Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2020-05-12
Books mentioned on #1472 - Michael Yo
Michael Yo is a stand up comedian. Look for his podcast "Michael Yo Show" on Spotify.
Joe Rogan recommended Merchants of Doubt by Naomi Oreskes and others. Michael Yo recommended Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, and discussed Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
-
Merchants of Doubt
Merchants of Doubt by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M.
Recommended“see the documentary merchants of doubt' know it's a great documentary”
Where to get it
-
Can't Hurt Me
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins is a powerful memoir detailing the author's harrowing journey from a brutal, abusive childhood and severe obstacles to becoming a Navy SEAL, ultra-marathon runner, and symbol of extreme mental toughness.
Recommended“like I told you about David Goggins last time I was here I read his book and you know posted [ __ ] on my mirror you know and trying to make strides too”
Where to get it
-
Enlightenment Now
Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker is a data-driven defense of reason, science, humanism, and progress that argues humanity is living in an era of unprecedented health, prosperity, and safety.
Discussed“no no yes not read any of Steven Pinker's work mm-hmm Steven Pinker is a really really brilliant guy and one of the things that he gets criticized for is showing how much less violent the world is today how much less crime there is how much less rape how much less murder”
Where to get it
