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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Losing my cool

Book • 2009

Thomas Chatterton Williams

In 'Losing My Cool', Thomas Chatterton Williams recounts his personal journey from being deeply entrenched in hip-hop culture during his youth to eventually embracing intellectualism and philosophy.

The book highlights the contrast between the values of hip-hop and those of his father, who emphasized education and literature.

Williams's transformation is a testament to the power of family influence and personal growth.

Mentioned by

Peter Shamshery

Thomas Chatterton Williams

Thomas Chatterton Williams

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Mentioned by

Peter Shamshery

as one of Thomas Chatterton Williams's memoirs, detailing his rejection of hip hop culture.

Thomas Chatterton Williams' "Summer of Our Discontent"

Mentioned by

Glenn Loury

as a book by Thomas Chatterton Williams that he discussed with his students at Brown.

John McWhorter – Is Charlie Kirk the George Floyd of the Right?

Mentioned by

Yascha Mounk

as one of the three books written by

Thomas Chatterton Williams

; link in the episode description.

Thomas Chatterton Williams on the Age of False Certainty

Mentioned by

Sean Illing

as the author of the episode's subject matter.

Can race be transcended?

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of

Thomas Chatterton Williams

's memoirs.

Thomas Chatterton Williams on Reading, Practical Philosophy, and Embracing Contradiction | Approach Your Troubles Like Doctor

Mentioned by

Thomas Chatterton Williams

as his first memoir.

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