📚 2 Books mentioned in "Does Death Have to Be a Death Sentence? | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 69" of People I (Mostly) Admire
Podcast: People I (Mostly) Admire
Episode: Does Death Have to Be a Death Sentence? | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 69
Published on January 10, 2023
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Superfreakonomics
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And a prediction that I made that I wish hadn't been true but turned out to be quite true was Stephen Dubner in the book Super Freakonomics. We suggested that because of private incentives, the attempts to rein in carbon emissions just weren't going to work, and we predicted that the globe would struggle to control our emissions of greenhouse gases, and many people were angry at us.
In this segment, Steve Levitt discusses a prediction from the book they co-authored with Stephen Dubner, 'Super Freakonomics'. He reflects on their assertion that private incentives would hinder effective attempts to control carbon emissions, a prediction that has unfortunately proven correct.
What to expect when you're expecting
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I'm not sure whether you know that book, but roughly every first-time parent I know has three copies of it; one that they bought for themselves and two that were gifted to them by friends. And I suspect your book will be gifted much less frequently than 'What to Expect When You’re Expecting,' given people's discomfort with death.
In this segment, podcast host Steve Levitt references the book 'What to Expect When You’re Expecting,' mentioning that it is a staple for first-time parents, as many own multiple copies. He contrasts this with the anticipated reception of BJ Miller's book on end-of-life planning, suggesting it may not be as widely shared due to its sensitive subject matter.