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Every book David Pinsof recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • David Pinsof has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of August 17, 2023.
  • David Pinsof has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of August 17, 2023.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of August 17, 2023.
  • The 2 books David Pinsof has mentioned in the most episodes, as of August 17, 2023: Capital in the Twenty-First Century and Why Buddhism is True.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from David Pinsof aired on August 17, 2023.

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Guest on Modern Wisdom · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Appearing on Modern Wisdom in the episode titled The Sad Truth About Chasing Status, David Pinsof engaged in thoughtful psychological and behavioral analysis regarding human motivations, social status, and personal well-being. During the discussion, the host brought up the book Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright, noting that he is a fan of the work, and recognized that Pinsof shared this admiration. The host highlighted a profound quote from Wright's book, stating that ultimately happiness comes down to deciding between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions or the discomfort of becoming ruled by them. This shared appreciation for Wright's synthesis of evolutionary psychology and Buddhist philosophy underscored Pinsof's interest in understanding the mechanics of the human mind. Through the podcast conversation, Pinsof and the host explored themes of mindfulness, emotional awareness, and the psychological challenges inherent in confronting one's own mental habits and internal conflicts.

Books David Pinsof recommended or discussed

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  1. Capital in the Twenty-First Century

    Thomas Piketty · Discussed · 1 episode

    Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty examines wealth concentration and economic inequality in capitalist economies.

    Discussed
    “and you know mentioning books that only members of our subculture would know like oh capital in the 21st century only really smart members of the intelligence will know that one”
    Where to get it
  2. Why Buddhism is True

    Robert Wright · Discussed · 1 episode

    Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright is an exploration of evolutionary psychology and ancient Buddhist philosophy that examines how the human mind creates suffering and how mindfulness can alter our perception of reality.

    Discussed
    “Robert writes why Buddhism is true which I know that you're a fan of as well”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Sad Truth About Chasing Status - David PinsofModern Wisdom2023-08-172
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing Capital in the Twenty-First Century
“mentioning books that only members of our subculture would know like oh capital in the 21st century only really smart members of the intelligence will know that one and that helps me connect with fellow members of the intelligencia while subtly excluding dumb dumbs who aren't as cool as me”