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Modern WisdomJan 16, 2020

#134 - Seth Stephens-Davidowitz - How Much Does Google Know About Me?

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Guest: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

Notable books mentioned: 50 Shades of Grey, Suffering by Paul Bloom, Everybody Lies by Seth

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Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is a former Data Scientist at Google and a writer. There are things which you write into Google which you have never told another person. Our search history is a window into the deepest recesses of our mind which has never before been available. Time for the big data analysts like Seth to step in and look at what we can discover from these information. Why do people commit suicide? How many Americans are racist? What is the most popular type of pornography in India? And what is the biggest determining factor in a child's development? Extra Stuff: Buy Everybody Lies - https://amzn.to/2QZqHH0 Follow Stephen on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SethS_D Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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50 Shades of Grey
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and sexualityOften cited around pornography and fantasies

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in psychology and sexuality
Key quote: “I mean, look at the most popular book of the last decade. Yeah, yeah, yeah, 50 Shades of Grey.”
The host mentioned '50 Shades of Grey' to illustrate the surprising popularity of certain pornographic themes among women. This reference highlights how societal perceptions do not necessarily align with individual fantasies and preferences.
ASIN: B007R07BK8
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Suffering
Paul Bloom
Best for Mental health professionals and advocatesOften cited around mental health and stigma

“Paul Bloom's new book about suffering is mentioned, linking it to themes of enjoyment in suffering and connections to BDSM and meditation.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Mental health professionals and advocates
Key quote: “The pain that someone, a suicidal person is feeling, no matter what the cause of it, is extreme.”
The host discusses the stigma surrounding herpes and its impact on mental health, particularly among young people. They reference the book 'Suffering' to highlight the importance of understanding the depths of human pain and the societal implications of celebrity influence on mental health perceptions.
ASIN: B08VVDB3LR
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Everybody Lies
Seth
Best for Individuals interested in data science and human behaviorOften cited around data science and purpose

“The discussion mentions Seth's book 'Everybody Lies' and how it relates to insights from big data and human nature.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in data science and human behavior
Key quote: “I kind of thought that that title would kind of get the flavor of some of the things I was talking about.”
The host mentions 'Everybody Lies' to illustrate the absurdity of human behavior as revealed through data. This book highlights how people's online searches can reflect their true, often unfiltered selves, contrasting with their public personas.
ASIN: B06XCYD5KG
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