Episode · The Dr. John Delony Show · 2023-11-22
Books mentioned on The Dark Side of Happiness With Michael Easter
On today’s show, John talks with author and speaker Michael Easter about the surprising dark side of happiness, comfort and escapism. Lyrics of the Day: ""Truckin'" - The Grateful Dead Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.
Dr John Delony recommended The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter and Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Comfort Crisis
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter is an exploration of how modern comforts and sedentary lifestyles negatively impact human health and well-being, advocating for the intentional reintegration of physical challenges.
Recommended“strongly recommended reading a book and so whenever he's one of the few people and he says read this book I read that book and I read the book it's called The Comfort crisis by Michael Easter”
Where to get it
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Scarcity Brain
Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter explores the evolutionary psychology behind modern human cravings, consumption habits, and dopamine feedback loops in an era of abundance.
Recommended“wrote The Comfort crisis and has a brand new book out called scarcity brain this is a book that I was so excited to get”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“and in scarcity brain I argue we've been using substances for millions of years as survival tools”
“so when I was reporting the Comfort crisis for example I traveled to Bhutan and and I go meet with this guy who's a Kempo in the Buddhist face”
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