Words of Wisdom: Recent Episodes
various authors
Every now and again people say something truly intelligent. Usually that person has a solid grasp on history and on human nature. I'm building a collection here of exactly that sort of thing.
The thing about reading history, even if you are one of those excellent folks who reads original documents, letters, diary entries, and the like... without an appreciation of human nature and motivation you are likely to struggle when it comes to reading between the lines and filling in the gaps.
I'm right now on the hunt for more of Theodore K Rabb, Mark Blyth, Jonathan Haidt.
Another classic, from the late Richard Grossman, RIP.
I'm uploading this mostly for myself, but this was originally on Alternative Radio, a fantastic source which I hope you will donate to if you enjoy this.
It's not available on AR anymore, which is why I uploaded here, but PLEASE SUPPORT THEM, even as little as $5 or $10.