Episode · No Stupid Questions · 2023-12-17
Books mentioned on 175. Why Is Astrology So Popular?
Why does your horoscope seem so accurate? Is it possible to believe and not believe in something at the same time?
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Grit
Grit by Angela Duckworth is a widely acclaimed psychological exploration of how passion and perseverance are far more critical to long-term success than innate talent alone.
Discussed“Yeah, many, many years ago, my book club flew out to Philadelphia to spend a day with you and talk through grit, right?”
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman is a landmark psychology book that explores the two systems of thought that drive how we make choices, judge situations, and perceive the world around us.
Discussed“she actually refers to system one and system two thinking I think you're pretty familiar with this idea from Danny Conan”
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The Emperor's New Drugs
The Emperor's New Drugs by Irving Kirsch is a critical examination of antidepressants and the methodologies used in pharmaceutical research, arguing that the therapeutic benefits of these medications are largely driven by the placebo effect.
Discussed“I mean, here's the example he gave in, I'm reading his book right now, about how therapists can better understand and create response expectancies. So he tells the story of not liking spicy food.”
