

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Peculiarities of Airport Books
02:11 • 10min
Analyzing Strategies for Reading Bad Books
12:34 • 3min
Importance of Deep Reading and Critique of Popular Books
15:04 • 9min
The Length of Supreme Court Decisions Over Time
24:25 • 2min
Length and Complexity of Supreme Court Decisions vs. Self-Help Books
26:17 • 4min
Exploring the Gap Between Bestselling Books and Collective Understanding
30:26 • 3min