Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2025-10-09

Chris Williamson & Sam Corcos: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #1004

Inside DOGE, The IRS & How to Scam the US Government - Sam Corcos - #1004

2 books · With Sam Corcos · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Sam Corcos is an entrepreneur, CEO of Levels, and a special advisor to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What’s really happening inside the U.

Chris Williamson recommended Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber. Sam Corcos recommended Trust Me, I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Bullshit Jobs

   David Graeber · at 22:56

   Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber is a sociological examination of the proliferation of pointless, high-prestige, and high-paying administrative positions in modern corporate and institutional environments.

   Recommended

   “There's a really good book. Do you ever read the book [ __ ] Jobs?”

   Chris Williamson Inside DOGE, The IRS & How to Scam the US Government - Sam Corcos - #… 2025-10-09 Listen at 22:56

   Where to get it

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2. 

   Trust Me, I'm Lying

   Ryan Holiday · at 1:23:07

   Trust Me, I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday is an expose detailing the mechanics of media manipulation and the darker incentives driving online journalism.

   Recommended

   “you ever read Ryan Holliday's book, Trust Me, I'm Lying. Yeah, he has this great concept called trading up the chain”

   Sam Corcos Inside DOGE, The IRS & How to Scam the US Government - Sam Corcos - #… 2025-10-09 Listen at 1:23:07

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible