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Modern WisdomNov 5, 2020

#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity

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Guest: Seth Godin

Notable books mentioned: this process of shipping creative work, The Toxoplasma of Rage by Scott Alexander, Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom, The Precipice by Toby Ord

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The host discusses the concept of imposter syndrome and its relation to creativity, emphasizing that feeling like an imposter is a sign of doing me…

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Scott Alexander

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Nick Bostrom

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Guest: Seth Godin
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Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, marketer and an author. “Process saves us from the poverty of our intentions” - Elizabeth King. Seth is an absolute boss and fully delivers on this episode as we discuss how to overcome creative hurdles and ship your work. Expect to learn what learning to juggle can teach us about achieving goals, how to deal with criticism, what we can do to get past imposter syndrome, how we can avoid becoming a hack and why intentional action helps you to be accountable...
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Best for Creatives and individuals struggling with imposter syndromeOften cited around imposter syndrome and creativity

“The speaker mentions writing a book about the process of shipping creative work, addressing misconceptions about creativity.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Creatives and individuals struggling with imposter syndrome
Key quote: “And so I wrote a book about this process of shipping creative work.”
The host discusses the concept of imposter syndrome and its relation to creativity, emphasizing that feeling like an imposter is a sign of doing meaningful work. They mention their book, 'this process of shipping creative work,' to counter common misconceptions about creativity and to highlight the importance of consistent practice.
ASIN: B089B7SZCN
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The Toxoplasma of Rage
Scott Alexander
Best for Individuals interested in media studies and cultural analysisOften cited around media influence on perception

“The excerpt discusses Scott Alexander's blog post 'The Toxoplasma of Rage', which is widely cited and addresses how polarizing stories garner more media attention but reduce effectiveness.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in media studies and cultural analysis
Key quote: “he talks about precisely this that the stories which are the ones which are most newsworthy are the ones that cause the most vitriol and debate from either side which inevitably reduces their effectiveness.”
The host mentions 'The Toxoplasma of Rage' to illustrate how media shapes public perception and debate. They highlight Scott Alexander's insights on how sensational stories garner attention but can polarize audiences, ultimately affecting their effectiveness.
ASIN: B0CR3Z9HVQ
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Superintelligence
Nick Bostrom
Best for Individuals interested in AI and existential riskOften cited around artificial general intelligence

“Nick Bostrom's book 'Superintelligence' is referenced in relation to discussions about artificial general intelligence and existential risk.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in AI and existential risk
Key quote: “Nick Bostrom's book 'Superintelligence' is referenced in relation to discussions about artificial general intelligence and existential risk.”
The host mentions 'Superintelligence' to highlight its relevance in discussions about the implications of artificial general intelligence. This book is noted for addressing the potential existential risks associated with advanced AI.
ASIN: B00LPMFE9Y
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The Precipice
Toby Ord
Best for listeners interested in media influence and existential risksOften cited around existential risk and media

“The book 'The Precipice' by Toby Ord is mentioned in the context of existential risk and discussions surrounding artificial intelligence.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: listeners interested in media influence and existential risks
Key quote: “if you're into existential risk and one of the things that he brings up there is that the optimization algorithms on social media feeds like youtube and twitter and facebook not only do they help people with their social media feeds but they only are they trying to uh produce content that you are most likely to click on”
The host mentions 'The Precipice' to highlight its relevance to discussions about existential risks and the impact of media on public perception. They draw parallels between the book's themes and the current media landscape's influence on societal fears and insecurities.
ASIN: 031648492X
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What Technology Wants
Kevin Kelly
Best for individuals interested in technology and cultureOften cited around impact of technology on culture

“The speaker mentions Kevin Kelly's book 'What Technology Wants', describing it as a must-read that changes perspectives on technology as a species that evolves and forces change.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: individuals interested in technology and culture
Key quote: “kevin kelly's book what technology wants is a must read it will change the way you see so many of these issues”
The host mentions Kevin Kelly's book to emphasize the evolving nature of technology and its influence on society. He believes that understanding what technology wants can provide insights into current cultural challenges and decision-making in tech companies.
ASIN: 0143120174
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This Is Marketing
Seth Godin
Best for Marketers and creative professionalsOften cited around audience engagement strategies

“Seth Godin's book 'This Is Marketing' is referenced in relation to the importance of intentional action and understanding the audience in marketing.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Marketers and creative professionals
Key quote: “I believe that intentional action, sometimes called design thinking, saves a lot of time and energy.”
The host references 'This Is Marketing' to emphasize the importance of understanding one's audience and creating intentional work that resonates with them. They discuss how intentional action and clarity of purpose can lead to more effective marketing and creative endeavors.
ASIN: B07DKN7DG2
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Atomic Habits
James Clear
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and habit formationOften cited around identity based change

“The mention of reading James Clear's 'Atomic Habits' last year highlights the concept of identity-based change and how actions shape our identity.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and habit formation
Key quote: “if you want to be a runner you don't need a permit you just need to run 30 days in a row then you're a runner”
The host discusses the concept of identity-based change as presented in 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear. They emphasize that by taking action consistently, individuals can embody the identity they aspire to, illustrating this with examples of becoming a runner or a writer.
ASIN: B07RFSSYBH
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The Practice
Seth Godin
Best for Creative professionals and anyone struggling with imposter syndromeOften cited around imposter syndrome and creativity

“Seth's new book, 'The Practice', is mentioned as his 20th bestseller, highlighting his prolific writing career.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Creative professionals and anyone struggling with imposter syndrome
Key quote: “And so I wrote a book about this process of shipping creative work.”
The host discusses the concept of imposter syndrome and its relationship to creativity, emphasizing that feeling like an imposter is a sign of doing meaningful work. They mention 'The Practice' as a resource that counters common misconceptions about creativity and the process of shipping creative work.
ASIN: B089B7SZCN
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