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Every book Russ Roberts recommended on podcasts
Russ Roberts appeared on Modern Wisdom to share insights on decision-making, economics, and human behavior, drawing upon various historical and philosophical texts to illustrate his points. During the discussion, Roberts and the host explored Robert Wright's 1993 book The Moral Animal, using it as a foundational reference for understanding evolutionary psychology and Charles Darwin's personal and romantic decision-making processes. Roberts also connected modern productivity culture to literature by referencing David Allen's widely adopted methodology in Getting Things Done, noting how individuals structure their daily tasks and time management strategies. Furthermore, Roberts brought up Adam Smith's classic work The Theory of Moral Sentiments. He used Smith's philosophical observations to analyze human reactions to adversity, specifically discussing how individuals handle frustrating travel experiences and the natural inclination to complain about hardships. Across the conversation, Roberts utilized these diverse literary works to examine the complexities of human nature, personal productivity, and the timeless wisdom found in economic and philosophical writings.
Books recommended by Russ Roberts
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Getting Things Done
Getting Things Done by David Allen is a renowned productivity guide that outlines a comprehensive system for managing tasks, reducing mental clutter, and organizing workflow.
Discussed“they were pomodoroing 25 minutes on and five minutes after getting things done yes yeah they were David allening their way through the world”
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The Moral Animal
The Moral Animal by Robert Wright is a renowned exploration of evolutionary psychology that examines human behavior through the lens of natural selection.
Discussed“And I've got a little description that I took out the first book I ever learned about it in which was the moral Animal by Robert Wright from 1993.”
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The Theory of Moral Sentiments
The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith is a foundational philosophical work exploring human morality, empathy, and social psychology.
Discussed“and it's consistent with what uh Adam Smith says in uh his theory of moral sentiments he says when you have a really horrible trip”
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Books Russ Roberts wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| An Economist’s Guide To Life’s Big Decisions - Russ Roberts - #531 | Modern Wisdom | 2022-09-26 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“one of the reasons is that they overlay the entire experience of life I argue in the in my book they give texture to Everyday Life in it”