Podcast: The Jordan Harbinger Show
(Apple's Best of 2018) In-depth conversations with people at the top of their game. Jordan Harbinger unpacks guests' wisdom into practical nuggets you can use to impact your work, life, and relationships. Learn from leaders (Ray Dalio, Simon Sinek, Mark Cuban), entertainers (Moby, Tip "T.I." Harris, Dennis Quaid), scientists (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye), athletes (Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Tony Hawk) and an eclectic array of fascinating minds, from art forgers and arms traffickers to spies and psychologists.
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Nuclear War
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The only solution is – I have to tell you – I'm way more scared of nuclear conflict than I was before reading this book.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger expresses that his fear of nuclear conflict has increased after reading the book 'Nuclear War: A Scenario' by Annie Jacobsen, creating a foundation for a deeper discussion about the book and its implications.
And like your book was like, "Actually, we'll get into all this, but it's like actually, if one person gets really suicidal or homicidal, there's pretty much nothing anyone can do about it."
In this segment, Jordan references Annie Jacobsen's book, discussing a concerning insight from it: that a single individual's actions could potentially lead to catastrophic consequences, such as starting a nuclear war.
Then you begin to learn in the course of the book about all of the other insane situations which occur in seconds and minutes, not hours, were nuclear war to become a reality.
Jordan discusses how the book describes the extremely rapid sequence of events that could unfold in the event of a nuclear war.
Yeah, I like the way you handled that in the book.
Jordan expresses his appreciation for how Annie addressed the topic in her book.
Yeah, and that – I mean there's a reason why I began the book with what is known as a "bolt out of the blue" attack.
Annie Jacobsen discusses how she began her book with the concept of a 'bolt out of the blue' attack, highlighting the significance of this scenario in the context of her writing.
You mentioned in the book that something like two billion people would die as a result of this, and we know this because the US has been planning for this general nuclear war.
In this segment, Jordan discusses a statistic from Annie Jacobsen's book, highlighting the alarming prediction that two billion people would perish in the event of a nuclear war.
And bit by bit, I began piecing together this shocking, terrifying scenario based on all these interviews with all of these people from various generations now saying to me, "Yep, yep, that is not hyperbole. That is how it ends in your scenario in the book."
Annie Jacobsen shares insights from her interviews, explaining that many individuals affirmed the scenario depicted in her book, suggesting that it accurately portrays how a nuclear conflict might unfold.
And by the way, if people buy the book, please use the links in the show notes; it does support the show.
The host encourages listeners to support the show by purchasing the book through the provided links in the show notes.
The scenario in the book is – I'm going to overuse the word "terrifying" in this episode – but that's just the way it is, right?
Annie explores the terrifying scenario she describes in her book.
And as I make very clear in the narrative and then specifically clear in my notes, of course, there's a hundred pages of notes at the end of the book like all my books.
Annie Jacobsen explains that her book includes a hundred pages of notes at the end, providing additional information and context.
And it's the first three seconds – I mean, it's just like the...I'll, of course, leave it to folks to read the book.
Annie encourages listeners to read the book for more detailed information about the first three seconds of a nuclear explosion.
As you know from reading the book in advance – and thank you for reading it so closely – this is something that is horrifying in great detail.
Annie expresses her gratitude to Jordan for his close reading of her book, which delves into horrifying details about the topic.
But the average Joe or Jane – me, or you, doesn't know about any of this, or at least didn't; I certainly didn't in such detail until I wrote this book,and that I think is the point and the power of all of this: like understand about this, know about this, look at it face it, and then join a conversation!
Annie discusses how she gained detailed knowledge about Nuclear War while writing her book, highlighting its importance and encouraging listeners to engage with this critical topic.
I mean, those are other conversations; those are offshoot conversations that I hope would happen from people reading this book.
Annie expresses her desire for readers to engage in discussions stemming from their reading of her book.
First and foremost, when they get it from the book in this incredibly narrative form, just like tick-tock: here's what happens; here's what happens in the first second; here's what happens in the second second.
Annie explains how the book presents events in a sequential, tick-tock format, outlining what occurs at each moment.
But I always found that funny, of course until I read the book – I was like, why are you telling us you're going to launch the thing?
Jordan reflects on how his perspective shifted after reading the book, questioning the rationale behind the USA announcing their intention to launch.
But the idea that we tell each other we're going to do this, in 20/20 hindsight after reading your book, is probably a really good idea.
Jordan reflects on the importance of communication, particularly after having read Annie Jacobsen's book, suggesting it is a wise approach to take.
And as I write in the book, you know, so while the rest of us are sleeping or going about our days, that's happening.
Annie refers to her book, discussing how it addresses important topics that occur while people are preoccupied with their daily lives.
And then, as I show in the book, oh my God, what would happen were the nuclear command and control structure in the United States to figure out one of those ICBM tests isn't a test; it's actually headed for the United States?
Annie Jacobsen referenced her book to illustrate a shocking scenario regarding the nuclear command and control structure in the United States.
So big takeaway from the early part of the book is there's no way to win a nuclear war because it just happens too darn fast.
Annie discusses a key insight from her book, emphasizing that a nuclear war cannot be won since it occurs too quickly.
And okay, it's six or so minutes, but like, for example, and again, just sharing with listeners about how I reported this book based on facts in President Reagan's memoirs, he talks about the six-minute window; he describes it as irrational.
Annie Jacobsen discusses how she reported on the information from her book, drawing on facts from former President Reagan's memoirs to illustrate the concept of a six-minute window during a critical moment.
And that's where even more chaos is likely to ensue as I write in the book because you have these competing interests.
Annie references her book to provide insights on the chaos that may arise from competing interests.
And he really encouraged me in this, in my process here, writing this book, 'Nuclear War: A Scenario,' because he said, 'Annie, the people should know.'
Leon Panetta encouraged Annie to write her book, 'Nuclear War: A Scenario,' emphasizing the importance of making information about nuclear war accessible to the public.
And then you also can read analysts like Bruce Blair, a former ICBM miser himself for the Air Force when he was younger, and then he became a powerful spokesman all about nuclear weapons, and he wrote lots of really interesting papers, and his theory was, 'If North Korea were to launch a nuclear weapon at the United States,' which I use in the scenario, 'the response would be 82 nuclear weapons from the United States.'
Annie refers to a theory proposed by Bruce Blair about nuclear weapons which she used in the scenario presented in her book.
And that’s what I write in the scenario because, you know, Secretary Panetta and others told me about some of these very serious flaws that could result in a full-scale nuclear war, and we’ll get to some of those in a second because I’m of course curious.
Annie Jacobsen explains the reasoning behind writing the scenario in her book, highlighting insights she gained from officials like Secretary Panetta about serious flaws that could lead to a full-scale nuclear war.
Now, I mean, not to mention the fact that if you really start to nerd out about warheads, as I do a little bit in the book, but again, read my notes.
Annie highlights that she discusses warheads in her book and encourages listeners to check her notes for further insights.
And so you can have misreadings, and that is a disaster because as a number of experts describe to me in the scenario, and I relay, you can have, let’s—okay, so going back to the scenario whereby a bolt-out-of-the-blue attack from North Korea which is what I propose in the book, and then the 80 nuclear warhead response, okay?
Annie Jacobsen discusses a scenario detailed in her book, highlighting the potential for misinterpretations that could lead to disastrous consequences, particularly in the context of a surprise attack from North Korea.
So from coast to coast would be effective, and I describe in length in the book what this would mean, you know, what a nuclear weapon exploded in space would happen.
Annie details concepts related to a nuclear weapon in space, which she elaborates on in her book.
And this is why I use this narrative in 'Nuclear War: A Scenario' because it’s a very real fear for some in the United States government, and again, others will say that’s fear-mongering.
Annie Jacobsen discusses how she employs the narrative in her book 'Nuclear War: A Scenario' to highlight a genuine concern among some members of the US government.
The destruction from nukes, from EMP; it’s just so horrific, and I want to say you do a really good job in the book describing it without being crass.
Jordan praises Annie Jacobsen for her skillful and sensitive portrayal of the catastrophic events of nuclear war in her book.
Um, and well, I’m interrupting for a second because what I also tried to do is not try to do what I did, do is pull any scene I was writing from a factual text.
Annie explains that the book avoids being crass by relying on factual accounts.
You mentioned in the book that a lot of people would die of things like radiation poisoning and disease, and the description of that is quite gross as well, like your blood won’t coagulate, your intestines rupture, and you’re essentially poisoned by the gut contents that you have.
Jordan discusses alarming details from the book about the gruesome effects of a nuclear weapon, describing how individuals may suffer from radiation poisoning and the horrific symptoms that accompany such a fate.
I hope people read the book and join this conversation while we can still have it.
Annie Jacobsen urges listeners to read her book, 'Nuclear War: A Scenario', to raise awareness about the perils of nuclear conflict and to foster important discussions.
I have to say before we go, I was reading the acknowledgment section of your book and found it funny; the stuff that's buried in there.
Jordan mentioned that he was reading the acknowledgements section of Annie Jacobsen's book and found it to be amusing.
Jurassic Park
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What's interesting is that George Church's original work, which I forgot the specifics of, was on yeast or something. But his research shows up in Michael Crichton's book.
The guest highlights that George Church's research is referenced in Michael Crichton's book, most likely referring to 'Jurassic Park', suggesting a connection between Church's scientific work and the themes explored in the novel.
This is kind of the idea behind Jurassic Park, right? You've had to have been influenced by that movie.
The guest draws a parallel between their company's work on de-extinction and the themes presented in the book Jurassic Park.
What's interesting about Jurassic Park is that it did a great job of showcasing and educating the world about genetic engineering. Now, we're not doing exactly what they did in Jurassic Park.
The guest discusses how the book Jurassic Park played a significant role in educating the public about genetic engineering.
Now, we're not doing exactly what they did in Jurassic Park. They were taking ancient DNA from amber to fill in the gaps of dinosaur DNA with frog DNA.
The guest explains how their current work diverges from the methods portrayed in Jurassic Park, particularly in the areas of DNA extraction and genetic engineering.
I like to think of it as being slightly smarter than Jurassic Park. What's interesting is that George Church's original work, which I forgot the specifics of, was on yeast or something.
The guest humorously claims that their company's methods are more sophisticated than those depicted in 'Jurassic Park.'
If you want to be technical, I would argue that Jurassic Park was inspired by George. In a way, I think it's completely the other way around; he should be getting royalties on it.
During the discussion, the guest argues that the concept of Jurassic Park was inspired by the work of George Church, suggesting that Church deserves royalties for this influence.
We didn't copy Jurassic Park; they copied my co-founder George Church, who, for those listening, is kind of the OG. He's like the Mick Jagger of genetic engineering and DNA.
During the discussion, the guest highlights that they did not draw inspiration from 'Jurassic Park' but rather points out that the book has taken concepts from his co-founder, George Church, who is regarded as a pioneering figure in genetic engineering.
Scarcity Brain
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My book is called 'Scarcity Brain', which explores why individuals struggle with moderation despite knowing everything is fine in moderation.
The guest, Michael Easter, discusses his book titled 'Scarcity Brain' and sheds light on its central theme, which delves into the reasons why people find it difficult to practice moderation even when they understand that moderation is beneficial.
Information consumption has skyrocketed as well; an astounding statistic I found while researching my book reveals that the average person today encounters more information in a day than someone 700 years ago would have in their lifetime.
Michael Easter refers to a statistic he discovered during his research for 'Scarcity Brain.' He notes that the average person today is exposed to more information in a single day than what an individual 700 years ago would have encountered in their entire lifetime, highlighting the potential downsides of excessive information consumption.
The book group had to find the book, open it to the right page, read it, and then report back.
During the discussion, Michael Easter mentions a 'book group,' which involves researchers finding a book, opening it to the correct page, reading it, and reporting their findings. He contrasts this method with modern consumption habits that prioritize speed but result in lower understanding and retention. It can be inferred that the book in question is his own, titled 'Scarcity Brain.'
In the book, one of the lessons I give is that putting in a little more work for your information can lead to better outcomes.
Michael Easter references his book, noting that he provides a lesson that working harder for information can result in better outcomes. He contrasts this idea with the current tendency for quick access to information and rapid consumption.
Thus, the crux of my book's message is whether addiction is a choice; perhaps this question isn't the most critical.
Michael Easter discusses the central theme of his book, emphasizing the importance of questioning whether addiction is a choice.
The information overload you write about in the book is the tipping point where more information doesn't do us any good and actually leads to worse, not better, decisions.
In this segment, podcast host Jordan Harbinger discusses a key concept from Michael Easter's book, 'Scarcity Brain.' He highlights how the book addresses the idea of information overload and how it can negatively impact decision making, specifically when an excess of information actually leads to worse outcomes.
Atomic Habits
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He's not doing that, but I think a lot of people are kind of like, 'Oh, I bought Atomic Habits and now I'm going to get out of this basement and not be depressed anymore.'
During the conversation, the guest references 'Atomic Habits', discussing how some individuals may mistakenly believe that simply purchasing this book will lead to a transformation in their mental health. The commentary highlights a common misconception about habit change, emphasizing that the book alone doesn't guarantee a remedy for deeper issues.
This is like some James Clear philosophy, right? If you want to watch less TV, move the TV out of the living room.
The podcast guest, James Sexton, references James Clear's philosophy, likely based on his book 'Atomic Habits', when discussing the importance of controlling one's environment to make better choices.
And this is, I mean this is how James Clear did Atomic Habits; it was a series of tweets and blog posts that became a book. Man!
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger talks about how James Clear developed his book 'Atomic Habits' by turning his tweets and blog posts into a book. He implies that this method is a great strategy for authors.
If you read James Clear's 'Atomic Habits', you learn habits that are relevant to investing, relationships, exercise, and health.
In this segment, host Jordan Harbinger references the book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, highlighting how its lessons can be applied not only to habit-building but also to important areas such as investing, relationships, exercise, and health.
I think these are things that are very useful tactics that people have repackaged in a way that makes sense to whoever they're speaking; in one of the best-selling books of the decade. James Clear?
Jordan inquires whether Jennifer is referring to the book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear.
Dopamine Nation
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In the book, there’s a rats and cocaine example, and calling this a bummer is kind of an understatement because it's really scary.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses a frightening example from Dr. Anna Lembke's book "Dopamine Nation," where she explores the troubling relationship between rats and cocaine.
In the book, you write that we're cacti in the rainforest and we're drowning in dopamine.
In this episode, Jordan Harbinger discusses an analogy from Dr. Anna Lembke's book, 'Dopamine Nation', emphasizing how humans are overwhelmed by dopamine in today's society.
This book helped me grasp the workings of addiction in a new light, particularly around dopamine's role in our behaviors, which feels increasingly relevant in discussions today.
In this segment, Jordan discusses how Dr. Anna Lembke's book, 'Dopamine Nation', provided him with insights into addiction, especially the significance of dopamine in shaping our behavior.
Addiction distorts our perception of time, which was another interesting aspect of the book.
Jordan discusses a key point from Dr. Anna Lembke's book, Dopamine Nation, highlighting how addiction affects our perception of time.
War at the top of the world
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But, you know, as I write in the book, what they accomplish is something other companies can do. And now there are public face search engines.
In this segment, Kashmir Hill refers to 'the book' she authored, where she discusses advancements in facial recognition technology. During the interview, host Jordan Harbinger engages with her on this topic.
I talked to the founder many times for the book and he's run these searches on me. It brings up sometimes what you would expect: headshots of me on the web that I know about.
The guest, Kashmir Hill, refers to 'the book' she authored, explaining that she has had numerous discussions with the founder of ClearView AI regarding facial recognition searches conducted on her as part of her work.
Hotels could greet guests by name; I think that's something you wrote about in the book—that's great! Or even, maybe I don't need a hotel key; maybe when I get to my hotel room door, it just opens because it sees me.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses ideas presented in Kashmir Hill's book, specifically how hotels could use facial recognition technology to enhance guest experience.
The Great Gatsby
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No, every time I saw her, she basically threatened to die before the book came out, knowing that that would make me feel awful because if she's like, 'All I want is for this book to be done' and she was like, 'I just want to hold this book.'
Tim shares a heartfelt moment regarding his grandmother's wish to see his book published, humorously recounting how she dramatically mentioned her fear of not being able to hold it.
In the book, you talk about how Americans seem to think we're in a Disney movie, with a lot of black and white and binary thinking.
Jordan discusses a concept from Tim Urban's book, highlighting how Americans perceive their society through a simplistic, black-and-white lens.
Yeah to Manhattan, but what I like about the book, I'll help you plug it, here is that it skewers both the liberal left social justice side of things and the conservative ideology.
In this segment, Jordan emphasizes his appreciation for Tim Urban's book, highlighting how it critiques both the liberal left and conservative ideologies.
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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It's easy to disparage these individuals in finance, akin to characters from Douglas Adams' 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,' suggesting they possess plans to abandon all financial advisors; however, such roles are pivotal to maintaining trust within large-scale societies.
Jordan references the book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams to illustrate the idea that although people may have negative feelings about finance, the role of bankers or investors is vital to large scale societal trust.
Douglas Adams had a great, you know, who wrote Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy had a great framing on this.
Jordan references 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams to introduce a framework about how new technologies are received based on age.
The Art of War
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A lot of studying those principles during high school; in fact, my high school thesis was on 'The Art of War.'
The guest, Tu Lam, recounts that he wrote his high school thesis on 'The Art of War', highlighting his deep engagement with the text and its underlying principles.
Okay, so there was a book called The Art of War, right? Yeah, and so I do have a few chapters that I'll write someday, right?
In this segment, Todd McFarlane references the book 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, discussing its influence on his strategic thinking and mentioning his intention to write chapters inspired by it.
Lying
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There’s a Sam Harris book called 'Lying' I really love; he's done a show on this subject.
In this segment, the podcast host talks about the book 'Lying' by Sam Harris, expressing their admiration for it and noting that Harris has also covered the topic in a show.
But Sam in 'Lying' in that book doesn't actually give any of those examples, and then he goes on to say at the end, 'Of course, in reality, only a psychopath could endorse that behavior!'
In this segment, the guest discusses Sam Harris's book 'Lying', noting that the author doesn't provide specific examples in the text, and highlights a significant statement made by Harris at the conclusion.
Thank You for Smoking
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Actually, one of the great thrills of my life was corresponding with Christopher Buckley during writing this book; he wrote 'Thank You for Smoking,' which this book definitely reminds me of.
The guest shares that one of the highlights of their life was corresponding with Christopher Buckley while writing their own book, which they feel has similarities to Buckley's book 'Thank You for Smoking.'
That's right, the way you spun this Iraq War documentary, that's what reminded me of 'Thank You for Smoking.'
During the discussion, the host mentions that the guest's storytelling style in a previous segment brought to mind the book 'Thank You for Smoking,' which is later confirmed to be by Christopher Buckley.
Faerie queene
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In the book, you describe validating the criminal or validating the target's model of the world. What does that mean exactly?
In this segment, the podcast host, Jordan Harbinger, brings up a specific concept from the guest's book, likely authored by Scott Walker. The discussion revolves around validating the perspectives of criminals or understanding the model of the world from the targets' viewpoints. The host prompts the guest to elaborate on this intriguing concept.
Absolutely, yeah. And I always say that in the book; I write about that.
Scott Walker, the guest, highlights a principle he discusses in his book, emphasizing the idea of seeking to understand before being understood. This suggests that his book addresses important concepts related to negotiation and communication.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
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And um, yeah, I wasn't ready to go talk about it, or I didn't understand why I did what I did until I spoke at the FBI and they're like, "Go read this!" You know, Daniel Kahneman! He... he got a Nobel Prize about this stuff!
The guest references the work of Daniel Kahneman, specifically his book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', which examines cognitive biases and helped him understand the psychology behind his actions.
That stuff tends to make for good sound bites and go further, and this is sort of Daniel Kahneman’s system one thinking.
In this segment, host Jordan Harbinger discusses Daniel Kahneman's concept of 'system one thinking,' which is likely a reference to his well-known book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow.'
The Man in the Brown Suit
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And it also sort of shows, since it's so fragile, how fragile our economies really are because I've heard the expression 'data is the new oil,' but I think you say in the book, 'The pumps and pipes are all powered by semiconductors.'
Jordan discusses a book authored by Chris Miller, highlighting a line that emphasizes the critical role of semiconductors in our economy: 'The pumps and pipes are all powered by semiconductors.' This underscores the fragility of our economic systems.
I think you mentioned in the book some, there's one of these—is this the etching laser?
Jordan refers to something he read 'in the book' (the guest's book) about an etching laser.
La Poetica
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Now, I've adjusted the book to have sections titled 'hopefully helpful,' but the reality is that the solutions will be multifaceted and complex.
Dan Ariely discusses making adjustments to a book he has authored, specifying that it now includes sections titled 'hopefully helpful.' He emphasizes that the solutions presented in the book are complex and multifaceted, highlighting the depth of the material.
Um, I think you mentioned that in the book; was it Dan Ariely who did a study on that? And we eventually adapt!
In this segment, the podcast host recalls a specific point about lying and stress from the guest's book, attributing the information to Dan Ariely.
Remaking Planning
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No, every time I saw her, she basically threatened to die before the book came out, knowing that that would make me feel awful because if she's like, 'All I want is for this book to be done' and she was like, 'I just want to hold this book.'
In this segment, Tim talks about his grandmother's intense anticipation for him to complete his book. He shares a humorous anecdote about how she had jokingly threatened to die if the book wasn't finished soon, emphasizing her eagerness to hold it.
So, and then by the way, so I got her this book that I had done, and she listens to all her books on audio.
Tim explains how he gifted his grandmother a book he worked on, mentioning that she enjoys listening to her books in audio format.
The city gardener's handbook
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Or the various factors that work in destroying our country according to your book.
Jordan refers to Tim Urban's book, discussing how it addresses various factors contributing to the decline of the country.
And he, that’s exactly what he was talking about and you mentioned in your book that academic journal articles are being retracted with real science are being retracted because they conflict with ideas that they make people uncomfortable, I guess is for lack of a better word.
Jordan discusses the guest's book, which highlights how academic journal articles are being retracted when they contradict widely accepted ideas, often due to discomfort with the implications of the scientific findings.
1984
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If I may paraphrase a line from George Orwell's 1984, to wear an improper expression on your face was itself a punishable offense.
Jordan quotes George Orwell's book *1984*, discussing how showing an inappropriate facial expression can be considered a punishable offense in the story. He uses this analogy to highlight how society often judges individuals based on their body language.
I mean, like I went back and read 1984, um, recently, and I was like, oh wow, like, yeah, we have this.
The speaker recalls recently re-reading the book '1984,' a renowned dystopian novel by George Orwell. They reflect on its themes, connecting them to the contemporary topics discussed.
The wisdom of psychopaths
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What I did in The Wisdom of Psychopaths was acknowledge that, yes, some psychopaths are people like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer.
In this mention, the book 'The Wisdom of Psychopaths' is referenced to emphasize that while some psychopaths, like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer, are violent offenders, there are others who do not fit this stereotype. This discussion highlights the book's pivotal role in exploring the complexities of psychopathy.
I made a decision; in fact, I wrote a book with an ex-SAS guy called Andy McNab, who's very famous over here. It was a follow-up to Wisdom of Psychopaths.
The guest references his book 'Wisdom of Psychopaths', mentioning its connection to psychopathic traits and describing it as a follow-up to his collaboration with the well-known ex-SAS figure, Andy McNab.
The Outlaw Ocean
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But your book really opened my eyes to some of, frankly, some of the worst of humanity. It's just running roughshod over human rights out there.
Jordan Harbinger discusses how Ian Urbina's book, The Outlaw Ocean, opened his eyes to severe human rights violations occurring at sea.
Fishing is such a weird industry; for example, there's an island in Greece called Khios, which is mentioned in the book. It's a very obscure island, yet 40 to 50 percent of the major shipping magnates are from there.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses the fishing industry and mentions the Greek island of Khios, which is noted in Ian Urbina's book 'The Outlaw Ocean'. This book highlights the island's significance as home to a substantial number of major shipping magnates.
One River
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But what I find interesting is, like ethnobotanists have talked about it—like Wade Davis wrote about it in 'One River.' Mark Plotkin's really into it.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger references the book 'One River' by Wade Davis while exploring the topic of Ayahuasca and the insights provided by ethnobotanists. This discussion fits within a broader examination of the Amazon rainforest's exceptional attributes and the wisdom of indigenous cultures.
Yeah, back to—there's this book called 'One River,' and it's about this ethnobotanist, Richard Evans Schultes, who was in the Amazon. It's by Wade Davis, it's an amazing book, but he was supposed to go with us on our trip, but something happened, and he couldn't make it.
Paul Rosolie discusses the book 'One River,' which details the life of ethnobotanist Richard Evans Schultes in the Amazon. He expresses his admiration for the book, noting its significance, and shares that they had hoped to have the author, Wade Davis, accompany them on their trip, but unfortunately, he was unable to join.
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Tell me about Carla; the book starts with that and it's just one of many horrifying nightmares.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses a book by Paul Holes, which begins with the case of Carla Walker and describes various chilling nightmares related to the subject.
And there you mentioned in the book that the mother would wake up every morning and touch the picture of her daughter.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses a poignant moment described in a book by guest Paul Holes, focusing on a mother's daily ritual of touching her daughter's picture.
The 48 Laws of Power
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If you enjoyed this conversation, you will love our discussion with the author of The 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene.
The podcast host, Jordan Harbinger, highlights an upcoming interview with Robert Greene, the author of 'The 48 Laws of Power', suggesting it for listeners who appreciated the current episode.
The Book Thief
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You mentioned in the book that populism sees information as a weapon.
In his discussion with Yuval Noah Harari, Jordan refers to a concept from Harari's book, where it is stated that populism perceives information as a weapon. This topic arises during their conversation about the implications of populism and the challenges it poses to democracy and truth in the age of misinformation.
Het Achterhuis
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You start the book, you start Nexus with something you call, I think, I'm paraphrasing here, the naive view or naive theory of information.
Jordan refers to the introduction of Yuval Noah Harari's book, Nexus, where he discusses the concept of the 'naive view or naive theory of information.' This mention occurs in the broader context of a conversation about information, truth, and fiction.
The Book Thief
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I've got some great notes from the book, but like you, you're like a ninth-degree black belt at creating impactful content.
Jordan discusses having notes from a book while talking about creating impactful content with his guest, emphasizing their expertise in this area.
The Dead Zone
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Yeah, maybe I’ve got to read Chase Jarvis’s book. There’s a book I’ve got to read; I can’t go to this thing.
Jordan expresses his intention to read Chase Jarvis's book, indicating it as a reason for his inability to attend an event, reflecting his desire to prioritize reading.
Bible
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I thought my book, titled "Girl Mom," would only be read by women, but surprisingly, a lot of men reached out, sharing that they felt seen by it, wanting additional connection in their lives.
Ruth discusses her book, 'Girl Mom', sharing that she initially believed it would resonate only with women, yet she was surprised to receive feedback from many men who felt a connection to its themes.
Good Inside
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And you know, I'm reading like, what's the book you recommend constantly? Good Inside. Yeah, that's like the current play on my phone. She's...
In a conversation, Jordan Harbinger asks Ryan Holiday about a book he frequently recommends, to which Ryan mentions 'Good Inside'. This directly references the book.
On Bullshit
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There is actually now an academic book called ‘On Bullshit!’ and it frames it as information without regard for the truth, right?
Guest Renee DiResta discusses the academic book 'On Bullshit!', which uses its definition to illustrate how some individuals generate and disseminate information without regard for its truthfulness.
Invisible Rulers
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What I liked about invisible rulers—the reason I picked that for the title of the book is, as you note, it's a reference to the 1920s.
In this segment, Renee DiResta, the guest, discusses the title of her book, *Invisible Rulers*. She shares her reasoning behind choosing this title, referencing its connection to the 1920s.
Rich dad's guide to investing
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Jordan, I want to say this: after I wrote my book, I was reunited with that side of the family, which just happened recently.
In the podcast, Tu Lam talks about how writing his book allowed him to reconnect with a side of his family, highlighting the personal significance of his work.
Les Trois Mousquetaires
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In the book, you mentioned that you have this internal monster voice that inflicts doubt and self-worth issues into your mind; can you tell me more about it?
Jordan Harbinger discusses a book authored by Tu Lam, focusing on the themes of internal struggles and self-doubt addressed in the book.
10% Happier
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I created a reason to go on TV again because it was the 10th anniversary of the first book I wrote, which was called '10% Happier.' I got my publisher to put out a fancy new 10th anniversary edition.
Dan discusses the release of a 10th-anniversary edition of his book, '10% Happier,' highlighting his reasons for going on television to promote it.
And Then There Were None
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But then I looked at your recent finds from the book, and I'm like, that doesn't make sense at all.
The host refers to a book written by the guest, an astrophysicist, discussing their recent discoveries that challenge the host's previous understanding of life in the universe.
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This is the part that blew my mind initially, and it was a good hook for the book, by the way!
The host expresses how a particular piece of information was an impressive hook for the book, complimenting the guest on its impact.
The Andromeda Strain
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You know, I read the very scientific book by Michael Crichton called 'The Andromeda Strain'.
In this segment, the host refers to having read 'The Andromeda Strain' by Michael Crichton, using the book as a foundation for discussing the potential of silicon-based life forms.
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I mean, it is just like people might say it's unlikely there's other life out there, but from reading the book, it seems like there's just a near certainty that there is because there's so many things in the Goldilocks zone on so many different stars—the habitable zone.
The host explains that, based on their reading of a book by the guest, it appears more probable that life exists elsewhere in the universe, due to numerous planets being located in the habitable zone.
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And I got to dive into science fiction in the book too, where it was like planets maybe even better than science fiction worlds.
The guest discusses their exploration of science fiction themes in their book, noting that they encountered planets that appeared even more fascinating than those depicted in traditional science fiction.
Who Killed Epstein? Prince Andrew or Bill Clinton
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I did write a book called, 'Who Killed Epstein?' So, yeah, he soured the island image. Yeah, he ruined private islands for the rest of us, unfortunately.
During the podcast, guest Shaun Attwood discusses his book 'Who Killed Epstein?' while reflecting on the negative impact that Epstein had on the reputation of private islands.
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And then I put those in my books; Hard Time is the jail one if people are interested. Wow, yeah, wow, and man, you wanted to read a thousand books in prison, right?
In this segment, the guest, Shaun Attwood, refers to his book 'Hard Time,' which details his experiences in jail and is part of a series about his life.
Один день Ивана Денисовича
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One thing that Two-Tony taught me was about the book 'A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich.' In that book, they were fighting over fish eyeballs in the soup to try and stay alive in the gulag, where if you refuse to work, you're hung from a tree, dragged to death by a horse, or thrown off a cliff.
In this segment, Shaun Attwood references Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's book 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich' while discussing lessons learned from Two-Tony. He compares the grim reality depicted in the book, where prisoners struggle for basic sustenance, to the harsh conditions he faced during his own time in prison.
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You note in the book that how often our mind wanders to a secret is one of the gauges of how unhealthy it is.
In this episode, the podcast host brings up the guest's book on the psychology of secrets, highlighting an important point made by the guest about how frequently our minds drift to a hidden secret, which serves as an indicator of its impact on our well-being.
Bible
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Now, do secrets even show up in the Bible?
The podcast host inquires whether secrets are discussed in the Bible.
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For example, you couldn't translate the Bible into English; it was either in Greek or Latin.
This portion discusses the historical context of translating the Bible, highlighting that it was originally in Greek or Latin, making translations into English challenging.
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You couldn't go home and read the Bible; you had to go to church, which kept church attendance up.
The discussion reflects on a historical period when individuals were not allowed to read the Bible at home, emphasizing the importance of church attendance during that time.
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So you got this—I hate saying this: In the book, it was slightly incorrect according to what he told me on the podcast!
The podcast guest points out that there is an inaccuracy in 'the book', which refers to his own work, based on a previous conversation.
My Ántonia
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Yeah, but I wonder if he’s coming across my book because he’s quoted a lot in it!
The guest expresses curiosity about whether the research expert Michael Slean is familiar with his book, as Slean has been frequently quoted in it.
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As a guy, I really didn't think that I would do a show on or love a book about birth control, but here we are.
In this episode, Jordan Harbinger expresses his surprise at enjoying a book about birth control, highlighting the unexpected nature of the topic.
This Side of Paradise
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Once you think about it, once you read this book and consider it, it permeates society in a way that I hadn't thought of before.
The podcast host discusses how reading this book has given him a new perspective on birth control, influencing his understanding of its impact on society.
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I'm sure this was a few years ago, especially because the book was written quite a while ago.
The guest refers to 'the book', indicating it was authored years earlier, which implies a specific book in the conversation.
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I read this book quite a while ago and reread it more recently.
The guest refers to having read 'this book' some time ago and having re-read it recently, highlighting its significance and ongoing relevance.
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But it was really interesting for me because it felt like, and I describe it this way in the book, that I went from my life as a grayscale, one-dimensional drawing to, all of a sudden, crawling off the page into a three-dimensional, color-filled reality.
The guest reflects on how they depict a personal experience in their book, illustrating a transformation from a flat existence to a vibrant, fuller life.
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You see some women—the guest wrote something in the book about this—you see women whose team wins in sports or they win an election.
In this segment, the host brings up a point made by the guest regarding women's responses to their teams winning, suggesting that the guest has written about this in a book.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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We have the ability to–yeah, that's a cat from Alice in Wonderland with the giant grin.
In this segment, Blake Eastman mentions the 'Cheshire' system, an internal tool at his company, named after the Cheshire cat, a character from the book Alice in Wonderland.
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It's there's a really good book I think called 'The Way of Deception' or something like that.
Andrew Bustamante mentions a book, likely titled 'The Way of Deception,' while discussing various training exercises used by Israeli intelligence and police units. The reference helps illustrate how these agencies may learn from each other's strategies, although the specific author of the book is not identified.
Eyewitness
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And I think that, you know, the way I put it in the book is I deserve whatever the opposite of a Pulitzer is.
The guest mentions something from his book, humorously contrasting his work with the prestigious Pulitzer Prize by suggesting he deserves the opposite recognition.
Eyewitness
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Yeah, those are the people that send me your book and say, 'This guy would be interesting for your show,' and they write a really generic two paragraphs or whatever, some bullet points.
During the episode, the host mentions receiving a book from a publicist, suggesting that the publicist proposed the guest as a potential interviewee for the show.
Eyewitness
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There's an African proverb in your book that I love: "99 lies will help you; it's the 100th lie that hurts you."
During the conversation, the host references an African proverb that appears in the guest's book, stating that while many lies may be beneficial, it's the final lie that causes real harm.
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It’s terrible; the things you know, there are these tips in the book that give insight into your life.
The host discusses tips found in a book that offer valuable insights for understanding life better.
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Tell me you in the book, you do a good job of describing the Libyan embassy.
The host is referring to the guest's book, highlighting a commendable description of the Libyan embassy.
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She makes a cameo in your book, right?
The host asks the guest whether a previously discussed person appears in his book.
Hacking Darwin
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So in my last book, Hacking Darwin, I had a chapter called The End of Sex, which is exactly about this.
The guest discusses a chapter from their previous book, 'Hacking Darwin,' which focuses on the implications of genetic engineering.
The Book Thief
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It sure seems that way from the reading of the book; aside from your foray into basketball, you were kind of on a straight path.
During the episode, Jordan Harbinger discusses the guest Dr. Anthony Fauci's book, highlighting how it reflects his career choices and consistent dedication, with little deviation, except for a brief interest in basketball.
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The point you’re making about the activists is significant; it’s a major part of the book that contrasts and compares the attacks on me during the AIDS years with the attacks on me now.
Dr. Fauci highlights that his memoir addresses the significant differences between the criticisms he faced during the AIDS crisis and those directed at him today, revealing this theme as a major focus of the book.
Mémoires
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As I describe in the memoir, one of the best things I ever did in my half-century career was to set aside the theatrics of the demonstrations and listen to what the activists had to say; they were making perfect sense.
Dr. Fauci discusses an important moment in his memoir, highlighting how listening to AIDS activists shifted his perspective and was a pivotal point in his career.
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What we did with the help of the activists was establish the parallel track program I described in my memoir, where it was the first foundation for compassionate use.
Dr. Fauci discusses his memoir, specifically relating it to a program that was established with the help of activists, highlighting its significance as the first foundation for compassionate use.
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Fortunately, I had a partner, Dr. Christine Grady, whom I describe in the book; she’s an amazing person who supported me and made sure the family unit functioned well.
Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses his wife, Dr. Christine Grady, in the context of his memoir, highlighting her vital support throughout his career in public service.
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I recall in the book how we decided to run a marathon together, and I thought we could hold hands across the finish line, but she responded, 'Actually, I love you dearly,' before smoking me and finishing several seconds ahead, which encapsulates her personality wonderfully in that tiny anecdote.
Dr. Fauci recounts a story from his memoir about running a marathon with a friend. He humorously reflects on the moment they decided to hold hands across the finish line, only for her to finish ahead of him, perfectly capturing her spirited personality.
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I think it's even better that you chose to share that anecdote in your book instead of being embarrassed or hiding it.
In this segment, the host expresses appreciation to Dr. Fauci for sharing a personal anecdote in his book, highlighting the courage it takes to include such stories.
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Interestingly, as I discuss in the book, he didn’t take as much offense as one might think; he maintained our good rapport.
Dr. Fauci refers to discussing a specific topic within his book, illustrating how the President reacted to his responses during the COVID pandemic. This mention offers context for the anecdote being shared.
Mémoires
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I describe in the memoir the first time I was preparing to advise a president; I had a close friend who had worked in the Nixon White House and offered me advice.
Dr. Fauci discusses a significant moment from his memoir, recalling his early experiences while preparing to advise a president and the advice he received from a close friend who had worked in the Nixon White House.
The Book Thief
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I know during COVID, people thought you were the one making the policies, and I admit I was probably one of those people, but you're more just a communicator of those policies; is that correct? Yes, I did mention that in the book.
In the podcast, Dr. Fauci discusses his memoir, clarifying that he was not the originator of the policies during COVID but instead served as a communicator of those policies.
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As I describe in the book, I probably accumulated post-traumatic stress from trying to do a good job caring for my patients while feeling as if I were only putting a Band-Aid over a hemorrhage.
Dr. Fauci discusses a self-diagnosis he made regarding his career during the HIV/AIDS crisis, which he elaborates on in his book.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
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You shared an interesting leadership principle in your book, stating that when you joined NIAID, you refused to make sweeping changes until you fully understood the organization.
In this segment, the host discusses a leadership principle from Dr. Fauci's book, emphasizing the importance of taking time to understand an organization before implementing significant changes.
The Book Thief
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You wrote some other scary, interesting things in the book too.
In this episode, Jordan Harbinger discusses Dr. Ramani Durvasula's book, highlighting some intriguing and frightening concepts that she has explored in her writing.
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Right, it's not practical, and there's no judgment in the book about not being able to leave.
In this segment, Jordan refers to the book, emphasizing that it does not judge individuals who find themselves unable to escape negative relationships.
The Silmarillion
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There's lots in the book about healing from narcissistic relationships while you are still in them or when you're just trying to separate from them a little bit.
Jordan discusses the book, highlighting its guidance on healing from narcissistic relationships, whether people are still in them or are attempting to create some distance.
This Side of Paradise
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There's so much in this book that's practical, and I really—that's one of the other things that I really liked about it.
Jordan discusses a book mentioned by the guest, highlighting its practical advice and expressing his appreciation for its content.
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That was one of my favorite books to write, 'The Year of Living Biblically,' and I had always thought, 'Well, I could do a very similar book about the Constitution.'
A.J. Jacobs, the guest, refers to his book 'The Year of Living Biblically,' sharing how it inspired him to consider writing a similar book that explores the Constitution through lived experiences.
The Anxious Generation
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I think what I'm arguing in the book, 'The Anxious Generation', is that now we know; we didn't know in 2012 when we were letting our kids, but now we know we've overprotected our kids in the real world, and we've under-rot them online, and we have to reverse both of those mistakes.
In his discussion, Jonathan Haidt highlights points from his book 'The Anxious Generation', arguing that society has overprotected children in the real world while failing to protect them adequately in online spaces. He emphasizes the need to correct these mistakes.
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Uh and it appears, uh I looked into this because I was you know my book before the underworld was called voices in the ocean, it's about dolphins, uh and orcas are of course the biggest and wiliest dolphins!
In this segment, Susan Casey talks about her prior book titled 'Voices in the Ocean,' which explores dolphins and their characteristics, while also highlighting orcas as a notable species among dolphins.
The Secret
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So if you believe in the laws of attraction, like in the book The Secret, and you believe in any of these things, I did believe in it at that time.
The guest references 'The Secret' by Rhonda Byrne while discussing his beliefs about the laws of attraction and expressing how he had faith in these concepts during a challenging time in his life.
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The worst-performing book of my last three or four was 'A World Without Email' because I was focusing on the negative.
Cal Newport discusses his book 'A World Without Email', explaining that it was one of his least successful works because it concentrated on negative aspects.
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Meanwhile, the title 'Deep Work' reflects the positive action, and 'Digital Minimalism' emphasizes the positive aspect you want to achieve.
In this segment, Cal Newport mentions his book 'Deep Work' to illustrate a title that embodies a constructive approach towards focused, intentional effort.
Eyewitness
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Yes, there is a little bit of a security risk because I’ve continued, especially now that there’s a second book and we’re working on a second movie. A lot of it feels like taking a scab off of an old wound.
In this segment, guest Robert Mazur discusses the security risks associated with his work, mentioning that he has a second book in addition to the first one. He suggests that both the books and the accompanying movie projects contribute to the tension he feels during his appearance on the show.
Betrayal
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If you read "Betrayal," the second book, in Houston, the money was actually – we went there for the purposes of picking it up; the DEA agent who was there was supposed to have gotten in touch with the clearing house, where law enforcement tells each other on the day of or a day before what they’re going to be doing because we don’t want to have cops arresting cops.
Robert Mazur refers to his second book, 'The Betrayal', while recounting an undercover operation in Houston, highlighting an incident where a DEA agent failed to properly communicate through the clearing house, potentially jeopardizing the safety of his team.
Containment Is Not Possible
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And in the book, you say something along the lines of humans are reacting like waves are everywhere in human life; this is just the latest wave.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger refers to Mustafa Suleyman's book, discussing how humans often respond to change, using the analogy of waves to illustrate the impact of technological advancements on human life.
Ἀπολογία Σωκράτους
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I always get these guys confused with this particular statement; they said books are going to be bad because nobody's going to memorize information anymore, and that was the basis for being a learned person back then.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses a historical perspective on the impact of books on learning, quoting thinkers like Aristotle and Socrates who argued that the advent of books might lead to laziness in memorization and reduce the depth of learning.
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He wrote a brilliant book called The Dead Hand.
Annie talks about a brilliant book titled 'The Dead Hand' written by David Hoffman.
The Night Before Christmas
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Because you're being kidnapped in Syria, but that's not as surprising as some of the stuff that I was reading in your book where it's somebody in London getting kidnapped.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses a book authored by the guest, Scott Walker, which features astonishing kidnapping stories, including one from London. The mention serves to emphasize the unexpected nature of the cases covered in Walker's work.
The Book Thief
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So I read the book, and I was thinking, 'All right, this guy is going to some crazy place in the mountains. What's this all about?'
In this part of the conversation, Jordan Harbinger mentions reading a book, prompting him to think about a person's journey to a mysterious location in the mountains.
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But then, of course, after I read the book, I was like, 'No, there's no misunderstanding here. These people are potentially very dangerous.'
Jordan Harbinger mentions a book that he read, which made him realize the significant dangers associated with the guest's travels.
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In fact, in your book you said, 'I flew to Burma,' but the guide asked you something, and you hesitated before saying Myanmar or Burma in a conversation with the guide because it was politically charged either way.
Jordan discusses a point made in the guest's book, highlighting a situation where the author navigated the politically sensitive naming of Burma versus Myanmar during a conversation.
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As I say in the book, it's easy to start denigrating from there. Right?
The guest refers to a concept he discussed in his book, highlighting the ease with which one might start to criticize once a certain point is reached.
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But as I say in the book, French revolutionaries also severed heads, and samurai did, and Scottish clans did, and they all had a reason. I mean it wasn't just that they were called savages.
The guest discusses a concept elaborated in his book regarding historical figures who were involved in revolutionary acts, highlighting that their actions were driven by specific motivations rather than mere savagery.
My Ántonia
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So this is much of what my book is about. There was a clash within W State that got really hot in the '90s, where you had one figure with one leader trying to pull it in the opposite direction, saying, 'Hey, let's actually make friends with America and wind down the drug trade.
The guest discusses the content of his book, which centers around a significant clash in W State during the 1990s, highlighting the tension between leadership and the relationship with America regarding the drug trade.
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Yeah, the book goes into a lot of detail on that. How armed are these guys?
The guest mentions that his book provides extensive details on the topic being discussed in the podcast.
My Ántonia
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I mean, it's recognizable to Asian drug users as the Nike Swoosh, as I say in my book. I don't know exactly what the 'WY' is all about, but I do know this: Originally, in the middle of the last century, aetam tablets were sold here, and they were sold by Burroughs Welcome, a huge pharmaceutical company.
In this segment, the guest mentions a striking comparison made in his book, highlighting the recognition of a certain symbol among Asian drug users.
My Ántonia
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It's not going to work out, but it did work out, and that's kind of what I want to put across in my book. This is a serious nation-state; you might want to take it seriously.
In this segment, the guest discusses ideas he aims to convey in his book, emphasizing their significance regarding serious global issues.
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In the book, you kind of talk about it briefly; you say it has everything Rangoon has, but what does that mean? That's kind of like saying, 'Oh, this place is everything Pyongyang has in North Korea.'
Jordan references a description from Patrick's book, discussing the similarities between different locations.
This Side of Paradise
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More the latter, so I mean I talked to many DEA agents, former DEA agents for this book, as well as a lot of Wa figures and a lot of anti-narcotics folks, and so I got the story from them.
The guest explains that he consulted various individuals, including former DEA agents and anti-narcotics experts, while working on his book.
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I will just add that, um, you know, I'm pretty critical of the drug war in the book; however, I did meet some DEA agents along the way who I respected greatly, who I found to be, you know, moral driven people.
The guest discusses his critical perspective on the drug war as expressed in his book, while also acknowledging the moral character of some DEA agents he encountered.
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So there's a lot we can talk about in the book, which we'll link in the show notes.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses the guest Miles Johnson's book, indicating that there is much to explore within it and promising to include a link to it in the show notes.
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Yada yada, the book focuses initially on how the DEA got its jurisdiction expanded to terrorism and financing, which I know sounds super in the weeds, but I was quite interested.
Jordan Harbinger discusses a book that explores how the DEA expanded its jurisdiction to include terrorism and financial crimes, particularly intrigued by this complex topic.
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I wasn't even sure if your book was focused on romantic attachment or parenting, but I want to clarify that we're focusing on romantic relationships here; the parenting concept is a whole different topic that you may have already written about.
During the conversation, Jordan expressed uncertainty about whether the guest's book was centered on romantic attachment or parenting. He took a moment to clarify that their discussion was specifically about romantic relationships, indicating that parenting was a separate matter that might be covered in other writings by the guest.
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I think it was one of the most highlighted lines in 'Attached.'
The host references a line from the book 'Attached', noting that it is among the most highlighted lines.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
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I want to say over a century ago, in your book, there was an instance where they took children away from parents because the idea was to raise them by sending them off to boarding school or something, where they just wouldn't see their parents for ten years.
During the episode, the host discusses a situation described in the guest's book, where children were taken away from their parents to be raised in boarding schools, isolating them from their families for extended periods.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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Thankfully, though, we're not sick with any of the pathogens that leak from laboratories, and I was quite shocked when I read your book about how often lab accidents happen.
In this part of the conversation, Jordan Harbinger expresses his surprise after reading a book written by Alison Young, which discusses the frequency of lab accidents.
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The examples from your book encompass all of the above; it's somehow all at the same time for some of those poor folks.
In this segment, the host discusses examples from the guest's book, relating it to the conversation about narcissists and how it connects to the experiences of certain individuals.
Bible
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But above all else, I want to always remind people, as hard as this all sounds, it's not—you is really a book that tells you anyone can heal, and you can heal, and what's on the other side is actually really good.
In this segment, the host emphasizes the message of a book that conveys the idea that healing is achievable and that positive outcomes can follow the healing journey.
The Book Thief
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Yeah, so I get into it a lot in the book.
Dr. Ramani refers to her book where she discusses trauma bonding in depth, emphasizing the relevance of her work.
The Big Sort
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I’m trying to think of the book called 'The Big Sort' that came out a few years ago; I’m trying to think of the author now.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger reflects on a book titled 'The Big Sort' that discusses societal polarization, attempting to recall its author while explaining the book's relevance to today's context.
The Book Thief
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Speaking of the office, you mentioned this shocking statistic in the book, which is that 40% of our professional time is spent trying to convince other people or get buy-in on decisions.
During the episode, Jordan Harbinger refers to a shocking statistic from a book, highlighting that 40% of our professional time is dedicated to persuading others and gaining approval for decisions.
This Side of Paradise
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Essentially, that was the genesis moment of this book; it was an attempt to answer that question of how do you, in those situations, whether you're trying to influence your leadership team to change or influencing your team or just the people around you to see the world differently; what actually works?
In this segment, Michael McQueen discusses the inspiration behind his book, describing it as a response to a persistent question about effectively persuading others and instigating change, particularly in leadership scenarios.
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Although interestingly in the book, I found some fascinating research about how most of what we do to try and speak to people's emotions about, you know, say giving to charities or feeling compelled to change with sustainability, it doesn't work in ways that surprised me; like we actually empathy doesn't scale well.
In this segment, Michael McQueen discusses compelling research from his book that reveals how traditional methods of emotionally engaging individuals—such as encouraging charitable giving or promoting sustainability—often fail to achieve the desired impact, as empathy does not scale effectively.
Vingt mille lieues sous les mers
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The closest analog, sometimes uses submarines and we actually did we read some submarine books and we found a case of a guy who at least claimed he tuned the oxygen up or down to like adjust mood in the submarine.
The guest, Zach, shares how he and his wife, Kelly, read various submarine-related books. They discovered an intriguing story about an individual who claimed to modify the oxygen levels to influence the mood of the crew. This example serves as an analogy for the potential governance issues in space settlements, suggesting that controlling oxygen might lead to autocratic rule.
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In fact, one of the lucky breaks I had with this book was that when I was researching it, I contacted the grandson of one of the American prisoners in Cits, a man who went by the wonderful name of Orand Duke III—who was a kind of East Coast Wasp—who had ended up in Cits.
The guest describes a fortunate incident during his research for the book he wrote about Cits, mentioning that he contacted the grandson of one of the American prisoners.
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Many of those photographs appear in the book, and it was an amazing historical artifact.
The guest shares that the photographs they were discussing can be found in the book, which they describe as an incredible historical artifact.
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There are increasing numbers of German visitors, and this book is actually going to be translated into German and published in Germany.
The guest discusses that his book on Citz is set to be translated into German and published in Germany.
The Book of Dragons
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It's not my typical type of show that I do, but it was a really fun episode, and the book includes many more escape stories, including the prisoners putting on plays and using those as cover to escape, and just all kinds of wacky guys jumping on moving trains or whatever and trying to hide until they get to Switzerland.
In this episode, Jordan discusses a book that details various escape stories, including unique methods prisoners employed, such as staging plays as a cover for their escapes, and other adventurous tales of individuals attempting to hide and flee to Switzerland.
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Then two things really solidified this for me, one being reading a book that I think is the greatest economic book ever written, called 'The Great Depression: A Diary', written by an Ohio lawyer named Benjamin Roth. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, he kept a large diary and wrote about what he saw during the Depression.
Morgan Housel mentions reading 'The Great Depression: A Diary' by Benjamin Roth, which he considers the greatest economic book he's ever encountered. He elaborates on the contents of Roth's diary, highlighting its insights from the Great Depression era and its ongoing relevance today.
Steve Jobs
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I definitely think just based on Isaacson's biography, which is all I know of the man, that that's what happened. And I don't know, it'd be interesting to ask Walter Isaacson what he thinks, although he'd just say read the book, because my opinion is basically in there.
The speakers are discussing the traits of Steve Jobs and referencing the biography titled 'Steve Jobs' written by Walter Isaacson.
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I read the book and thought, wait a minute, did I get a prioritized answer because of popularity?
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger refers to a book he read, humorously reflecting on whether his email was prioritized because of popularity, indicating that the book may relate to the guest, Mitch Prinstein.
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After reading your book, spoiler alert: we're all still stuck in this trap.
Jordan mentions that after reading the guest's book, he discovered that everyone remains trapped in a cycle of popularity.
The Book Thief
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In the book, you even remark about the school and military performance of popular versus non-popular kids.
Jordan discusses a book where the guest analyzes the school and military performance of popular versus non-popular kids, highlighting its thematic focus.
The Book Thief
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That's why I wrote the book.
During the conversation, Mitch Prinstein mentions that he wrote the book they are discussing, highlighting its relevance to the topic.
This Side of Paradise
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Until talking about this through this book and all the talks I’ve done across the country, many people didn’t realize—wait a minute, these are two different ways of scratching the itch we all have to be well-regarded, and they both can lead to happiness!
The host discusses how the book and conversations surrounding it helped clarify different paths to social acceptance, which are likability and popularity.
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When I read about it in your book, it struck a chord because I've experienced similar dynamics.
In this segment, Jordan shares how he relates to the dynamics discussed in the book he mentions, illustrating a personal connection to the content.
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You observed in your book that we act more impulsively around admired individuals, which sheds light on the nature of peer pressure during high school.
The host points out that their book includes observations about how people act more impulsively around those they admire, providing insight into the role of peer pressure during high school.
My Ántonia
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However, step by step, I began to see things differently, which I describe in my book. There's a chapter called 'The Red Beret'; every kid wants one because it symbolizes prestige.
The speaker discusses his own book, where he reflects on his evolving perspective regarding his military service. This autobiographical narrative ties closely to the experiences shared in this episode, in which the speaker recounts moments from his time in the military.
Livewired
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So this was my last book called Livewired, and I'm using this term livewired to indicate that this is the—it’s—you can't think of it like hardware or software; it's liveware!
Dr. Eagleman refers to his previous book titled *Livewired*, explaining how it reflects the dynamic nature of the brain and its neural networks, emphasizing that it should not be viewed simply as hardware or software, but rather as 'liveware'.
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There was a story that I mentioned in my book, 'The General's Son,' that my mother told me many times.
The guest, Miko Peled, refers to his own book, 'The General's Son,' while sharing a story that his mother recounted multiple times. This mention provides insight into his personal history and his evolving perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, indicating that the book includes a detailed account of this story.
Injustice
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And as a matter of fact, in my other book, Injustice, I mentioned this.
The guest, Miko Peled, references his book 'Injustice' while discussing the conflict and the double standards faced by the Palestinian people compared to Israel. He highlights how he has previously documented these arguments in his other work.
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Perel takes half a decade to get something in a book, and what have you gotten from me, Jordan? Maybe we could start with that.
Jordan humorously comments on how Esther Perel takes a long time to write a book, comparing it to the instant insights she is sharing during their conversation on the podcast.
The Righteous Mind
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Moral emotions, so this is a frame from Jonathan Haidt, who is my collaborator at NYU; he read the foreword of the book and has been researching moral emotions for a long time.
In this segment, Tobias Rose-Stockwell discusses Jonathan Haidt, his collaborator at NYU, who has extensively researched moral emotions. He likely references Haidt's book 'The Righteous Mind,' which explores these themes.
The Book Thief
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I love the book; I wish I’d written it now that I’m qualified to do that, although that doesn’t stop people these days, now that I think about it.
During the discussion, Jordan Harbinger expresses his admiration for the book and shares a personal sentiment about wishing he had authored it himself. He also hints at the book being associated with his guest, Dan Ariely, which provides additional context.
This Side of Paradise
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This book, in many ways, is more pessimistic than I thought when I started because I thought I’d have solutions, and the deeper I got into it, the more I realized how difficult this process is.
Dan Ariely reflects on his book, discussing its pessimistic tone after extensive research into the subject, noting that he initially thought he would have solutions, but ultimately realized how difficult the situation is. This is a reflection on his experience writing about the theme of misbelief.
La Poetica
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So, the more depressing part of this book is that I think the problem is bigger, more complex, and more painful than I realized when I started.
Dan Ariely discusses 'the more depressing part of this book', reflecting on how the complexities and pains of the subject matter exceeded his initial expectations during the writing process, which highlights the overarching theme of his book.
Eyewitness
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I wasn't expecting this because I thought you'd just be a researcher or a science guy who sat around and analyzed studies, but here you are, starting your book by investigating Captagon in Iraq.
In this segment, podcast host Jordan Harbinger expresses surprise that his guest, who he initially thought was just a researcher, is actively involved in investigating Captagon in Iraq as the starting point for his book.
The Book Thief
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And you kind of—it was just like that one line, sort of throwaway, whatever, in the book.
In this segment, the host refers to an intriguing line from the guest's book, emphasizing its significance in the conversation.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
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Ego is a potent drug, and you mentioned in your book how a CEO said those who can change their minds easily are the best hires, while the worst people are those who can't change their minds.
During the discussion, the host reflects on a concept from the guest's book, emphasizing the idea that flexibility in thought is essential, as those who can adapt their opinions are often the most valuable employees.
The Book Thief
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I think we talk about sticky notes in sort of the book where you compare sticky notes and like you can only hold one at a time.
In this segment, the host discusses a concept where sticky notes are used to compare ideas, referencing the guest's book.
The Book Thief
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In the book, we talk about ASAP, or AAP, and you make the decision as soon as possible if it's a two-way door or as late as possible if it's a one-way door.
The host discusses decision-making principles mentioned in 'the book', referring to a collective perspective when talking about how to approach different types of decisions.
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One thing that you'd said in the book that I am so guilty of—confidence increases faster than accuracy.
In this segment, the podcast host discusses a point made in the guest's book, highlighting the idea that 'confidence increases faster than accuracy,' which he admits to experiencing personally.
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I think that could have been the case where they saw the intelligence, and they're like, 'Nah, too much. It sounds like a James Bond novel.'
In this part of the conversation, the speakers reflect on how the nature of the Hamas attack might have appeared exaggerated or implausible to Israeli intelligence analysts, comparing it to events from a fictional 'James Bond novel'.
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I only use that stuff as an inbox for show fans to write to me, and I didn't realize it, but I was really glad to read in your book that this seems to be the way to go because there's a lot of validation you can get from complete strangers by posting things and doing, taking on a part-time job that's essentially unpaid.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger reflects on insights gained from reading a book by Dr. Waldinger. He connects the book's data to his own experiences, highlighting the value of validation from others in one’s endeavors.
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Yeah, it's a little sad because you read about—and the only reason I even know about these folks like Emperor Nero or whatever is because of Ryan Holiday writing books about stoicism, you know and in that having a resurgence.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses how Ryan Holiday's books on stoicism have made historical figures like Emperor Nero more relatable and relevant, emphasizing the lessons learned from their lives and flaws.
The Book Thief
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One thing that really stuck out for me in the book was the comparison thing, right?
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger highlights a significant point from Dr. Waldinger's book, discussing how the topic of comparison is addressed.
The Great Gatsby
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In the end of the book, which I read and liked, you mention that your 97-year-old grandmother said that she was sticking around so she could see your book.
Jordan mentions that he read the guest's book and references something poignant the author shares about his 97-year-old grandmother, who expressed a desire to live long enough to see the book completed.
When Reason Goes on Holiday
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So like the stakes are super high, and to your point, it's very easy; there's a great book I recommend called 'When Reason Goes on Holiday.'
In this segment, the podcast guest recommends the book 'When Reason Goes on Holiday,' suggesting that it offers insights into how highly intelligent individuals can develop seemingly irrational political opinions that contradict their expertise.
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In my opinion, before reading your book, I thought I was making precise calculations at all times about the actual reality around me.
Jordan, the host, refers to the guest's book, discussing how it influenced his perception of reality and calculations.
The wisdom of psychopaths
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When looking into this topic and reading books like The Wisdom of Psychopaths, I used to think that being a psychopath meant being a serial killer, a serial rapist, or a violent criminal, like Tuko Salamanca from Breaking Bad.
In this episode, the speaker references the book 'The Wisdom of Psychopaths' to discuss the initial misconceptions about psychopaths, which they used to associate with violent criminal behavior, inspired by characters like Tuko Salamanca from Breaking Bad.
The Book Thief
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You mention in the book that perpetrators are often grandiose or vulnerable narcissists. Is that the majority of cases?
During the conversation, the guest discusses their book, highlighting how perpetrators of fraud frequently exhibit traits of either grandiose or vulnerable narcissism. This refers directly to concepts detailed in their published work.
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Now, the intentional perpetrator—look at the story of Diane Kitani. She's a story that's in chapter one or two, I can't remember which chapter, intentional perpetrators; chapter one.
The host points out that the story of Diane Kitani is in one of the first chapters of the guest's book to emphasize the point about how stress can affect people committing fraud.
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You mentioned in the book that most of the fraud, at least as far as the embezzlement stuff, could be avoided with simple accounting controls. And I let my wife do this—she might be robbing me blind, but it's her money too, so whatever!
The podcast host mentions the guest's book, stating that it outlines how most embezzlement-related fraud can be mitigated by implementing basic accounting controls. It's a humorous reflection on personal trust regarding finances.
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I’ve read several books about Putin; whenever there's an assassination within view of the Kremlin and all the security cameras just happen to be off, it has Chechen marks all over it.
The speaker mentions that they have read several books about Putin in the context of discussing incidents of assassination near the Kremlin, indicating that these books offer valuable insights into his actions.
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What happened, actually, was on the first night out, the advanced team went out, and Doug went on the advanced team because I wanted him to note everything for the book.
In this segment, the speaker recounts an event where 'Doug' was tasked with noting details for his book during an advanced team outing. This suggests that the book is related to the experiences being shared and is thus relevant to the conversation.
The Book Thief
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There was a little confusion in the book about him; he seemed to be some sort of smuggler type guy or doing something, and I just remember the story of him with the German plane or something.
During the podcast, the host and guest discuss some confusion regarding the character Bruce Heinecke in 'the book,' which recounts his involvement in various expeditions, particularly referencing an incident with a German plane.
And Then There Were None
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Now here we are having created hundreds of hours of content, and we have a book that just came out.
In this episode, a speaker from Conspirituality highlights the recent release of their book, referencing how the podcast initially intended to discuss wellness influencers but has continued generating content while promoting their new book.
The Shock Doctrine
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You know, the thing that's interesting about that in terms of this disaster spirituality, which we borrowed from Naomi Klein, who has a book called Disaster Capitalism, can we, um, people that we follow.
The speaker draws on Naomi Klein's book 'Disaster Capitalism' to explain the concept of 'disaster spirituality,' highlighting its relevance in discussions about the wellness industry.
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Then a doctor like Christian Northrup is going to come along and say, like, I'm an OB GYN, I went to Dartmouth, I wrote this best-selling book, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, and I'm here to tell you that there’s nanotechnology in the vaccines, and they put an ink in there that's called luciferase that's going to give you the mark of the beast.
The speaker discusses the best-selling book 'Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom' by Christian Northrup as an example of how even well-educated professionals can propagate misinformation.
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Because the book begins with a story about 17,000 people getting arrested within 10 days, which, you know, is quite astonishing.
In this episode, Jordan Harbinger references a book that opens with a shocking story about 17,000 people being arrested in just ten days. This sets the stage for a broader discussion about the implications of AI in surveillance and control.
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I often called it in the book 'the alliance of financial rogues'.
The guest refers to a term used in his book, 'the alliance of financial rogues', while discussing how unintended consequences of sanctions could lead to the formation of alliances among rogue actors.
The Outlaw Ocean
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I mean, I decided to call it the Outlaw Ocean for a reason, which is to say it's sort of more extralegal than illegal.
Ian Urbina describes the reasoning behind the title of his book, 'Outlaw Ocean,' highlighting the extralegal aspects regarding the laws governing the seas.
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You talk a lot about the Chinese mining companies in the book, and we don't have to get into too much detail, but basically, it's a kind of like a, I mean, it's like a slave operation in many ways.
The speaker briefly refers to their own book while addressing the topic of Chinese mining companies and the labor practices associated with them.
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He said Freeport was, and I write about this in the book, on the wrong side of some oil and gas bets, and they had to make a commitment to the market to cut in half the company's debt load, and that meant selling assets.
In this segment, the speaker discusses Freeport's challenging financial situation and their need to sell assets as mentioned in their book.
No escape
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I'm sorry for keep mentioning my book, but I gave my book a title: 'No Escape.'
The speaker expresses regret for repeatedly bringing up their book, sharing that the title is 'No Escape.' They elaborate on the significance of this title as it relates to both personal challenges and larger societal themes.
This Side of Paradise
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So, Jordan, what I try to do in this book is use my own experience as a prosecutor.
The guest, a former prosecutor, discusses their own book, explaining that it aims to utilize their experiences as a prosecutor to illustrate its purpose and scope.
The Book Thief
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So if your client is the whole mob, who are you loyal to: the mob or the guy who you're representing? So I write about this in the book because this is a perfect example of something the mob does, but so do a lot of corporations and powerful politicians.
The guest discusses the dynamics of loyalty between mob lawyers and their clients, referencing their own book where they explore these complex relationships within organized crime.
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And I tell a story in the book about a time when a lower-ranking guy wanted to flip, but we couldn't do it through his lawyer. So we sent his girlfriend on a sort of backdoor mission to tell us that he wanted to flip.
The guest references a story they incorporated in their book, detailing a situation where they had to use unconventional methods to persuade a mob member to cooperate, since the mob lawyer was loyal to the organization rather than their client.
The Book Thief
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I mean, there's plenty of examples; I use some in the book of guys who spend millions and millions of dollars. Um, El Chapo, Joaquín Guzmán, spent five million dollars on his lawyers; he's doing life.
The guest discusses how they have included examples of wealthy individuals who spent millions on legal representation in their book, highlighting the disparities in the criminal justice system, particularly how affluent defendants often seem to have advantages even when facing severe penalties.
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I tell stories in the book about Cy Vance, the Manhattan DA, of whom I am very critical; he accepted donations from defense attorneys and would often give their clients favorable treatment or no prosecution at all.
The guest discusses their book, in which they share stories about Cy Vance, the Manhattan District Attorney, and express criticism regarding his acceptance of donations from defense attorneys, suggesting it influenced his prosecutorial decisions.
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Yes, I'll give you a high-profile example. I discuss this in my book in the Matt Gates investigation.
During the conversation, the guest highlights the Matt Gates investigation as an example discussed in their book. They reference this when exploring how juries may be swayed by the backgrounds of cooperative witnesses.
Мы
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Even if they weren't trying to intimidate them, jurors are scared. I actually write about this in a chapter in my book.
The guest discusses the issue of jury intimidation and notes that it is addressed in a chapter of their book, highlighting the fear and pressure that jurors may experience.
My Ántonia
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In my first book, I argue that for a time, that wasn't the case at the DOJ. We should base our assessment on the process itself, not just the results.
The guest discusses an argument presented in 'my first book', focusing on how the justice system should be assessed based on the process rather than solely on the outcomes.
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I give an example in the book about a case I worked on regarding a major league baseball player.
The guest shares an example from their book, discussing a case involving a major league baseball player. This example illustrates how prominent individuals often receive preferential treatment within the justice system.
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I don't really—I open the book with the story of Danny Marino and mention that to this day, I wonder whether I handled that case right.
In this segment, the guest discusses an anecdote about Danny Marino, which is included in 'the book'. They reflect on their handling of that case and express ongoing uncertainty about their decisions.
The Book Thief
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There was a real denialism about that, and in the book, I do a deep dive into this.
In this segment, the guest highlights their exploration of public denialism in their book. This discussion ties into a narrative about Bill Cosby and addresses the hesitance to pursue legal actions against prominent figures.
Barking Up the Wrong Tree
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A colleague once told me that I crave clarity. Eric Barker writes a fantastic blog and book of the same name, "Barking Up the Wrong Tree."
In this segment, the podcast guest references the book "Barking Up the Wrong Tree" by Eric Barker to illustrate a point about the quest for clarity in communication and the mixed perceptions that can arise from it.
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The advice you wrote about in The Daily Laws was this: always stick to what makes you strange and weird, and that's surprisingly good advice.
In this segment, the podcast host discusses the book "The Daily Laws" and shares practical advice from it, encouraging listeners to embrace their uniqueness.
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I tried various things, and then I was asked if I had any ideas for books. I described this process in The Daily Laws.
In this segment, the guest discusses his own book, "The Daily Laws," and shares how he describes a thought process in the book concerning the development of book ideas.
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I found it interesting in your book that you wrote, when animals eat these plastics, especially sea life, the plastic pellets make the poop attached to them sink more slowly. This means they get eaten by other animals in the middle of the ocean that feed on the fecal matter of other animals.
During the episode, Jordan Harbinger discusses the impact of plastics on marine life, referencing the guest's book to highlight how the ingestion of plastic by animals affects their feces, causing it to sink more slowly and subsequently be consumed by other ocean creatures.
The Book Thief
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And that's kind of a line that we try to explore here, and we went back and forth in the book and in any project that we do where we say, 'All right, what is our intellectual responsibility to our audience?'
The speakers refer to their book as a space where they examined the concept of intellectual responsibility to their audience regarding the information they present.
Born Free
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God, I won't, I want that one, the Born Free of anteaters, yes; that'd be great! Have you seen that viral video from like the 80s where the guy goes and talks to the lion?
Jordan Harbinger makes a playful reference to the title 'Born Free,' discussing the idea of a future connection between Paul Rosolie and his pet anteater, evoking a sense of nostalgia and comfort.
Authentic Happiness
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You noted in 'Authentic Happiness' in one of your many books that childhood events rarely influence adult levels of happiness. Did I get that right?
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses the insights from 'Authentic Happiness', a book by Martin Seligman, highlighting how childhood events have little impact on adult happiness. This conversation is part of the episode titled 'Do You Have "Learned Helplessness"?'.
The Book Thief
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So this kind of divergent thinking or thinking for yourself, or directing your own writing, your own destiny—that sort of started early, and this guy Funky Sam later on, this is sort of where the book begins, right?
The podcast host discusses the guest's life story, emphasizing that their experiences with Funky Sam contribute to the narrative of the guest's published book.
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Well, there's lots of stories like that in the book, lots of different adventures and stories. And in the book, what I'm trying to do at the end of each one is talk about, 'Okay, what did I learn? How does that help me in my business career or in life in general?'
The guest mentions his book, explaining that each story includes a section where he reflects on the lessons learned from the experiences and how they apply to business and life.
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It seems like you were adept at making some super high profile and powerful friends; especially in the book you talk about France and meeting all these, I can't remember who they were, but it's kind of like these old money, well-connected type folks. How did that happen, and is that skill, or is that luck?
The host is inquiring about the guest's ability to establish connections with influential people, referencing that interactions with people in France were described within his book.
Tamara de Lempicka
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And then, you know, met this woman who I talk about in the book called Tamara de Lempicka, who is, you know, one of the most famous Cubist painters. So, you know, a lot of these things happened because I was willing, you know, to do things that, you know, I mean, I lived in Monaco; driving people around might have been a lowly thing to do.
The guest mentions meeting Tamara de Lempicka, a renowned Cubist painter, highlighting that their encounter is detailed in his book.
Unrestricted warfare
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So, what you're talking about here is the new book unrestricted warfare, or the plan, I should say, unrestricted warfare.
During the conversation, the host identifies the new book being discussed as Unrestricted Warfare, clarifying its title and emphasizing its significance.
The Art of War
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After studying this book and unrestricted warfare, the original Chinese manuscript is kind of, even though it's recent, it's only a couple decades old. It's kind of up there with Sun Tzu's Art of War in terms of teaching people how to wage war in the modern era.
In a discussion about modern warfare, the speaker compares the significance of 'Unrestricted Warfare' to Sun Tzu's classic, 'The Art of War', emphasizing its teachings for contemporary strategies.
The Prince
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Anyway, even as they say even Sun Tzu is not Machiavelli, is really the Prince, is really where I think they think that they're trying to kind of, it's a modern version of the Prince because the Prince was much more about politics and much less about warfare.
The book 'The Prince' is referenced in a discussion comparing its political themes to the military strategies of Sun Tzu, indicating that Unrestricted Warfare may represent a modern interpretation of Machiavelli's ideas.
Unrestricted warfare
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Well, so, um, that book 'Unrestricted Warfare' that I detail in 'War Without Rules' talks about how many times do you think George Soros was mentioned in that book?
In this segment, the host references the book 'Unrestricted Warfare' and discusses its content in relation to George Soros, prompting a conversation about the book's mentions of him.
The Kill Chain
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So you know Christian Bros talks about this; he's got a book called 'The Kill Chain,' and you know when you kind of look at the way that these colonels are thinking about war and you're looking at Christian, what Christian Bros is saying is we did not embrace Silicon Valley, and if we did, it'd make us more efficient at killing people.
In this segment, the host highlights Christian Brose's book, 'The Kill Chain', which explores the intersection of technology and warfare, emphasizing the need for military adaptation to modern advancements.
Goliath
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And I would say, you know, we've had sine waves—there's a good book called Goliath by Matt Stoller, and he talks about these trends.
In this part of the podcast, the host refers to 'Goliath' by Matt Stoller, highlighting it as a valuable resource that discusses the historical cycles of economic power consolidation.
The Politics Industry
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There’s a good book called The Politics Industry, written by a businessman from Wisconsin, who realized that the two political parties are not working on behalf of citizens but for party constituencies, donors, and party establishment.
The host refers to the book 'The Politics Industry,' highlighting that it addresses how political parties often serve their own interests rather than effectively representing citizens.
The Book Thief
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What you describe in the book sounds like something I would expect to read from someone who grew up in a rural province in Afghanistan or Peshawar, not in White Rock or outside of Vancouver.
The guest discusses her book, which provides insights into her upbringing in Afghanistan and Peshawar, comparing it to life outside Vancouver.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
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I have to say that because it’s a good point that people don’t realize, and it proves the other points you've made in your book and elsewhere, which is that a lot of Muslims don’t share any cultural cohesion.
The host refers to the guest's book while discussing her earlier comments about the lack of cultural cohesion among Muslims, emphasizing the relevance of her points.
My Ántonia
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That was to show that people read my book and think, 'Oh my gosh, I can’t believe things are so horrible,' when so many from Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen read my book and think I lived a fairy tale existence.
The guest discusses her book and highlights how readers from various backgrounds perceive her experiences differently. For some, her life appears to be one of privilege, while for others, it reflects harsh realities.
My Ántonia
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I’ve discussed in my book how my mom would actually name my friends, saying things like, 'Are you prepared to kill Tiffany when the caliphate rises?'
The guest reflects on a topic covered in her book, where she shares an anecdote about her mother's perspective and the expectations she placed on the guest regarding her friends.
The Book Thief
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A lot of the book was hard to read because you grew up in what sounds like Abu Ghraib-level abuse and control.
The host highlights difficult experiences recounted in the guest's book, illustrating the profound level of abuse and control the guest faced.
My Ántonia
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So the definition of the word Islam is to submit, and my whole life, because you've read my book, you know this, it's a series of me trying to stand up and getting swatted down, and then standing up again and getting swatted down, standing up again and getting swatted down.
The guest refers to her memoir, detailing her lifelong struggles against the standards of Islam and the notion of submission.
The Book Thief
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I love that the book starts at Jumbo's Clown Room because I used to go there all the time, by the way.
In this segment, Jordan Harbinger references a book that begins at Jumbo's Clown Room, hinting at a deeper conversation about the work of the guest, Paul Holes.
This Side of Paradise
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And that’s what eventually this book turned into.
The guest, Paul Holes, explains how his book developed, highlighting the evolution of its content to reflect his experiences and the psychological impact of his work during a collaboration with Robin.
The Book Thief
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Some of the other cases in the book, and of course, we'll link to the book in the show notes, the girl who was kidnapped and enslaved for 18 years.
The host discusses various cases included in the book, particularly focusing on the story of a girl who was kidnapped and enslaved for 18 years.
My Ántonia
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Well, that was really what ultimately emerged as a primary message of my book.
During the discussion, guest Paul Holes emphasizes that the primary message of his book revolves around the impact the cases had on him.
The Book Thief
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One of the worst situations for me on that front, and I do talk about it in the book, is where the father comes in and takes two little girls hostage, ultimately killing them by shooting them in the head, and then kills himself.
In this segment, guest Paul Holes discusses a horrific situation where a father took two young girls hostage and committed a tragedy. He references that he has addressed this difficult topic in his book.
My Ántonia
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One of my friends, Dave Grice, from Small Town Dicks, who was a child abuse investigator for 10 years, read the prologue to my book where I talk about Carla Walker and Jumbos.
The guest mentions that a friend, Dave Grice, who is associated with Small Town Dicks and has a background as a child abuse investigator for a decade, read the prologue of his book, which discusses Carla Walker and Jumbos.
Undeniable
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Yeah, I'm happy for it, one of a book, I'm very proud of that, I wrote Undeniable. There was pressure to make it Undeniable, it seems like you missed an opportunity there.
Bill Nye proudly discusses his book titled 'Undeniable' while referencing the pressure of naming his new show, emphasizing his pride in the work.
The Book Thief
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But this is the reason why I love this story and why I put it early in the book: I want us to remember that no matter what came before, no matter how hard a moment of change is, we have an opportunity for what I like to call a wouldn't-go-back moment.
The speaker expresses their affection for a story included early in 'the book,' highlighting the importance of remembering that, regardless of past difficulties, we can seize opportunities during times of change.
Off the Record
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It’s called 'The Menace of Mechanical Music', which ran in Appleton's magazine in 1906.
The podcast host mentions a piece titled 'The Menace of Mechanical Music' written by John Philip Sousa and published in Appleton's magazine in 1906. The host uses this example to illustrate the concept of resisting change and perceiving loss, particularly when technological advancements are introduced.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
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I wish I'd read your book.
During the conversation, the host conveys a desire to have read the guest's book, which likely relates to the theme of change being discussed in the episode.
The Art of Learning
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In my book, I reference Josh Waitzkin, who wrote 'The Art of Learning.' He describes a concept he calls 'investment in loss,' sharing how he became a world-class Tai Chi practitioner by constantly training with others who were four or five skill levels above him.
In this segment, Benjamin Hardy discusses the book 'The Art of Learning' by Josh Waitzkin, illustrating the concept of 'investment in loss' and how it contributed to his journey of learning alongside more advanced practitioners.
Eyewitness
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The beginning of the book describes a Madagascar election, and it really reads like a screenplay where a good hometown kid becomes a horrible corrupt dictator who can't keep his hands off power and money that isn't his.
The podcast host refers to the beginning of his book, which depicts a Madagascar election. He illustrates the transformation of a seemingly good person into a corrupt dictator, highlighting the dichotomy between initial virtue and eventual moral decay.
The Book Thief
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There was one time, which I don't write about in the book, where he wanted advice from me.
In this segment, the host reflects on a specific occasion that he decided to leave out of his book, highlighting a personal interaction where advice was sought.
The Book Thief
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He had like 10 plates of food, and I’m like, 'Oh my god, I don’t know what I’m supposed to do.'/But he also had, I write about this in the book too, this shrine to Bethlehem that I can only describe as a model train Bethlehem.
In this segment, the host recounts an experience he describes in the book, illustrating that it's not simply a policy manual. He refers to an unusual shrine to Bethlehem that he observed, which will also be detailed in his writing.
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Meanwhile, people don't have healthcare in other parts of Madagascar, but he's got this $58,000 or more scale model of Bethlehem in the living room to show to random dudes who don’t care; I’m just here to write a book.
In this segment, the host mentions the act of writing a book, referencing earlier discussions in the episode, and later reveals the title of this book as 'Corruptible'.
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I assume he didn’t know the book was called 'Corruptible' and was about this.
The podcast host discusses a book titled 'Corruptible' and notes that the person he is referring to might not have known the name of the book or its subject matter.
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I sent copies of the book to the people who come out a bit better, and Mark Ravalo Manana did not receive a copy, so I don’t think he knows he’s in the book because his chief of staff, a super nice guy, just messaged me, saying, 'Happy New Year.'
In this part of the podcast, the host talks about sending copies of his book to individuals he believes have benefited from its insights. He notes that Mark Ravalo Manana did not receive a copy, suggesting he might be unaware of his appearance in the book, which is titled 'Corruptible.'
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Or if you've got a bad system, let’s just talk about India and Denmark because this is the classic example from the book.
In this segment, the host refers to a book to illustrate a well-known example involving India and Denmark, highlighting the importance of the system in question.
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It’s an elegant simplicity that I cite in the book; these researchers took economics.
The host refers to citing a study from his book, directly naming the book 'Corruptible'. This shows how the findings of the research connect to the themes discussed in his work.
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One major argument I present in the book is that self-selection is central to the power dynamic.
During the episode, the host highlights a key argument from the book 'Corruptible', emphasizing the role of self-selection in the power dynamic.
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Maybe that's your next book; you can just reuse a bunch of stuff from this book because I will tell you the more that I see people, in let's say, a media industry, you see these people who start off wanting to talk about their ideals and things like that.
During the conversation, the guest suggests that the host could draw from his previous work while writing a new book. The guest emphasizes the tendency of people in the media industry to revert to their past writings as they express their ideals.
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This was one of the few things I really lamented while writing the book, as I was busy with the pandemic.
The host reflects on his experience writing the book, noting how the pandemic negatively impacted his time. He previously mentioned the book's title as 'Corruptible.'
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One of the problems I talk about in the last third of the book is how to get people who abuse power to accept significantly more scrutiny.
The host discusses a specific issue covered in the last third of the book, highlighting how to get individuals who misuse power to be more accountable and accept greater scrutiny.
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One of the best studies I came across looks at presidents versus runner-ups in elections over 17 countries for 200 years.
In this segment, the host refers to a significant study examining the differences between presidents and runner-ups in elections across 17 countries over a span of 200 years, which he cites from the book 'Corruptible'. This reference supports his arguments made throughout the episode.
Latest Books Mentioned
The 48 Laws of Power
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The podcast host, Jordan Harbinger, highlights an upcoming interview with Robert Greene, the author of 'The 48 Laws of Power', suggesting it for listeners who appreciated the current episode.
If you enjoyed this conversation, you will love our discussion with the author of The 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene.
The Book Thief
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In his discussion with Yuval Noah Harari, Jordan refers to a concept from Harari's book, where it is stated that populism perceives information as a weapon. This topic arises during their conversation about the implications of populism and the challenges it poses to democracy and truth in the age of misinformation.
You mentioned in the book that populism sees information as a weapon.
Het Achterhuis
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Jordan refers to the introduction of Yuval Noah Harari's book, Nexus, where he discusses the concept of the 'naive view or naive theory of information.' This mention occurs in the broader context of a conversation about information, truth, and fiction.
You start the book, you start Nexus with something you call, I think, I'm paraphrasing here, the naive view or naive theory of information.
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Jordan references the book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams to illustrate the idea that although people may have negative feelings about finance, the role of bankers or investors is vital to large scale societal trust.
It's easy to disparage these individuals in finance, akin to characters from Douglas Adams' 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,' suggesting they possess plans to abandon all financial advisors; however, such roles are pivotal to maintaining trust within large-scale societies.
The Book Thief
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Jordan discusses having notes from a book while talking about creating impactful content with his guest, emphasizing their expertise in this area.
I've got some great notes from the book, but like you, you're like a ninth-degree black belt at creating impactful content.
The Dead Zone
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Jordan expresses his intention to read Chase Jarvis's book, indicating it as a reason for his inability to attend an event, reflecting his desire to prioritize reading.
Yeah, maybe I’ve got to read Chase Jarvis’s book. There’s a book I’ve got to read; I can’t go to this thing.
Bible
Ruth discusses her book, 'Girl Mom', sharing that she initially believed it would resonate only with women, yet she was surprised to receive feedback from many men who felt a connection to its themes.
I thought my book, titled "Girl Mom," would only be read by women, but surprisingly, a lot of men reached out, sharing that they felt seen by it, wanting additional connection in their lives.
Good Inside
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In a conversation, Jordan Harbinger asks Ryan Holiday about a book he frequently recommends, to which Ryan mentions 'Good Inside'. This directly references the book.
And you know, I'm reading like, what's the book you recommend constantly? Good Inside. Yeah, that's like the current play on my phone. She's...
On Bullshit
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Guest Renee DiResta discusses the academic book 'On Bullshit!', which uses its definition to illustrate how some individuals generate and disseminate information without regard for its truthfulness.
There is actually now an academic book called ‘On Bullshit!’ and it frames it as information without regard for the truth, right?
Invisible Rulers
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In this segment, Renee DiResta, the guest, discusses the title of her book, *Invisible Rulers*. She shares her reasoning behind choosing this title, referencing its connection to the 1920s.
What I liked about invisible rulers—the reason I picked that for the title of the book is, as you note, it's a reference to the 1920s.
Rich dad's guide to investing
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In the podcast, Tu Lam talks about how writing his book allowed him to reconnect with a side of his family, highlighting the personal significance of his work.
Jordan, I want to say this: after I wrote my book, I was reunited with that side of the family, which just happened recently.
Les Trois Mousquetaires
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Jordan Harbinger discusses a book authored by Tu Lam, focusing on the themes of internal struggles and self-doubt addressed in the book.
In the book, you mentioned that you have this internal monster voice that inflicts doubt and self-worth issues into your mind; can you tell me more about it?
The Art of War
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The guest, Tu Lam, recounts that he wrote his high school thesis on 'The Art of War', highlighting his deep engagement with the text and its underlying principles.
A lot of studying those principles during high school; in fact, my high school thesis was on 'The Art of War.'
10% Happier
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Dan discusses the release of a 10th-anniversary edition of his book, '10% Happier,' highlighting his reasons for going on television to promote it.
I created a reason to go on TV again because it was the 10th anniversary of the first book I wrote, which was called '10% Happier.' I got my publisher to put out a fancy new 10th anniversary edition.
And Then There Were None
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The host refers to a book written by the guest, an astrophysicist, discussing their recent discoveries that challenge the host's previous understanding of life in the universe.
But then I looked at your recent finds from the book, and I'm like, that doesn't make sense at all.
The Book Thief
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The host expresses how a particular piece of information was an impressive hook for the book, complimenting the guest on its impact.
This is the part that blew my mind initially, and it was a good hook for the book, by the way!
The Andromeda Strain
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In this segment, the host refers to having read 'The Andromeda Strain' by Michael Crichton, using the book as a foundation for discussing the potential of silicon-based life forms.
You know, I read the very scientific book by Michael Crichton called 'The Andromeda Strain'.
The Book Thief
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The host explains that, based on their reading of a book by the guest, it appears more probable that life exists elsewhere in the universe, due to numerous planets being located in the habitable zone.
I mean, it is just like people might say it's unlikely there's other life out there, but from reading the book, it seems like there's just a near certainty that there is because there's so many things in the Goldilocks zone on so many different stars—the habitable zone.
The Book Thief
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The guest discusses their exploration of science fiction themes in their book, noting that they encountered planets that appeared even more fascinating than those depicted in traditional science fiction.
And I got to dive into science fiction in the book too, where it was like planets maybe even better than science fiction worlds.
Who Killed Epstein? Prince Andrew or Bill Clinton
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During the podcast, guest Shaun Attwood discusses his book 'Who Killed Epstein?' while reflecting on the negative impact that Epstein had on the reputation of private islands.
I did write a book called, 'Who Killed Epstein?' So, yeah, he soured the island image. Yeah, he ruined private islands for the rest of us, unfortunately.
Hard time
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In this segment, the guest, Shaun Attwood, refers to his book 'Hard Time,' which details his experiences in jail and is part of a series about his life.
And then I put those in my books; Hard Time is the jail one if people are interested. Wow, yeah, wow, and man, you wanted to read a thousand books in prison, right?
Один день Ивана Денисовича
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In this segment, Shaun Attwood references Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's book 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich' while discussing lessons learned from Two-Tony. He compares the grim reality depicted in the book, where prisoners struggle for basic sustenance, to the harsh conditions he faced during his own time in prison.
One thing that Two-Tony taught me was about the book 'A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich.' In that book, they were fighting over fish eyeballs in the soup to try and stay alive in the gulag, where if you refuse to work, you're hung from a tree, dragged to death by a horse, or thrown off a cliff.
The Book Thief
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In this episode, the podcast host brings up the guest's book on the psychology of secrets, highlighting an important point made by the guest about how frequently our minds drift to a hidden secret, which serves as an indicator of its impact on our well-being.
You note in the book that how often our mind wanders to a secret is one of the gauges of how unhealthy it is.
Bible
The podcast host inquires whether secrets are discussed in the Bible.
Now, do secrets even show up in the Bible?
Bible
This portion discusses the historical context of translating the Bible, highlighting that it was originally in Greek or Latin, making translations into English challenging.
For example, you couldn't translate the Bible into English; it was either in Greek or Latin.
Bible
The discussion reflects on a historical period when individuals were not allowed to read the Bible at home, emphasizing the importance of church attendance during that time.
You couldn't go home and read the Bible; you had to go to church, which kept church attendance up.
Lying
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In this segment, the podcast host talks about the book 'Lying' by Sam Harris, expressing their admiration for it and noting that Harris has also covered the topic in a show.
There’s a Sam Harris book called 'Lying' I really love; he's done a show on this subject.
Lying
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In this segment, the guest discusses Sam Harris's book 'Lying', noting that the author doesn't provide specific examples in the text, and highlights a significant statement made by Harris at the conclusion.
But Sam in 'Lying' in that book doesn't actually give any of those examples, and then he goes on to say at the end, 'Of course, in reality, only a psychopath could endorse that behavior!'
The Book Thief
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The podcast guest points out that there is an inaccuracy in 'the book', which refers to his own work, based on a previous conversation.
So you got this—I hate saying this: In the book, it was slightly incorrect according to what he told me on the podcast!
My Ántonia
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The guest expresses curiosity about whether the research expert Michael Slean is familiar with his book, as Slean has been frequently quoted in it.
Yeah, but I wonder if he’s coming across my book because he’s quoted a lot in it!
A book about birth control
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In this episode, Jordan Harbinger expresses his surprise at enjoying a book about birth control, highlighting the unexpected nature of the topic.
As a guy, I really didn't think that I would do a show on or love a book about birth control, but here we are.
This Side of Paradise
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The podcast host discusses how reading this book has given him a new perspective on birth control, influencing his understanding of its impact on society.
Once you think about it, once you read this book and consider it, it permeates society in a way that I hadn't thought of before.
The Book Thief
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The guest refers to 'the book', indicating it was authored years earlier, which implies a specific book in the conversation.
I'm sure this was a few years ago, especially because the book was written quite a while ago.
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The guest refers to having read 'this book' some time ago and having re-read it recently, highlighting its significance and ongoing relevance.
I read this book quite a while ago and reread it more recently.
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The guest reflects on how they depict a personal experience in their book, illustrating a transformation from a flat existence to a vibrant, fuller life.
But it was really interesting for me because it felt like, and I describe it this way in the book, that I went from my life as a grayscale, one-dimensional drawing to, all of a sudden, crawling off the page into a three-dimensional, color-filled reality.
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In this segment, the host brings up a point made by the guest regarding women's responses to their teams winning, suggesting that the guest has written about this in a book.
You see some women—the guest wrote something in the book about this—you see women whose team wins in sports or they win an election.
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During the conversation, the guest references 'Atomic Habits', discussing how some individuals may mistakenly believe that simply purchasing this book will lead to a transformation in their mental health. The commentary highlights a common misconception about habit change, emphasizing that the book alone doesn't guarantee a remedy for deeper issues.
He's not doing that, but I think a lot of people are kind of like, 'Oh, I bought Atomic Habits and now I'm going to get out of this basement and not be depressed anymore.'
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In this segment, Blake Eastman mentions the 'Cheshire' system, an internal tool at his company, named after the Cheshire cat, a character from the book Alice in Wonderland.
We have the ability to–yeah, that's a cat from Alice in Wonderland with the giant grin.
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Andrew Bustamante mentions a book, likely titled 'The Way of Deception,' while discussing various training exercises used by Israeli intelligence and police units. The reference helps illustrate how these agencies may learn from each other's strategies, although the specific author of the book is not identified.
It's there's a really good book I think called 'The Way of Deception' or something like that.
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The guest mentions something from his book, humorously contrasting his work with the prestigious Pulitzer Prize by suggesting he deserves the opposite recognition.
And I think that, you know, the way I put it in the book is I deserve whatever the opposite of a Pulitzer is.
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The guest shares that one of the highlights of their life was corresponding with Christopher Buckley while writing their own book, which they feel has similarities to Buckley's book 'Thank You for Smoking.'
Actually, one of the great thrills of my life was corresponding with Christopher Buckley during writing this book; he wrote 'Thank You for Smoking,' which this book definitely reminds me of.
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During the episode, the host mentions receiving a book from a publicist, suggesting that the publicist proposed the guest as a potential interviewee for the show.
Yeah, those are the people that send me your book and say, 'This guy would be interesting for your show,' and they write a really generic two paragraphs or whatever, some bullet points.
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During the discussion, the host mentions that the guest's storytelling style in a previous segment brought to mind the book 'Thank You for Smoking,' which is later confirmed to be by Christopher Buckley.
That's right, the way you spun this Iraq War documentary, that's what reminded me of 'Thank You for Smoking.'
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During the conversation, the host references an African proverb that appears in the guest's book, stating that while many lies may be beneficial, it's the final lie that causes real harm.
There's an African proverb in your book that I love: "99 lies will help you; it's the 100th lie that hurts you."
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The host discusses tips found in a book that offer valuable insights for understanding life better.
It’s terrible; the things you know, there are these tips in the book that give insight into your life.
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The host is referring to the guest's book, highlighting a commendable description of the Libyan embassy.
Tell me you in the book, you do a good job of describing the Libyan embassy.
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The host asks the guest whether a previously discussed person appears in his book.
She makes a cameo in your book, right?
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The guest discusses a chapter from their previous book, 'Hacking Darwin,' which focuses on the implications of genetic engineering.
So in my last book, Hacking Darwin, I had a chapter called The End of Sex, which is exactly about this.
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The podcast guest, James Sexton, references James Clear's philosophy, likely based on his book 'Atomic Habits', when discussing the importance of controlling one's environment to make better choices.
This is like some James Clear philosophy, right? If you want to watch less TV, move the TV out of the living room.
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During the episode, Jordan Harbinger discusses the guest Dr. Anthony Fauci's book, highlighting how it reflects his career choices and consistent dedication, with little deviation, except for a brief interest in basketball.
It sure seems that way from the reading of the book; aside from your foray into basketball, you were kind of on a straight path.
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Dr. Fauci highlights that his memoir addresses the significant differences between the criticisms he faced during the AIDS crisis and those directed at him today, revealing this theme as a major focus of the book.
The point you’re making about the activists is significant; it’s a major part of the book that contrasts and compares the attacks on me during the AIDS years with the attacks on me now.
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Dr. Fauci discusses an important moment in his memoir, highlighting how listening to AIDS activists shifted his perspective and was a pivotal point in his career.
As I describe in the memoir, one of the best things I ever did in my half-century career was to set aside the theatrics of the demonstrations and listen to what the activists had to say; they were making perfect sense.
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Dr. Fauci discusses his memoir, specifically relating it to a program that was established with the help of activists, highlighting its significance as the first foundation for compassionate use.
What we did with the help of the activists was establish the parallel track program I described in my memoir, where it was the first foundation for compassionate use.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses his wife, Dr. Christine Grady, in the context of his memoir, highlighting her vital support throughout his career in public service.
Fortunately, I had a partner, Dr. Christine Grady, whom I describe in the book; she’s an amazing person who supported me and made sure the family unit functioned well.
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Dr. Fauci recounts a story from his memoir about running a marathon with a friend. He humorously reflects on the moment they decided to hold hands across the finish line, only for her to finish ahead of him, perfectly capturing her spirited personality.
I recall in the book how we decided to run a marathon together, and I thought we could hold hands across the finish line, but she responded, 'Actually, I love you dearly,' before smoking me and finishing several seconds ahead, which encapsulates her personality wonderfully in that tiny anecdote.
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In this segment, the host expresses appreciation to Dr. Fauci for sharing a personal anecdote in his book, highlighting the courage it takes to include such stories.
I think it's even better that you chose to share that anecdote in your book instead of being embarrassed or hiding it.
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Dr. Fauci refers to discussing a specific topic within his book, illustrating how the President reacted to his responses during the COVID pandemic. This mention offers context for the anecdote being shared.
Interestingly, as I discuss in the book, he didn’t take as much offense as one might think; he maintained our good rapport.
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Dr. Fauci discusses a significant moment from his memoir, recalling his early experiences while preparing to advise a president and the advice he received from a close friend who had worked in the Nixon White House.
I describe in the memoir the first time I was preparing to advise a president; I had a close friend who had worked in the Nixon White House and offered me advice.
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In the podcast, Dr. Fauci discusses his memoir, clarifying that he was not the originator of the policies during COVID but instead served as a communicator of those policies.
I know during COVID, people thought you were the one making the policies, and I admit I was probably one of those people, but you're more just a communicator of those policies; is that correct? Yes, I did mention that in the book.
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Dr. Fauci discusses a self-diagnosis he made regarding his career during the HIV/AIDS crisis, which he elaborates on in his book.
As I describe in the book, I probably accumulated post-traumatic stress from trying to do a good job caring for my patients while feeling as if I were only putting a Band-Aid over a hemorrhage.
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In this segment, the host discusses a leadership principle from Dr. Fauci's book, emphasizing the importance of taking time to understand an organization before implementing significant changes.
You shared an interesting leadership principle in your book, stating that when you joined NIAID, you refused to make sweeping changes until you fully understood the organization.
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In this episode, Jordan Harbinger discusses Dr. Ramani Durvasula's book, highlighting some intriguing and frightening concepts that she has explored in her writing.
You wrote some other scary, interesting things in the book too.
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In this segment, Jordan refers to the book, emphasizing that it does not judge individuals who find themselves unable to escape negative relationships.
Right, it's not practical, and there's no judgment in the book about not being able to leave.
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Jordan discusses the book, highlighting its guidance on healing from narcissistic relationships, whether people are still in them or are attempting to create some distance.
There's lots in the book about healing from narcissistic relationships while you are still in them or when you're just trying to separate from them a little bit.
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Jordan discusses a book mentioned by the guest, highlighting its practical advice and expressing his appreciation for its content.
There's so much in this book that's practical, and I really—that's one of the other things that I really liked about it.
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In this segment, Todd McFarlane references the book 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, discussing its influence on his strategic thinking and mentioning his intention to write chapters inspired by it.
Okay, so there was a book called The Art of War, right? Yeah, and so I do have a few chapters that I'll write someday, right?
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A.J. Jacobs, the guest, refers to his book 'The Year of Living Biblically,' sharing how it inspired him to consider writing a similar book that explores the Constitution through lived experiences.
That was one of my favorite books to write, 'The Year of Living Biblically,' and I had always thought, 'Well, I could do a very similar book about the Constitution.'
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In his discussion, Jonathan Haidt highlights points from his book 'The Anxious Generation', arguing that society has overprotected children in the real world while failing to protect them adequately in online spaces. He emphasizes the need to correct these mistakes.
I think what I'm arguing in the book, 'The Anxious Generation', is that now we know; we didn't know in 2012 when we were letting our kids, but now we know we've overprotected our kids in the real world, and we've under-rot them online, and we have to reverse both of those mistakes.
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In this segment, Susan Casey talks about her prior book titled 'Voices in the Ocean,' which explores dolphins and their characteristics, while also highlighting orcas as a notable species among dolphins.
Uh and it appears, uh I looked into this because I was you know my book before the underworld was called voices in the ocean, it's about dolphins, uh and orcas are of course the biggest and wiliest dolphins!
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The guest references 'The Secret' by Rhonda Byrne while discussing his beliefs about the laws of attraction and expressing how he had faith in these concepts during a challenging time in his life.
So if you believe in the laws of attraction, like in the book The Secret, and you believe in any of these things, I did believe in it at that time.
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Cal Newport discusses his book 'A World Without Email', explaining that it was one of his least successful works because it concentrated on negative aspects.
The worst-performing book of my last three or four was 'A World Without Email' because I was focusing on the negative.
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In this segment, Cal Newport mentions his book 'Deep Work' to illustrate a title that embodies a constructive approach towards focused, intentional effort.
Meanwhile, the title 'Deep Work' reflects the positive action, and 'Digital Minimalism' emphasizes the positive aspect you want to achieve.
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In this segment, guest Robert Mazur discusses the security risks associated with his work, mentioning that he has a second book in addition to the first one. He suggests that both the books and the accompanying movie projects contribute to the tension he feels during his appearance on the show.
Yes, there is a little bit of a security risk because I’ve continued, especially now that there’s a second book and we’re working on a second movie. A lot of it feels like taking a scab off of an old wound.
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Robert Mazur refers to his second book, 'The Betrayal', while recounting an undercover operation in Houston, highlighting an incident where a DEA agent failed to properly communicate through the clearing house, potentially jeopardizing the safety of his team.
If you read "Betrayal," the second book, in Houston, the money was actually – we went there for the purposes of picking it up; the DEA agent who was there was supposed to have gotten in touch with the clearing house, where law enforcement tells each other on the day of or a day before what they’re going to be doing because we don’t want to have cops arresting cops.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger refers to Mustafa Suleyman's book, discussing how humans often respond to change, using the analogy of waves to illustrate the impact of technological advancements on human life.
And in the book, you say something along the lines of humans are reacting like waves are everywhere in human life; this is just the latest wave.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses a historical perspective on the impact of books on learning, quoting thinkers like Aristotle and Socrates who argued that the advent of books might lead to laziness in memorization and reduce the depth of learning.
I always get these guys confused with this particular statement; they said books are going to be bad because nobody's going to memorize information anymore, and that was the basis for being a learned person back then.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger expresses that his fear of nuclear conflict has increased after reading the book 'Nuclear War: A Scenario' by Annie Jacobsen, creating a foundation for a deeper discussion about the book and its implications.
The only solution is – I have to tell you – I'm way more scared of nuclear conflict than I was before reading this book.
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In this segment, Jordan references Annie Jacobsen's book, discussing a concerning insight from it: that a single individual's actions could potentially lead to catastrophic consequences, such as starting a nuclear war.
And like your book was like, "Actually, we'll get into all this, but it's like actually, if one person gets really suicidal or homicidal, there's pretty much nothing anyone can do about it."
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Jordan discusses how the book describes the extremely rapid sequence of events that could unfold in the event of a nuclear war.
Then you begin to learn in the course of the book about all of the other insane situations which occur in seconds and minutes, not hours, were nuclear war to become a reality.
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Jordan expresses his appreciation for how Annie addressed the topic in her book.
Yeah, I like the way you handled that in the book.
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Annie Jacobsen discusses how she began her book with the concept of a 'bolt out of the blue' attack, highlighting the significance of this scenario in the context of her writing.
Yeah, and that – I mean there's a reason why I began the book with what is known as a "bolt out of the blue" attack.
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In this segment, Jordan discusses a statistic from Annie Jacobsen's book, highlighting the alarming prediction that two billion people would perish in the event of a nuclear war.
You mentioned in the book that something like two billion people would die as a result of this, and we know this because the US has been planning for this general nuclear war.
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Annie Jacobsen shares insights from her interviews, explaining that many individuals affirmed the scenario depicted in her book, suggesting that it accurately portrays how a nuclear conflict might unfold.
And bit by bit, I began piecing together this shocking, terrifying scenario based on all these interviews with all of these people from various generations now saying to me, "Yep, yep, that is not hyperbole. That is how it ends in your scenario in the book."
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The host encourages listeners to support the show by purchasing the book through the provided links in the show notes.
And by the way, if people buy the book, please use the links in the show notes; it does support the show.
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Annie explores the terrifying scenario she describes in her book.
The scenario in the book is – I'm going to overuse the word "terrifying" in this episode – but that's just the way it is, right?
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Annie Jacobsen explains that her book includes a hundred pages of notes at the end, providing additional information and context.
And as I make very clear in the narrative and then specifically clear in my notes, of course, there's a hundred pages of notes at the end of the book like all my books.
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Annie encourages listeners to read the book for more detailed information about the first three seconds of a nuclear explosion.
And it's the first three seconds – I mean, it's just like the...I'll, of course, leave it to folks to read the book.
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Annie expresses her gratitude to Jordan for his close reading of her book, which delves into horrifying details about the topic.
As you know from reading the book in advance – and thank you for reading it so closely – this is something that is horrifying in great detail.
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Annie discusses how she gained detailed knowledge about Nuclear War while writing her book, highlighting its importance and encouraging listeners to engage with this critical topic.
But the average Joe or Jane – me, or you, doesn't know about any of this, or at least didn't; I certainly didn't in such detail until I wrote this book,and that I think is the point and the power of all of this: like understand about this, know about this, look at it face it, and then join a conversation!
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Annie expresses her desire for readers to engage in discussions stemming from their reading of her book.
I mean, those are other conversations; those are offshoot conversations that I hope would happen from people reading this book.
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Annie explains how the book presents events in a sequential, tick-tock format, outlining what occurs at each moment.
First and foremost, when they get it from the book in this incredibly narrative form, just like tick-tock: here's what happens; here's what happens in the first second; here's what happens in the second second.
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Jordan reflects on how his perspective shifted after reading the book, questioning the rationale behind the USA announcing their intention to launch.
But I always found that funny, of course until I read the book – I was like, why are you telling us you're going to launch the thing?
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Jordan reflects on the importance of communication, particularly after having read Annie Jacobsen's book, suggesting it is a wise approach to take.
But the idea that we tell each other we're going to do this, in 20/20 hindsight after reading your book, is probably a really good idea.
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Annie refers to her book, discussing how it addresses important topics that occur while people are preoccupied with their daily lives.
And as I write in the book, you know, so while the rest of us are sleeping or going about our days, that's happening.
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Annie Jacobsen referenced her book to illustrate a shocking scenario regarding the nuclear command and control structure in the United States.
And then, as I show in the book, oh my God, what would happen were the nuclear command and control structure in the United States to figure out one of those ICBM tests isn't a test; it's actually headed for the United States?
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Annie discusses a key insight from her book, emphasizing that a nuclear war cannot be won since it occurs too quickly.
So big takeaway from the early part of the book is there's no way to win a nuclear war because it just happens too darn fast.
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Annie Jacobsen discusses how she reported on the information from her book, drawing on facts from former President Reagan's memoirs to illustrate the concept of a six-minute window during a critical moment.
And okay, it's six or so minutes, but like, for example, and again, just sharing with listeners about how I reported this book based on facts in President Reagan's memoirs, he talks about the six-minute window; he describes it as irrational.
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Annie references her book to provide insights on the chaos that may arise from competing interests.
And that's where even more chaos is likely to ensue as I write in the book because you have these competing interests.
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Leon Panetta encouraged Annie to write her book, 'Nuclear War: A Scenario,' emphasizing the importance of making information about nuclear war accessible to the public.
And he really encouraged me in this, in my process here, writing this book, 'Nuclear War: A Scenario,' because he said, 'Annie, the people should know.'
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Annie refers to a theory proposed by Bruce Blair about nuclear weapons which she used in the scenario presented in her book.
And then you also can read analysts like Bruce Blair, a former ICBM miser himself for the Air Force when he was younger, and then he became a powerful spokesman all about nuclear weapons, and he wrote lots of really interesting papers, and his theory was, 'If North Korea were to launch a nuclear weapon at the United States,' which I use in the scenario, 'the response would be 82 nuclear weapons from the United States.'
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Annie Jacobsen explains the reasoning behind writing the scenario in her book, highlighting insights she gained from officials like Secretary Panetta about serious flaws that could lead to a full-scale nuclear war.
And that’s what I write in the scenario because, you know, Secretary Panetta and others told me about some of these very serious flaws that could result in a full-scale nuclear war, and we’ll get to some of those in a second because I’m of course curious.
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Annie highlights that she discusses warheads in her book and encourages listeners to check her notes for further insights.
Now, I mean, not to mention the fact that if you really start to nerd out about warheads, as I do a little bit in the book, but again, read my notes.
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Annie Jacobsen discusses a scenario detailed in her book, highlighting the potential for misinterpretations that could lead to disastrous consequences, particularly in the context of a surprise attack from North Korea.
And so you can have misreadings, and that is a disaster because as a number of experts describe to me in the scenario, and I relay, you can have, let’s—okay, so going back to the scenario whereby a bolt-out-of-the-blue attack from North Korea which is what I propose in the book, and then the 80 nuclear warhead response, okay?
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Annie details concepts related to a nuclear weapon in space, which she elaborates on in her book.
So from coast to coast would be effective, and I describe in length in the book what this would mean, you know, what a nuclear weapon exploded in space would happen.
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Annie Jacobsen discusses how she employs the narrative in her book 'Nuclear War: A Scenario' to highlight a genuine concern among some members of the US government.
And this is why I use this narrative in 'Nuclear War: A Scenario' because it’s a very real fear for some in the United States government, and again, others will say that’s fear-mongering.
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Jordan praises Annie Jacobsen for her skillful and sensitive portrayal of the catastrophic events of nuclear war in her book.
The destruction from nukes, from EMP; it’s just so horrific, and I want to say you do a really good job in the book describing it without being crass.
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Annie explains that the book avoids being crass by relying on factual accounts.
Um, and well, I’m interrupting for a second because what I also tried to do is not try to do what I did, do is pull any scene I was writing from a factual text.
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Jordan discusses alarming details from the book about the gruesome effects of a nuclear weapon, describing how individuals may suffer from radiation poisoning and the horrific symptoms that accompany such a fate.
You mentioned in the book that a lot of people would die of things like radiation poisoning and disease, and the description of that is quite gross as well, like your blood won’t coagulate, your intestines rupture, and you’re essentially poisoned by the gut contents that you have.
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Annie talks about a brilliant book titled 'The Dead Hand' written by David Hoffman.
He wrote a brilliant book called The Dead Hand.
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Annie Jacobsen urges listeners to read her book, 'Nuclear War: A Scenario', to raise awareness about the perils of nuclear conflict and to foster important discussions.
I hope people read the book and join this conversation while we can still have it.
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Jordan mentioned that he was reading the acknowledgements section of Annie Jacobsen's book and found it to be amusing.
I have to say before we go, I was reading the acknowledgment section of your book and found it funny; the stuff that's buried in there.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses a book authored by the guest, Scott Walker, which features astonishing kidnapping stories, including one from London. The mention serves to emphasize the unexpected nature of the cases covered in Walker's work.
Because you're being kidnapped in Syria, but that's not as surprising as some of the stuff that I was reading in your book where it's somebody in London getting kidnapped.
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In this segment, the podcast host, Jordan Harbinger, brings up a specific concept from the guest's book, likely authored by Scott Walker. The discussion revolves around validating the perspectives of criminals or understanding the model of the world from the targets' viewpoints. The host prompts the guest to elaborate on this intriguing concept.
In the book, you describe validating the criminal or validating the target's model of the world. What does that mean exactly?
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Scott Walker, the guest, highlights a principle he discusses in his book, emphasizing the idea of seeking to understand before being understood. This suggests that his book addresses important concepts related to negotiation and communication.
Absolutely, yeah. And I always say that in the book; I write about that.
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In this part of the conversation, Jordan Harbinger mentions reading a book, prompting him to think about a person's journey to a mysterious location in the mountains.
So I read the book, and I was thinking, 'All right, this guy is going to some crazy place in the mountains. What's this all about?'
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Jordan Harbinger mentions a book that he read, which made him realize the significant dangers associated with the guest's travels.
But then, of course, after I read the book, I was like, 'No, there's no misunderstanding here. These people are potentially very dangerous.'
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Jordan discusses a point made in the guest's book, highlighting a situation where the author navigated the politically sensitive naming of Burma versus Myanmar during a conversation.
In fact, in your book you said, 'I flew to Burma,' but the guide asked you something, and you hesitated before saying Myanmar or Burma in a conversation with the guide because it was politically charged either way.
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The guest refers to a concept he discussed in his book, highlighting the ease with which one might start to criticize once a certain point is reached.
As I say in the book, it's easy to start denigrating from there. Right?
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The guest discusses a concept elaborated in his book regarding historical figures who were involved in revolutionary acts, highlighting that their actions were driven by specific motivations rather than mere savagery.
But as I say in the book, French revolutionaries also severed heads, and samurai did, and Scottish clans did, and they all had a reason. I mean it wasn't just that they were called savages.
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The guest discusses the content of his book, which centers around a significant clash in W State during the 1990s, highlighting the tension between leadership and the relationship with America regarding the drug trade.
So this is much of what my book is about. There was a clash within W State that got really hot in the '90s, where you had one figure with one leader trying to pull it in the opposite direction, saying, 'Hey, let's actually make friends with America and wind down the drug trade.
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The guest mentions that his book provides extensive details on the topic being discussed in the podcast.
Yeah, the book goes into a lot of detail on that. How armed are these guys?
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In this segment, the guest mentions a striking comparison made in his book, highlighting the recognition of a certain symbol among Asian drug users.
I mean, it's recognizable to Asian drug users as the Nike Swoosh, as I say in my book. I don't know exactly what the 'WY' is all about, but I do know this: Originally, in the middle of the last century, aetam tablets were sold here, and they were sold by Burroughs Welcome, a huge pharmaceutical company.
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In this segment, the guest discusses ideas he aims to convey in his book, emphasizing their significance regarding serious global issues.
It's not going to work out, but it did work out, and that's kind of what I want to put across in my book. This is a serious nation-state; you might want to take it seriously.
The Book Thief
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Jordan references a description from Patrick's book, discussing the similarities between different locations.
In the book, you kind of talk about it briefly; you say it has everything Rangoon has, but what does that mean? That's kind of like saying, 'Oh, this place is everything Pyongyang has in North Korea.'
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The guest explains that he consulted various individuals, including former DEA agents and anti-narcotics experts, while working on his book.
More the latter, so I mean I talked to many DEA agents, former DEA agents for this book, as well as a lot of Wa figures and a lot of anti-narcotics folks, and so I got the story from them.
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The guest discusses his critical perspective on the drug war as expressed in his book, while also acknowledging the moral character of some DEA agents he encountered.
I will just add that, um, you know, I'm pretty critical of the drug war in the book; however, I did meet some DEA agents along the way who I respected greatly, who I found to be, you know, moral driven people.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses the guest Miles Johnson's book, indicating that there is much to explore within it and promising to include a link to it in the show notes.
So there's a lot we can talk about in the book, which we'll link in the show notes.
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Jordan Harbinger discusses a book that explores how the DEA expanded its jurisdiction to include terrorism and financial crimes, particularly intrigued by this complex topic.
Yada yada, the book focuses initially on how the DEA got its jurisdiction expanded to terrorism and financing, which I know sounds super in the weeds, but I was quite interested.
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During the conversation, Jordan expressed uncertainty about whether the guest's book was centered on romantic attachment or parenting. He took a moment to clarify that their discussion was specifically about romantic relationships, indicating that parenting was a separate matter that might be covered in other writings by the guest.
I wasn't even sure if your book was focused on romantic attachment or parenting, but I want to clarify that we're focusing on romantic relationships here; the parenting concept is a whole different topic that you may have already written about.
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The host references a line from the book 'Attached', noting that it is among the most highlighted lines.
I think it was one of the most highlighted lines in 'Attached.'
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During the episode, the host discusses a situation described in the guest's book, where children were taken away from their parents to be raised in boarding schools, isolating them from their families for extended periods.
I want to say over a century ago, in your book, there was an instance where they took children away from parents because the idea was to raise them by sending them off to boarding school or something, where they just wouldn't see their parents for ten years.
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In this part of the conversation, Jordan Harbinger expresses his surprise after reading a book written by Alison Young, which discusses the frequency of lab accidents.
Thankfully, though, we're not sick with any of the pathogens that leak from laboratories, and I was quite shocked when I read your book about how often lab accidents happen.
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In this segment, the host discusses examples from the guest's book, relating it to the conversation about narcissists and how it connects to the experiences of certain individuals.
The examples from your book encompass all of the above; it's somehow all at the same time for some of those poor folks.
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In this segment, the host emphasizes the message of a book that conveys the idea that healing is achievable and that positive outcomes can follow the healing journey.
But above all else, I want to always remind people, as hard as this all sounds, it's not—you is really a book that tells you anyone can heal, and you can heal, and what's on the other side is actually really good.
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Dr. Ramani refers to her book where she discusses trauma bonding in depth, emphasizing the relevance of her work.
Yeah, so I get into it a lot in the book.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger talks about how James Clear developed his book 'Atomic Habits' by turning his tweets and blog posts into a book. He implies that this method is a great strategy for authors.
And this is, I mean this is how James Clear did Atomic Habits; it was a series of tweets and blog posts that became a book. Man!
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses a frightening example from Dr. Anna Lembke's book "Dopamine Nation," where she explores the troubling relationship between rats and cocaine.
In the book, there’s a rats and cocaine example, and calling this a bummer is kind of an understatement because it's really scary.
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In this episode, Jordan Harbinger discusses an analogy from Dr. Anna Lembke's book, 'Dopamine Nation', emphasizing how humans are overwhelmed by dopamine in today's society.
In the book, you write that we're cacti in the rainforest and we're drowning in dopamine.
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In this segment, Jordan discusses how Dr. Anna Lembke's book, 'Dopamine Nation', provided him with insights into addiction, especially the significance of dopamine in shaping our behavior.
This book helped me grasp the workings of addiction in a new light, particularly around dopamine's role in our behaviors, which feels increasingly relevant in discussions today.
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Jordan discusses a key point from Dr. Anna Lembke's book, Dopamine Nation, highlighting how addiction affects our perception of time.
Addiction distorts our perception of time, which was another interesting aspect of the book.
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In this segment, Kashmir Hill refers to 'the book' she authored, where she discusses advancements in facial recognition technology. During the interview, host Jordan Harbinger engages with her on this topic.
But, you know, as I write in the book, what they accomplish is something other companies can do. And now there are public face search engines.
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The guest, Kashmir Hill, refers to 'the book' she authored, explaining that she has had numerous discussions with the founder of ClearView AI regarding facial recognition searches conducted on her as part of her work.
I talked to the founder many times for the book and he's run these searches on me. It brings up sometimes what you would expect: headshots of me on the web that I know about.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses ideas presented in Kashmir Hill's book, specifically how hotels could use facial recognition technology to enhance guest experience.
Hotels could greet guests by name; I think that's something you wrote about in the book—that's great! Or even, maybe I don't need a hotel key; maybe when I get to my hotel room door, it just opens because it sees me.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger reflects on a book titled 'The Big Sort' that discusses societal polarization, attempting to recall its author while explaining the book's relevance to today's context.
I’m trying to think of the book called 'The Big Sort' that came out a few years ago; I’m trying to think of the author now.
The Book Thief
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During the episode, Jordan Harbinger refers to a shocking statistic from a book, highlighting that 40% of our professional time is dedicated to persuading others and gaining approval for decisions.
Speaking of the office, you mentioned this shocking statistic in the book, which is that 40% of our professional time is spent trying to convince other people or get buy-in on decisions.
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In this segment, Michael McQueen discusses the inspiration behind his book, describing it as a response to a persistent question about effectively persuading others and instigating change, particularly in leadership scenarios.
Essentially, that was the genesis moment of this book; it was an attempt to answer that question of how do you, in those situations, whether you're trying to influence your leadership team to change or influencing your team or just the people around you to see the world differently; what actually works?
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In this segment, Michael McQueen discusses compelling research from his book that reveals how traditional methods of emotionally engaging individuals—such as encouraging charitable giving or promoting sustainability—often fail to achieve the desired impact, as empathy does not scale effectively.
Although interestingly in the book, I found some fascinating research about how most of what we do to try and speak to people's emotions about, you know, say giving to charities or feeling compelled to change with sustainability, it doesn't work in ways that surprised me; like we actually empathy doesn't scale well.
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The guest, Zach, shares how he and his wife, Kelly, read various submarine-related books. They discovered an intriguing story about an individual who claimed to modify the oxygen levels to influence the mood of the crew. This example serves as an analogy for the potential governance issues in space settlements, suggesting that controlling oxygen might lead to autocratic rule.
The closest analog, sometimes uses submarines and we actually did we read some submarine books and we found a case of a guy who at least claimed he tuned the oxygen up or down to like adjust mood in the submarine.
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The guest describes a fortunate incident during his research for the book he wrote about Cits, mentioning that he contacted the grandson of one of the American prisoners.
In fact, one of the lucky breaks I had with this book was that when I was researching it, I contacted the grandson of one of the American prisoners in Cits, a man who went by the wonderful name of Orand Duke III—who was a kind of East Coast Wasp—who had ended up in Cits.
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The guest shares that the photographs they were discussing can be found in the book, which they describe as an incredible historical artifact.
Many of those photographs appear in the book, and it was an amazing historical artifact.
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The guest discusses that his book on Citz is set to be translated into German and published in Germany.
There are increasing numbers of German visitors, and this book is actually going to be translated into German and published in Germany.
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In this episode, Jordan discusses a book that details various escape stories, including unique methods prisoners employed, such as staging plays as a cover for their escapes, and other adventurous tales of individuals attempting to hide and flee to Switzerland.
It's not my typical type of show that I do, but it was a really fun episode, and the book includes many more escape stories, including the prisoners putting on plays and using those as cover to escape, and just all kinds of wacky guys jumping on moving trains or whatever and trying to hide until they get to Switzerland.
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Morgan Housel mentions reading 'The Great Depression: A Diary' by Benjamin Roth, which he considers the greatest economic book he's ever encountered. He elaborates on the contents of Roth's diary, highlighting its insights from the Great Depression era and its ongoing relevance today.
Then two things really solidified this for me, one being reading a book that I think is the greatest economic book ever written, called 'The Great Depression: A Diary', written by an Ohio lawyer named Benjamin Roth. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, he kept a large diary and wrote about what he saw during the Depression.
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In this segment, host Jordan Harbinger references the book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, highlighting how its lessons can be applied not only to habit-building but also to important areas such as investing, relationships, exercise, and health.
If you read James Clear's 'Atomic Habits', you learn habits that are relevant to investing, relationships, exercise, and health.
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The speakers are discussing the traits of Steve Jobs and referencing the biography titled 'Steve Jobs' written by Walter Isaacson.
I definitely think just based on Isaacson's biography, which is all I know of the man, that that's what happened. And I don't know, it'd be interesting to ask Walter Isaacson what he thinks, although he'd just say read the book, because my opinion is basically in there.
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The guest references the work of Daniel Kahneman, specifically his book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', which examines cognitive biases and helped him understand the psychology behind his actions.
And um, yeah, I wasn't ready to go talk about it, or I didn't understand why I did what I did until I spoke at the FBI and they're like, "Go read this!" You know, Daniel Kahneman! He... he got a Nobel Prize about this stuff!
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger refers to a book he read, humorously reflecting on whether his email was prioritized because of popularity, indicating that the book may relate to the guest, Mitch Prinstein.
I read the book and thought, wait a minute, did I get a prioritized answer because of popularity?
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Jordan mentions that after reading the guest's book, he discovered that everyone remains trapped in a cycle of popularity.
After reading your book, spoiler alert: we're all still stuck in this trap.
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Jordan discusses a book where the guest analyzes the school and military performance of popular versus non-popular kids, highlighting its thematic focus.
In the book, you even remark about the school and military performance of popular versus non-popular kids.
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During the conversation, Mitch Prinstein mentions that he wrote the book they are discussing, highlighting its relevance to the topic.
That's why I wrote the book.
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The host discusses how the book and conversations surrounding it helped clarify different paths to social acceptance, which are likability and popularity.
Until talking about this through this book and all the talks I’ve done across the country, many people didn’t realize—wait a minute, these are two different ways of scratching the itch we all have to be well-regarded, and they both can lead to happiness!
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In this segment, Jordan shares how he relates to the dynamics discussed in the book he mentions, illustrating a personal connection to the content.
When I read about it in your book, it struck a chord because I've experienced similar dynamics.
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The host points out that their book includes observations about how people act more impulsively around those they admire, providing insight into the role of peer pressure during high school.
You observed in your book that we act more impulsively around admired individuals, which sheds light on the nature of peer pressure during high school.
My Ántonia
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The speaker discusses his own book, where he reflects on his evolving perspective regarding his military service. This autobiographical narrative ties closely to the experiences shared in this episode, in which the speaker recounts moments from his time in the military.
However, step by step, I began to see things differently, which I describe in my book. There's a chapter called 'The Red Beret'; every kid wants one because it symbolizes prestige.
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Dr. Eagleman refers to his previous book titled *Livewired*, explaining how it reflects the dynamic nature of the brain and its neural networks, emphasizing that it should not be viewed simply as hardware or software, but rather as 'liveware'.
So this was my last book called Livewired, and I'm using this term livewired to indicate that this is the—it’s—you can't think of it like hardware or software; it's liveware!
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Jordan discusses a book authored by Chris Miller, highlighting a line that emphasizes the critical role of semiconductors in our economy: 'The pumps and pipes are all powered by semiconductors.' This underscores the fragility of our economic systems.
And it also sort of shows, since it's so fragile, how fragile our economies really are because I've heard the expression 'data is the new oil,' but I think you say in the book, 'The pumps and pipes are all powered by semiconductors.'
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Jordan refers to something he read 'in the book' (the guest's book) about an etching laser.
I think you mentioned in the book some, there's one of these—is this the etching laser?
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The guest highlights that George Church's research is referenced in Michael Crichton's book, most likely referring to 'Jurassic Park', suggesting a connection between Church's scientific work and the themes explored in the novel.
What's interesting is that George Church's original work, which I forgot the specifics of, was on yeast or something. But his research shows up in Michael Crichton's book.
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The guest draws a parallel between their company's work on de-extinction and the themes presented in the book Jurassic Park.
This is kind of the idea behind Jurassic Park, right? You've had to have been influenced by that movie.
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The guest discusses how the book Jurassic Park played a significant role in educating the public about genetic engineering.
What's interesting about Jurassic Park is that it did a great job of showcasing and educating the world about genetic engineering. Now, we're not doing exactly what they did in Jurassic Park.
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The guest explains how their current work diverges from the methods portrayed in Jurassic Park, particularly in the areas of DNA extraction and genetic engineering.
Now, we're not doing exactly what they did in Jurassic Park. They were taking ancient DNA from amber to fill in the gaps of dinosaur DNA with frog DNA.
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The guest humorously claims that their company's methods are more sophisticated than those depicted in 'Jurassic Park.'
I like to think of it as being slightly smarter than Jurassic Park. What's interesting is that George Church's original work, which I forgot the specifics of, was on yeast or something.
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During the discussion, the guest argues that the concept of Jurassic Park was inspired by the work of George Church, suggesting that Church deserves royalties for this influence.
If you want to be technical, I would argue that Jurassic Park was inspired by George. In a way, I think it's completely the other way around; he should be getting royalties on it.
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During the discussion, the guest highlights that they did not draw inspiration from 'Jurassic Park' but rather points out that the book has taken concepts from his co-founder, George Church, who is regarded as a pioneering figure in genetic engineering.
We didn't copy Jurassic Park; they copied my co-founder George Church, who, for those listening, is kind of the OG. He's like the Mick Jagger of genetic engineering and DNA.
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The guest, Miko Peled, refers to his own book, 'The General's Son,' while sharing a story that his mother recounted multiple times. This mention provides insight into his personal history and his evolving perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, indicating that the book includes a detailed account of this story.
There was a story that I mentioned in my book, 'The General's Son,' that my mother told me many times.
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The guest, Miko Peled, references his book 'Injustice' while discussing the conflict and the double standards faced by the Palestinian people compared to Israel. He highlights how he has previously documented these arguments in his other work.
And as a matter of fact, in my other book, Injustice, I mentioned this.
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Jordan humorously comments on how Esther Perel takes a long time to write a book, comparing it to the instant insights she is sharing during their conversation on the podcast.
Perel takes half a decade to get something in a book, and what have you gotten from me, Jordan? Maybe we could start with that.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
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In this segment, host Jordan Harbinger discusses Daniel Kahneman's concept of 'system one thinking,' which is likely a reference to his well-known book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow.'
That stuff tends to make for good sound bites and go further, and this is sort of Daniel Kahneman’s system one thinking.
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In this segment, Tobias Rose-Stockwell discusses Jonathan Haidt, his collaborator at NYU, who has extensively researched moral emotions. He likely references Haidt's book 'The Righteous Mind,' which explores these themes.
Moral emotions, so this is a frame from Jonathan Haidt, who is my collaborator at NYU; he read the foreword of the book and has been researching moral emotions for a long time.
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Dan Ariely discusses making adjustments to a book he has authored, specifying that it now includes sections titled 'hopefully helpful.' He emphasizes that the solutions presented in the book are complex and multifaceted, highlighting the depth of the material.
Now, I've adjusted the book to have sections titled 'hopefully helpful,' but the reality is that the solutions will be multifaceted and complex.
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During the discussion, Jordan Harbinger expresses his admiration for the book and shares a personal sentiment about wishing he had authored it himself. He also hints at the book being associated with his guest, Dan Ariely, which provides additional context.
I love the book; I wish I’d written it now that I’m qualified to do that, although that doesn’t stop people these days, now that I think about it.
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Dan Ariely reflects on his book, discussing its pessimistic tone after extensive research into the subject, noting that he initially thought he would have solutions, but ultimately realized how difficult the situation is. This is a reflection on his experience writing about the theme of misbelief.
This book, in many ways, is more pessimistic than I thought when I started because I thought I’d have solutions, and the deeper I got into it, the more I realized how difficult this process is.
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Dan Ariely discusses 'the more depressing part of this book', reflecting on how the complexities and pains of the subject matter exceeded his initial expectations during the writing process, which highlights the overarching theme of his book.
So, the more depressing part of this book is that I think the problem is bigger, more complex, and more painful than I realized when I started.
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In this segment, podcast host Jordan Harbinger expresses surprise that his guest, who he initially thought was just a researcher, is actively involved in investigating Captagon in Iraq as the starting point for his book.
I wasn't expecting this because I thought you'd just be a researcher or a science guy who sat around and analyzed studies, but here you are, starting your book by investigating Captagon in Iraq.
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The guest, Michael Easter, discusses his book titled 'Scarcity Brain' and sheds light on its central theme, which delves into the reasons why people find it difficult to practice moderation even when they understand that moderation is beneficial.
My book is called 'Scarcity Brain', which explores why individuals struggle with moderation despite knowing everything is fine in moderation.
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Michael Easter refers to a statistic he discovered during his research for 'Scarcity Brain.' He notes that the average person today is exposed to more information in a single day than what an individual 700 years ago would have encountered in their entire lifetime, highlighting the potential downsides of excessive information consumption.
Information consumption has skyrocketed as well; an astounding statistic I found while researching my book reveals that the average person today encounters more information in a day than someone 700 years ago would have in their lifetime.
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During the discussion, Michael Easter mentions a 'book group,' which involves researchers finding a book, opening it to the correct page, reading it, and reporting their findings. He contrasts this method with modern consumption habits that prioritize speed but result in lower understanding and retention. It can be inferred that the book in question is his own, titled 'Scarcity Brain.'
The book group had to find the book, open it to the right page, read it, and then report back.
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Michael Easter references his book, noting that he provides a lesson that working harder for information can result in better outcomes. He contrasts this idea with the current tendency for quick access to information and rapid consumption.
In the book, one of the lessons I give is that putting in a little more work for your information can lead to better outcomes.
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Michael Easter discusses the central theme of his book, emphasizing the importance of questioning whether addiction is a choice.
Thus, the crux of my book's message is whether addiction is a choice; perhaps this question isn't the most critical.
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In this segment, podcast host Jordan Harbinger discusses a key concept from Michael Easter's book, 'Scarcity Brain.' He highlights how the book addresses the idea of information overload and how it can negatively impact decision making, specifically when an excess of information actually leads to worse outcomes.
The information overload you write about in the book is the tipping point where more information doesn't do us any good and actually leads to worse, not better, decisions.
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In this segment, the host refers to an intriguing line from the guest's book, emphasizing its significance in the conversation.
And you kind of—it was just like that one line, sort of throwaway, whatever, in the book.
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During the discussion, the host reflects on a concept from the guest's book, emphasizing the idea that flexibility in thought is essential, as those who can adapt their opinions are often the most valuable employees.
Ego is a potent drug, and you mentioned in your book how a CEO said those who can change their minds easily are the best hires, while the worst people are those who can't change their minds.
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In this segment, the host discusses a concept where sticky notes are used to compare ideas, referencing the guest's book.
I think we talk about sticky notes in sort of the book where you compare sticky notes and like you can only hold one at a time.
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The host discusses decision-making principles mentioned in 'the book', referring to a collective perspective when talking about how to approach different types of decisions.
In the book, we talk about ASAP, or AAP, and you make the decision as soon as possible if it's a two-way door or as late as possible if it's a one-way door.
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In this segment, the podcast host discusses a point made in the guest's book, highlighting the idea that 'confidence increases faster than accuracy,' which he admits to experiencing personally.
One thing that you'd said in the book that I am so guilty of—confidence increases faster than accuracy.
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In this part of the conversation, the speakers reflect on how the nature of the Hamas attack might have appeared exaggerated or implausible to Israeli intelligence analysts, comparing it to events from a fictional 'James Bond novel'.
I think that could have been the case where they saw the intelligence, and they're like, 'Nah, too much. It sounds like a James Bond novel.'
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Jordan inquires whether Jennifer is referring to the book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear.
I think these are things that are very useful tactics that people have repackaged in a way that makes sense to whoever they're speaking; in one of the best-selling books of the decade. James Clear?
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger reflects on insights gained from reading a book by Dr. Waldinger. He connects the book's data to his own experiences, highlighting the value of validation from others in one’s endeavors.
I only use that stuff as an inbox for show fans to write to me, and I didn't realize it, but I was really glad to read in your book that this seems to be the way to go because there's a lot of validation you can get from complete strangers by posting things and doing, taking on a part-time job that's essentially unpaid.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses how Ryan Holiday's books on stoicism have made historical figures like Emperor Nero more relatable and relevant, emphasizing the lessons learned from their lives and flaws.
Yeah, it's a little sad because you read about—and the only reason I even know about these folks like Emperor Nero or whatever is because of Ryan Holiday writing books about stoicism, you know and in that having a resurgence.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger highlights a significant point from Dr. Waldinger's book, discussing how the topic of comparison is addressed.
One thing that really stuck out for me in the book was the comparison thing, right?
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Jordan mentions that he read the guest's book and references something poignant the author shares about his 97-year-old grandmother, who expressed a desire to live long enough to see the book completed.
In the end of the book, which I read and liked, you mention that your 97-year-old grandmother said that she was sticking around so she could see your book.
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Tim shares a heartfelt moment regarding his grandmother's wish to see his book published, humorously recounting how she dramatically mentioned her fear of not being able to hold it.
No, every time I saw her, she basically threatened to die before the book came out, knowing that that would make me feel awful because if she's like, 'All I want is for this book to be done' and she was like, 'I just want to hold this book.'
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In this segment, Tim talks about his grandmother's intense anticipation for him to complete his book. He shares a humorous anecdote about how she had jokingly threatened to die if the book wasn't finished soon, emphasizing her eagerness to hold it.
No, every time I saw her, she basically threatened to die before the book came out, knowing that that would make me feel awful because if she's like, 'All I want is for this book to be done' and she was like, 'I just want to hold this book.'
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Tim explains how he gifted his grandmother a book he worked on, mentioning that she enjoys listening to her books in audio format.
So, and then by the way, so I got her this book that I had done, and she listens to all her books on audio.
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Jordan refers to Tim Urban's book, discussing how it addresses various factors contributing to the decline of the country.
Or the various factors that work in destroying our country according to your book.
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Jordan discusses a concept from Tim Urban's book, highlighting how Americans perceive their society through a simplistic, black-and-white lens.
In the book, you talk about how Americans seem to think we're in a Disney movie, with a lot of black and white and binary thinking.
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Jordan discusses the guest's book, which highlights how academic journal articles are being retracted when they contradict widely accepted ideas, often due to discomfort with the implications of the scientific findings.
And he, that’s exactly what he was talking about and you mentioned in your book that academic journal articles are being retracted with real science are being retracted because they conflict with ideas that they make people uncomfortable, I guess is for lack of a better word.
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In this segment, Jordan emphasizes his appreciation for Tim Urban's book, highlighting how it critiques both the liberal left and conservative ideologies.
Yeah to Manhattan, but what I like about the book, I'll help you plug it, here is that it skewers both the liberal left social justice side of things and the conservative ideology.
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Jordan quotes George Orwell's book *1984*, discussing how showing an inappropriate facial expression can be considered a punishable offense in the story. He uses this analogy to highlight how society often judges individuals based on their body language.
If I may paraphrase a line from George Orwell's 1984, to wear an improper expression on your face was itself a punishable offense.
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Jordan references 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams to introduce a framework about how new technologies are received based on age.
Douglas Adams had a great, you know, who wrote Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy had a great framing on this.
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In this segment, the podcast guest recommends the book 'When Reason Goes on Holiday,' suggesting that it offers insights into how highly intelligent individuals can develop seemingly irrational political opinions that contradict their expertise.
So like the stakes are super high, and to your point, it's very easy; there's a great book I recommend called 'When Reason Goes on Holiday.'
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Jordan, the host, refers to the guest's book, discussing how it influenced his perception of reality and calculations.
In my opinion, before reading your book, I thought I was making precise calculations at all times about the actual reality around me.
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In this episode, the speaker references the book 'The Wisdom of Psychopaths' to discuss the initial misconceptions about psychopaths, which they used to associate with violent criminal behavior, inspired by characters like Tuko Salamanca from Breaking Bad.
When looking into this topic and reading books like The Wisdom of Psychopaths, I used to think that being a psychopath meant being a serial killer, a serial rapist, or a violent criminal, like Tuko Salamanca from Breaking Bad.
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In this mention, the book 'The Wisdom of Psychopaths' is referenced to emphasize that while some psychopaths, like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer, are violent offenders, there are others who do not fit this stereotype. This discussion highlights the book's pivotal role in exploring the complexities of psychopathy.
What I did in The Wisdom of Psychopaths was acknowledge that, yes, some psychopaths are people like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer.
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During the conversation, the guest discusses their book, highlighting how perpetrators of fraud frequently exhibit traits of either grandiose or vulnerable narcissism. This refers directly to concepts detailed in their published work.
You mention in the book that perpetrators are often grandiose or vulnerable narcissists. Is that the majority of cases?
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In this segment, the podcast host recalls a specific point about lying and stress from the guest's book, attributing the information to Dan Ariely.
Um, I think you mentioned that in the book; was it Dan Ariely who did a study on that? And we eventually adapt!
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The host points out that the story of Diane Kitani is in one of the first chapters of the guest's book to emphasize the point about how stress can affect people committing fraud.
Now, the intentional perpetrator—look at the story of Diane Kitani. She's a story that's in chapter one or two, I can't remember which chapter, intentional perpetrators; chapter one.
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The podcast host mentions the guest's book, stating that it outlines how most embezzlement-related fraud can be mitigated by implementing basic accounting controls. It's a humorous reflection on personal trust regarding finances.
You mentioned in the book that most of the fraud, at least as far as the embezzlement stuff, could be avoided with simple accounting controls. And I let my wife do this—she might be robbing me blind, but it's her money too, so whatever!
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The speaker mentions that they have read several books about Putin in the context of discussing incidents of assassination near the Kremlin, indicating that these books offer valuable insights into his actions.
I’ve read several books about Putin; whenever there's an assassination within view of the Kremlin and all the security cameras just happen to be off, it has Chechen marks all over it.
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In this segment, the speaker recounts an event where 'Doug' was tasked with noting details for his book during an advanced team outing. This suggests that the book is related to the experiences being shared and is thus relevant to the conversation.
What happened, actually, was on the first night out, the advanced team went out, and Doug went on the advanced team because I wanted him to note everything for the book.
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During the podcast, the host and guest discuss some confusion regarding the character Bruce Heinecke in 'the book,' which recounts his involvement in various expeditions, particularly referencing an incident with a German plane.
There was a little confusion in the book about him; he seemed to be some sort of smuggler type guy or doing something, and I just remember the story of him with the German plane or something.
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In this episode, a speaker from Conspirituality highlights the recent release of their book, referencing how the podcast initially intended to discuss wellness influencers but has continued generating content while promoting their new book.
Now here we are having created hundreds of hours of content, and we have a book that just came out.
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The speaker draws on Naomi Klein's book 'Disaster Capitalism' to explain the concept of 'disaster spirituality,' highlighting its relevance in discussions about the wellness industry.
You know, the thing that's interesting about that in terms of this disaster spirituality, which we borrowed from Naomi Klein, who has a book called Disaster Capitalism, can we, um, people that we follow.
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The speaker discusses the best-selling book 'Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom' by Christian Northrup as an example of how even well-educated professionals can propagate misinformation.
Then a doctor like Christian Northrup is going to come along and say, like, I'm an OB GYN, I went to Dartmouth, I wrote this best-selling book, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, and I'm here to tell you that there’s nanotechnology in the vaccines, and they put an ink in there that's called luciferase that's going to give you the mark of the beast.
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In this episode, Jordan Harbinger references a book that opens with a shocking story about 17,000 people being arrested in just ten days. This sets the stage for a broader discussion about the implications of AI in surveillance and control.
Because the book begins with a story about 17,000 people getting arrested within 10 days, which, you know, is quite astonishing.
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The guest refers to a term used in his book, 'the alliance of financial rogues', while discussing how unintended consequences of sanctions could lead to the formation of alliances among rogue actors.
I often called it in the book 'the alliance of financial rogues'.
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Jordan Harbinger discusses how Ian Urbina's book, The Outlaw Ocean, opened his eyes to severe human rights violations occurring at sea.
But your book really opened my eyes to some of, frankly, some of the worst of humanity. It's just running roughshod over human rights out there.
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Ian Urbina describes the reasoning behind the title of his book, 'Outlaw Ocean,' highlighting the extralegal aspects regarding the laws governing the seas.
I mean, I decided to call it the Outlaw Ocean for a reason, which is to say it's sort of more extralegal than illegal.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses the fishing industry and mentions the Greek island of Khios, which is noted in Ian Urbina's book 'The Outlaw Ocean'. This book highlights the island's significance as home to a substantial number of major shipping magnates.
Fishing is such a weird industry; for example, there's an island in Greece called Khios, which is mentioned in the book. It's a very obscure island, yet 40 to 50 percent of the major shipping magnates are from there.
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The speaker briefly refers to their own book while addressing the topic of Chinese mining companies and the labor practices associated with them.
You talk a lot about the Chinese mining companies in the book, and we don't have to get into too much detail, but basically, it's a kind of like a, I mean, it's like a slave operation in many ways.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses Freeport's challenging financial situation and their need to sell assets as mentioned in their book.
He said Freeport was, and I write about this in the book, on the wrong side of some oil and gas bets, and they had to make a commitment to the market to cut in half the company's debt load, and that meant selling assets.
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The speaker expresses regret for repeatedly bringing up their book, sharing that the title is 'No Escape.' They elaborate on the significance of this title as it relates to both personal challenges and larger societal themes.
I'm sorry for keep mentioning my book, but I gave my book a title: 'No Escape.'
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The guest, a former prosecutor, discusses their own book, explaining that it aims to utilize their experiences as a prosecutor to illustrate its purpose and scope.
So, Jordan, what I try to do in this book is use my own experience as a prosecutor.
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The guest discusses the dynamics of loyalty between mob lawyers and their clients, referencing their own book where they explore these complex relationships within organized crime.
So if your client is the whole mob, who are you loyal to: the mob or the guy who you're representing? So I write about this in the book because this is a perfect example of something the mob does, but so do a lot of corporations and powerful politicians.
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The guest references a story they incorporated in their book, detailing a situation where they had to use unconventional methods to persuade a mob member to cooperate, since the mob lawyer was loyal to the organization rather than their client.
And I tell a story in the book about a time when a lower-ranking guy wanted to flip, but we couldn't do it through his lawyer. So we sent his girlfriend on a sort of backdoor mission to tell us that he wanted to flip.
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The guest discusses how they have included examples of wealthy individuals who spent millions on legal representation in their book, highlighting the disparities in the criminal justice system, particularly how affluent defendants often seem to have advantages even when facing severe penalties.
I mean, there's plenty of examples; I use some in the book of guys who spend millions and millions of dollars. Um, El Chapo, Joaquín Guzmán, spent five million dollars on his lawyers; he's doing life.
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The guest discusses their book, in which they share stories about Cy Vance, the Manhattan District Attorney, and express criticism regarding his acceptance of donations from defense attorneys, suggesting it influenced his prosecutorial decisions.
I tell stories in the book about Cy Vance, the Manhattan DA, of whom I am very critical; he accepted donations from defense attorneys and would often give their clients favorable treatment or no prosecution at all.
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During the conversation, the guest highlights the Matt Gates investigation as an example discussed in their book. They reference this when exploring how juries may be swayed by the backgrounds of cooperative witnesses.
Yes, I'll give you a high-profile example. I discuss this in my book in the Matt Gates investigation.
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The guest discusses the issue of jury intimidation and notes that it is addressed in a chapter of their book, highlighting the fear and pressure that jurors may experience.
Even if they weren't trying to intimidate them, jurors are scared. I actually write about this in a chapter in my book.
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The guest discusses an argument presented in 'my first book', focusing on how the justice system should be assessed based on the process rather than solely on the outcomes.
In my first book, I argue that for a time, that wasn't the case at the DOJ. We should base our assessment on the process itself, not just the results.
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The guest shares an example from their book, discussing a case involving a major league baseball player. This example illustrates how prominent individuals often receive preferential treatment within the justice system.
I give an example in the book about a case I worked on regarding a major league baseball player.
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In this segment, the guest discusses an anecdote about Danny Marino, which is included in 'the book'. They reflect on their handling of that case and express ongoing uncertainty about their decisions.
I don't really—I open the book with the story of Danny Marino and mention that to this day, I wonder whether I handled that case right.
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In this segment, the guest highlights their exploration of public denialism in their book. This discussion ties into a narrative about Bill Cosby and addresses the hesitance to pursue legal actions against prominent figures.
There was a real denialism about that, and in the book, I do a deep dive into this.
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In this segment, the podcast guest references the book "Barking Up the Wrong Tree" by Eric Barker to illustrate a point about the quest for clarity in communication and the mixed perceptions that can arise from it.
A colleague once told me that I crave clarity. Eric Barker writes a fantastic blog and book of the same name, "Barking Up the Wrong Tree."
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In this segment, the podcast host discusses the book "The Daily Laws" and shares practical advice from it, encouraging listeners to embrace their uniqueness.
The advice you wrote about in The Daily Laws was this: always stick to what makes you strange and weird, and that's surprisingly good advice.
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In this segment, the guest discusses his own book, "The Daily Laws," and shares how he describes a thought process in the book concerning the development of book ideas.
I tried various things, and then I was asked if I had any ideas for books. I described this process in The Daily Laws.
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During the episode, Jordan Harbinger discusses the impact of plastics on marine life, referencing the guest's book to highlight how the ingestion of plastic by animals affects their feces, causing it to sink more slowly and subsequently be consumed by other ocean creatures.
I found it interesting in your book that you wrote, when animals eat these plastics, especially sea life, the plastic pellets make the poop attached to them sink more slowly. This means they get eaten by other animals in the middle of the ocean that feed on the fecal matter of other animals.
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The speakers refer to their book as a space where they examined the concept of intellectual responsibility to their audience regarding the information they present.
And that's kind of a line that we try to explore here, and we went back and forth in the book and in any project that we do where we say, 'All right, what is our intellectual responsibility to our audience?'
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger references the book 'One River' by Wade Davis while exploring the topic of Ayahuasca and the insights provided by ethnobotanists. This discussion fits within a broader examination of the Amazon rainforest's exceptional attributes and the wisdom of indigenous cultures.
But what I find interesting is, like ethnobotanists have talked about it—like Wade Davis wrote about it in 'One River.' Mark Plotkin's really into it.
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Paul Rosolie discusses the book 'One River,' which details the life of ethnobotanist Richard Evans Schultes in the Amazon. He expresses his admiration for the book, noting its significance, and shares that they had hoped to have the author, Wade Davis, accompany them on their trip, but unfortunately, he was unable to join.
Yeah, back to—there's this book called 'One River,' and it's about this ethnobotanist, Richard Evans Schultes, who was in the Amazon. It's by Wade Davis, it's an amazing book, but he was supposed to go with us on our trip, but something happened, and he couldn't make it.
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Jordan Harbinger makes a playful reference to the title 'Born Free,' discussing the idea of a future connection between Paul Rosolie and his pet anteater, evoking a sense of nostalgia and comfort.
God, I won't, I want that one, the Born Free of anteaters, yes; that'd be great! Have you seen that viral video from like the 80s where the guy goes and talks to the lion?
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The speaker recalls recently re-reading the book '1984,' a renowned dystopian novel by George Orwell. They reflect on its themes, connecting them to the contemporary topics discussed.
I mean, like I went back and read 1984, um, recently, and I was like, oh wow, like, yeah, we have this.
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You noted in 'Authentic Happiness' in one of your many books that childhood events rarely influence adult levels of happiness. Did I get that right?
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The podcast host discusses the guest's life story, emphasizing that their experiences with Funky Sam contribute to the narrative of the guest's published book.
So this kind of divergent thinking or thinking for yourself, or directing your own writing, your own destiny—that sort of started early, and this guy Funky Sam later on, this is sort of where the book begins, right?
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The guest mentions his book, explaining that each story includes a section where he reflects on the lessons learned from the experiences and how they apply to business and life.
Well, there's lots of stories like that in the book, lots of different adventures and stories. And in the book, what I'm trying to do at the end of each one is talk about, 'Okay, what did I learn? How does that help me in my business career or in life in general?'
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The host is inquiring about the guest's ability to establish connections with influential people, referencing that interactions with people in France were described within his book.
It seems like you were adept at making some super high profile and powerful friends; especially in the book you talk about France and meeting all these, I can't remember who they were, but it's kind of like these old money, well-connected type folks. How did that happen, and is that skill, or is that luck?
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The guest mentions meeting Tamara de Lempicka, a renowned Cubist painter, highlighting that their encounter is detailed in his book.
And then, you know, met this woman who I talk about in the book called Tamara de Lempicka, who is, you know, one of the most famous Cubist painters. So, you know, a lot of these things happened because I was willing, you know, to do things that, you know, I mean, I lived in Monaco; driving people around might have been a lowly thing to do.
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The guest references his book 'Wisdom of Psychopaths', mentioning its connection to psychopathic traits and describing it as a follow-up to his collaboration with the well-known ex-SAS figure, Andy McNab.
I made a decision; in fact, I wrote a book with an ex-SAS guy called Andy McNab, who's very famous over here. It was a follow-up to Wisdom of Psychopaths.
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During the conversation, the host identifies the new book being discussed as Unrestricted Warfare, clarifying its title and emphasizing its significance.
So, what you're talking about here is the new book unrestricted warfare, or the plan, I should say, unrestricted warfare.
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In a discussion about modern warfare, the speaker compares the significance of 'Unrestricted Warfare' to Sun Tzu's classic, 'The Art of War', emphasizing its teachings for contemporary strategies.
After studying this book and unrestricted warfare, the original Chinese manuscript is kind of, even though it's recent, it's only a couple decades old. It's kind of up there with Sun Tzu's Art of War in terms of teaching people how to wage war in the modern era.
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The book 'The Prince' is referenced in a discussion comparing its political themes to the military strategies of Sun Tzu, indicating that Unrestricted Warfare may represent a modern interpretation of Machiavelli's ideas.
Anyway, even as they say even Sun Tzu is not Machiavelli, is really the Prince, is really where I think they think that they're trying to kind of, it's a modern version of the Prince because the Prince was much more about politics and much less about warfare.
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In this segment, the host references the book 'Unrestricted Warfare' and discusses its content in relation to George Soros, prompting a conversation about the book's mentions of him.
Well, so, um, that book 'Unrestricted Warfare' that I detail in 'War Without Rules' talks about how many times do you think George Soros was mentioned in that book?
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In this segment, the host highlights Christian Brose's book, 'The Kill Chain', which explores the intersection of technology and warfare, emphasizing the need for military adaptation to modern advancements.
So you know Christian Bros talks about this; he's got a book called 'The Kill Chain,' and you know when you kind of look at the way that these colonels are thinking about war and you're looking at Christian, what Christian Bros is saying is we did not embrace Silicon Valley, and if we did, it'd make us more efficient at killing people.
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In this part of the podcast, the host refers to 'Goliath' by Matt Stoller, highlighting it as a valuable resource that discusses the historical cycles of economic power consolidation.
And I would say, you know, we've had sine waves—there's a good book called Goliath by Matt Stoller, and he talks about these trends.
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The host refers to the book 'The Politics Industry,' highlighting that it addresses how political parties often serve their own interests rather than effectively representing citizens.
There’s a good book called The Politics Industry, written by a businessman from Wisconsin, who realized that the two political parties are not working on behalf of citizens but for party constituencies, donors, and party establishment.
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The guest discusses her book, which provides insights into her upbringing in Afghanistan and Peshawar, comparing it to life outside Vancouver.
What you describe in the book sounds like something I would expect to read from someone who grew up in a rural province in Afghanistan or Peshawar, not in White Rock or outside of Vancouver.
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The host refers to the guest's book while discussing her earlier comments about the lack of cultural cohesion among Muslims, emphasizing the relevance of her points.
I have to say that because it’s a good point that people don’t realize, and it proves the other points you've made in your book and elsewhere, which is that a lot of Muslims don’t share any cultural cohesion.
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The guest discusses her book and highlights how readers from various backgrounds perceive her experiences differently. For some, her life appears to be one of privilege, while for others, it reflects harsh realities.
That was to show that people read my book and think, 'Oh my gosh, I can’t believe things are so horrible,' when so many from Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen read my book and think I lived a fairy tale existence.
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The guest reflects on a topic covered in her book, where she shares an anecdote about her mother's perspective and the expectations she placed on the guest regarding her friends.
I’ve discussed in my book how my mom would actually name my friends, saying things like, 'Are you prepared to kill Tiffany when the caliphate rises?'
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The host highlights difficult experiences recounted in the guest's book, illustrating the profound level of abuse and control the guest faced.
A lot of the book was hard to read because you grew up in what sounds like Abu Ghraib-level abuse and control.
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The guest refers to her memoir, detailing her lifelong struggles against the standards of Islam and the notion of submission.
So the definition of the word Islam is to submit, and my whole life, because you've read my book, you know this, it's a series of me trying to stand up and getting swatted down, and then standing up again and getting swatted down, standing up again and getting swatted down.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger references a book that begins at Jumbo's Clown Room, hinting at a deeper conversation about the work of the guest, Paul Holes.
I love that the book starts at Jumbo's Clown Room because I used to go there all the time, by the way.
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Tell me about Carla; the book starts with that and it's just one of many horrifying nightmares.
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In this segment, Jordan Harbinger discusses a poignant moment described in a book by guest Paul Holes, focusing on a mother's daily ritual of touching her daughter's picture.
And there you mentioned in the book that the mother would wake up every morning and touch the picture of her daughter.
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The guest, Paul Holes, explains how his book developed, highlighting the evolution of its content to reflect his experiences and the psychological impact of his work during a collaboration with Robin.
And that’s what eventually this book turned into.
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The host discusses various cases included in the book, particularly focusing on the story of a girl who was kidnapped and enslaved for 18 years.
Some of the other cases in the book, and of course, we'll link to the book in the show notes, the girl who was kidnapped and enslaved for 18 years.
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During the discussion, guest Paul Holes emphasizes that the primary message of his book revolves around the impact the cases had on him.
Well, that was really what ultimately emerged as a primary message of my book.
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In this segment, guest Paul Holes discusses a horrific situation where a father took two young girls hostage and committed a tragedy. He references that he has addressed this difficult topic in his book.
One of the worst situations for me on that front, and I do talk about it in the book, is where the father comes in and takes two little girls hostage, ultimately killing them by shooting them in the head, and then kills himself.
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The guest mentions that a friend, Dave Grice, who is associated with Small Town Dicks and has a background as a child abuse investigator for a decade, read the prologue of his book, which discusses Carla Walker and Jumbos.
One of my friends, Dave Grice, from Small Town Dicks, who was a child abuse investigator for 10 years, read the prologue to my book where I talk about Carla Walker and Jumbos.
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Bill Nye proudly discusses his book titled 'Undeniable' while referencing the pressure of naming his new show, emphasizing his pride in the work.
Yeah, I'm happy for it, one of a book, I'm very proud of that, I wrote Undeniable. There was pressure to make it Undeniable, it seems like you missed an opportunity there.
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The speaker expresses their affection for a story included early in 'the book,' highlighting the importance of remembering that, regardless of past difficulties, we can seize opportunities during times of change.
But this is the reason why I love this story and why I put it early in the book: I want us to remember that no matter what came before, no matter how hard a moment of change is, we have an opportunity for what I like to call a wouldn't-go-back moment.
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The podcast host mentions a piece titled 'The Menace of Mechanical Music' written by John Philip Sousa and published in Appleton's magazine in 1906. The host uses this example to illustrate the concept of resisting change and perceiving loss, particularly when technological advancements are introduced.
It’s called 'The Menace of Mechanical Music', which ran in Appleton's magazine in 1906.
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During the conversation, the host conveys a desire to have read the guest's book, which likely relates to the theme of change being discussed in the episode.
I wish I'd read your book.
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In this segment, Benjamin Hardy discusses the book 'The Art of Learning' by Josh Waitzkin, illustrating the concept of 'investment in loss' and how it contributed to his journey of learning alongside more advanced practitioners.
In my book, I reference Josh Waitzkin, who wrote 'The Art of Learning.' He describes a concept he calls 'investment in loss,' sharing how he became a world-class Tai Chi practitioner by constantly training with others who were four or five skill levels above him.
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The podcast host refers to the beginning of his book, which depicts a Madagascar election. He illustrates the transformation of a seemingly good person into a corrupt dictator, highlighting the dichotomy between initial virtue and eventual moral decay.
The beginning of the book describes a Madagascar election, and it really reads like a screenplay where a good hometown kid becomes a horrible corrupt dictator who can't keep his hands off power and money that isn't his.
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In this segment, the host reflects on a specific occasion that he decided to leave out of his book, highlighting a personal interaction where advice was sought.
There was one time, which I don't write about in the book, where he wanted advice from me.
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In this segment, the host recounts an experience he describes in the book, illustrating that it's not simply a policy manual. He refers to an unusual shrine to Bethlehem that he observed, which will also be detailed in his writing.
He had like 10 plates of food, and I’m like, 'Oh my god, I don’t know what I’m supposed to do.'/But he also had, I write about this in the book too, this shrine to Bethlehem that I can only describe as a model train Bethlehem.
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In this segment, the host mentions the act of writing a book, referencing earlier discussions in the episode, and later reveals the title of this book as 'Corruptible'.
Meanwhile, people don't have healthcare in other parts of Madagascar, but he's got this $58,000 or more scale model of Bethlehem in the living room to show to random dudes who don’t care; I’m just here to write a book.
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The podcast host discusses a book titled 'Corruptible' and notes that the person he is referring to might not have known the name of the book or its subject matter.
I assume he didn’t know the book was called 'Corruptible' and was about this.
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In this part of the podcast, the host talks about sending copies of his book to individuals he believes have benefited from its insights. He notes that Mark Ravalo Manana did not receive a copy, suggesting he might be unaware of his appearance in the book, which is titled 'Corruptible.'
I sent copies of the book to the people who come out a bit better, and Mark Ravalo Manana did not receive a copy, so I don’t think he knows he’s in the book because his chief of staff, a super nice guy, just messaged me, saying, 'Happy New Year.'
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In this segment, the host refers to a book to illustrate a well-known example involving India and Denmark, highlighting the importance of the system in question.
Or if you've got a bad system, let’s just talk about India and Denmark because this is the classic example from the book.
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The host refers to citing a study from his book, directly naming the book 'Corruptible'. This shows how the findings of the research connect to the themes discussed in his work.
It’s an elegant simplicity that I cite in the book; these researchers took economics.
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During the episode, the host highlights a key argument from the book 'Corruptible', emphasizing the role of self-selection in the power dynamic.
One major argument I present in the book is that self-selection is central to the power dynamic.
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During the conversation, the guest suggests that the host could draw from his previous work while writing a new book. The guest emphasizes the tendency of people in the media industry to revert to their past writings as they express their ideals.
Maybe that's your next book; you can just reuse a bunch of stuff from this book because I will tell you the more that I see people, in let's say, a media industry, you see these people who start off wanting to talk about their ideals and things like that.
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The host reflects on his experience writing the book, noting how the pandemic negatively impacted his time. He previously mentioned the book's title as 'Corruptible.'
This was one of the few things I really lamented while writing the book, as I was busy with the pandemic.
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The host discusses a specific issue covered in the last third of the book, highlighting how to get individuals who misuse power to be more accountable and accept greater scrutiny.
One of the problems I talk about in the last third of the book is how to get people who abuse power to accept significantly more scrutiny.
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In this segment, the host refers to a significant study examining the differences between presidents and runner-ups in elections across 17 countries over a span of 200 years, which he cites from the book 'Corruptible'. This reference supports his arguments made throughout the episode.
One of the best studies I came across looks at presidents versus runner-ups in elections over 17 countries for 200 years.