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Every book Paige Harden recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Paige Harden has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of October 21, 2021.
- Paige Harden has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of October 21, 2021.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of October 21, 2021.
- The 2 books Paige Harden has mentioned in the most episodes, as of October 21, 2021: The Sports Gene and How to Argue With a Racist.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Paige Harden aired on October 21, 2021.
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Paige Harden appears on podcasts such as Modern Wisdom to discuss the complex intersection of human genetics, behavioral traits, and social inequality. As a researcher and academic, her contributions focus on separating scientific evidence from cultural misconceptions surrounding genetics, intelligence, and physical performance. During her discussions, Harden recommends and evaluates specific books that explore these scientific themes in depth. She enthusiastically recommends David Epstein's The Sports Gene, pointing to it as a fantastic resource for understanding the multifaceted role that genetics plays in athletic performance and human capability. Additionally, Harden discusses Adam Rutherford's book How to Argue with a Racist, utilizing its scientific framework to address common misunderstandings and genetic fallacies concerning race, biology, and physical prowess. Through these recommendations, Harden underscores the importance of engaging with rigorous, evidence-based science when evaluating human differences. She provides listeners with reliable intellectual tools to navigate sensitive conversations about nature, nurture, and fairness in society, ensuring that discussions regarding human potential are grounded in accurate genetic research rather than outdated assumptions.
Books Paige Harden recommended or discussed
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The Sports Gene
Recommended“One is David Epstein's The Sports Gene, which is fantastic. I really recommend it.”
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How to Argue With a Racist
Discussed“And then the other source of information about genetics and sports that I have read is Adam Rutherford's How to Argue with a Racist”
Where to get it
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Are Human Genetics An Unfair Lottery? - Paige Harden - #387 | Modern Wisdom | 2021-10-21 | 2 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Like most people know him from the children's book Charlotte's Web, but he also wrote um for the New Yorker for many years”

