Chapter
Criticizing advice that suggests not wallowing in misery
30:12 - 35:33 (05:21)
The speaker finds it difficult to fully endorse advice that encourages people to avoid feeling sad or down because it could hinder actual self-improvement, and questions the role of historical literacy in accepting this advice.
Clips
In this episode, the host provides a critical review of "The Secret" by discussing the author's advice on not wallowing in misery, the book's place in the self-help genre, and the use of the secret to make the world a better place.
30:12 - 33:04 (02:52)
Self-help
Summary
In this episode, the host provides a critical review of "The Secret" by discussing the author's advice on not wallowing in misery, the book's place in the self-help genre, and the use of the secret to make the world a better place.
ChapterCriticizing advice that suggests not wallowing in misery
EpisodeThe Secret
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The podcast discusses how hard it is to imagine the ways the lack of historical literacy gets in the way of self-improvement and how it can blame indigent and sick people for their situation while being a victim of ongoing abuse.
33:04 - 35:33 (02:28)
Self-improvement
Summary
The podcast discusses how hard it is to imagine the ways the lack of historical literacy gets in the way of self-improvement and how it can blame indigent and sick people for their situation while being a victim of ongoing abuse.