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Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mandibles

Book • 2003
Mandibles is a dystopian novel exploring themes of societal collapse, economic instability, and the resilience of the human spirit.

The story follows a family's struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by economic turmoil and environmental disaster.

The novel's exploration of resource scarcity, social unrest, and the breakdown of traditional systems offers a cautionary tale about the fragility of civilization.

The characters' resourcefulness and determination to rebuild their lives in the face of adversity highlight the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Mandibles serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preparedness and adaptability in the face of unforeseen challenges.

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Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by Larry Lepard , referencing the book's thesis on a potential economic collapse.
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Recommended by Alex Gladstein as a witty and dark book about the United States losing its status as the reserve currency.
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Mentioned by Larry Lepard as a book he referenced, discussing the theoretical failure of the US currency.
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Mentioned by Quinn Slobodian as being about hoarding gold because the currency is failing.
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Recommended by Jim Rickards as a novel that provides a slightly longer horizon on what's coming.
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Mentioned by Lionel Shriver as a novel about economic apocalypse.
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Mentionné par Marc Weitzmann en lien avec l'économie de l'apocalypse.
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Mentioned by Kamal Ahmed as the author of 12 novels, including 'The Mandibles' and the Orange Prize winner 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'.
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Mentioned by Marty Bent in the context of discussing the impact of inflation and the potential for Bitcoin to outperform other assets.
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Mentioned by Carl Benjamin , who hasn't read it, in relation to the state of the European Union.
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