Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2025-12-22
Books mentioned on The Best Moments of Modern Wisdom (2025) - #1036
2025 is nearly over, so I decided to put together a compilation of some of my favourite moments from the show over the last year. It was going to be a top 20, but I couldn't choose, so it's 23.
Chris Williamson recommended Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright, and discussed The Moral Animal by Robert Wright, Daring Young Men by Richard Reeves, and Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves. Also mentioned: The science of happily ever after by TY Tashiro.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Why Buddhism is True
Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright is an exploration of evolutionary psychology and ancient Buddhist philosophy that examines how the human mind creates suffering and how mindfulness can alter our perception of reality.
Recommended“Yeah, this is gorgeous idea from Robert Wright's Why Buddhism Is True.”
Where to get it
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The Moral Animal
The Moral Animal by Robert Wright is an influential exploration of evolutionary psychology that examines how natural selection has shaped human nature, morality, relationships, and social behavior.
Discussed“with Buddhism cuz the the book that got me into EP was um at the moral animal which is from 1991 or 1992 or something.”
Where to get it
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The science of happily ever after
The Science of Happily Ever After by Ty Tashiro is a psychology-based guide that examines the data behind dating, long-term romance, and relationship success.
Discussed“In fact, the book he wrote is called The Science of Happily Ever After, and he talks about three wishes.”
Where to get it
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Daring Young Men
Daring Young Men by Richard Reeves is a sociology and parenting book that examines the structural challenges, employment struggles, and educational disparities facing modern boys and men.
Discussed“Yeah, he wrote a book called Boys and Men.”
Where to get it
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Of Boys and Men
Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves is an insightful sociological examination of the modern challenges, educational struggles, and structural disadvantages currently facing boys and men.
Discussed“Yeah, he wrote a book called Boys and Men.”
Where to get it
