Posts Tagged ‘Book Reflection’
Brave New World with Paul LeCrone
The 21st century is filled with distractions and instant gratification. Where does the importance of thinking fit in? Paul LeCrone joins the show to discuss the classic book, Brave New World. The book written in 1932 remains as relevant as ever. “There’s no action in it. It’s a book where action is not allowed.” – Paul…
Read MoreRich Conversations: 027. Trout Fishing in America
Rich reflects on “Trout Fishing in America” by Richard Brautigan. Curiosity about San Francisco during the 1960’s motivated Rich to choose this book. Last week I read Being Mortal by Atul Gawande last week but didn’t post the podcast episode. It was either very relevant or inappropriate because of the coronavirus situation. I couldn’t…
Read MoreRich Conversations: 025. Generations with Dr. Dave
Dr. Dave joins Rich to discuss Generations by William Strauss and Neil Howe. After initially describing the research method, Dr. Dave and Rich do a highlight edition of each American generation. Based off the research of authors, William Strauss and Neil Howe (1991) The four personality types of American generations: Idealist, Reactive, Civic, Adaptive Idealist…
Read MoreRich Conversations: 024. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Rich Hebron shares his thoughts on the latest philosophical book he read: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? This week’s book is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. It was published in 1968 and was adapted into the movie, Blade Runner. I’ve never seen Blade Runner—I haven’t seen a whole…
Read MoreRich Conversations: 021. Mount Analogue and Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Show notes from episode 021 of Rich Conversations: Mount Analogue and Jonathan Livingston Seagull. I’m trying something a little different in addition to what we normally do. I’ve been reading quite a bit over the last two years since the tractor fire accident. I’ve been reflecting on life and asking: why? I thought I’d…
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