Person
Every book Martin Gurri recommended on podcasts
Martin Gurri appears on discussion programs such as The Ezra Klein Show, where he analyzes contemporary political polarization, the shifting dynamics of the media landscape, and what he terms the revolt of the elites. When asked for literary recommendations by the host, Gurri presented a trio of insightful books that examine mass communication, institutional failure, and human behavior. He recommended Andrey Mir's 'Postjournalism and the Death of Newspapers: The Media after Trump', describing the author as a crucial 21st-century voice and praising the work as a deeply detailed history of journalism's evolution. Gurri also recommended Paul Ormerod's 'Why Most Things Fail', highlighting the clever title and commending the British economist for grounding his analysis in rigorous data. Finally, he recommended Hugo Mercier's 'Not Born Yesterday', using the text to explore how ordinary people process persuasive messaging, information, and potential disinformation from prominent political figures. Together, these selections reflect Gurri's deep academic and analytical interest in information ecosystems, systemic fragility, and the complex psychological mechanisms that drive modern public opinion and political realignment.
Books recommended by Martin Gurri
-
Postjournalism and the Death of Newspapers. the Media after Trump
Postjournalism and the Death of Newspapers.
Recommended“he is the Marshall mclo of the 21st century but I would if I had to pick one I would pick um post journalism and the death of newspapers which is um basically a history of the art form very detailed history of the art form kind of explaining”
Where to get it
-
Not Born Yesterday
Not Born Yesterday by Hugo Mercier is a cognitive science book that argues humans are far less gullible than commonly assumed, possessing sophisticated mechanisms to evaluate information and resist outside persuasion.
Recommended“third Ugo Mercier uh not born yesterday and it's about what we talk about right now is can can somebody like Elon mus like uh um Donald Trump talk to you a fairly liberal human being and through the magic of this his disinformation suddenly you walk away thinking I will vote for that man whatever he goes right”
Where to get it
-
Why Most Things Fail
Why Most Things Fail by Paul Ormerod is an insightful economic analysis that examines the underlying patterns and reasons behind the collapse of businesses and organizations.
Recommended“a British Economist Paul orad has got a book called why most fail and you should read it first of all because it's a great title uh number two because as an economist he's gone through the data”
Where to get it
Books Martin Gurri wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump and the 'Revolt of the Elites' | The Ezra Klein Show | 2025-02-25 | 4 |