Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2023-08-17
Books mentioned on The Sad Truth About Chasing Status - David Pinsof
David Pinsof discussed Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright and Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty. Chris Williamson discussed The Status Game by Will Storr.
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.
Discussed“Robert writes why Buddhism is true which I know that you're a fan of as well”
Where to get it
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The Status Game
The Status Game by Will Storr is a psychology and sociology book that explores how the universal human drive for social status dictates human behavior, interaction, and culture.
Discussed“you've read will stores book the status game where he talks about that group that has yams they they build but grow the biggest yam and then they give it to their enemy”
Where to get it
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Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty examines wealth concentration and economic inequality in capitalist economies.
Discussed“and you know mentioning books that only members of our subculture would know like oh capital in the 21st century only really smart members of the intelligence will know that one”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“You've read will stores book uh the status game where he talks about that uh group that has yams they they build but grow the biggest yam and then they give it to their enemy”
“mentioning books that only members of our subculture would know like oh capital in the 21st century only really smart members of the intelligence will know that one and that helps me connect with fellow members of the intelligencia while subtly excluding dumb dumbs who aren't as cool as me”