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Delta of Venus
Delta of Venus was referenced as another wellknown erotic book in the discussion of popular sexual literature.
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Delta of Venus.
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Delta of Venus was referenced as another wellknown erotic book in the discussion of popular sexual literature.
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Delta of Venus.
The Basics of Benchmarking
The speakers noted that Roger L. Martin authored a piece titled Benchmarking is for Losers, using it to illustrate the pitfalls of direct competition.
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And he wrote a piece called Benchmarking is for Losers. Okay.
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The speakers noted that Roger L. Martin authored a piece titled Benchmarking is for Losers, using it to illustrate the pitfalls of direct competition.
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And he wrote a piece called Benchmarking is for Losers. Okay.
Inheritocracy
The hosts mentioned a great book titled The Inheritocracy, recommended for understanding wealth concentration.
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There's a great book, you must get her on, called The Inheritocracy.
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The hosts mentioned a great book titled The Inheritocracy, recommended for understanding wealth concentration.
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There's a great book, you must get her on, called The Inheritocracy.
The Mating Mind
How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature
They referred to a book by Jeffrey Miller titled The Mating Mind, discussing evolutionary psychology of sexual choice.
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the book, both spent and The Mating Mind.
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They referred to a book by Jeffrey Miller titled The Mating Mind, discussing evolutionary psychology of sexual choice.
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the book, both spent and The Mating Mind.
Marry Him and Be Submissive
The conversation mentioned the controversial title "Marry Him and Be Submissive" as an example of a book that has faced bans.
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We see books like Marry Him and Be Submissive is a really famous book that I think she tried to ban in Spain, if I remember right.
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The conversation mentioned the controversial title "Marry Him and Be Submissive" as an example of a book that has faced bans.
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We see books like Marry Him and Be Submissive is a really famous book that I think she tried to ban in Spain, if I remember right.
Solve for Happy
Engineer Your Path to Joy
Mo Gadot's book "Solve for Happy" was referenced as discussing the equation of human happiness.
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Mo Gadot has a book out called Solve for Happy, the equation of actual human happiness.
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Mo Gadot's book "Solve for Happy" was referenced as discussing the equation of human happiness.
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Mo Gadot has a book out called Solve for Happy, the equation of actual human happiness.
The End of Sex and the Future of Human Reproduction
The book was cited as the work of a Stanford ethicist who argued that future sex would be purely for pleasure.
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There's an ethicist at Stanford, Hank Greeley that wrote this book called the End of Sex. And so he rationalized in the future that sex will just be for pleasure.
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The book was cited as the work of a Stanford ethicist who argued that future sex would be purely for pleasure.
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There's an ethicist at Stanford, Hank Greeley that wrote this book called the End of Sex. And so he rationalized in the future that sex will just be for pleasure.
Project Mind Control
Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRA
The host identified the author's latest work as titled Project Mind Control, describing it as the book listeners could read to learn more about his research.
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The book is Project Mind Control. If you want to keep up with me, I do have an X or Twitter.
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The host identified the author's latest work as titled Project Mind Control, describing it as the book listeners could read to learn more about his research.
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The book is Project Mind Control. If you want to keep up with me, I do have an X or Twitter.
Phenomena
The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis
The guest referenced Annie Jacobson's book Phenomena as a relevant source on the subject being discussed.
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Annie Jacobson has a book on this called Phenomena. That's good.
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The guest referenced Annie Jacobson's book Phenomena as a relevant source on the subject being discussed.
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Annie Jacobson has a book on this called Phenomena. That's good.
The Origin of Species (Charles Darwin)
The host mentioned Darwin's 1859 work, noting that it did not solve the problem of speciation that the guest later studied.
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the title of Darwin's 1859 book
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The host mentioned Darwin's 1859 work, noting that it did not solve the problem of speciation that the guest later studied.
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the title of Darwin's 1859 book
Why Evolution Is True
Coyne explained that he wrote this book to counter creationist arguments and recommended it as a clear presentation of evolutionary evidence.
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it finally resulted in me having to write a book about it called Why Evolution Is True
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Coyne explained that he wrote this book to counter creationist arguments and recommended it as a clear presentation of evolutionary evidence.
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it finally resulted in me having to write a book about it called Why Evolution Is True
the name of the website is Why Evolution Is True, which is the title of my first book. I'd still recommend it because I really, really liked that book
Your Inner Fish
A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body
Coyne said his agent suggested mimicking Shubin's strategy by creating a website to promote his own book, just as Shubin did for "Your Inner Fish".
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my agent said, well, you know, maybe you should do what Neil Shubin did. He wrote an awesome book called The Your Inner Fish about how we show the remnants of our fishy ancestry. And...
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Coyne said his agent suggested mimicking Shubin's strategy by creating a website to promote his own book, just as Shubin did for "Your Inner Fish".
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my agent said, well, you know, maybe you should do what Neil Shubin did. He wrote an awesome book called The Your Inner Fish about how we show the remnants of our fishy ancestry. And he started a website to publicise that.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
It was described as a wildly popular bestseller that had been on the NewYorkTimes list for hundreds of weeks.
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He wrote The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck in like 2018, something like that. And, uh, this thing's been on the New York Times bestseller list for like 250 weeks.
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It was described as a wildly popular bestseller that had been on the NewYorkTimes list for hundreds of weeks.
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He wrote The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck in like 2018, something like that. And, uh, this thing's been on the New York Times bestseller list for like 250 weeks.
You, Happier
The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type
Dr. Daniel Amen said he had written a book titled You Happier, which was released as the pandemic was ending and examined how brain health relates to happiness.
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I have a book called You Happier. And it was right as the pandemic was ending.
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Dr. Daniel Amen said he had written a book titled You Happier, which was released as the pandemic was ending and examined how brain health relates to happiness.
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I have a book called You Happier. And it was right as the pandemic was ending.
Feel Better Fast and Make It Last
Unlock Your Brain’s Healing Potential to Overcome Negativity, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, and Trauma
Dr. Justin Marchegiani said he authored a book called Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, which aimed to help readers feel good now and maintain those benefits later.
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I wrote a book called Feel Better Fast and Make It Last. And it's like, I want you to do things that help you feel good now and later, as opposed to now, but not later.
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Dr. Justin Marchegiani said he authored a book called Feel Better Fast and Make It Last, which aimed to help readers feel good now and maintain those benefits later.
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I wrote a book called Feel Better Fast and Make It Last. And it's like, I want you to do things that help you feel good now and later, as opposed to now, but not later.
The End of Mental Illness
How Neuroscience Is Transforming Psychiatry and Helping Prevent or Reverse Mood and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, and More
Dr. Daniel Amen said he dedicated his book The End of Mental Illness to his two nieces, highlighting it as a personal dedication within his work.
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I dedicated my book, The End of Mental Illness to my two nieces, Aliz Anomaly.
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Dr. Daniel Amen said he dedicated his book The End of Mental Illness to his two nieces, highlighting it as a personal dedication within his work.
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I dedicated my book, The End of Mental Illness to my two nieces, Aliz Anomaly.
Memory Rescue
Supercharge Your Brain, Reverse Memory Loss, and Remember What Matters Most
Dr. Daniel Amen said he wrote a book called Memory Rescue as part of his Alzheimer's prevention program.
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I wrote a book about it called Memory Rescue.
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Dr. Daniel Amen said he wrote a book called Memory Rescue as part of his Alzheimer's prevention program.
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I wrote a book about it called Memory Rescue.
Takedown
Inside the Fight to Shut Down Pornhub for Child Abuse, Rape, and Sex Trafficking
She released a truecrime thriller last summer that narrated her campaign to hold Pornhub accountable and detailed the steps she took to shut down the site.
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I wrote a book about this story that was released last summer called Take Down: Inside the Fight to Shut Down Pornhub.
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She released a truecrime thriller last summer that narrated her campaign to hold Pornhub accountable and detailed the steps she took to shut down the site.
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I wrote a book about this story that was released last summer called Take Down: Inside the Fight to Shut Down Pornhub.
In the book you will go through this journey with me; it's written as a truecrime thriller in firstperson present tense, helping readers understand the issue both intellectually and emotionally.
Robopocalypse
A Novel
The host asked if the guest had read the novel, noting it had been optioned by Spielberg and described it as a story about AI turning against humanity.
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have you read a book called Robo apocalypse? No, it's, it's so good. Spielberg brought the rights to it a few years ago. He never actually did anything with them, but it would make, and is going to ma...
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The host asked if the guest had read the novel, noting it had been optioned by Spielberg and described it as a story about AI turning against humanity.
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have you read a book called Robo apocalypse? No, it's, it's so good. Spielberg brought the rights to it a few years ago. He never actually did anything with them, but it would make, and is going to make an awesome movie if they ever make it one day. So in that, in that book, it's about how AI kills us all.
Ctrl + Alt + Chaos
A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read Nonfiction Book on Cybersecurity and Power
Joe explained that he wrote the book after his publisher pushed for more answers, and later announced its title and release date, noting it would be available in paperback, hardcover, and audio formats.
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When I wrote this book, my publisher, on the first draft, my publisher said, yeah, that's all great, but can you answer some questions as to how this has happened and why this has happened? And they r...
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Joe explained that he wrote the book after his publisher pushed for more answers, and later announced its title and release date, noting it would be available in paperback, hardcover, and audio formats.
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When I wrote this book, my publisher, on the first draft, my publisher said, yeah, that's all great, but can you answer some questions as to how this has happened and why this has happened? And they really kind of challenged me.
my book is called Control Alt Chaos, How Teenage Hackers Hijack the Internet. ... the book launches a third of June. ... it'll be in all the usual places and on audio book as well.
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