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Every book David Deutsch recommended on podcasts

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David Deutsch appeared on Conversations with Tyler to discuss multiple worlds, philosophy, and his intellectual influences. During the conversation, Deutsch reflected on his engagement with the works of philosopher Karl Popper. While discussing Popper's writings, Deutsch mentioned being very fond of the book The Myth of the Framework, though he added a caveat that he would not necessarily recommend it as an ideal starting point for readers new to Popper's philosophy. Instead, Deutsch recounted his own personal entry point into Popper's intellectual universe, which was the second volume of The Open Society and Its Enemies. He noted that this particular volume focused specifically on Karl Marx, candidly admitting that Marx's philosophy was the aspect of Popper's work that he was least interested in at the time and remains least interested in today. Through these reflections, Deutsch mapped out his historical relationship with Popperian thought, offering listeners both a personal anecdote about his early reading habits and a nuanced perspective on how to navigate the vast and complex body of work left behind by one of the twentieth century's most influential philosophers of science and society.