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Mentioned in 34 episodes

The Blank Slate

Book • 2002

Mentioned by

Richard Dawkins

Geoffrey Miller

MICHAEL SHERMER

Mentioned in 34 episodes

Mentioned by

Douglas Murray

when discussing violence in tribal societies.

376. Truth and Adventure as an Antidote to Suffering | Douglas Murray

Mentioned by

Amit Varma

when discussing the left and right brain.

Ep 404: Devdutt Pattanaik and the Stories That Shape Us

Mentioned by

Bryan Callen

while discussing the book's exploration of human nature and aggression.

#2257 - Bryan Callen

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

for its fascinating insights into human development and cognition.

31 Books A Parent Should Read (The Ultimate Reading List)

Mentioned by Amit Bhatma as a book that shaped his thinking.

Ep 400: Life Lessons That Are Priceless

Mentioned by

Dax Shepard

as one of

Steven Pinker

’s books.

Steven Pinker Returns (on common knowledge)

Mentioned by Shiloh Brooks as the book chosen by Dr. Mike for discussion on the podcast.

What Steven Pinker Taught this Pro Bodybuilder about Genetics

Mentioned by

Richard Dawkins

to transition the conversation to the topic of hereditarianism vs. environmentalism.

Can We Still Be Optimistic About the Future? | A Conversation with Steven Pinker

Mentioned by Michaela Peterson as one of

Steven Pinker

's books.

198. Enlightenment and the Righteous Mind | Steven Pinker and Jonathan Haidt

Mentioned by

Richard Dawkins

when transitioning the conversation to

Steven Pinker

's view on heredity.

Episode 144, Steven Pinker x Richard Dawkins: Live in London (Part I - The Future of Humanity)

Mentioned by

Rufus Griscom

as one of the books that profoundly impacted his view of the world.

COMMON KNOWLEDGE: Steven Pinker on Awkward Dates, Cancel Culture and the Necessity of Norms

Mentioned by Jordan Peterson in discussion of postmodernism.

Stephen Hicks: Philosophy and Postmodernism

Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

while discussing the nature versus nurture debate and his shift in perspective on human hardwiring.

Dangerous Ideas Are Influencing Society—What You Need To Know | Gad Saad (Archived Episode)

Mentioned by

MICHAEL SHERMER

when introducing

Steven Pinker

and listing some of his notable books.

The Power of Common Knowledge: Steven Pinker on Language, Norms, and Punishment

Mentioned by a questioner who is trying to parent his children in line with some of its ideas.

Episode 144, Steven Pinker x Richard Dawkins: Live in London (Part II - Audience Questions)

Mentioned by

Tom Chivers

as the author of "The Blank Slate" and "Better Angels of Our Nature".

Episode 61: Conflict of interest

Mentioned by

Geoffrey Miller

, who has known Pinker for 35 years and assigned it in many classes.

Top Professor Condemns AGI Development: “It’s Frankly Evil” — Geoffrey Miller

Mentioned by

Glenn Loury

as one of Stephen Pinker's big books.

TGS Live: Seeing the Future in Thomas Sowell's Legacy

Mentioned by

Amit Varma

as an author of great books on natural selection.

Ep 83: The Atheism Episode

Mentioned by

Glenn Loury

and

Charles Murray

, referencing Steve Pinker, when discussing the concept of innate human nature versus environmental influence.

Charles Murray – A Controversial Political Scientist's Spiritual Awakening

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