Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin A vote for books
Oct 28, 2020
Exploring the enduring significance of books in culture, their lasting influence throughout history, and the shift towards peer-to-peer hand selling. Debunking misconceptions around teaching expertise and advocating for a long-term outlook in work and innovation.
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Books Transcend Time
- Books persist because they transcend time and remain readable centuries later.
- Their words and structure survive cultural shifts in a way ephemeral media rarely do.
Books Transcend Space
- Books also transcend space: they can be written anywhere and change worlds far away.
- Solzhenitsyn's Gulag Archipelago exemplifies a book altering distant cultures and politics.
Focus Over Mass Reach
- Books are intentionally focused and rarely aim to reach everyone; their goal is to reach someone.
- Even million-copy bestsellers represent a tiny percentage of the population yet can be deeply influential.