Chapter
The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century
04:34 - 12:28 (07:53)
The host discusses with the guest how to approach writing while making something using different methods and how to know if it's a good idea or not, inspired by the book 'Think Like a Freak'.
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The hosts discuss the effectiveness of storytelling in persuading others and how it can be more impactful than data and statistics alone, using examples from their own experiences.
04:34 - 07:33 (02:58)
Summary
The hosts discuss the effectiveness of storytelling in persuading others and how it can be more impactful than data and statistics alone, using examples from their own experiences.
ChapterThe Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century
EpisodeEpisode 7: Stephen Dubner, co-author of Freakonomics
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The process of collaboration for writing books can be different for every story and iteration.
07:33 - 10:00 (02:26)
Summary
The process of collaboration for writing books can be different for every story and iteration. Sometimes hundreds of pages are thrown away as a result of the struggle with ideas, but it is important to make sure the book is not redundant or bad.
ChapterThe Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century
EpisodeEpisode 7: Stephen Dubner, co-author of Freakonomics
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the idea behind his book "Think Like a Freak" and how it provides a guide for solving problems and making decisions in various fields, from minor life hacks to major global reforms.
10:00 - 12:28 (02:27)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the idea behind his book "Think Like a Freak" and how it provides a guide for solving problems and making decisions in various fields, from minor life hacks to major global reforms. The book is based on the author's experience in carpentry, music, and writing, and is meant to help people learn how to determine whether an idea is good or not.