#1764

Mentioned in 26 episodes

The Elephant in the Brain

Book •

Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Mentioned in 26 episodes

Mentioned by

Ali Abdaal

, referencing a summary he enjoyed on Shortform.

7 Lessons I'm Taking Into 2023 - Season 4 Wrapped

Mentioned by

Amit Varma

when discussing the left and right brain.

Ep 404: Devdutt Pattanaik and the Stories That Shape Us

Recommended by

Ben Gilbert

as a psychology book exploring hidden motives in everyday life.

Andreessen Horowitz Part I

Mentioned by

Tim Scarfe

as a book that talks about how much of human behavior can be explained by status seeking.

Your Brain is Running a Simulation Right Now [Max Bennett]

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

when discussing secret motives in human behavior.

#078 - Robert Greene - The Laws Of Human Nature

Recommended as a great book on the topic of the blank slate.

this entire reality is a lie

Mentioned by

Ali Abdaal

as a book he read while researching for his book.

How To Break Through Limitations - Bobby Seagull On Council Estate To Celebrity Mastermind

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

as a book exploring hidden motives in everyday life.

#292 – Robin Hanson: Alien Civilizations, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity

Mentioned by

Erik Torenberg

as a book co-authored by

Robin Hanson

and Kevin Simler.

E81: Status, Sacred, and Neglected Truths with Robin Hanson

Mentioned by

Brian Chow

when asking if

Curtis Yarvin

has read it.

Curtis Yarvin: The Five Hour Megasode

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