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Episode: Steven Pinker: “I Manage My Controversy Portfolio Carefully” | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 1
Published on April 21, 2023
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The Better Angels of Our Nature
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I think a great example comes from another one of your books called 'The Better Angels of Our Nature,' which argues that violence has greatly decreased over time, and that doesn't strike me as being a very funny topic. But your synopsis of the Old Testament in that book made me laugh so hard that I could barely breathe.
In this segment, podcast host Steve Levitt discusses another book by guest Steven Pinker, titled 'The Better Angels of Our Nature.' He highlights a particular observation from the book, noting that despite its serious focus on the decrease of violence over time, Pinker's synopsis of the Old Testament elicited a strong sense of humor from him.