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Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2026-08-13

Books mentioned on 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.

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 investigates the rise of the American national security state and the extensive influence of Allen Dulles and the CIA during the Cold War.

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    “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
    Where to get it
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  2. Superintelligence

    Nick Bostrom · at 2:20:37

    Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom is a foundational exploration of artificial general intelligence, the risks of machine takeoff, and the complex control problem humanity will face as machines surpass human cognitive capabilities.

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    “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
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible