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Modern WisdomSep 30, 2024

#845 - Ben Shapiro - Has America Completely Lost Its Mind?

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#845 - Ben Shapiro - Has America Completely Lost Its Mind? mentions The Right Side of History, new book by Jordan Peterson, Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon, and 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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listen, the thing that I'm proudest of in terms of like one product that I've created is the right side of history, which is basically a review of We…

new book
Jordan Peterson

I think that a lot of his best stuff is the kind of 12 rules for life.

I think that France Fanon, this is the author of wretched of the earth, this kind of post-colonial, this idea that, that there were the colonially op…

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Ben Shapiro is a political commentator, Co-Founder of the Daily Wire, an author and a podcaster. Election years are always chaotic, but this one feels particularly spicy. Why is the world at fever pitch and how much is actually going to stop after November? Expect to learn if the 2024 election is going to be a typical one, why Ben hasn't had Donald Trump on his show, Ben's experience with childhood bullying and how it changed him, what Ben wished more men realised about masculinity, his thoughts on Elon Musk, how to deal with public criticism and much more...
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The Right Side of History

The host mentions 'The Right Side of History' as a significant achievement in his writing career, highlighting its ex…

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new book
Jordan Peterson

The host appreciates Jordan Peterson's ability to distill complex ideas into practical advice, particularly referenci…

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Wretched of the Earth
Frantz Fanon

The host discusses the enduring relevance of Frantz Fanon's ideas from 'Wretched of the Earth' in the context of cont…

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12 Rules for Life
Jordan Peterson

The host discusses the impact Jordan Peterson has had on their personal philosophy and approach to life advice. They…

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Moby Dick
Herman Melville

The host mentioned 'Moby Dick' in the context of discussing the disconnect between his interests and what his audienc…

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Free to Choose
Milton Friedman

The host mentions 'Free to Choose' by Milton Friedman to illustrate the challenge of creating lasting content in the…

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  • Referenced books include The Right Side of History and new book by Jordan Peterson.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in philosophy and history and Individuals seeking personal development and practical life advice..

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Readers interested in philosophy and historyIndividuals seeking personal development and practical life advice.Individuals interested in social justice and post-colonial studiesReaders interested in literary analysis and classic literature.Individuals interested in economics and political philosophy.

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The Right Side of History cover
Best for Readers interested in philosophy and historyOften cited around Western philosophy review

The speaker mentions their pride in creating 'The Right Side of History', a review of Western philosophy, describing it as interesting and having shelf life.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in philosophy and history
Key quote: listen, the thing that I'm proudest of in terms of like one product that I've created is the right side of history, which is basically a review of Western philosophy over the course of about 250 pages.
The host mentions 'The Right Side of History' as a significant achievement in his writing career, highlighting its exploration of Western philosophy. He believes the book has enduring value and relevance, suggesting it is worth reading for those interested in deep philosophical discussions.
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new book
Jordan Peterson
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and practical life advice.Often cited around Jordan Peterson's new book

The speaker mentions that Jordan has a new book coming out that analyzes the Bible, highlighting its great content.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking personal development and practical life advice.
Key quote: I think that a lot of his best stuff is the kind of 12 rules for life.
The host appreciates Jordan Peterson's ability to distill complex ideas into practical advice, particularly referencing his previous work. They express hope that his new book will return to this accessible style while exploring deeper themes.
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Wretched of the Earth cover
Best for Individuals interested in social justice and post-colonial studiesOften cited around post-colonial oppression

The mention of Frantz Fanon is in the context of discussing post-colonial theory and the dynamics between the oppressed and the oppressors.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in social justice and post-colonial studies
Key quote: I think that France Fanon, this is the author of wretched of the earth, this kind of post-colonial, this idea that, that there were the colonially oppressed, and then there are the oppressors.
The host discusses the enduring relevance of Frantz Fanon's ideas from 'Wretched of the Earth' in the context of contemporary societal divides. They emphasize the persistent oppressor-oppressed dynamic and its implications for current social and political discourse.
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12 Rules for Life
Jordan Peterson
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and practical life advice.Often cited around Jordan Peterson's influence

The speaker discusses Jordan's responsibility to delve into big ideas and mentions that a lot of his best work is found in '12 Rules for Life'.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and practical life advice.
Key quote: I think that a lot of his best stuff is the kind of 12 rules for life.
The host discusses the impact Jordan Peterson has had on their personal philosophy and approach to life advice. They express a desire for Peterson to return to the practical insights found in '12 Rules for Life' amidst his recent focus on politics and religion.
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Moby Dick
Herman Melville
Best for Readers interested in literary analysis and classic literature.Often cited around audience expectations and content

The speaker mentions having a book club where they read great works of literature, including Moby Dick, and reflects on the audience's interest in literary analysis.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in literary analysis and classic literature.
Key quote: We'd read Moby Dick. The one where you were on a deck of a ship.
The host mentioned 'Moby Dick' in the context of discussing the disconnect between his interests and what his audience desires. He reflected on a previous book club experience where he realized that his audience was not particularly interested in his analysis of the classic novel.
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Free to Choose
Milton Friedman
Best for Individuals interested in economics and political philosophy.Often cited around importance of books

The speaker references Milton Friedman's series 'Free to Choose', discussing its recognition in the nonfiction space and questioning its viewership.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in economics and political philosophy.
Key quote: Milton Friedman's an entire series called free to choose.
The host mentions 'Free to Choose' by Milton Friedman to illustrate the challenge of creating lasting content in the fast-paced media landscape. He reflects on how many people may not have engaged with this significant work despite its relevance in political and economic discussions.
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The Right Side of History
Modern Wisdom · 1:37:36
listen, the thing that I'm proudest of in terms of like one product that I've created is the right side of history, which is basically a review of We…
new book
Modern Wisdom · 1:29:07
I think that a lot of his best stuff is the kind of 12 rules for life.
Wretched of the Earth
Modern Wisdom · 2:03:54
I think that France Fanon, this is the author of wretched of the earth, this kind of post-colonial, this idea that, that there were the colonially op…
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The Right Side of History cover
Mentioned at 1:37:36
The Right Side of History

The host mentions 'The Right Side of History' as a significant achievement in his writing career, highlighting its exploration of Western philosoph…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
new book cover
Mentioned at 1:29:07
new book
Jordan Peterson

The host appreciates Jordan Peterson's ability to distill complex ideas into practical advice, particularly referencing his previous work. They exp…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Wretched of the Earth cover
Mentioned at 2:03:54
Wretched of the Earth
Frantz Fanon

The host discusses the enduring relevance of Frantz Fanon's ideas from 'Wretched of the Earth' in the context of contemporary societal divides. The…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link

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