Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2023-04-14

Books mentioned on This Philosopher Wants Liberals to Take Political Power Seriously

4 books · With Danielle Allen · Watch on YouTube

Ezra Klein discussed The Darkened Light of Faith by Melvin L. Rogers. Danielle Allen recommended Open Democracy by Hélène Landemore, and discussed How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and others. Also mentioned: Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The Darkened Light of Faith

   Melvin L. Rogers · at 16:50 · mentioned 2 times

   The Darkened Light of Faith by Melvin L. Rogers is a profound exploration of race, democracy, and freedom within the historical context of African-American political thought.

   Discussed

   “so I think that book is called the darkened light of Faith race democracy and freedom in African American political thought and comes out in September and does look great”

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   How Democracies Die

   Steven Levitsky, Daniel Ziblatt · at 36:07

   How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt is a political science book that examines how elected leaders can gradually dismantle democratic institutions from within.

   Discussed

   “so the short of it is that to have the sort of power sharing that I'm talking about does require the set of stable norms and guard rails the kind of things that you know Dan simblatt and Steve Levitsky talk about and how democracies die”

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3. 

   Life 3.0

   Max Tegmark · at 1:03:24

   Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark is a bestselling exploration of artificial general intelligence and the future of life in an automated age.

   Recommended

   “and I'm sure you probably know Max tegmarks life 3.0 and third one Helene landamer open democracy”

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   Open Democracy

   Hélène Landemore · at 1:03:24

   Open Democracy is a political philosophy book by Hélène Landemore that explores alternative democratic models, citizens' assemblies, and ways to revitalize representative government.

   Recommended

   “and I'm sure you probably know Max tegmarks life 3.0 and third one Helene landamer open democracy”

   Danielle Allen This Philosopher Wants Liberals to Take Political Power Seriously 2023-04-14 Listen at 1:03:24

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