Ep. #617: Quentin Tarentino, Gillian Tett, Yuval Noah Harari

In 'Anthro-Vision', Gillian Tett advocates for using anthropology to better understand consumer behavior, markets, and organizations. By applying anthropological insights, leaders can gain a fresh perspective on complex challenges in today's rapidly changing world. The book highlights how anthropology can shed light on practical business questions and societal issues.

Cinema Speculation is Quentin Tarantino's debut nonfiction book, published in 2022. The book is a series of essays organized around American films from the 1970s that Tarantino saw during his youth. It includes analyses of films such as 'Bullitt', 'Dirty Harry', 'Taxi Driver', and others, along with autobiographical elements and cultural context. The book is a blend of film criticism, film theory, and personal history, reflecting Tarantino's unique perspective as a filmmaker and avid movie lover. It also includes quotes from film critics, personal interviews, and other secondary sources to provide a rich and informative narrative about the cinema of the 1970s.

In 'Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn't Fair', Yuval Noah Harari delves into the evolution of human society from the Agricultural Revolution to the establishment of kingdoms and laws. The book explains how an innocent experiment in growing wheat 10,000 years ago led to significant changes in human history, including famine, plague, and war. It also covers the development of writing, the origin of taxes, and the rights of various social groups. The narrative is accompanied by vibrant color illustrations by Ricard Zaplana Ruiz, making the story engaging and accessible for middle-grade readers.