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“Naval Ravikant is one of the most compelling and interesting entrepreneurs and philosophers of our time. Eric Jorgenson spent years collecting all of his best insights and wisdom into a single incredible book.” source
Host of Modern Wisdom podcast
Chris Williamson
Chris Williamson is the host of Modern Wisdom, one of the world's most-downloaded interview podcasts, where he mines science, philosophy, and self-improvement research for practical ideas. His book picks come from his Modern Wisdom Reading List, podcast episodes, and X feed.
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№ 02
“Status is the original human currency. Prestige, renown, respect and admiration are all sought after because it gave our ancestors better access to mates, safety and resources. But how do you play the status game?” source
№ 03
“Dr Robert Sapolsky is a Professor at Stanford University and a world-leading researcher. Whether believing in free will is a useful world view, and why there is a relationship between belief in free will and obesity.” source
№ 04
“Bessel van der Kolk is the author of the multi-million bestseller The Body Keeps The Score. How does childhood affect the rest of your life? How can you overcome trauma without drugs? How can you be more self-compassionate?” source
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“Atomic Habits was my most recommended book of 2019. It is impactful, actionable and brilliant.” source
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“I've spent 3 months compiling a Reading List of the most interesting and impactful books I've ever read. 100 books to read before you die. Fiction, non-fiction and real life stories.” source
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“Dr Jordan Peterson is the author of 12 Rules For Life and Beyond Order. Whether we like it or not, we all have to take control of our lives. If we don't, life happens to us instead of us happening to it.” source
№ 08
“An important, well-researched contribution on how overprotective parenting and safe-space culture were eroding resilience and fueling anxiety among young people.” source
№ 09
“David Goggins is a retired United States Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, triathlete, public speaker, and author. In his first podcast appearance in four years, David returns to the show.” source
№ 10
“Tim Ferriss is one of the most influential thinkers of the last twenty years. Today we go through the lessons, hacks and books that changed his life.” source
№ 11
“Ryan Holiday is a modern-day Stoic philosopher and one of the world's foremost thinkers on self-control. Success and power can inflate ego, leading intelligent people to make poor decisions based on distorted perspectives.” source
№ 12
“100 books to read before you die. Fiction, non-fiction and real life stories, with summaries of each book.” source
№ 13
“For fans of Sapiens and Guns, Germs, and Steel. The most interesting and impactful books I've ever read.” source
№ 14
“Dr Robert Sapolsky is a Professor at Stanford University and a world-leading researcher. How does stress impact the human system? What are the neurodevelopmental consequences of stress and poverty?” source
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