Episode · No Stupid Questions · 2024-11-28
Books mentioned on 221. Why Are We So Pessimistic? | No Stupid Questions
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Enlightenment Now
Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker is a sweeping nonfiction work that uses data and reason to argue that human health, prosperity, safety, peace, and happiness are globally on the rise.
Discussed“I mean I don't know Stephen Pinker at all but his book Enlightenment now so well I'm familiar with the work better angels of our nature”
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The Better Angels of Our Nature
The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker is a comprehensive historical and data-driven study that argues violence has steadily declined over the course of human history.
Discussed“better angels of our nature which I think preceded Enlightenment now right”
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High Conflict
Discussed“the term was popularized by journalist Amanda Ripley in her 2021 book high conflict why we get trapped and how we get out”
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Grit
“Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one.”
Passing High Conflict
“The term was popularized by journalist Amanda Ripley in her 2021 book High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out.”
Passing Life Is So Good
“Prer was following in the footsteps of many other Americans who learned to read late in life, including the famous George Dawson, the grandson of a formerly enslaved person who learned to read at 98 and co-authored a book at 101.”