Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2023-10-16

Chris Williamson & Sadia Khan: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom

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Chris Williamson discussed Lost Connections by Johann Hari, When Men Behave Badly by David Buss, and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Lost Connections

    Johann Hari · at 9:10

    Lost Connections by Johann Hari is a profound exploration of the underlying social and psychological causes of depression and anxiety, arguing that modern distress stems largely from a loss of meaningful human connections.

    Discussed
    “well I I I read the same thing with J Harry's book which is fantastic um was it lost connections is that the right one”
    Where to get it
  2. When Men Behave Badly

    David Buss · at 40:12

    When Men Behave Badly by David Buss is a comprehensive exploration of evolutionary psychology that investigates the deep-seated roots of sexual deception, harassment, and interpersonal conflict between sexes.

    Discussed
    “David bus put this out in bad men or Men Behaving Badly depending on which country you're in”
    Where to get it
  3. The Alchemist

    Paulo Coelho · at 1:10:57

    The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a philosophical novel that follows a young Andalusian shepherd in his journey across the desert to find a hidden treasure near the pyramids.

    Discussed
    “and I'd just read Paulo quo's The Alchemist as well it like the first book I'd read in probably a decade”
    Where to get it