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Wiser Than Yesterday: Book club

Wiser than Yesterday hosts open-ended discussions, breakdowns, and summaries of the world's most thought-provoking and inspiring books. Our hosts, Nicolas Vereecke and Sam Harris digest non-fiction books from all centuries and genres. They discuss the biggest philosophical insights and practical lessons for health, wealth, wisdom, and happiness. This podcast is here to help listeners become smarter. To learn about new ideas and to gain more perspectives on the books and ideas they are familiar with. Each season we tackle a new field and read the best books on a given topic such as racism, startups, stoicism, or personal finance. We cast a wide net to summarise all sides of opinions in an area to come to a wider understanding of the topic at large as well as help listeners navigate the different opinions and ideas they haven't heard of. We dive into topics such as philosophy, business, equality, psychology, politics, economics, and who knows what else. Our goal is to simply explore the best ideas and learn new things. You're most welcome to join us for the ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Our World from Scratch

    EPISODIO 1

    The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Our World from Scratch

    What we do if most of civilization collapsed to survive as a species? What human knowledge is most important to preserve and use to rebuild society as quickly as possible?  Lewis Dartnell assesses the most important actions to take during an apocalypse to survive. He then cherry-picks the most important inventions to teach us how to rebuild everything we need from modern society to survive and thrive. - Why read? - This is a great book for the inner geek learning about the history of human invention and how humanities progression has shaped society and the things we take for granted. It is also useful if you want to prepare for you know, just-in-case.   - - - - WiserPod update - We are doing a random season on anything an everything that interests us rather than any specific topic area. We have a few things to get out our system. We are also trialing a new format for discussions to make the podcast more interesting and valuable to audiences. The goal is to provide new ideas you can't get elsewhere. As book summaries become easier to access we want to create something more unique and thought provoking. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vcFuture of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventuresWriting - Explosive thinkingPodcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 - Introduction03:33 - What do you do if 50% of humanity is wiped out05:38 - How would your life change if you read this 20 years ago10:38 - What business would you start on the lessons of this book13:52 - Who is this an ideal gift for?17:25 - Suggestions for the book18:28 - Tangent on horses Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  2. 4000 weeks: Time management for mortals - Oliver Burkeman

    EPISODIO 2

    4000 weeks: Time management for mortals - Oliver Burkeman

    4000 weeks is a productivity book that is anti-productivity. We are all going to die and optimising our day for every last morsel of work is not the way to be happy or effective. We break down the biggest lessons from the book which are practical to adopt in your life. We also discuss what the opportunities are economically and philosophically. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projectsBeing a VC - Bitkraft.vcFuture of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projectsYoutube - World records and adventuresWriting - Explosive thinkingPodcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:25 Sam's opinion about the book01:48 Nico's opinion about the book02:51 What 4000 weeks represents03:38 Problems identified by the author 05:52 Taking control of your time06:44 4000 weeks did not stick compared to other productivity books10:02 If you've read this 20 years ago, how would it have changed your life?11:48 A solution to existential overwhelm - Write 25 goals, focus on the first 5 goals12:46 Avoiding efficiency trap13:23 Last time reflection14:35 Share positive comments out loud15:08 What business would you start based on the principles of the book15:27 Therapy and journaling15:48 Anti-productivity content creators16:43 Applying the close and open to-do-list20:50 Who would this be an ideal gift for 23:22 Should this book be taught in school?29:58 Nico started to write a journal and reflecting 32:06 Outro - Next book is The Culture Code Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  3. The Culture Code: Secrets of Highly Successful Groups - Daniel Coyle

    EPISODIO 3

    The Culture Code: Secrets of Highly Successful Groups - Daniel Coyle

    Teamwork is renowned for being the key to success. The practicalities of making it happen to rely on building a brilliant culture. But what does that mean? This book breaks down some memorable and thought-provoking examples leading to some actionable lessons. In our view, it is a perfect book for anyone in management or trying to bring out the most in their teams. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projectsBeing a VC - Bitkraft.vcFuture of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projectsYoutube - World records and adventuresWriting - Explosive thinkingPodcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters00:00 Introduction Quote00:31 Intro of Culture Code01:42 Nico's anecdote03:16 3 main was to create an effective culture03:32 Sam's other favourite quote04:13 Airplane story about "All help is good help"06:52 It's the leader's responsibility to create a culture07:37 Safety means making one feel like family11:32 Roadmap your story14:19 6 points on establishing a purpose and encoding the right behaviour17:12 Discussions Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  4. False Alarm - Bjorn Lomborg - The cost of climate change panic

    EPISODIO 4

    False Alarm - Bjorn Lomborg - The cost of climate change panic

    In False Alarm, Bjorn Lomborg examines how climate change panic costs us trillions, hurts the poor, and fails to fix the planet. This is a divisive book and even had us as hosts disagreeing on subjects. Bjorn Lomborg proposes to debunk the myths and hype surrounding climate change, revealing the true costs and benefits of our response to this global challenge. Lomborg argues that our current approach to climate change is doing more harm than good, and offers a bold and pragmatic alternative that puts the world's poor first. This book is worth understanding and reading as healthy skepticism is always valuable. Of course, the book itself is worth some skepticism which you can definitely find in this episode. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vcFuture of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventuresWriting - Explosive thinkingPodcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Intro01:09 Our take on the book02:38 Short summary of the book06:09 Nico's perspective09:36 Positives about the book13:22 When was the best time to be born?15:16 Critiques on the book21:26 Warnings 23:15 If you read this book 20 years ago, how would it have changed your life?24:57 What business would you start based on the principles of this book?29:37 Who would you gift the book and why?31:42 Outro - the 3 body prob Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  5. The Three Body Problem - Cixin Liu

    EPISODIO 5

    The Three Body Problem - Cixin Liu

    Review of the Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, one of the most impactful hard-science fiction books this century. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. We discuss the book and its philosophical ideas as well as some of the more exciting science ideas within. It's a heavy book to wrap your head around but full of insights for the keen explorer. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vcFuture of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventuresWriting - Explosive thinkingPodcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Intro01:00 Quick summary of the book01:24 Personal reactions to the book 09:07 Sending a message out to aliens18:16 How do you determine if a civilisation is important20:50 Hard times make hard people24:10 Three body problem review27:00 Ratings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  6. The changing world order - Ray Dalio

    EPISODIO 6

    The changing world order - Ray Dalio

    From legendary investor Ray Dalio, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Principles, who has spent half a century studying global economies and markets, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order examines history’s most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those we’ve experienced in our lifetimes—and to offer practical advice on how to navigate them well. He discusses how nations that control the world have seized and lost their global power in predictable cycles. He explores where we are at today with the United States as a world power and where we are going next. A few years ago, Ray Dalio noticed a confluence of political and economic conditions he hadn’t encountered before. They included huge debts and zero or near-zero interest rates that led to massive printing of money in the world’s three major reserve currencies; big political and social conflicts within countries, especially the US, due to the largest wealth, political, and values disparities in more than 100 years; and the rising of a world power (China) to challenge the existing world power (US) and the existing world order. The last time that this confluence occurred was between 1930 and 1945. This realization sent Dalio on a search for the repeating patterns and cause/effect relationships underlying all major changes in wealth and power over the last 500 years. In this remarkable and timely addition to his Principles series, Dalio brings readers along for his study of the major empires—including the Dutch, the British, and the American—putting into perspective the “Big Cycle” that has driven the successes and failures of all the world’s major countries throughout history. He reveals the timeless and universal forces behind these shifts and uses them to look into the future, offering practical principles for positioning oneself for what’s ahead. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vcFuture of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Youtube - World records and adventuresWriting - Explosive thinkingPodcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Intro00:43 Brief summary of the book17:31 3 key forces that influence the world17:56 #1 Debt cycles31:26 #2 Wealth and power disparities23:40 #3 Rise and Fall of Empires27:14 Is the US losing power30:59 Bitcoin31:35 What Ray Dalio thinks about bitcoin33:15 How would the knowledge in this book change your life36:27 Hosts ratings38:06 Would you trust Ray Dalio with your money? 38:36 Next book - 48 laws of power39:08 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  7. EPISODIO 7

    The 48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene

    The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene are described as amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive. This multi-million-copy New York Times bestselling book brands itself as the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control. 50 Cent loved the book so much that he reached out to the author to work with him. But what can we learn from this book about power, society, and morality and what are its limits? Hosts Sam Webster Harris and Nicolas Vereecke provide a summary of the 48 laws of power, and discuss the book that launched Robert Greene's career. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vcFuture of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Writing - Explosive thinkingPodcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 Overview of the 48 laws of power03:04 Favorite laws of power03:12 Law 4 - Say less than necessary07:24 How the book is structured10:43 Law 5 - So much depends on reputation. Guard it with your life11:47 Law 47 - Don't go past the mark. You aim for in victory, learn when to stop13:30 Law 46 - Never appear too perfect15:39 Laws that didn't stick well23:19 Law 26 - Keep your hands clean 23:37 Law 27 - create a cult-like following24:40 Law 32 Play into people's fantasies25:23 Have the top 10 influential people used these laws?29:21 Law 33 - Discover each man's thumbscrew30:17 Law 39 - Stir up waters to catch fish31:25 Law 10 - Infection: Avoid the unhappy or the unlucky33:52 General take on the book and rating34:30 Sam - rating 6/1035:43 Nico - rating 4/1036:36 Correlation between power and happiness Topics Power and manipulation Trust and respect Creating a cult Attacking weakness Laws of history Happiness and control Guarding reputation The real source of true power Never be greedy Avoid perfection The problems with the 48 laws of power Common book mistakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  8. EPISODIO 8

    The Signal and The Noise - Nate Silver

    Making good predictions is tough. We think we know more than we do and let emotions and biases creep in. How do some forecasters beat the odds? Our hosts, Nico and Sam, chat about the book "The Signal and the Noise" by Nate Silver exploring why predictions fail and uncovering practical insights. A little statistical training can go a long way! We geek out on Bayes' Theorem, discuss why poker develops useful reasoning skills, and tackle investing decisions using probabilities. Improving predictions requires tracking your results and having the courage to map what you don't know. We dissect Signal versus noise in forecasting explained and Understanding data prediction with Nate Silver, offering an analytical perspective on how to distinguish meaningful patterns from mere noise. If you want to enhance your critical thinking abilities and decision-making under uncertainty, tune in! We promise no boring academic lectures - just practical tips served with our signature blend of intellectual curiosity and humor. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vcFuture of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Writing - Explosive thinkingPodcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 00:00 The Signal and The Noise 02:25 Moneyball - Importance of prediction 05:50 Poker as a Prediction Game 07:44 Base Theorem 11:57 Using poker to illustrate Bayes' theorem 15:53 Frequent feedback improves forecast skill 21:14 Overfitting - The problem of limited data and latching onto false patterns 23:23 Europe's healthcare system vs. USA 27:31 Improving prediction framework and minimising mistakes 29:15 Nico's company 33:10 Ratings & Reflection 35:16 Send off Topics Nate Silver prediction analysis book review Practical insights from The Signal and the Noise Why predictions fail book summary podcast Signal versus noise in forecasting explained Understanding data prediction with Nate Silver Book podcast on successful forecasting methods The Signal and the Noise summary insights Learning predictive accuracy from Nate Silver Exploring statistical forecasts in modern times Book review on data-driven predictions podcast Analyzing The Signal and the Noise themes Nate Silver’s approach to accurate predictions Practical lessons from prediction failures and successes Book summary podcast on statistical significance Why some predictions succeed: Nate Silver's insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  9. EPISODIO 9

    No Offence, But... by Gina Martin

    How to have difficult conversations, for meaningful change. We break down Gina Martin's book addressing how to navigate some of the worst conversation-stoppers and poor thinking in our culture today. It also features chapters from other widely recognized speakers on the topics of equality and diversity. Labeled as "An empowering guide to navigating difficult conversations from climate naysayers to the #notallmen brigade, featuring chapters from brilliant writers and activists like Cathy Reay, Ben Hurst, Salma El-Wardany, and many others." Gina Martin is a gender equality activist, speaker, and writer whose work focuses on gender, misogyny, and sexual violence. She is a proud ambassador for UN Women UK and Beyond Equality. We had conflicting opinions on the book that you'll have to listen to find out more. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vcFuture of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Writing - Explosive thinkingPodcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 01:00 - Conversation Stoppers in Social Justice Topics 02:00 - Who is this for? 03:00 - Chapters analysis 05:00 - Personal stories causing difficult conversations 10:00 - Boys will be boys and other problematic phrases 15:00 - Identity Politics, Privilege, and Empathy in Conversations 20:00 - Patriarchy and Systemic Issues 30:00 - Reflecting on Personal and Societal Change 35:00 - Conclusions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
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Wiser than Yesterday hosts open-ended discussions, breakdowns, and summaries of the world's most thought-provoking and inspiring books. Our hosts, Nicolas Vereecke and Sam Harris digest non-fiction books from all centuries and genres. They discuss the biggest philosophical insights and practical lessons for health, wealth, wisdom, and happiness. This podcast is here to help listeners become smarter. To learn about new ideas and to gain more perspectives on the books and ideas they are familiar with. Each season we tackle a new field and read the best books on a given topic such as racism, startups, stoicism, or personal finance. We cast a wide net to summarise all sides of opinions in an area to come to a wider understanding of the topic at large as well as help listeners navigate the different opinions and ideas they haven't heard of. We dive into topics such as philosophy, business, equality, psychology, politics, economics, and who knows what else. Our goal is to simply explore the best ideas and learn new things. You're most welcome to join us for the ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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