Why people recommend it
Green Crime by Julia Shaw is a detailed investigation into the illicit global underworld of environmental offenses, exploring poachers, illegal gold miners, and corporate frauds. Lex Fridman recommended the book on the Lex Fridman Podcast during episode number 483, featuring criminal psychologist Julia Shaw, which aired on October 14, 2025. Fridman discussed Shaw's extensive bibliography, noting her previous works including Evil, which examines the psychology of murder and sadism, The Memory Illusion, focused on false memories, and Bi, a study of bisexuality. Transitioning to her latest release, Fridman strongly encouraged listeners to order Green Crime immediately, emphasizing that the book provides a thorough and fascinating look at hidden criminal networks and illicit commercial exploitation. Throughout the conversation, Fridman highlighted how Shaw's research across her various publications consistently sheds light on complex criminal behavior, human psychology, and the darker aspects of modern society.
Who recommended it
- Lex Fridman Recommended
Lex Fridman — 1 mention
“Her books include Evil, about the psychology of murder and sadism, The Memory Illusion, about false memories, Bi, about bisexuality, and her new book that you should definitely go order now called Green Crime, which is a study of the dark underworld of poachers, illegal gold miners, corporate frauds, hitmen, and all kinds of other environmental criminals.”