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Every book Sendhil Mullainathan recommended on podcasts
Sendhil Mullainathan contributes behavioral science perspectives and inventive thinking to his appearances on podcasts like People I (Mostly) Admire, where he explores human cognition, poverty, and problem-solving. During his time on the show, Mullainathan recommended the book Subtract by Leidy Klotz, describing it as an awesome new release while discussing his own learning app and concepts of simplification. Additionally, Mullainathan discussed his own influential book, Scarcity, reflecting on the deeply satisfying feedback he received from readers. He noted how numerous individuals who have experienced or are currently experiencing poverty reached out to express that his book accurately captured the authentic realities of living under conditions of scarcity. Through these discussions on literature, Mullainathan highlights the importance of removing unnecessary elements to improve human systems and validates the lived experiences of marginalized populations. His engagement with both the writing of others and the reception of his own work underscores a dedication to empathetic, scientifically grounded explorations of everyday human struggles.
Books recommended by Sendhil Mullainathan
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Subtract
Subtract by Leidy Klotz is an insightful exploration of why humans consistently overlook the power of subtraction, choosing instead to add elements when solving problems.
Recommended“there's this great book by Lighty clots it's called subtract it just came out it's awesome”
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Scarcity
Discussed“and for me the most satisfying thing about the book it's the sheer amount of feedback I've gotten from people who have experienced poverty or who are experiencing poverty saying this captures my experience of being poor”
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