Franklin Foer's book recommendations

Franklin Foer is a staff writer at The Atlantic and former editor of The New Republic. On The Book Review and Freakonomics Radio, Foer discussed his own book, World Without Mind. He explained on The Book Review that his departure from the New Republic served as the beginning and inspiration for writing World Without Mind. During his appearance on Freakonomics Radio, Foer elaborated on the themes within his book, describing it as a valentine to competition and arguing that a marketplace is at its healthiest when it features numerous market players rather than the dominance of a few major technology companies. Additionally, Foer addressed the support he received while writing the book, noting that the center-left think tank known as the New America Foundation, which is devoted to renewing American politics, prosperity, and purpose in the digital age, provided him with a small grant. Across these podcast episodes, Foer consistently reflected on the origins, core arguments, and institutional backing of his critical work examining the modern digital landscape and corporate concentration.