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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Genius of the Beast
Book • 2009
In this book, Howard Bloom presents a compelling argument that capitalism, despite its imperfections, is a system that allows the best and brightest to emerge.
He advocates for reviving businesses by injecting them with emotion, desire, and passion.
Bloom draws on his diverse experiences, from his work in popular culture to his insights into human and mass behavior, to illustrate how all life, from bacteria to human beings, is programmed to flourish under the free market system.
The book is filled with personal anecdotes and historical examples, making it both captivating and thought-provoking.
He advocates for reviving businesses by injecting them with emotion, desire, and passion.
Bloom draws on his diverse experiences, from his work in popular culture to his insights into human and mass behavior, to illustrate how all life, from bacteria to human beings, is programmed to flourish under the free market system.
The book is filled with personal anecdotes and historical examples, making it both captivating and thought-provoking.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Referenced as one of the books that helped the speaker understand the origins of our current situation.
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Will Storr—The Status Game (Infinite Loops CLASSICS)
Mentioned by Jim O'Shaughnessy as the author of "Genius of the Beast", a book discussed in relation to human desires and capitalism.
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Jim O'Shaughnessy: Don't Squander This Age of Innovation
Mentioned by Jim O'Shaughnessy in relation to a discussion about reinventing capitalism and addressing feelings in sales.
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Alex Danco — Finding Mystery in the Margin (EP.234)
Mentioned by Jim O’Shaughnessy while discussing his book "Reimagining the Beast", which explores improving capitalism.
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Jason Carman — Filmmaking at the Frontier (EP.260)
