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We take a look at Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Fooled by Randomness is a standalone book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark Incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t understand. The other books in the series are The Black Swan, Antifragile, Skin in the Game, and The Bed of Procrustes.Consider supporting the show on PatreonSee what I'm reading on GoodreadsCheck out my book

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We have a discussion about When Harry Became Sally by Ryan T. Anderson. Consider supporting the show on PatreonSee what I'm reading on GoodreadsCheck out my book

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We take a look at When Harry Became Sally by Ryan T. Anderson.When Harry Became Sally provides thoughtful answers to questions arising from our transgender moment. Drawing on the best insights from biology, psychology, and philosophy, Ryan Anderson offers a nuanced view of human embodiment, a balanced approach to public policy on gender identity, and a sober assessment of the human costs of getting human nature wrong.Consider supporting the show on PatreonSee what I'm reading on GoodreadsCheck out my book

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We take a look at Propaganda by Edward Bernays. Next up: When Harry Became Sally“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country.”—Edward BernaysConsider supporting the show on PatreonSee what I'm reading on GoodreadsCheck out my book

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We take a look at Propaganda by Edward Bernays. His 1928 bombshell Propaganda lays out his eerily prescient vision for using propaganda to regiment the collective mind in a variety of areas, including government, politics, art, science and education. To read this book today is to frightfully comprehend what our contemporary institutions of government and business have become in regards to organized manipulation of the masses.Consider supporting the show on PatreonSee what I'm reading on GoodreadsCheck out my book

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This is the second part of our discussion of 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson.What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers.Consider supporting the show on PatreonSee what I'm reading on GoodreadsCheck out my book

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We take a look at 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson. Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.Consider supporting the show on PatreonSee what I'm reading on Goodreads

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Glenn Greenwald wrote an article on Substack about establishment media trying to censor independent journalists.Link to the ArticleConsider supporting the show on PatreonSee what I'm reading on GoodreadsCheck out my book

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This is our discussion about the first six rules in 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson. What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.Consider supporting the show on PatreonSee what I'm reading on GoodreadsCheck out my book

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We take a look at 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson. Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.Consider supporting the show on PatreonSee what I'm reading on GoodreadsCheck out my book

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