Episode · People I (Mostly) Admire · 2024-08-17
Steve Levitt & Chris Anderson: books mentioned on People I (Mostly) Admire #138
138. Chris Anderson on the Power of TED
Under his helm, the TED Conference went from a small industry gathering to a global phenomenon. Chris and Steve talk about how to build lasting institutions, how to make generosity go viral, and what Chris has learned about public speaking.
Steve Levitt recommended TED Talks by Chris Anderson, and discussed Infectious Generosity by Chris Anderson.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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TED Talks
Recommended“let's talk about your other book you've written it must have been eight or nine years ago it's called Ted Talks the official Ted guide to public speaking it is easily the best book I've ever read on public speaking”
Where to get it
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Infectious Generosity
Discussed“his most recent book published in January 2024 is called infectious generosity the ultimate idea wor”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Infectious Generosity
“the ideas you're talking now are captured in your new book it's called infectious generosity the ultimate idea worth spreading”
Plugged Infectious Generosity
“and that's why I wrote this book infectious generosity it's meant to be a battle guide to taking that on and trying for God's sake to find some way of reclaiming the internet”