The impact of body shaming is not to be overlooked as it can lead to the mistreatment of those who don't fit the idealized body standard. Talking about how terrible it is to be fat or disabled without understanding the context can further marginalize them.
The tension around the creation of Donald Trump's book "The Art of the Deal", which includes disagreements about the book's content between Trump and his editor, as well as tension in his relationship with his partner Jean, is discussed.
A discussion of how people create brand personas to make money using the example of a surfer who sold Velcro wallets as part of the surfer craze.
The transcript discusses a book often found at gun shows and its perceived influence on the modern far-right. The book presents its points repeatedly, which makes the reading tiresome.
Deep Work is a book that discusses how to maximize productivity by finding your most productive time of day and minimizing distractions. The book has been well-received for its effective strategies.