
The Rabbit Hole
Get hundreds of book summaries from every imaginable field, saving you time and effort while delivering the key takeaways in a simple, condensed format. Learn more at blas.com.
Latest episodes

May 30, 2025 • 4min
#133 Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a moving exploration of creativity, friendship, and love told through the lifelong collaboration of two game designers, Sam and Sadie. As they build virtual worlds together, the novel unpacks the complexity of human connection, ambition, and the blurry lines between art, memory, and meaning.Full notes on Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow hereBuy the book here***To support:Rate and share this podcastSign up for The Rabbit Hole newsletterBecome a patronJoin The LatticeworkTo connect:TwitterLinkedInSponsor:The Rabbit Hole podcast is brought to you by The Latticework.The Latticework curates, explains and interconnects hundreds of mental models so that you can become a better multidisciplinary thinker. Every partner applies and is vetted, ensuring a high-quality, curious, and low-ego community.Join hundreds of partners from around the world by applying here, or learn more at LTCWRK.comBecome Multidisciplinary. Think Better

May 8, 2025 • 3min
#132 Anything You Want by Derek Sivers
"Entrepreneurs often lose sight of what matters. Are you helping people? Are they happy? Are you happy? Are you profitable? Isn't that enough? In Anything You Want, Sivers shares 40 powerful lessons, in a book you can read in about an hour."Full notes on Anything You Want here Buy the book here***To support:Rate and share this podcastSign up for The Rabbit Hole newsletterBecome a patronJoin The LatticeworkTo connect:TwitterLinkedInSponsor:The Rabbit Hole podcast is brought to you by The Latticework.The Latticework curates, explains and interconnects hundreds of mental models so that you can become a better multidisciplinary thinker. Every partner applies and is vetted, ensuring a high-quality, curious, and low-ego community.Join hundreds of partners from around the world by applying here, or learn more at LTCWRK.comBecome Multidisciplinary. Think Better.

May 8, 2025 • 5min
#131 Chief Everything Officer by Kunal Gupta
"Starting with $20,000 on his parents' credit card at age 21, Chief Everything Officer reveals the untold journey of a founder who built a global tech company, scaled it over 15 years of ups and downs, and successfully handed over the reins."Full notes on Chief Everything Officer here Buy the book here***To support:Rate and share this podcastSign up for The Rabbit Hole newsletterBecome a patronJoin The LatticeworkTo connect:TwitterLinkedInSponsor:The Rabbit Hole podcast is brought to you by The Latticework.The Latticework curates, explains and interconnects hundreds of mental models so that you can become a better multidisciplinary thinker. Every partner applies and is vetted, ensuring a high-quality, curious, and low-ego community.Join hundreds of partners from around the world by applying here, or learn more at LTCWRK.comBecome Multidisciplinary. Think Better.

8 snips
Apr 1, 2025 • 6min
#130 The World Beyond Your Head by Matthew B. Crawford
Attention isn't just an internal process; it's deeply influenced by our surroundings and culture. The podcast discusses how bodily engagement with the real world enhances self-awareness and focus. It examines the effects of hyperstimuli on concentration and highlights the importance of kinetic interaction. Additionally, the conversation explores how our relationships with tools and our environment shape perception, reinforcing that direct involvement is essential for genuine understanding and action.

Feb 18, 2025 • 12min
#129 The Sovereign Child by Aaron Stupple
"The Sovereign Child "by Aaron Stupple challenges conventional parenting by advocating Taking Children Seriously, a philosophy that treats kids as rational individuals whose choices deserve equal respect. Drawing from his experience as a father of five, Stupple explores the surprising benefits of letting children make their own decisions in all aspects of life.Full notes on "The Sovereign Child" hereBuy the book here***To support: Rate and share this podcast Sign up for The Rabbit Holenewsletter Become apatron JoinThe LatticeworkTo connect: Twitter LinkedInSponsor:The Rabbit Hole podcast is brought to you byThe Latticework.The Latticework curates, explains and interconnects hundreds of mental models so that you can become a better multidisciplinary thinker. Every partner applies and is vetted, ensuring a high-quality, curious, and low-ego community.Join hundreds of partners from around the world by applyinghere, or learn more atLTCWRK.comBecome Multidisciplinary. Think Better

Dec 5, 2024 • 22min
#128 My Life in Advertising and Scientific Advertising by Claude Hopkins
"Hopkins was a pioneer in marketing, arguing in the early 1900s that marketing should be measurable and approached scientifically."
Full notes on My Life in Advertising and Scientific Advertising here
Buy the book here
***
To support:
Rate and share this podcast
Sign up for The Rabbit Hole newsletter
Become a patron
Join The Latticework
To connect:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Sponsor:
The Rabbit Hole podcast is brought to you by The Latticework.
The Latticework curates, explains and interconnects hundreds of mental models so that you can become a better multidisciplinary thinker. Every partner applies and is vetted, ensuring a high-quality, curious, and low-ego community.
Join hundreds of partners from around the world by applying here, or learn more at LTCWRK.com
Become Multidisciplinary. Think Better.

Dec 4, 2024 • 2min
#127 On Caring by Milton Mayeroff
Mayeroff argues that caring is not only essential for the well-being of others but also for the caregiver's own growth and fulfillment. It provides a pathway to a meaningful, connected, and ethical life. The act of caring enriches human relationships and aligns with our deepest values.
Full notes on On Caring here
Buy the book here
***
To support:
Rate and share this podcast
Sign up for The Rabbit Hole newsletter
Become a patron
Join The Latticework
To connect:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Sponsor:
The Rabbit Hole podcast is brought to you by The Latticework.
The Latticework curates, explains and interconnects hundreds of mental models so that you can become a better multidisciplinary thinker. Every partner applies and is vetted, ensuring a high-quality, curious, and low-ego community.
Join hundreds of partners from around the world by applying here, or learn more at LTCWRK.com
Become Multidisciplinary. Think Better

Nov 4, 2024 • 10min
#126 The Disappearance of Rituals by Byung-Chul Han
Explore how the erosion of rituals in modern society leaves us feeling isolated and disconnected. The discussion highlights the importance of shared experiences for true community and fulfillment. It delves into the paradox of freedom where work overshadows play, suggesting a need to reclaim creativity and joy in our lives. Expect insights on how a life focused solely on productivity can become hollow, and discover alternative ways to foster deeper connections.

Oct 8, 2024 • 27min
#125 Addiction by Design by Natasha Dow Schüll
Addiction by Design dives into the psychology and design of gambling, namely how machines impact humans and creates a hard to resist feeling and flow.
Full notes on Addiction by Design here
Buy the book here
***
To support:
Rate and share this podcast
Sign up for The Rabbit Hole newsletter
Become a patron
Join The Latticework
To connect:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Sponsor:
The Rabbit Hole podcast is brought to you by The Latticework.
The Latticework curates, explains and interconnects hundreds of mental models so that you can become a better multidisciplinary thinker. Every partner applies and is vetted, ensuring a high-quality, curious, and low-ego community.
Join hundreds of partners from around the world by applying here, or learn more at LTCWRK.com
Become Multidisciplinary. Think Better

Aug 29, 2024 • 26min
#124 The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P. Haul
A comprehensive and encyclopedic exploration of esoteric wisdom, ancient mysteries, and occult traditions. Written in 1928, the book delves into a wide range of topics, including alchemy, mysticism, symbolism, mythology, astrology, and the secret doctrines of various philosophical and religious traditions. Hall presents an in-depth study of the spiritual teachings that have shaped human history, emphasizing the pursuit of hidden knowledge and the quest for enlightenment.
Full notes on The Secret Teachings of All Ages here
Buy the book here
***
To support:
Rate and share this podcast
Sign up for The Rabbit Hole newsletter
Become a patron
Join The Latticework
To connect:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Sponsor:
The Rabbit Hole podcast is brought to you by The Latticework.
The Latticework curates, explains and interconnects hundreds of mental models so that you can become a better multidisciplinary thinker. Every partner applies and is vetted, ensuring a high-quality, curious, and low-ego community.
Join hundreds of partners from around the world by applying here, or learn more at LTCWRK.com
Become Multidisciplinary. Think Better