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Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

Hey we are the Mere Mortals and we review books of all genres/styles but with an emphasis on those that have stood the test of time (the "classics" if you will). Join us on Weekly live episode on Thurs 11am AEST (Thurs 1am UTC+0) plus bonus episodes from my cohost Juan.

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00:09:36

A Fashion Icon’s Story Told in Snippets | The Little...

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2024/11/08

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00:31:54

Characters To Die For | East Of Eden (John Steinbeck)...

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2024/11/06

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00:35:04

Don't Read Everything | Reasons To Stop Midway...

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2024/10/30

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00:14:40

Outliving the Odds: Lessons on Longevity | Outlive...

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2024/10/25

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00:24:33

Disappointingly Non-Sensual | The Kama Sutra...

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2024/10/23

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00:13:50

Outlive Review: Living Better, Not Just Longer |...

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2024/10/19

In this episode, we dive into "Outlive: The Science of Longevity" by Dr. Peter Attia. The review explores key themes like emotional health, the importance of living better rather than just longer, and practical tips for increasing both lifespan and health span. The review highlights Attia's structured breakdown of science-based tactics to improve longevity and emotional well-being.(00:00) - Introduction to the Episode(00:17) - What is Outlive About?(01:06) - Peter Attia's Background and

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00:20:38

Ghost Stories & Adventure | The Sketchbook Of...

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2024/10/16

Do your prefer old Dutch horror stories or refined English gentry?'The Sketchbook Of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent' by Washington Irving is a mix of short stories (mostly about English observations from an American). It alternates between nonfiction & fiction, mostly told from the POV of the author. It's most famous for the two Dutch inspired stories of Rip Van Winkle & The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow but you'll also be entertained by Christmas with an eccentric nobleman, why American literature is

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00:22:43

Making Tech Mainstream | Crossing The Chasm (Geoffrey...

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2024/10/10

What does it take to market & sell new technology?'Crossing The Chasm' by Geoffrey A. Moore is a how-to book for entrepreneurs & small businesses to get their product to a larger market. He defines & addresses this problem of the chasm and his suggestions for solving it. Inside you'll find lots of jargon, tech speak and industry specific framing such as the whole product, distribution channels, marketing strategy & pricing.Would love to hear your feedback and appreciate any support

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00:26:43

Dreamlike Childhoods Must Come To An End | Capitães...

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2024/09/19

A Bahian trance reflecting the best & worse of Brazilian childhood.'Capitães Da Areia' by Jorge Amado ('Captains Of The Sands' in English) is a coming of age story set in a 1930's Brazilian beach town. We follow a group orphaned adolescents who live without care under a pier. They know the streets better than anyone and are a menace to the city authorities. Under the leadership of their chief Pedro Bala we see them grow from young teenagers into young men through a haze of good & bad

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00:39:39

Tragedy Without Consequences | Mao's Great Famine...

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2024/09/12

Who is to blame if the leader can never be wrong?'Tragedy Without Consequences' by Frank Dikötter is a historical book looking at the famine that was caused during China's 'Great Leap Forward'. It showcases the period from 1958-62 and why a series of decisions stemming from Chairman Mao resulted in the death of 30-45 million people. A reoccurring theme was being out of touch with reality, whether it be untested agricultural reforms, distorted data collection or continual lies bouncing from top to

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00:25:12

Is It Helpful To Question Everything? | The Problems...

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2024/09/05

Praise be to the philosophers for the hard sciences!'The Problems Of Philosophy' by Bertrand Russell is his attempt at explaining basic philosophy as well as giving a brief history of philosophical thought. He starts with questions about reality before expanding out with more and more questions. He covers the writings of some famous philosophers (Descartes, Kant, Hume, etc.,) and gives his own thoughts on why they were right or wrong.Would love to hear your feedback and appreciate any support you

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00:23:04

A Weird & Sexy Kidnapping | The Woman In The Dunes...

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2024/08/29

Mr. Sandman, bring me some freedom.'The Woman In The Dunes' by Kobo Abe is a rather simple story of a Japanese man who becomes trapped in the sand dunes. He is led into a large hole where a woman lives and is forced to help her keep sand from encroaching onto the nearby village. We witness his escape attempts and gradual process of getting accustomed to his new environment. It's told from his POV with snippets of external newspaper clippings.Huge thanks to BitpunkFM for supporting the podcast. Would

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00:09:42

Learnings from the Stoic King | Meditations (Marcus...

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2024/08/15

Welcome back to Mere Mortals book reviews! Today, we dive into the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." I'll share key learnings from the Penguin Classics edition. Join me as we explore profound Stoic insights that are just as relevant today as they were in ancient Rome. Don't miss out on these gems!(00:00) - Introduction and Overview(00:24) - Highlighting Key Learnings(01:04) - The Importance of Not Putting Things Off(02:18) - Embracing Present Tasks with Determination(03:48) -

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00:13:56

Stoicism from the Top | Meditations (Marcus Aurelius)...

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2024/08/08

Welcome back to Mere Mortals book reviews! Today, we're diving into Stoicism from the top with Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." I'll share my thoughts and some interesting insights from the Penguin Classics edition. If you're new to Stoicism or curious about the Roman Emperor's personal reflections, this one's for you!(00:00) - Introduction and Overview(00:33) - Context and Historical Background(01:44) - The Purpose of "Meditations"(02:29) - Marcus Aurelius' Commitment to Stoicism(03:26) - Structure

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00:13:50

What can we learn from a kids book? | The Little...

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2024/08/01

In this learnings episode, I delve deeper into the lessons and philosophical insights from 'The Little Prince,' sharing my experience of reading it in French. Join me for a thoughtful exploration of this timeless classic.Timeline:00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Reading Experience02:00 - Key Learnings03:00 - Reflections and AdviceValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website:

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00:07:14

Whimsical Wisdom | The Little Prince (Anotine de...

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2024/07/25

In this review, I delve into the enchanting world of 'The Little Prince,' uncovering its profound lessons wrapped in a whimsical, childlike narrative. Join me as I explore its timeless themes and delightful illustrations.Timeline:00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Plot Summary02:00 - Themes and Insights03:00 - Personal ReflectionsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website:

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00:30:02

Metaphysics On A Boat | Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals...

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2024/07/18

Philosophy that is actually fun to read & contemplate!'Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals' by Robert M. Pirsig is a sequel to his very popular 'Zen & The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance'. We follow Phaedrus this time sailing to New York and Florida. He meets an interesting lady called Lila who joins him on his adventure but causes him trouble. He's an intellectual philosopher and she's an emotional wild cat. It expands upon the metaphysics of quality and provides examples of his differentiation

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00:23:57

A Violent Socialist Dystopia | The Iron Heel (Jack...

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2024/07/11

Future predictions that have NOT come true ..... kind of.'The Iron Heel' by Jack London is a dystopian novel with a heavy political undertone (maybe even overtone) that wrongly might be called science fiction. Starts in 1900 America and told from the point of view of Avis who is seduced from her privileged upper class world by Ernest Everhard and his socialist philosophy. Increasing tensions occur between the dying middle/lower class and the capitalistic upper class, which results in revolution and

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00:16:23

The Network Is Supreme | New Rules For The New...

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2024/07/04

Future predictions that have come true ..... kind of.'New Rules For The New Economy' by Kevin Kelly are 10 rules that he predicted would change the world just as the internet was coming of age. Most of these are related to networks, increasing adoption of technology and the ability for information to spread cheaply. He makes a lot of generalities that did indeed seem to predict massive trends like social media and businesses like Amazon built from user data. However, the book is not specific in it's

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00:27:56

Let Software Run Free | The Cathedral & The Bazaar...

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2024/06/27

What is Open Source and why is it changing the world?'The Cathedral & The Bazaar' by Eric S. Raymond is a collection of essays describing the ethics, philosophy, history and implementation of the Open Source movement. As computer hardware became available to larger groups many wanted to play & tinker with their devices. Closed Source software (owned by companies) was restrictive so people worldwide began to collaborate on projects that was free to download and use. This resulted in a unique

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