Episode · The Jordan Harbinger Show · 2023-10-19
Books mentioned on How Instagram Abuses Your Ancient Brain | JHS Ep. 902
Michael Easter discussed A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin and Monopoly by Philip E. Orbanes and others. Jordan Harbinger discussed Candy Crush Saga: Unlimited Lives Strategy – Play Without Waiting (2026 Edition) by Karna Raju. Also mentioned: Eyewitness by DK Publishing and Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Eyewitness
Discussed“I wasn't expecting this because I thought you'd just be a researcher or a science guy who sat around and analyzed studies, but here you are, starting your book by investigating Captagon in Iraq.”
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A Game of Thrones
Discussed“even though you're falling asleep and it's been 13 hours of Game of Thrones and you're watching it”
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Scarcity Brain
Discussed“The book group had to find the book, open it to the right page, read it, and then report back.”
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Monopoly
Discussed“so with an with a normal game like Monopoly like football that is screened off from everyday life”
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Candy Crush Saga: Unlimited Lives Strategy – Play Without Waiting (2026 Edition)
Discussed“same with Candy Crush Candy Crush will just walk you through levels with these unpredictable”
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Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Scarcity Brain
“yeah so my book is called scarcity brain and what it looks at is that everyone knows that everything is fine in moderation”
Plugged Scarcity Brain
“My book is called 'Scarcity Brain', which explores why individuals struggle with moderation despite knowing everything is fine in moderation.”