Book · 1965 · Automobiles
Unsafe at any speed
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Meta exercises this reckless disregard for public safety, kind of like the auto industry in the '60s, and that was when Ralph Nader wrote Unsafe at Any Speed. His book, it actually brought about change.
What they say about it
- Mentioned as a big hit“that was a big hit”2
The best things said about it
In '65 Nader had published this book called Unsafe at Any Speed which forced the automotive industry to include seat belts.
Ralph Nader had a book called Unsafe at Any Speed that was a big hit.
Where and when it comes up
Most mentions, by podcast
4 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Unsafe at any speed by Ralph Nader is a landmark critique of the American automotive industry that exposed safety shortcomings and fueled major legislative reforms. On This Week in Startups, Jason Calacanis mentioned the book while discussing corporate accountability, noting he had not read it yet but considered it worth examining. Ed Zitron referenced the text on Behind the Bastards to highlight how reckless disregard for public safety mirrors past corporate behavior, contrasting it with Meta's current practices and noting that Nader's work actually drove meaningful change. Robert Evans also discussed the book on Behind the Bastards across multiple episodes, observing that seat belts were once a distant concept before Nader's publication forced the automotive industry to incorporate crucial safety features and rattled conservative corporate circles. Additionally, Josh Clark brought up the work on Stuff You Should Know during a live show examining unregulated historical auto manufacturing, describing the publication as a massive hit that addressed dangerous vehicle design.
Every mention
Jason Calacanis yeah ralph nader's book unsafe at any speed where he talked about the automobile industry i've never actual… 1
“yeah ralph nader's book unsafe at any speed where he talked about the automobile industry i've never actually read the book but that would be a good one to look at”
Josh Clark Ralph Nader had a book called unsafe at any speed that was a big hit 2
“Ralph Nader had a book called unsafe at any speed that was a big hit”
“Ralph Nader had a book called unsafe at any speed That was a big hit”
Robert Evans When Joe was 11, he lost his younger brother to an auto accident, which was not uncommon in those days beca… 2
“When Joe was 11, he lost his younger brother to an auto accident, which was not uncommon in those days because cars didn't crumple, and seat belts were but a fever dream in Ralph Nader's eye.”
“in' 65 nater had published this book called safe at any speed which forced the automotive industry to include seat belts and [ __ ]”
Ed Zitron Nevertheless, Meta exercises this reckless disregard for public safety, kind of like the auto industry in t… 1
“Nevertheless, Meta exercises this reckless disregard for public safety, kind of like the auto industry in the '60s, and that was when Ralph Nater wrote Unsafe at Any Speed. His book, it actually brought about change.”
