Every book Rick Smith recommended on podcasts

Books Rick Smith recommended or discussed

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   The Better Angels of Our Nature

   Steven Pinker · Discussed · 1 episode

   The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker is a sweeping historical and psychological analysis arguing that violence has steadily declined over the course of human history.

   Discussed

   “In fact Steven Pinker, the Harvard psychologist, who's uh uh sort of famously both liberal but also very rational. He wrote Better Angels of Our Nature, and this is his example on like you need a functional police force”

   All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Freedom vs. Safety: Axon CEO Rick Smith on the Future of Policing 2026-11-10 ▶ Play 52:05

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