Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2026-08-13

Chris Williamson, Hunter Biden & Matt McCusker: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #2

Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker & Duncan Trussell - Mostly Wise #2 - #1136

2 books · With Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker, Duncan Trussell · Listen · Watch on YouTube

I spent a really long time putting this together, I really hope you enjoy it! In this second episode of Mostly Wise, we explore: Hunter's true version of the laptop story The best conspiracy theories that are (maybe) real.

Hunter Biden recommended The devil's chessboard by David Talbot. Matt McCusker recommended Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The devil's chessboard

   David Talbot · at 18:11 · mentioned 2 times

   The Devil's Chessboard by David Talbot is a detailed historical investigation focusing on Allen Dulles and the rise of the Central Intelligence Agency, along with the deep-state machinations surrounding major historical events like the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

   Recommended

   “Have you ever read the devil's chessboard? I can't read. Okay. Well, have you listened to the devil's chessboard Listen to it because I actually how I did it while I while I paint.”

   Hunter Biden Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker & Duncan Trussell - Mostly Wise #2 - #1136 2026-08-13 ▶ Play 18:05

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   Superintelligence

   Nick Bostrom · at 2:20:37

   Superintelligence is a nonfiction book by Nick Bostrom that examines the risks, paths, and implications of artificial intelligence surpassing human capabilities.

   Recommended

   “This is what Bostonramm said like to to put into perspective. It's a great book. Super intelligence. Have you read that book? It's so good.”

   Matt McCusker Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker & Duncan Trussell - Mostly Wise #2 - #1136 2026-08-13 Listen at 2:20:37

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