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Episode · People I (Mostly) Admire · 2023-01-04

Books mentioned on Robert Axelrod: Why Being Nice, Forgiving, and Provokable are the Best Strategies for Life | Ep 47

2 books · With Robert Axelrod · Watch on YouTube

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  1. The evolution of cooperation

    Robert M. Axelrod · at 0:05 · mentioned 4 times

    The Evolution of Cooperation by Robert M.

    Discussed
    “years since I first read a book called The Evolution of cooperation by Robert Axelrod the only reason I even read the book was that it was a signed reading for an economics course I was taking and I was a diligent student”
    Steve Levitt Robert Axelrod: Why Being Nice, Forgiving, and Provokable are the Best… 2023-01-04 Listen at 0:05
    Where to get it
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  2. The Selfish Gene

    Richard Dawkins · at 29:43

    The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins is a seminal science book that popularizes a gene-centric view of evolution and explores the biological origins of selfishness and altruism.

    Discussed
    “and Richard Dawkins who's the author of The Selfish Gene wrote one of the most over-the-top prefaces I've ever seen for a later edition of the book that must have felt really good”
    Steve Levitt Robert Axelrod: Why Being Nice, Forgiving, and Provokable are the Best… 2023-01-04 Listen at 29:43
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible