Episode · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · 2023-01-30
Books mentioned on Women, Porn, and Sadists | Dr. Del Paulhus | EP 327
Jordan Peterson discussed The prince by Niccolò Machiavelli, Wicked Thoughts by M.D. Eric Watford, and The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
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The prince
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a classic Renaissance treatise that outlines the pragmatic realities, strategies, and moral compromises involved in the acquisition and preservation of political power.
Discussed“He did something very clever; he went into the books of Nicolo Machiavelli, who was an advisor to politicians way back when, and he took the statements, administered them to undergraduate students, and simply asked them how much they agreed with these statements.”
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Wicked Thoughts
Discussed“I read a book titled 'Wicked Thoughts,' a fascinating read by Google engineers who analyzed pornography use between men and women with billions of searches.”
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The Art of War
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient military treatise that offers enduring strategic principles for outmaneuvering adversaries and managing conflict.
Discussed“Apart from Machiavelli, we've also referenced Sun Tzu, the renowned author of 'The Art of War' from China, who discussed the importance of building alliances.”
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