Episode · This Week in Startups · 2022-05-26
Books mentioned on Solving our biggest problems, Cerebral's fast & loose telehealth prescriptions, Jack leaves Twitter Board | E1469
We discuss the tragedy at a Texas elementary school and gun violence in America (2:25). Can tech play a role in decreasing child deaths?
Jason Calacanis recommended Kill Switch - the Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy by Adam Jentleson and How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Kill Switch - the Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy
Kill Switch - the Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy by Adam Jentleson is a political nonfiction book that examines the history, creation, and utilization of the legislative filibuster and its impact on American political institutions.
Recommended“I would encourage everybody to read this adam gentleson book called kill switch. it's about the filibuster and it's about the history of the filibuster and how it has been used and how it was created and it is incredibly enlightening”
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How to Change Your Mind
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan is a comprehensive exploration of the history, science, and cultural renaissance surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapies.
Recommended“so if you've read michael pollan's great book a whole new mind i would highly recommend it he talks about set and setting yeah so the setting uh and the context of this uh and your intentionality are absolutely critical”
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