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Episode · No Stupid Questions · 2021-06-27

Books mentioned on What's So Gratifying About Gossip? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 58

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Angela Duckworth discussed Quiet by Susan Cain. Also mentioned: Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Quiet

    Susan Cain · at 29:44

    Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain examines the overlooked strengths of introversion and critiques society's persistent bias toward an extrovert ideal.

    Discussed
    “because I remember reading quiet by Susan Kane and she had claimed that introverts are exhausted by some of the requirements of socializing”
    Angela Duckworth What's So Gratifying About Gossip? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 58 2021-06-27 Listen at 29:44
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Utilitarianism

    John Stuart Mill · at 34:40

    Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill is a foundational philosophical text that articulates the ethical framework emphasizing the greatest happiness principle and the moral significance of actions.

    Discussed
    “also Angelo recalls that 19th century philosopher John Stuart Mill believed that humans would always choose higher more intellectual Pleasures over lower face Pleasures this is an exaggeration in its 1861 work utilitarianism Mill does claim that higher Pleasures are more intrinsically valuable”
    Speaker What's So Gratifying About Gossip? | No Stupid Questions | Episode 58 2021-06-27 Listen at 34:40
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
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