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Mentioned in 23 episodes
The Genius of Israel
The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World
Book • 2023
The book delves into the surprising resilience of Israel, a nation facing numerous external and internal challenges.
It examines why Israelis have high life expectancies, low rates of 'deaths of despair,' and a young and growing population.
The authors, Dan Senor and Saul Singer, attribute Israel's success to its societal values, including service, solidarity, and belonging.
They discuss how the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), high-tech start-ups, and strong social networks contribute to the country's happiness and innovation.
The book offers insights into how other communities and countries can learn from Israel's unique societal structure and resilience.
It examines why Israelis have high life expectancies, low rates of 'deaths of despair,' and a young and growing population.
The authors, Dan Senor and Saul Singer, attribute Israel's success to its societal values, including service, solidarity, and belonging.
They discuss how the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), high-tech start-ups, and strong social networks contribute to the country's happiness and innovation.
The book offers insights into how other communities and countries can learn from Israel's unique societal structure and resilience.
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Mentioned in 23 episodes
Mentioned by 

when discussing the possibility of normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel prior to October 7.


Nadav Eyal

172 snips
The End of the Gaza War? - with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal
Mentioned by 

as one of the books he has written about Israel.


Dan Senor

171 snips
2 Years Since October 7 - with Sam Harris
Mentioned by 

as the co-author of "The Genius of Israel", a New York Times bestseller, and host of the podcast "Call Me Back".


Sam Harris

160 snips
#344 — The War in Gaza
Mentioned in the episode description as a book by 

.


Dan Senor

96 snips
RON DERMER, Minister of Strategic Affairs - Part 2
Mentioned by 

as his book that is available for order.


Dan Senor

90 snips
Why Aren’t Israelis Alarmed by Global Isolation?- with Amit Segal
Mentioned by 

and 

while discussing the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.


Dan Senor


Haviv Rettig Gur

77 snips
Is Israel Winning? - with Haviv Rettig Gur
Mentioned by 

when disputing Dan Ben David's number of productive Israelis.


Dan Senor

66 snips
Where are the Jewish People Headed? - with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal
Mentioned by 

when introducing Dan Senor as an analyst and the author of the book.


Fareed Zakaria

59 snips
Two Different Views on Trump’s Gaza Plan
Mentioned in the intro by 

as a book he co-authored.


Dan Senor

45 snips
Bonus Episode: The Defense Tech Revolution is Here - with Josh Wolfe
The book was mentioned by 

as one of his books.


Dan Senor

32 snips
Doha, We Have a Problem - with Nadav Eyal, Amit Segal, Ronen Bergman
Mentioned as a book by 

& Saul Singer, link to order provided in episode description.


Dan Senor

30 snips
Israel's Withdrawal from Gaza, 20 Years Later (Part 2) - with Amit Segal and Asi Shariv
Mentioned by 

as one of the books he has written about Israel.


Dan Senor

29 snips
#437 - Two Years Since 10/7
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when reading a couple years ago about intergenerational living.

Mike Cosper

28 snips
‘No Kings’ Protests, Israel-Iran Conflict, and Gen Z Questions Parenting
Mentioned by 

as a book he co-authored.


Dan Senor

18 snips
Scott Galloway - One Year Since October 7
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when discussing high birth rates in Israel and the cultural factors contributing to it.

Mike Cosper

18 snips
Canada’s Elections, America’s Baby Boom, and Trump’s 100 Days
Mentioned by 

as the author of the book, discussing the state of play in Israel.


Scott Galloway

15 snips
Conversation with Dan Senor — A Look at Israel’s Leadership, Response to the War, and Cultural Traditions
Mentioned by 

when discussing Yom HaShoah and Yom Hazikaron, and how they are observed in Israel.


Dan Senor

15 snips
Memorializing a war while still fighting - with Matti Friedman
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as a recent book exploring Israel's innovation.

Mark Suster

Start-Up Nation Deep Dive with Dan Senor | E1970
Mentioned by 

, who is the co-author of it with Saul Singer.


Dan Senor

Introducing Inside Call me Back
Recommended by 

as a book that explores the social fabric of Israel and its ability to overcome challenges.


Maya Roman

The fate of the hostages, post Sinwar - with Maya Roman and Gil Dickmann