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Books by Frans de Waal mentioned on podcasts

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6 books across 12 episodes on 6 podcasts.

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  1. Chimpanzee Politics

    5 mentions · The Tim Ferriss Show, Modern Wisdom, This Week in Startups

    Chimpanzee Politics by Frans de Waal is a groundbreaking primatology book that examines the complex social strategies, power struggles, and alliance-building behaviors of chimpanzees and their striking parallels to human political systems.

    Discussed
    “have you ever heard the story of the book that new Gingrich used to navigate politics at least one that he's credited with whatever success he's had chimpanzee politics”
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  2. Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?

    7 mentions · Lex Fridman Podcast, The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, The Book Review

    Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal is an engaging scientific exploration that challenges human arrogance by examining the diverse, sophisticated forms of cognition and emotion present throughout the animal kingdom.

    Discussed
    “You go back to that Frans de Waal book, "Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?"”
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  3. Different

    1 mention · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

    Different by Frans de Waal is a popular science book exploring gender through the unique perspective of a prominent primatologist.

    Recommended
    “and most recently different gender through the eyes of a primatologist i would highly recommend to all of those who are watching and listening that you pick up any or all of dr dewall's books”
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  4. Mama's Last Hug

    3 mentions · The Book Review

    Mama's Last Hug by Frans de Waal is a non-fiction book that explores animal emotions, behavioral intelligence, and what the inner lives of other species reveal about human nature.

    Discussed
    “dwall will be here to talk about his latest book Mama's Last Hug animal emotions and what they tell us about ourselves”
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  5. The Ape And The Sushi Master

    1 mention · The Tim Ferriss Show

    Discussed
    “the book for more this is by franz de val the dutch mythologist is called the ape and the sushi master”
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