Episode · No Stupid Questions · 2022-03-20

Books mentioned on Do You Savor or Gobble? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 91

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Stephen Dubner discussed Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman. Also mentioned: Anarchy, State, and Utopia by Robert Nozick.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Amusing Ourselves to Death

   Neil Postman · at 33:25

   Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman is a seminal media theory book arguing that television and modern entertainment culture degrade serious public discourse into superficial amusement.

   Discussed

   “I think of a book from maybe 30 Years Ago by Neil Postman called amusing ourselves to death, which wasn't about binge watching because it didn't exist”

   Stephen Dubner Do You Savor or Gobble? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 91 2022-03-20 Listen at 33:25

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   Anarchy, State, and Utopia

   Robert Nozick · at 37:56

   Anarchy, State, and Utopia by Robert Nozick is a foundational 1974 political philosophy book that defends libertarianism and introduces famous thought experiments like the pleasure machine.

   Discussed

   “Angela was likely thinking of the thought experiment described by American philosopher Robert nozick in his 1974 book Anarchy State and Utopia. In the book humans have the choice to experience reality as it exists or to live forever in a pleasant simulation”

   Speaker Do You Savor or Gobble? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 91 2022-03-20 Listen at 37:56

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