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Every book Josh Homme recommended on podcasts
Josh Homme appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss a variety of topics ranging from music and life pressures to history and psychological vulnerability. During the episode, Homme and Joe Rogan discussed several impactful books that explore human behavior and historical conflicts. Homme mentioned Brené Brown's book Daring Greatly, praising its exploration of vulnerability and the etymology of the word itself. Additionally, Rogan brought up S.C. Gwynne's audiobook Empire of the Summer Moon, describing it as an intense account of the historical wars between Plains Indians and settlers. The conversation also touched upon Jonathan Haidt's book The Coddling of the American Mind, which Homme and Rogan referenced to discuss the modern mental health pressures young people face, particularly regarding cell phone usage, social media, and rising rates of depression and self-harm among adolescents. Through these literary references, the discussion highlighted the intersection of modern psychological distress, historical warfare, and emotional resilience.
Books recommended by Josh Homme
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Daring Greatly
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown is a profound exploration of vulnerability, courage, and how embracing our emotional exposure can radically transform our lives.
Discussed“it's called daring greatly by Brunei brahmer something like it's really wonderful and it even went in the etymology of vulnerable”
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Empire of the Summer Moon
Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C.
Discussed“so dude I'm almost done with this book I'm listen audiobook Empire the summer moon it is [__] insane it's all of us at the war Jamie Gary [__] Gary's [__] Gary that's lucky SC Gwyn gwy and n E and part of summer moon it's all about the war with the Plains tribes the Plains Plains Indians versus the”
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The Coddling of the American Mind
The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt examines how safetyism, adverse parenting practices, and modern digital platforms are negatively shaping the psychological resilience of the younger generation.
Discussed“I mean the pressures that people have is a book Jonathan hate wrote called the coddling of the American mind that discusses the issue that kids are having today with cell phones and depression and because of social media use and that especially girls so many girls are cutting themselves and self-harm suicides way up dude”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| #1387 - Josh Homme | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2019-11-19 | 3 |