Episode · Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova · 2024-08-15
Books mentioned on Lessons from The River (Maria Interviews Nate About His Book)
Nate’s book “On the Edge” is out this week! (Get your copy here.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Quit
Quit by Annie Duke is a non-fiction book that explores the psychology of decision-making and examines why knowing when to walk away from a project, career, or goal is often more valuable than blindly persevering.
Recommended“Annie Duke wrote a book called quit and she's in the book too also a former poker player of course”
Where to get it
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Elon Musk
Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson is a comprehensive biographical account detailing the tumultuous life, entrepreneurial ventures, and psychological drivers of the controversial tech billionaire.
Discussed“if you read the Walter isacson book on Elon Musk his poker strategy is literally going all in every hand until he runs out of money or wins it all”
Where to get it
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What We Owe the Future
What We Owe the Future by William MacAskill is a thought-provoking exploration of long-termism, existential risk, and humanity's moral obligations to generations yet unborn.
Discussed“I talked to um to will mccal who was kind of one of the founders of at least the brand name of EA and wrote a book called what we ow the future”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book On the Edge
“I really enjoyed reading on the edge which is out today so by the time that everyone is listening um I hope you've already bought a copy”