Every book Jamil Zaki recommended on podcasts

Books Jamil Zaki recommended or discussed

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   Leviathan

   Thomas Hobbes · Discussed · 1 episode

   Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes is a foundational 1651 political treatise arguing that human life in a state of nature is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short, and that peace requires absolute submission to a strong central authority.

   Discussed

   “I often think about you know one of the best encapsulations of a cynical view of Life comes from Thomas Hobbs the philosopher who in his book Leviathan said we need a restrictive government because left to our own devices human life is nasty brutish and short”

   Huberman Lab How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset | Dr. Jamil Zaki 2024-09-02 Listen at 31:28

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
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   The Spirit Level

   Richard & Kate Pickett Wilkinson; Illustrated · Discussed · 1 episode

   Why people recommend it: The Spirit Level by Richard & Kate Pickett Wilkinson is an impactful sociological study that examines how economic inequality profoundly affects societal health and well-being.

   Discussed

   “that uh they they have a book called the spirit level where they look at inequality across the world and related to Public Health outcomes”

   Huberman Lab How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset | Dr. Jamil Zaki 2024-09-02 Listen at 24:56

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Books Jamil Zaki wrote

• Hope for Cynics

Appearances