📚 2 Books mentioned in "Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Recovery & Stress Management - Dr Mike Israetel" of Modern Wisdom
Podcast: Modern Wisdom
Episode: Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Recovery & Stress Management - Dr Mike Israetel
Published on September 23, 2024
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!
The beginning of infinity
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If you're trying to read 'The Beginning of Infinity' by David Deutsch, you're switched on, right? Or you're reading some political manifesto and trying to connect ideas, which can be taxing.
In this segment, Chris Williamson refers to the book 'The Beginning of Infinity' by David Deutsch, highlighting it as an intellectually challenging work. He contrasts this type of demanding reading with simpler, more relaxing content, suggesting that reading such a book requires considerable mental engagement.
The Fellowship of the Ring
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Alternatively, you're reading a relatively simple novel, like 'Who’s the Killer?' or a 'Lord of the Rings'-type story, which is more relaxing. It's interesting that even within the same rest modality, the type of content you engage with matters.
Chris uses 'Lord of the Rings' as an example of a more relaxing type of story, suitable for unwinding, contrasting it with more intellectually stimulating content in the context of recovery and relaxation.