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Modern WisdomNov 8, 2021

#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween

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Guest: Alfie Brown

Notable books mentioned: Lost Connections by Johan Hari, Chasing the Scream by Johan Hari, Stolen Focus, The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins

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#395 - Alfie Brown - Not Sucking At Fatherhood, DIY & Halloween mentions Lost Connections by Johan Hari, Chasing the Scream by Johan Hari, Stolen Focus, and The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Guest: Alfie Brown
Episode summary
Alfie Brown is a comedian and a podcaster. Adulting is hard. I had hoped to discover that Alfie, a dad of 3, would have worked out how to do it properly. But alas, no, it seems we are both condemned to flail around in the liminal purgatory of "just about getting by" for at least another few years. Expect to learn why being a comedian doesn't mean that you can perform effectively as a compere for a 7 year old's birthday party, what it's like entering the world of fitness at 34, why my obsession with candles was cut short, at what point after becoming a father that your DIY skills improve and much more...
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Lost Connections
Johan Hari
Best for Individuals interested in mental health and societal discourseOften cited around mental health discourse

“The speaker mentions reading a proof of Johan Hari's new book, 'Lost Connections', which discusses mental health and its controversial aspects.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Individuals interested in mental health and societal discourse
Key quote: “I think the true sensitivity is the only thing that can defeat righteousness and righteousness is what you have at either end.”
The host mentions 'Lost Connections' by Johan Hari to highlight the controversial views on mental health that the author presents, particularly regarding the balance between environmental and biological factors. The discussion reflects on how societal perceptions and media narratives shape our understanding of mental health issues.
ASIN: B078HSDZSQ
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Chasing the Scream
Johan Hari
Best for Individuals interested in mental health discourse and media influence.Often cited around mental health and media

“The speaker references Johan Hari's book 'Chasing the Scream' in the context of discussing mental health.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in mental health discourse and media influence.
Key quote: “he said the controversial stuff about mental health.”
The host mentions 'Chasing the Scream' in the context of discussing mental health and the influence of media on public perception. They reference Johan Hari's work to highlight the complexities of mental health discussions and the societal reactions to them.
ASIN: 1620408910
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Stolen Focus
Best for Individuals interested in mental health and attention managementOften cited around distraction and attention

“He's got a new book out called Stolen Focus, and it's about why we're more distracted, why our attention is being robbed of us and stuff.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in mental health and attention management
Key quote: “he's got a new book out, called stolen focus. And it's about, uh, why we're more distracted, why our attention is, is being robbed of us and stuff.”
The host mentions 'Stolen Focus' to highlight the increasing distractions in modern life and how our ability to filter information has diminished. They find the book intriguing, especially its exploration of the surplus of information we face today.
ASIN: B09FYHKYFJ
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The God Delusion
Richard Dawkins
Best for Readers interested in concise nonfictionOften cited around nonfiction book length

“I have suspicions with some nonfiction books. Like, I don't think The God Delusion needed to be that long that you just wanted to sell a big book.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Readers interested in concise nonfiction
Key quote: “I have a suspicion with, I mean, that's a narrative, a nominal narrative journey, I think is what was missing from a lot of that sort of thing.”
The host critiques the length of 'The God Delusion,' suggesting it could have been more concise. They express a belief that the book's length may have been driven by vanity rather than necessity.
ASIN: B000LP5E8M
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