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Every book Michael Yon recommended on podcasts
Across 2 podcasts. Every show Michael Yon appears on, in one place — not just one.
Michael Yon appeared on programs such as The Shawn Ryan Show and The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, where he discussed global events, historical pandemics, and psychological control. He repeatedly recommended The Rape of the Mind by Dutch psychologist Joost Meerloo, originally published in 1956, bringing up the work to illustrate concepts of psychological conditioning, brainwashing, state control, and cult dynamics. Yon argued that the principles outlined in Meerloo's book remain relevant for understanding historical and modern forms of coercion. Additionally, while discussing historical pandemics and the evolution of urban environments, Yon mentioned reading The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson. Although he praised the book as otherwise excellent for its historical narrative of disease mapping, Yon noted that towards the end of the text, the author began discussing modern smart cities in a concerning context. Across these podcast appearances, Yon used these works to warn audiences about surveillance, psychological manipulation, and shifting geopolitical structures.
Books recommended by Michael Yon
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The rape of the mind
The Rape of the Mind by Joost Meerloo is a historical psychological study examining the mechanisms of brainwashing, psychological conditioning, interrogation techniques, and state control.
Recommended“You read the book rape of the Mind from 1956 from a a Dutch uh psychologist named juice Merlo right”
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The Ghost Map
Steven Johnson's The Ghost Map investigates the devastating 1850s cholera outbreak in London through a gripping, detective-style narrative.
Discussed“I think it was called ghost map and uh and interestingly towards the end of the book he Lo the the author in an otherwise excellent book started talking about these smart cities where you know”
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