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Every book Edward Snowden recommended on podcasts
Edward Snowden appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience in October 2019 to discuss government surveillance, his life in exile, and the historical context of intelligence agencies. During the episode, Snowden recommended reading his autobiographical work, Permanent Record. He explained that the book provides detailed accounts of forgotten history and critical events that are essential for understanding how modern global surveillance systems evolved. Snowden noted that he told his story in the book in some detail, making it a valuable resource for people who may not be familiar with the background leading up to the leaks that exposed National Security Agency programs. By pointing listeners to his memoir, Snowden emphasized the importance of historical awareness regarding digital privacy and government overreach. His appearance on the podcast served as both a reflection on his personal journey as a whistleblower and a broader education on the mechanics of mass data collection. Permanent Record stands as a primary text recommended by Snowden himself for readers seeking an insider perspective on the intersection of technology, national security, and individual civil liberties in the twenty-first century.
Books recommended by Edward Snowden
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Permanent Record
Permanent Record is the autobiography of whistleblower Edward Snowden, chronicling his upbringing, his career with the CIA and NSA, and his decision to leak classified surveillance data.
Recommended“and I tell this in the book in some detail and I think it's very much worth reading four people don't know this because this forgotten history”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1368 - Edward Snowden | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2019-10-23 | 1 |
Other mentions (7: passing, ad reads, own books)
“so uh the idea and this is the subject of my first book permanent record which was why i came on last year”
“and that's a big part of why i wrote permanent record and it's been tremendously gratifying to see people connect to it”
“so I I came on because I just written a book called permanent record which is the the story of my life because that's what publishers make you do”
“but have you read the book because it'll just help me your boyfriend if you haven't got a chance you know”
“and this is been covered a few times and open-source media but I think this is one of the few book length discussions of what happens there in permanent record”
“civilization is the history of conspiracy right what what is civilization”
“it is called a permanent record and I hope you'll read it”