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Every book David Hauser recommended on podcasts
David Hauser appears on the ChooseFI podcast as an analytical entrepreneur and decision-making framework creator who engages deeply with macro-trends, human progress, and global optimism. During the episode, Hauser discusses and recommends several influential books that shaped his worldview. He highlights Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari as one of his absolute favorite books, noting that it fundamentally changed his viewpoint on numerous subjects and evolved his understanding of history and humanity. Hauser also recommends Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, and Anna Rosling Rönnlund, describing it as a recent read that he highly suggests to others due to its similar alignment with positive, data-backed views on human progress. Furthermore, Hauser discusses The Evolution of Everything by Matt Ridley as a very close second favorite book, reinforcing his intellectual interest in bottom-up evolution, innovation, and societal advancement. Through these recommendations, Hauser demonstrates a consistent preference for literature that challenges conventional assumptions and offers a broad, optimistic perspective on the trajectory of civilization.
Books recommended by David Hauser
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Factfulness
Factfulness by Hans Rosling, along with Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund, is an insightful book that challenges widespread global pessimism by presenting data-driven evidence of human progress in health, wealth, and safety.
Recommended“yeah I've got one that I've read recently called factfulness which is actually very similar to that if you haven't read that I'd highly recommend it”
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Sapiens
Sapiens is a sweeping historical narrative by Yuval Noah Harari that chronicles the evolution and impact of humankind from the Stone Age to the modern era.
Recommended“I go back to sapiens this is really one of my favorite books I have a number two that's really close but this changed my viewpoint on so many things and evolves”
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The Rational Optimist
Matt Ridley's exploration of human progress and innovation is frequently referenced in discussions concerning civilization, history, and economic optimism.
Discussed“Ah the evolution of everything by Matt Ridley and this is very close with Steve pinkerton's um latest book uh Enlightenment now”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| 151 | Unstoppable | Creating A Framework For Decision Making With David Hauser | ChooseFI | 2023-05-26 | 3 |