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Mentioned in 36 episodes

The Constitution of Knowledge

Book • 2021

Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

Neal Stephenson

Francis Collins

Mentioned in 36 episodes

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

, referencing the book's discussion of the historical context of the direct election of senators.

#454 – Saagar Enjeti: Trump, MAGA, DOGE, Obama, FDR, JFK, History & Politics

Recommended by

Jim Rutt

as an excellent gift for high school or college graduates and naturalized citizens, emphasizing its relevance to informed citizenship.

EP 287 Jonathan Rauch on the Epistemic Crisis

Mentioned by

Jonah Goldberg

in the context of the scientific process and contempt for it.

A Government of Lies | Solo

Mentioned by

Barry Schwartz

, referencing Jonathan Rauch's argument on the standards for ascertaining truth in science, academia, and journalism.

When Rationality Becomes Irrational

Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

and

Jim Rutt

as a book that highlights how we know things collectively.

EP 331 Worldviews: Michael Shermer

Mentioned by

Sam Harris

as the focus of the conversation.

#350 — Sharing Reality

Recommended by

Josh Szeps

as an excellent book that

Steven Pinker

read, influencing his arguments.

Steven Pinker on Moral Panics, Media Bias, and Why We Hoarded Toilet Paper During Covid

Recommended by

Jonathan Haidt

as one of the best books of the last 10 years, explaining a constitutional mechanism for harnessing passions and differences.

Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid

Mentioned by

Neal Stephenson

in relation to a discussion about polarization with Anne Applebaum.

Neal Stephenson on The Future of the Metaverse

Mentioned by

Francis Collins

as a great place to start for understanding society's tradition of establishing truth.

How to Put Faith and Science Together with Francis Collins

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