The hosts repeatedly praised the book, calling it great and urging listeners to read it. They highlighted its striking metaphor of the "stone chair" to illustrate themes of judgment and corporate misconduct, and expressed excitement about its upcoming release, even joking it would arrive before the next George R.R. Martin novel. Both Ben and Matt recommended it as essential reading for the audience.
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It was referenced in the context of a 'Faustian bargain' related to Twitter, where users gain unfiltered access but risk exposure themselves, using the book's 'stone chair' concept as an analogy.
It's kind of like the stone chair in black Monday murders, uh, which we keep, I keep bringing it up anyway, but yeah, everybody's got one and we all sit on everybody.
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It was mentioned as a great book, and the podcasters were anticipating its release, but the release was delayed and they expected it to be released before the next George R.R. Martin book.
Gosh, that book is just great
The end is supposed to be coming out. Fine. I keep hearing years. That's what I keep hearing too.
I would bet you a night out on the town that Black Monday murders still comes out before the next George RR Martin song of ice and fire book.
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The hosts recommended this book, likely a true crime or thriller, in the context of corporate wrongdoing and the rarity of those responsible facing jail time.
Shout out Black Monday Murders. Please read it if you haven't.
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The speaker expressed his interest in the comic book series, indicating a continued interest in following updates on its release.
I got to stop rereading Black Monday Murders. It's sad. I'm like, I'm subscribed to forums to let me know the latest news of when the issues come.
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The stone chair from this book was mentioned as a metaphor for how everyone is scrutinized and judged on Twitter, similar to how characters are judged in the book.
It's kind of like the stone chair in black Monday murders, uh, which we keep, I keep bringing it up anyway, but yeah, everybody's got one and we all sit on everybody.
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It was mentioned as a great book whose release was anticipated, with a humorous comparison to the wait for another book.
Gosh, that book is just great.
The end is supposed to be coming out, fine.
I keep hearing years. That's what I keep hearing too.
I bet you a night out on the town that Black Monday murders still comes out before the next George R.R. Martin song of ice and fire book.
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It was recommended as a book that would provide context or insight into how rarely those responsible for such environmental disasters see jail time, unless there's financial wrongdoing involved.
Shout out Black Monday Murders. Please read it if you haven't.