Carl Cederstrom
Carl Cederstrom appears in 1 indexed podcast episode across 1 show on PodcastMentions, with linked books, timestamps, and episode context.
About Carl Cederstrom
Carl Cederstrom is an Associate Professor at Stockholm Business School. He is an author and writer for publications like The Guardian, The New York Times, and Harvard Business Review. He dedicated a year to immersing himself in the Human Optimisation Movement.
Track Carl Cederstrom appearances on Modern Wisdom. Linked books include Bullshit Jobs and Desperately Seeking Self-Improvement.
Books mentioned around this guest
These books appear in episodes featuring Carl Cederstrom; a guest is not necessarily the speaker or recommender.
1 mention in episodes featuring Carl Cederstrom
1 mention in episodes featuring Carl Cederstrom
1 mention in episodes featuring Carl Cederstrom
1 mention in episodes featuring Carl Cederstrom
Quick FAQ
Answers to common episode, podcast, book, and topic questions tied to Carl Cederstrom.
Which podcast episodes feature Carl Cederstrom?
#033 - Carl Cederstrom - What Happens When You Dedicate A Year To Optimising Your Life & The Happiness Fantasy on Modern Wisdom is the latest indexed appearance for Carl Cederstrom.
Which podcasts feature Carl Cederstrom most?
Modern Wisdom (1 episode) are the strongest indexed podcast homes for Carl Cederstrom.
Which books are mentioned around Carl Cederstrom?
Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber, Desperately Seeking Self-Improvement, and EST are the clearest linked books around Carl Cederstrom, based on transcript mentions across the indexed episodes.
What does Carl Cederstrom discuss on podcasts?
Carl Cederstrom most often comes up around human optimization movement and self-help movement evolution.
Source moments
Indexed context
The host discusses how many people perceive their jobs as meaningless, referencing David Graeber's book 'Bullshit Jobs'. This book highlights the disconnect between societal value and personal fulfillment in the workplace, which ties into the broader conversation about finding meaning in life through other avenues, like fitness.
Indexed context
The host mentions 'The Culture of Narcissism' to highlight how the optimization movement reflects a loss of faith in traditional social institutions that once provided meaning in life. This book serves as a reference point for understanding the shift from collective values to individualistic pursuits in the 1970s.
Indexed context
The host mentions 'The Triumph of the Therapeutic' to highlight how societal institutions that once provided meaning have deteriorated, leading to a focus on individual optimization. This shift has resulted in a loss of community and deeper existential questions about life and purpose.
Indexed context
The host mentions the book 'EST' in the context of discussing Carl Sederstrom's exploration of the human optimization movement. This reference serves to highlight the extreme lengths to which individuals may go in pursuit of optimizing various aspects of their lives.
