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Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2023-10-07

Chris Williamson & Michael Easter: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom

Bingeing, Escapism & Modern Addictions - Michael Easter

2 books · With Michael Easter · Watch on YouTube

Michael Easter discussed Pride by Jessica Tracy. Chris Williamson recommended The Status Game by Will Storr.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Pride

    Jessica Tracy · at 41:20

    Pride by Jessica Tracy is a book exploring the psychological and sociological dimensions of human pride as a fundamental social emotion and status driver.

    Discussed
    “And a big point that she talked about I think she has actually a book out called pride and it just the whole book is about Pride”
    Michael Easter Bingeing, Escapism & Modern Addictions - Michael Easter 2023-10-07 Listen at 41:20
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Status Game

    Will Storr · at 47:45

    The Status Game by Will Storr is a sociological and psychological exploration of how the human drive for social rank, prestige, and acceptance influences nearly every aspect of human behavior, interaction, and societal structure.

    Recommended
    “did you read will star's book the status game I haven't read that one now you'd love it you would fall in love with it”
    Chris Williamson Bingeing, Escapism & Modern Addictions - Michael Easter 2023-10-07 Listen at 47:45
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Scarcity Brain
“what's the book Michael where should people go the book is called scarcity brain it's — available anywhere that anywhere anywhere will be where people get it dude”
Michael Easter Bingeing, Escapism & Modern Addictions - Michael Easter 2023-10-07 Listen at 1:11:45
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