Rationally Speaking Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray
Sabine HossenfelderRationally SpeakingNew ep! This episode features physicist Sabine Hossenfelder (@skdh), author of Lost in Math, arguing that fundamental physics is too enamored of "beauty" as a criterion for evaluating theories of how the universe works. https://t.co/LaXPVMjOSm
Paperback, 2020
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Big Business: A Love Letter to an American Anti-Hero
Tyler CowenRationally SpeakingNew ep! Economist @tylercowen discusses his latest book, "Big Business: A love-letter to an American anti-hero.” Why has anti-capitalist sentiment increased recently, and to what extent is it justified? https://t.co/G3UrMGPHNB
Paperback, 2020
$23.00Member price:$11.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Intelligence: All That Matters
Stuart RitchieRationally SpeakingNew ep! This episode features @StuartJRitchie, intelligence researcher and author of the book "Intelligence: All That Matters." Stuart responds to some of the most common conceptual objections to the science of IQ testing. https://t.co/8Ymsm2tsQz
Paperback, 2016
$14.99Member price:$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration
Bryan CaplanRationally SpeakingNew ep! Economist @bryan_caplan makes a compelling case for open borders in his new graphic nonfiction book, "Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration," illustrated by cartoonist Zach Weinersmith (@ZachWeiner). https://t.co/t8tcOIEJW8
Paperback, 2025
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better
Rob ReichRationally SpeakingNew ep! This episode features political scientist @robreich, author of "Just Giving: Why Philanthropy is Failing Democracy, and How it Can Do Better". Rob and Julia debate his criticisms of philanthropy. https://t.co/CgbS3MVunV
Paperback, 2020
$17.95Member price:$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Against Democracy
Jason BrennanRationally SpeakingNew ep! Julia chats with Jason Brennan, author of "Against Democracy," about his case for why democracy is flawed. https://t.co/nUYKFtcfzz
Paperback, 2017
$22.95Member price:$20.66 + Free shipping10% off
Coders: The Making of a New Tribe and the Remaking of the World
Clive ThompsonRationally SpeakingNew ep! Technology writer Clive Thompson (@pomeranian99) discusses his latest book, "Coders: The Making of a New Tribe and the Remaking of the World." https://t.co/SeAfof9UZO
Paperback, 2020
$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Democracy: A Guided Tour
Jason BrennanRationally SpeakingNew ep! Julia chats with Jason Brennan, author of "Against Democracy," about his case for why democracy is flawed. https://t.co/nUYKFtcfzz
Hardcover, 2023
$26.99Member price:$26.99 + Free shipping0% off(Limited Discount Book)
Science: Ruining Everything Since 1543
Zach WeinersmithRationally SpeakingNew ep! Economist @bryan_caplan makes a compelling case for open borders in his new graphic nonfiction book, "Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration," illustrated by cartoonist Zach Weinersmith (@ZachWeiner). https://t.co/t8tcOIEJW8
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Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts
Annie DukeRationally SpeakingNew ep! This episode features @AnnieDuke, former pro poker player and author of the book Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts. Julia and Annie debate why people tend to ignore the role of luck in their decisions. https://t.co/a3Q4HUT8ce
Paperback, 2019
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book