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Mentioned in 40 episodes
Enlightenment Now
Book • 2019
In 'Enlightenment Now', Steven Pinker presents a comprehensive argument that the values of the Enlightenment—reason, science, and humanism—have been instrumental in the progress of human society.
He challenges the prevailing pessimism in modern discourse by presenting empirical evidence that life, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge, and happiness are on the rise globally.
Pinker uses data and graphs to illustrate improvements in various aspects of human life, such as increased life expectancy, reduced child and maternal mortality, and advancements in medicine and technology.
He also addresses the psychological biases that lead people to underestimate these improvements and emphasizes the importance of continuing to uphold Enlightenment ideals to ensure further progress.
He challenges the prevailing pessimism in modern discourse by presenting empirical evidence that life, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge, and happiness are on the rise globally.
Pinker uses data and graphs to illustrate improvements in various aspects of human life, such as increased life expectancy, reduced child and maternal mortality, and advancements in medicine and technology.
He also addresses the psychological biases that lead people to underestimate these improvements and emphasizes the importance of continuing to uphold Enlightenment ideals to ensure further progress.
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Mentioned in 40 episodes
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Steven Pinker as containing a quote from Thomas Edison on how electricity will liberate women.
Steven Pinker as containing a quote from Thomas Edison on how electricity will liberate women.
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Steven Pinker: Harvard Professor Explains The Rules of Writing | How I Write
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Vas Narasimhan as one of his favorite books, highlighting that we live in the greatest moment in human history.
Vas Narasimhan as one of his favorite books, highlighting that we live in the greatest moment in human history.
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Novartis CEO: Medical Innovation, Tech Partnerships, and European Competitiveness
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as a book documenting an economic miracle.
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Risk Being a Fool: A 12 Rules for Life Lecture
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Bari Weiss as one of his nine books, discussing reason, science, humanism, and progress.
Bari Weiss as one of his nine books, discussing reason, science, humanism, and progress.
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Steven Pinker: Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things
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Peter Singer and Kasia de Lazari Radek in relation to a discussion on reason, science, and progress.
Peter Singer and Kasia de Lazari Radek in relation to a discussion on reason, science, and progress.
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STEVEN PINKER: rational optimism in a complex world
Recommended by John Mackey for its optimistic view on human progress and the current state of the world.
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Whole Foods founder John Mackey doesn’t follow business plans
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E86: Macro outlook: jobs, housing, inflation + Dutch farmers protests & EU climate missteps
Mentioned as a book providing evidence of human progress through reason and science.
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Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari - Book Summary | Free Audiobook
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Episode 144, Steven Pinker x Richard Dawkins: Live in London (Part II - Audience Questions)
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Steve Levitt as a book that argues for reason, science, humanism, and progress in addressing problems.
Steve Levitt as a book that argues for reason, science, humanism, and progress in addressing problems.
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1. Steven Pinker: "I Manage My Controversy Portfolio Carefully”
Recommended by John Mackey for its compelling arguments about the benefits of the Enlightenment and progress.
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How Whole Foods Revolutionized American Eating Habits
