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Every book Shane Smith recommended on podcasts
Shane Smith is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, and co-founder of Vice Media who has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss global news, emerging technologies, future trends, and geopolitical conflicts. Across his podcast appearances, Smith has frequently referenced literature that mirrors his concerns about technological forecasting, surveillance, and societal changes. He recommended William Gibson's seminal science fiction novel Neuromancer, discussing how the author prophetically anticipated real technological developments. In conversations regarding government oversight and privacy, Smith referenced George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984 to emphasize his view that modern mass surveillance technologies have far surpassed historical fictional warnings. Additionally, Smith and the host discussed Walter Tevis's novel The Color of Money, comparing the nuances, character arcs, and narrative differences between the original book and its well-known film adaptation. Through these book discussions, Smith connects classic speculative fiction and gritty storytelling to real-world advancements in technology, media, and modern surveillance culture.
Books recommended by Shane Smith
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Neuromancer
Neuromancer by William Gibson is a seminal 1984 science fiction novel that popularized the cyberpunk genre and famously anticipated the rise of the internet and virtual reality.
Recommended“did you ever read Neuromancer oh God why did I why does that was a while ago basically he he he prophesied no it's look up Neuromancer it's a Canadian guy but he's he's a there it is William Gibson”
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1984
1984 by George Orwell is a dystopian novel exploring totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and the manipulation of truth.
Discussed“and if that that's not 1984 that makes 1984 look like a [ __ ] you know children's you know fairy tale”
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The Color of Money
The Color of Money by Walter Tevis is a compelling novel that serves as a sequel to The Hustler, following an aging Fast Eddie Felson years after his glory days as he navigates a changed world of pool halls and high-stakes gambling.
Discussed“well Walter Tevis is a uh the guy who wrote both of them and he wrote The Hustler and he also wrote The Color of Money but The Color of Money the book it's a very different book it's very different ending very different it follows fast Eddie like on the like he goes around by himself there's no Vince”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #905 - Shane Smith | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2017-01-25 | 1 |
| #472 - Shane Smith | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2014-03-20 | 2 |