book, reinterpreting its ideas and themes to more universal patterns found in science, complexity and life.
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Episodes
12 episodes
The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman
In this episode I discuss Mustafa Suleyman’s book The Coming Wave, and explore why rapid diffusion, opaque decision-making, and runaway technological acceleration pose serious risks to public trust and global stability. I break down the core dy...
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Episode 12
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38:29
Lions and Scavengers by Ben Shapiro
In this episode I discuss Ben Shapiro’s Lions and Scavengers, exploring how morality, free markets, and ideology intertwine. I break down false consciousness, the moral roots of capitalism, and how losing moral anchors like family and faith lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:01:23
Chip War by Chris Miller
In this episode, I discuss Chris Miller’s book Chip War, and use it to argue that the real lesson of the semiconductor race isn’t just about who controls the technology, but who possesses the tacit knowledge—the deeply embedded, experience-base...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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50:46
Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin
In this episode, I recall Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin. But, rather than my usual chapter-by-chapter recall, I give my opinion on the book in general, referencing parts of the book throughout. Please let me know which approach you prefer.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:37
Hope by Pope Francis
In this episode, I recall Pope Francis’ autobiography Hope. Some of the themes are his belief that hope is not passive but an action—something lived through encounter, and his reflections on family, gratitude, peace, and his progressive vision ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:29
Escape From Shadow Physics by Adam Forrest Kay
In this episode I recall Adam Forrest Kay's book Escape From Shadow Physics.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:32
Scale by Geoffrey West
In this episode I recall Geoffrey West's book Scale.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:25:50
Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari
In this episode I recall Yuval Noah Harari's book Nexus.*apologies for the audio quality in this episodeSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433797/supportBecome a Member: thebookrecall.com
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:09:40
Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen
In this episode I recall Annie Jacobsen's book Nuclear War.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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59:38
The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
In this episode I recall and comment on Ichiro Kishimi's and Fumitake Koga's book The Courage to Be Disliked.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:09:49
