Episode · This Week in Startups · 2023-06-05
Jason Calacanis & Rory Sutherland: books mentioned on This Week in Startups (Jun 2023)
Rory's brain vs ChatGPT, outrageous marketing, work trends and MUCH more w/ Rory Sutherland | E1756
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Jason Calacanis recommended Alchemy by Rory Sutherland. Rory Sutherland discussed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Alchemy
Alchemy by Rory Sutherland is an insightful exploration of behavioral economics, psychology, and the hidden irrational forces that drive consumer behavior in business and everyday life.
Recommended“he's the author of alchemy the Dark Art and curious science of creating magic in Brands business and life great book if you haven't read it really will make you think differently”
Where to get it
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie is a celebrated and deeply influential work of detective fiction renowned for its groundbreaking narrative structure.
Discussed“I suppose I'm wearing in that there is the um you know the the really defining works of literature and of creation comes from a completely unexpected place so uh you know for example the murder of Roger Aykroyd where you know made Angus and Christie's reputation was where the narrator was the murderer which I didn't think had happened”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Alchemy
“and a follow-up Alchemy the surprising power of ideas that don't make sense he's a contributor to the spectator UK and all around fascinating interesting guy”