In this episode I discuss Ben Shapiro’s Lions and Scavengers, exploring how morality, free markets, and ideology intertwine. I break down false consciousness, the moral roots of capitalism, and how losing moral anchors like family and faith leads to social decay. I argue that both left and right rely on narrow definitions of merit and morality—and that only a universal, meta-level moral framework can restore balance to society and the economy.Support the showBecome a premium member to gain access to premium content, including the Techniques and Mindsets Videos, visual concept summaries of each episode, community forum, episode summary notes, episode transcripts, q&a/ama sessions, episode search, watch history, watch progress and support.Join Now at thebookrecall.com or patreon.com/8431143/join
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Chip War by Chris Miller
In this episode, I discuss Chris Miller’s book Chip War, and use it to argue that the real lesson of the semiconductor race isn’t just about who controls the technology, but who possesses the tacit knowledge—the deeply embedded, experience-based know-how—that makes technology work, and why that makes global dependency far harder to escape than it seems.Support the showBecome a premium member to gain access to premium content, including the Techniques and Mindsets Videos, visual concept summaries of each episode, community forum, episode summary notes, episode transcripts, q&a/ama sessions, episode search, watch history, watch progress and support.Join Now at thebookrecall.com or patreon.com/8431143/join
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Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin
In this episode, I recall Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin. But, rather than my usual chapter-by-chapter recall, I give my opinion on the book in general, referencing parts of the book throughout. Please let me know which approach you prefer. Support the showBecome a premium member to gain access to premium content, including the Techniques and Mindsets Videos, visual concept summaries of each episode, community forum, episode summary notes, episode transcripts, q&a/ama sessions, episode search, watch history, watch progress and support.Join Now at thebookrecall.com or patreon.com/8431143/join
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Hope by Pope Francis
In this episode, I recall Pope Francis’ autobiography Hope. Some of the themes are his belief that hope is not passive but an action—something lived through encounter, and his reflections on family, gratitude, peace, and his progressive vision for the Church.Support the showBecome a premium member to gain access to premium content, including the Techniques and Mindsets Videos, visual concept summaries of each episode, community forum, episode summary notes, episode transcripts, q&a/ama sessions, episode search, watch history, watch progress and support.Join Now at thebookrecall.com or patreon.com/8431143/join
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Escape From Shadow Physics by Adam Forrest Kay
In this episode I recall Adam Forrest Kay's book Escape From Shadow Physics.Support the showBecome a premium member to gain access to premium content, including the Techniques and Mindsets Videos, visual concept summaries of each episode, community forum, episode summary notes, episode transcripts, q&a/ama sessions, episode search, watch history, watch progress and support.Join Now at thebookrecall.com or patreon.com/8431143/join
Each week I distill the content from a different book, reinterpreting its ideas and themes to more universal patterns found in science, complexity and life.Become a Member at thebookrecall.com or patreon.com/8431143/joinPremium members get access to Techniques and Mindsets videos, where you'll learn to implement the universal patterns I discuss as a set of skills, and shape your thinking into a formidable tool for recognizing and executing the patterns that work.Premium members also get access to the member app, with Visual Concept Summaries of Each Episode, Community Forum, Summary Notes, Transcripts, and more.*episodes are not endorsements for the books I discuss. Any misinterpretations of the author's content are my own.
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