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Every book Tim Huang recommended on podcasts

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  • Tim Huang has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of February 17, 2023.
  • Tim Huang has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of February 17, 2023.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of February 17, 2023.
  • The 2 books Tim Huang has mentioned in the most episodes, as of February 17, 2023: Here comes everybody and The profiteers.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Tim Huang aired on February 17, 2023.

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Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Tim Huang appeared on The Ezra Klein Show to discuss the inner workings of the modern attention economy and the broader technological landscape. As part of his closing recommendations, Huang highlighted two books that explore different facets of technology, industry, and infrastructure. He first recommended Clay Shirky's Here Comes Everybody, describing it as an influential early work filled with optimism and excitement regarding the vast promise of social technology and social media platforms. Following that, Huang recommended The Profiteers by Sally Denton. This book examines Bechtel, one of the massive corporations that played a pivotal role in constructing major historical infrastructure projects like the Hoover Dam. Through these selections, Huang bridged the gap between digital connectivity and industrial power, offering listeners a multifaceted look at the forces driving large-scale enterprise, technological innovation, and modern societal organization.

Books recommended by Tim Huang

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  1. Here comes everybody

    Clay Shirky · Recommended · 1 episode

    Here Comes Everybody by Clay Shirky is an examination of how social technology and digital media facilitate collective action, group formation, and mass coordination without traditional institutional hierarchies.

    Recommended
    “so the book I've been reading there is Clay shirkey's Here Comes everybody which is kind of this early book and kind of like filled with excitement about the promise of social technology and social media”
    The Ezra Klein Show How the $500 Billion Attention Industry Really Works 2023-02-17 Listen at 1:04:10
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The profiteers

    Sally Denton · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Profiteers by Sally Denton is a deeply researched work of investigative journalism focusing on the massive construction company Bechtel and its extensive, complex relationship with the United States government, including its prominent role in building the Hoover Dam.

    Recommended
    “so there's a great book I'd recommend by Sally Denton called the profiteers which is about this company Bechtel which is one of the big companies that helped build the Hoover Dam”
    The Ezra Klein Show How the $500 Billion Attention Industry Really Works 2023-02-17 Listen at 1:04:33
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
How the $500 Billion Attention Industry Really WorksThe Ezra Klein Show2023-02-172