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.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Why Buddhism is True
Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright is a compelling exploration of evolutionary psychology and Buddhist philosophy that examines how ancient meditative practices align with modern scientific understandings of the mind.
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 a renowned exploration of evolutionary psychology that examines human behavior through the lens of natural selection.
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.”
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The science of happily ever after
Discussed“In fact, the book he wrote is called The Science of Happily Ever After, and he talks about three wishes.”
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Of Boys and Men
Of Boys and Men by Richard V.
Discussed“Yeah, he wrote a book called Boys and Men.”
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Daring Young Men
Of Boys and Men is a sociological book by Richard Reeves that examines the systemic educational, economic, and social challenges currently facing boys and men in modern society.
Discussed“Yeah, he wrote a book called Boys and Men.”
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