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Every book Brendan Eich recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Brendan Eich has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of February 15, 2022.
  • Brendan Eich has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of February 15, 2022.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of February 15, 2022.
  • The 2 books Brendan Eich has mentioned in the most episodes, as of February 15, 2022: Dynamic Economics and San Fransicko.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Brendan Eich aired on February 15, 2022.

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Guest on Acquired · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Brendan Eich appeared on the Acquired podcast, where he offered deep insights into software architecture, the history of technology companies, and his extensive background with Netscape, Mozilla, and other initiatives. During his appearance, Eich utilized the show's carve-out segment to recommend two distinct titles. First, he recommended Michael Shellenberger's book San Fransicko. Eich noted that the book is well worth reading for individuals who, like himself, have lived in the Bay Area for a long time, observing that the current state of the region is far from positive. Second, Eich recommended the older and lesser-known work Dynamic Economics by Burton H. Klein. He praised Klein's exploration of how firms grow and start up, noting the specific focus on skunk-works projects. Through these recommendations, Eich pointed listeners toward sharp critiques of urban policy and underappreciated economic texts regarding corporate growth and innovation.

Books recommended by Brendan Eich

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  1. Dynamic Economics

    Burton H. Klein · Recommended · 1 episode

    Dynamic Economics by Burton H.

    Recommended
    “it's called dynamic economics by burton klein and you've never heard of burton klein burton klein looked at how firms grow and how they start sometimes the skunk works projects”
    Acquired The Browser (with Brendan Eich, Chief Architect of Netscape + Mozilla … 2022-02-15 Listen at 1:40:25
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. San Fransicko

    Michael Shellenberger · Recommended · 1 episode

    San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger is a critical examination of urban decay, homelessness, and governance in modern American cities, arguing that progressive policies have severely harmed places like San Francisco.

    Recommended
    “mike schellenberger san francisco is worth reading if you're from the bay area a long time like i've been because it ain't good”
    Acquired The Browser (with Brendan Eich, Chief Architect of Netscape + Mozilla … 2022-02-15 Listen at 1:40:03
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Browser (with Brendan Eich, Chief Architect of Netscape + Mozilla and CEO of Brave)Acquired2022-02-152
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing The Dark Knight returns
“robin the boy hostage frank miller put it in the dark knight returns”
Lex Fridman Podcast #160 – Brendan Eich: JavaScript, Firefox, Mozilla, and Brave 2021-02-12 Listen at 41:08