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Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2026-04-21

Ezra Klein & Alex Bores: books mentioned on The Ezra Klein Show

Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores? | The Ezra Klein Show

3 books · With Alex Bores · Watch on YouTube

Alex Bores recommended A theory of justice by John Rawls, World Eaters by Catherine Bracy, and Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. A theory of justice

    John Rawls · at 1:30:11

    A Theory of Justice by John Rawls is a monumental work of political philosophy that revitalized liberal egalitarian thought by introducing concepts such as the original position, the veil of ignorance, and the difference principle as foundations for a just society.

    Recommended
    “So the first is my favorite book of all time, and I know you have thoughts on this book, but it's "A Theory of Justice" by John Rawls.”
    Alex Bores Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores? | The Ezra Klein Sho… 2026-04-21 Listen at 1:30:11
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. World Eaters

    Catherine Bracy · at 1:30:48

    World Eaters by Catherine Bracy is a contemporary book that examines the incentives established by the venture capital industry from the perspective of a tech insider.

    Recommended
    “The second one is "World Eaters" by Catherine Bracy which is marketed as this deeply anti-vax book, but I actually think is written by a tech insider and a much more nuanced approach to the incentives that venture capital sets up.”
    Alex Bores Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores? | The Ezra Klein Sho… 2026-04-21 Listen at 1:30:48
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Bird by Bird

    Anne Lamott · at 1:31:38

    Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott is a widely celebrated guide to writing that offers humorous, practical advice on the creative process and navigating life.

    Recommended
    “And it's "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott, which is just a delightful read and is a good reminder for any procrastinators to just break down your work and do it bird by bird.”
    Alex Bores Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores? | The Ezra Klein Sho… 2026-04-21 Listen at 1:31:38
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
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Passing Give People Money
“My wife, Annie Lowrey, wrote a book on universal basic income called "Give People Money."”
Ezra Klein Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores? | The Ezra Klein Sho… 2026-04-21 Listen at 44:39
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