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The Language Puzzle: How we talked our way out of the Stone Age - Steven Mithen

How the evolution of language shaped culture, shame, teamwork... and our long history of violence.

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March 5, 2020

1. Introduction - The Big Plan

A short episode about the podcast and the show hosts if you want to know more about the show
March 17, 2020

2. The Elephant in the Brain - Kevin Simler & Robin Hanson

A summary of the key ways human beings lie to themselves and others without even realising. There are so many hidden ways we conceal the truth to protect and advance ourselves. But sometimes to our detriment. We work out the useful take-home point and c
March 27, 2020

9. The Black Swan - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The book focuses on the extreme impact of rare and unpredictable outlier events — and the human tendency to find simplistic explanations for these events, retrospectively.It was published in 2007, by author and former options trader Nassim Nicholas Tale
March 31, 2020

3. Why Buddhism is True - Robert Wright

'Why Buddhism is True' looks at the science and philosophy of meditation and enlightenment. The author is a devout non-meditating anger prone evolutionary psychologist and writer.He dives headlong into the world of meditation with surprising results. He explains why it works from an evolutionary standpoint. Using his wit and intellect the book makes very enjoyable and enlightening reading.This was my favourite book on meditation. I loved it so much that I wrote over 40 pages of notes during read
April 10, 2020

4. The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists - Niel Strauss

Investigative reporter Neil Strauss chronicles his journey and encounters in the seduction community. An interesting tale into how our minds can be lead in seduction and the dangers of seeking the wrong things.
April 16, 2020

5. Invisible Women - Caroline Criado Perez

This book exposes the gender bias that is in the world around us and affects our daily lives. A brilliant look at the data that shows the facts we need to acknowledge and overcome.Caroline presents a very thourough study into the way the world has been built and how it has been unfair on women. This is a revealing book which was a brilliant read for anyone. As two white guys we really had a lot to learn and enjoyed discussing this book and what we can do to improve things.About the AuthorCarolin