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Modern WisdomApr 30, 2020

#164 - Dave Rubin - Going From Woke To Awake

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Guest: Dave Rubin

Notable books mentioned: Waking Up, a Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris, The Madness of Crowds by Douglas Murray, The Virtue of Nationalism by Yoram Hazony

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Waking Up, a Guide to Spirituality Without ReligionThe Madness of CrowdsThe Virtue of Nationalism
Guest: Dave Rubin
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Dave Rubin is a political commentator, YouTuber & author. Politics is possessive, and as a thinking human you need a roadmap to guide your route out of the dogma and toward your true viewpoint. Expect to learn how it feels to deep throat a red pill on your own show, what Dave sees as the problems with modern liberal thinking, how batman calling someone racist can be life changing, why Douglas Murray could be a viable candidate for a superhero and much more. Check out everything I use from The Protein Works and get 35% OFF ALL PRODUCTS with the code MODERN35 - https://www.theproteinworks.com/modernwisdom/ Extra Stuff: Buy Don't Burn This Book - https://amzn.to/2Y9fXtv Follow Dave on Twitter - https://twitter.com/RubinReport Follow Dave on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/RubinReport/ 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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Don't Burn This Book cover
Don't Burn This Book
Dave Rubin
Best for Individuals interested in political discourse and personal awakeningOften cited around political awakening

“Dave Rubin discusses his book, which he dedicated to Ben Affleck, and shares how Affleck's appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher influenced his political awakening.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in political discourse and personal awakening
Key quote: “I devoted the book to Ben Affleck because I tell the story in the book about how Affleck actually, believe it or not, was a key piece to my political awakening.”
The host mentions 'Don't Burn This Book' to illustrate how Dave Rubin's political awakening was influenced by a public debate involving Ben Affleck. This moment highlighted the importance of separating ideas from individuals, which Rubin argues is crucial for constructive political discourse.
ASIN: B07W8H9WX7
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Waking Up, a Guide to Spirituality Without Religion cover
Waking Up, a Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
Sam Harris
Best for Individuals interested in political discourse and critical thinkingOften cited around political awakening

“The book is mentioned in the context of a discussion about separating ideas from people, highlighting a key moment in Dave Rubin's political awakening.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in political discourse and critical thinking
Key quote: “Sam calmly laid this out and Bill Maher sort of backed him on this.”
The host mentions Sam Harris's book to illustrate a pivotal moment in his political awakening, sparked by a discussion on the separation of ideas from individuals. This conversation highlighted the challenges of critiquing ideologies without resorting to personal attacks, which resonated deeply with the host's views on contemporary political discourse.
ASIN: B071KS539G
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The Madness of Crowds
Douglas Murray
Best for Readers interested in social commentary and media analysis.Often cited around moral outrage in media

“The speaker mentions reading Douglas Murray's 'The Madness of Crowds' while writing their own book, highlighting Murray's skill in writing.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in social commentary and media analysis.
Key quote: “Douglas is one of the greatest writers on earth.”
The host mentions 'The Madness of Crowds' to highlight how public discourse has shifted towards immediate moral outrage rather than thoughtful discussion. They emphasize Douglas Murray's insights on this phenomenon, suggesting that his writing resonates with the current state of societal debates.
ASIN: B07XZKBQ6X
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The Virtue of Nationalism
Yoram Hazony
Best for Individuals interested in political philosophy and nationalismOften cited around nationalism and borders

“The speaker references the book to discuss nationalism and its implications, particularly in the context of Brexit and national borders.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in political philosophy and nationalism
Key quote: “I believe that America has a right to defend itself, to define its borders and all of those things.”
The host discusses the concept of nationalism and its implications for individual nations, referencing Yoram Hazony's book to support his argument. He emphasizes the importance of nations having the autonomy to define their borders and govern themselves without external interference.
ASIN: 1541645375
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