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Money Talks: How to Write a Trashy Airport Book
Jul 23, 2024
Lawyer and podcaster Peter Shamshiri discusses the secrets of junk nonfiction in popular airport books with host Emily Peck. They analyze the repetitive advice, oversimplified content, and potentially harmful messages found in self-help books. The importance of deep reading, critiquing popular titles, and exploring strategies for handling disappointing literature is highlighted. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Supreme Court decisions and the gap between bestselling books and collective understanding.
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- Airport books simplify complex issues, placing undue responsibility on individuals.
- Self-help literature can promote dangerous beliefs and unethical practices.
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Exploring Popular Airport Books
In the podcast, the host discusses the concept of 'airport books' featured in their If Books Could Kill show, where they critique books assumed to be popular yet potentially harmful or superficial. They delve into the repetitive nature of advice found in financial self-help books, pointing out how some offer unrealistic or risky suggestions like advocating for tax fraud or creating passive income fantasy businesses. The host reflects on the tendency of airport books to oversimplify complex issues and place undue responsibility on individuals for their success, neglecting systemic inequities.
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