Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2024-11-02
Books mentioned on Why Does Everyone Feel So Politically Homeless? - Ana Kasparian - #859
Ana Kasparian is a political commentator, journalist, and co-host of The Young Turks. When we talk with normal people about politics, we usually have more common ground than disagreement.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Coddling of the American Mind
The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt is a sociological critique that examines how well-intentioned ideas and safetyism are setting younger generations up for failure, with a particular focus on the detrimental effects of social media.
Recommended“I think that you know one thing that has really given me some clarity about what drives people is Jonathan Height's work uh when it comes to moral foundations I love that book I loved codling of the American mind too that was an excellent book as well”
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Human Compatible
Human Compatible by Stuart Russell is an authoritative examination of artificial intelligence and the control problem written by a leading pioneer in the field.
Discussed“and um he wrote a new book called human compatible where he's talking about how algorithms are interacting with humans”
