Episode · Conversations with Tyler · 2023-05-03
Books mentioned on Kevin Kelly on Advice, Travel, and Tech
As the founding executive editor of Wired magazine and the author of several acclaimed books on technology and culture, Kevin Kelly has long been known for his visionary ideas and insights.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Excellent Advice for Living
Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly is a collection of practical maxims and timeless wisdom structured as a guide for navigating life's challenges.
Recommended“I'll mention yearbook again before the final question excellent advice for living wisdom I wish I'd known earlier”
Where to get it
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Vanishing Asia : Three Volume Set
Discussed“my favorite creation of yours probably is this three volume set it's called Vanishing Asia if I understand correctly it was a 50-year project based around roughly 200 000 photos it's three volumes it's one of the greatest picture books ever produced possibly the greatest”
Where to get it
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Europe Through the Back Door
Discussed“there was this um guy named Rick Steves who was self-publishing a book about Europe Europe the back door”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Excellent Advice for Living
“and so that kind of advice I'm very reluctant to give and I must never answer because I don't feel I know that person well enough I can give them a platitude like my book is filled with saying here's my piece of advice for a young person who is studying out”
Own book Vanishing Asia : Three Volume Set
“where's the best place to see Vanishing Asia now um so my book kind of Records the places in the world that”