In a discussion about the book, "Everybody Lies", the speaker expresses his desire for the author to have given more insight on what to do with the data provided. He reflects on the challenge of getting people to pay attention to important books in comparison to more trivial ones.
The speaker discusses the negative impact of receiving rejections from admired individuals, such as Scott Adams, on their personal and professional life, even though it may seem like a small matter.
In a conversation about including quotes from disgraced celebrities in pieces of work, the speaker recounts how their editor had suggested against including Woody Allen’s quotes because of his behavior. They discuss how including quotes from disgraced celebrities could potentially turn people off, but the speaker remains philosophically unsure about whether it is right or wrong.
The author of Everybody Lies delves into how to use data, stressing the importance of finding a purpose for it, which makes it more useful than just exploring personal interests without any objectives.