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Every book Patrick McKenzie recommended on podcasts

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  • Patrick McKenzie has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of July 24, 2024.
  • Patrick McKenzie has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of July 24, 2024.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of July 24, 2024.
  • The 3 books Patrick McKenzie has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 24, 2024: Making Common Sense of Japan, Hamilton and The Sage Handbook Of Social Network Analysis.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Patrick McKenzie aired on July 24, 2024.

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Guest on Dwarkesh Podcast, Conversations with Tyler · 3 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Patrick McKenzie appears on, in one place, not just one.

Patrick McKenzie discussed several works during his podcast appearances to support his arguments regarding complex systems, economics, and culture. On the Dwarkesh Podcast, he recommended Making Common Sense of Japan by Steven R. Reed, pointing to the author's detailed arguments regarding how cultural differences are frequently misattributed when observers fail to understand underlying human incentives. During an appearance on Conversations with Tyler, McKenzie referenced the film and creative work The Social Network, asserting that it stands as one of the most influential works of fiction for elevating the status of entrepreneurship among proto-entrepreneurs globally in both the United States and Japan. In the same conversation, he also mentioned the musical Hamilton while reflecting on personal feelings related to running out of time. Through these references, McKenzie underscored broader themes of international cultural understanding, media impact, and entrepreneurial motivation.

Books Patrick McKenzie recommended or discussed

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  1. Making Common Sense of Japan

    Steven R. Reed · Recommended · 1 episode

    Making Common Sense of Japan by Steven R. Reed is a sociological and political examination of Japanese culture, public policy, and institutional behavior.

    Recommended
    “There's a great book, Making Common Sense of Japan. The author makes this persuasive argument at length.”
    Dwarkesh Podcast Patrick McKenzie — Money laundering, big tech censorship, SBF & Japan 2024-07-24 Listen at 1:25:57
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Hamilton

    Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeremy McCarter · Discussed · 1 episode

    Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter is a non-fiction companion book to the hit musical that explores the creation of the show alongside the original biographical work by Ron Chernow.

    Discussed
    “I know many people liked the musical Hamilton I also like the musical Hilton”
    Conversations with Tyler Patrick McKenzie on Navigating Complex Systems 2024-01-10 Listen at 44:52
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. The Sage Handbook Of Social Network Analysis

    Peter J. Carrington · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Sage Handbook of Social Network Analysis edited by Peter J. Carrington and John Scott is a comprehensive academic reference work detailing the methodologies used to study complex relational structures.

    Discussed
    “both in the United States and in Japan one of the most influential works of fiction ever is the social network and I I Bang the Drum on this a lot that the The Social Network raised the status of Entrepreneurship for Proto entrepreneurs worldwide”
    Conversations with Tyler Patrick McKenzie on Navigating Complex Systems 2024-01-10 Listen at 36:04
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Patrick McKenzie — Money laundering, big tech censorship, SBF & JapanDwarkesh Podcast2024-07-241
Patrick McKenzie on Navigating Complex SystemsConversations with Tyler2024-01-102