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Modern WisdomMar 1, 2021

#289 - 100k Q&A - Sam Harris, Brian Rose & Podcast Tips

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#289 - 100k Q&A - Sam Harris, Brian Rose & Podcast Tips mentions The Ape Who Understood Himself by Steve Stewart-Williams and The Moral Animal by Robert Wright with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Ape Who Understood Himself
Steve Stewart-Williams

i'm currently reading the ape who understood himself the ape who understood the universe by steve stewart williams mint so good existential risk just…

The Moral Animal
Robert Wright

I learned about the worst age to lose a child at in 'The Moral Animal' by Robert Wright.

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We hit 100k Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate I asked for questions on Instagram and Twitter. I was going to just make a short YouTube-only video but the questions were so good, I couldn't cut enough out, so here I am, answering your questions for an hour. Expect to learn whether I think Brian Rose is a sham, whether Sam Harris will ever get rid of his Trump Derangement Syndrome, my biggest tip for starting a successful podcast, whether I get annoyed by people calling me Chris Wills and much more...
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The Ape Who Understood Himself
Steve Stewart-Williams

The host mentioned 'The Ape Who Understood Himself' as part of their exploration into evolutionary psychology, indica…

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The Moral Animal
Robert Wright

The host discusses insights from 'The Moral Animal' to highlight the psychological implications of losing a child at…

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The Ape Who Understood Himself
Steve Stewart-Williams
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and human behaviorOften cited around evolutionary psychology interest

Currently reading 'The Ape Who Understood Himself' by Steve Stewart-Williams, which is enjoyable and relates to evolutionary psychology.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in psychology and human behavior
Key quote: i'm currently reading the ape who understood himself the ape who understood the universe by steve stewart williams mint so good existential risk just has this real pull on me
The host mentioned 'The Ape Who Understood Himself' as part of their exploration into evolutionary psychology, indicating a strong interest in the subject. They find the book to be engaging and relevant, especially in the context of understanding human behavior and motivations.
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The Moral Animal
Robert Wright
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and evolutionary biology.Often cited around evolutionary psychology insights

Learned about the worst age to lose a child from 'The Moral Animal' by Robert Wright, discussing evolutionary psychology and parental loss.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in psychology and evolutionary biology.
Key quote: I learned about the worst age to lose a child at in 'The Moral Animal' by Robert Wright.
The host discusses insights from 'The Moral Animal' to highlight the psychological implications of losing a child at different ages. This reference serves to illustrate the complexities of human emotions and evolutionary motivations.
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The Ape Who Understood Himself
Steve Stewart-Williams

The host mentioned 'The Ape Who Understood Himself' as part of their exploration into evolutionary psychology, indicating a strong interest in the…

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The Moral Animal
Robert Wright

The host discusses insights from 'The Moral Animal' to highlight the psychological implications of losing a child at different ages. This reference…

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