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Wiser Than Yesterday: Educational Book Reviews and Summaries

Book Nerds Sam Harris & Nicolas Vereecke
Cognitive Biases
The Dark Forest
Innovation Richter Scale
Innovation
Fire
Liu Cixin
Trisolarans
Charlie Munger
Societal Impact
Behavioral Economics
Thinking Fast and Slow
Happiness
Prospect Theory
Morgan Housel
Interdisciplinary Thinking
Survival In Civilizations
Interstellar Communication
Fermi Paradox
Expectations and Happiness
Risk Management

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 smarte... more

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Sam Harris
Host of the discussions, providing insights and philosophical perspectives.
Nicolas Vereecke
Co-host contributing to discussions and analyses alongside Sam Harris.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Exactly what I was looking for.

    One of the best business/ prodct books for self improvement.

    Please ensure that you volume is consistent from episode to episode.

    Probably trying a filter will help.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flexguy88
    Canadaa year ago
  • An interesting way of learning about a book.

    This is definitely a must listen podcast to people like me who wants to check out first what's inside a book before reading it. The hosts, Sam and Nico, are very thorough in discussing their takeaways and are generous in giving their personal insights. What I also love about this show is how they give their honest review of the book. It will give you an idea if the book is something that would interest you or not.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G. Clarisse
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Feeling wiser everyday

    This is a very comprehensive podcast for anyone looking to actually learn. Sam and Nico dive deep into very interesting books that I’ve never even heard of. Absolutely underrated podcast I’d say

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YioshiBoy
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Excellent book conversations

    Serious conversations in under 30 minutes by two intelligent hosts covering a variety of interesting non-fiction works. Wish there were more shows like this to subscribe to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Citizen_dave
    United States5 years ago
  • Hidden Gem

    tl:dr These guys are fantastic!! LISTEN!

    Podcast genre -

    Discussion of an acclaimed or notorious non-fiction book in under an hour

    This podcast, Wiser Than Yesterday,

    stands out for MANY reasons -

    text selection;

    structure of presentation;

    intriguing and numerous ambitions

    of creators for their podcast

    (realized with ever more success,

    book by book);

    BUT: Most distinctive is the smart, startlingly honest talk

    by and between Nico and Sam

    Sure, also the occasional playful,

    off-topic, goofy,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L.A. Mom 16
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep dives into thought-provoking books, emphasizing the value of critical thinking and personal growth.
Several reviews highlight the podcast's ability to summarize complex ideas and make them accessible, enriching the listener's understanding of various topics.
The engaging discussions between the hosts are praised for their thoroughness and insightful takeaways.

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