20 Minute Books
20 Minute Books
Every Tuesday, a new book summary!
Embark on a journey of knowledge with the "20 Minute Books" podcast, your free gateway to invaluable insights distilled from best-selling non-fiction books. Spanning categories such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, and more we transform influential works into engaging (roughly) 20-minute summaries. Perfect for commuters, budding entrepreneurs, or book enthusiasts, join me as I distill key takeaways from a world of wisdom, offering a rich library of book summaries directly to your ears. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge landscape in a time-efficient manner.
Embark on a journey of knowledge with the "20 Minute Books" podcast, your free gateway to invaluable insights distilled from best-selling non-fiction books. Spanning categories such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, and more we transform influential works into engaging (roughly) 20-minute summaries. Perfect for commuters, budding entrepreneurs, or book enthusiasts, join me as I distill key takeaways from a world of wisdom, offering a rich library of book summaries directly to your ears. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge landscape in a time-efficient manner.
Episodes
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Dec 10, 2023 • 35min
The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons - Book Summary
"The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma, Madness and Recovery" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Sam Kean Category: Science
Dec 10, 2023 • 29min
The Man Who Solved the Market - Book Summary
"How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Gregory Zuckerman Category: Biography & Memoir
Dec 10, 2023 • 18min
The Compass of Pleasure - Book Summary
"How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning and Gambling Feel So Good" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: David J. Linden Category: Psychology
Dec 10, 2023 • 26min
The Talent Code - Book Summary
"Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How." 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Daniel Coyle Category: Education
Dec 10, 2023 • 17min
Time Travel - Book Summary
"A History" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: James Gleick Category: Science
Dec 10, 2023 • 36min
The Selfish Gene - Book Summary
"A landmark work in the field of biology and evolution" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Richard Dawkins Category: Science
Dec 10, 2023 • 32min
Hacking Darwin - Book Summary
"Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jamie Metzl Category: Science
Dec 10, 2023 • 24min
Extra Life - Book Summary
"A Short History of Living Longer" Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Steven Johnson Category: Science
Dec 9, 2023 • 19min
Rewire Your Anxious Brain - Book Summary
"How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Catherine M. Pittman & Elizabeth M. Karle Category: Psychology
Dec 9, 2023 • 36min
The People Vs Tech - Book Summary
"How the Internet is Killing Democracy (And How We Save It)" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Jamie Bartlett Category: Politics
