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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Proust and the Squid

Book • 2007

In *Proust and the Squid*, Maryanne Wolf delves into the fascinating history of reading, from early writing systems to the neural pathways involved in reading.

The book highlights how reading transforms our brains and culture, and explores challenges such as dyslexia.

Wolf also discusses the implications of digital communication on reading habits.

Mentioned by

David Robertson

Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a great book on the intellectual advantages of reading challenging material.

Ep. 359: Should We Fear Cognitive Debt?

Recommended by

Cal Newport

for its insights on the neuroscience of reading and the impact of different mediums on reading.

Ep. 238: The Joys of the Reading Life

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as Maryanne Wolf’s earlier book while discussing her work on reading and the brain.

Ep. 397: Why Do “Productivity Technologies” Make My Job Worse?

Mentioned by

Daniel Barcay

as exploring how reading, writing, and thinking affect brain development.

Rethinking School in the Age of AI

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book he is reading about the science of reading.

247: Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey

Mentioned by

David Robertson

when discussing reading difficulties and unique neural pathways.

David Robertson on Conducting, Pierre Boulez, and Musical Interpretation

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

for understanding how children read and process language.

31 Books A Parent Should Read (The Ultimate Reading List)

Mentioned by

David Sparks

as one of Marianne Wolf's books, discussing the science of reading.

196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

, referring to Marianne Wolfe as an expert on reading.

The Deep Life Blueprint: Cal Newport on Escaping Status Games & Finding True Fulfillment

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a potential episode to have in the bookworm canon.

237: Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz

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