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Every book Nilay Patel recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 6 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Nilay Patel is a perceptive technology journalist and podcast guest who appears on programs like The Ezra Klein Show, where he provides sharp analysis on the future of the internet, digital culture, media ecosystems, and artificial intelligence. During dedicated reading recommendation segments, Patel offers a curated selection of insightful books spanning media history, public policy, and subcultures. He recommends Zoë Schiffer's Extremely Hardcore, praising it as an essential account of the downfall and transformation of Twitter. Patel also highlights Thomas Frank's The Conquest of Cool as one of his all-time favorite books exploring cultural history, and Jeff Kosseff's Liar in a Crowded Theater as a comprehensive look at the First Amendment. Furthermore, Patel recommends James Vincent's Beyond Measure for its exploration of the systems and history of measurement, Kaitlyn Tiffany's Everything I Need I Get from You for insights into internet fandoms, and Peter Hook's Substance to capture the intersecting worlds of music, history, and culture through the lens of the band New Order.

Books recommended by Nilay Patel

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  1. Beyond Measure

    James Vincent · Recommended · 1 episode

    Beyond Measure by James Vincent is an engaging exploration of the history, science, and cultural politics of human measurement systems, tracking how quantification has shaped civilization.

    Recommended
    “and then the third is beyond measure by James Vincent which is a history of the systems of measurement”
    The Ezra Klein Show Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:24:16
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Everything I Need I Get from You

    Kaitlyn Tiffany · Recommended · 1 episode

    Everything I Need I Get from You by Kaitlyn Tiffany is a cultural study of online fandoms, focusing particularly on the intense community and commerce surrounding groups like One Direction.

    Recommended
    “the first is everything I need I get from you by Caitlyn Tiffany who's one of my favorite Verge expats”
    The Ezra Klein Show Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:23:42
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Extremely Hardcore

    Zoë Schiffer · Recommended · 1 episode

    Extremely Hardcore by Zoë Schiffer is a nonfiction book that details the tumultuous corporate takeover of Twitter and the dramatic events surrounding its subsequent transformation under new leadership.

    Recommended
    “the other obviously I have to shout it out is extremely hardcore By Zoe Schiffer who basically wrote about the downfall of Twitter”
    The Ezra Klein Show Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:24:03
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Liar in a Crowded Theater

    Jeff Kosseff · Recommended · 1 episode

    Liar in a Crowded Theater by Jeff Kosseff is a legal examination of the nuances, history, and modern misinterpretations surrounding the First Amendment and free speech in the digital age.

    Recommended
    “two is liar in a crowded theater by Jeff kasof which is a book about the First Amendment”
    The Ezra Klein Show Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:22:44
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  5. Substance

    Peter Hook · Recommended · 1 episode

    Substance by Peter Hook is a memoir written by the bassist of the influential band New Order, offering readers a detailed look into the music industry and the history of the group.

    Recommended
    “it's substance inside new order by Peter hook who is the basist of new order”
    The Ezra Klein Show Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:23:05
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  6. The Conquest of Cool

    Thomas Frank · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Conquest of Cool by Thomas Frank is a cultural history that examines how the anti-consumerist counterculture of the 1960s was co-opted by the advertising industry and mainstream business.

    Recommended
    “so the first one is the conquest of cool by Thomas Frank one of my favorite books of all time”
    The Ezra Klein Show Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It? 2024-04-05 Listen at 1:22:20
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It?The Ezra Klein Show2024-04-056