Episode · The Rubin Report · 2023-03-19

Books mentioned on The One Thing Elites Don't Want You to Look at | Russell Brand | MEDIA

2 books · With Russell Brand · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Russell Brand about his controversial appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher"; pandemic profiteering; if he considers himself a libertarian; what sustainabl

Russell Brand recommended The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium by Martin Gurri, and criticized Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Enlightenment Now

   Steven Pinker · at 20:50

   Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker is a data-driven defense of reason, science, humanism, and progress that argues humanity is living in an era of unprecedented health, prosperity, and safety.

   Critiqued

   “Because also like if I always feel like I'm on the precipice of the pinker conversation, of 'do you know that so many people have been pulled out of poverty and things are so great now?' Oh, really?”

   Russell Brand The One Thing Elites Don't Want You to Look at | Russell Brand | MEDIA 2023-03-19 Listen at 20:50

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   The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium

   Martin Gurri · at 44:05

   The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium by Martin Gurri is a sociological and political analysis examining how digital technology and the internet have empowered ordinary citizens to challenge traditional institutional authority.

   Recommended

   “In his book, The Revolt of the Public, Martin Gurri, the former CIA analyst who you should have on your show if you haven't already.”

   Russell Brand The One Thing Elites Don't Want You to Look at | Russell Brand | MEDIA 2023-03-19 Listen at 44:05

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