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What's Our Problem?

A Self-Help Book for Societies

Book • 2023

This book is a comprehensive analysis of modern society, delving into history, evolutionary psychology, political theory, neuroscience, and modern-day political movements.

It introduces a vertical axis that explores how we think, as individuals and as groups, rather than the traditional left-center-right horizontal political axis.

The book is packed with original concepts, sticky metaphors, and 300 drawings, offering readers a delightful and fascinating journey that will change their perspective on the world.

Mentioned by

Ryan Sean Adams

Mentioned in 27 episodes

Recommended by

Marty Cagan

as a provocative book that challenged him in many ways.

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Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

in the introduction as

Tim Urban

's new book.

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Mentioned by

Sahil Bloom

as an example of a heartfelt writer.

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Mentioned by

Tim Urban

as a book he is currently working on.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a self-help book for societies, and discussed in detail throughout the podcast.

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Mentioned in the podcast introduction as the book being discussed in the episode.

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Mentioned by

Mark Manson

as

Tim Urban

's first book, exploring the psychology behind tribalism and in-group out-group hatred.

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Recommended by

Joe Lonsdale

as one of the most important books he's read in recent years, offering insights into societal issues.

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Mentioned by

Tim Urban

as the book he wrote to explore what is wrong with society and how to improve it.

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Mentioned by

Tim Urban

as his latest book project, detailing everything from the Big Bang to the future.

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Mentioned by Jeremy Utley as an example of a book that explores problem framing.

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Mentioned by

Sarah Green

Carmichael and Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg during the podcast as a guide to problem-solving.

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Mentioned by

Tim Urban

as his new book, offering self-help advice for societies.

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Mentioned by Joshua Citarella as a book read by Luigi Mangione in a reading group.

Episode 425: The Blue Light Killer

Recommended by

Ryan Sean Adams

and David Hoffman as a roadmap for crypto communities.

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Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

as the author of a new book, discussed throughout the podcast.

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Mentioned by

Sam Harris

in the introduction of the podcast episode.

#315 — The Great Derangement

Mentioned by

Jon Collins

while discussing the concept of power and authority.

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Mentioned as one of the suspect's favorite books, suggesting an interest in self-improvement and understanding human behavior.

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Mentioned by

Bari Weiss

as

Tim Urban

's new book, addressing societal issues and human behavior.

America Needs a Self-Help Book. Tim Urban's Got One.

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