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Andrew M. Yang is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, lawyer, and political commentator. Originally a corporate lawyer, Yang began working in various startups and early stage growth companies as a founder or executive from 2000 to 2009.
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Die with Zero
Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
Bill Perkins - 2020-07-28
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Die with Zero is a practical guide for those who value experiences over money. Author Bill Perkins presents a new and bold philosophy on how to get the most out of your life without sacrificing your financial security. Learn how to optimize your life, stage by stage, using the principles of "experience bucketing" and the "net worth curve," and discover how to navigate meaningful adventures based on your personal interests and financial situation. Through his own experiences and psychological and financial research, Perkins makes a compelling case for living life to the fullest.
Andrew Yang
2022-09-11T13:56:29.000Z
I’ve seriously changed behaviors upon reading his book. 👍      source
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Woke Racism
How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America
John McWhorter - 2021-10-26
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"Discover the problem with modern antiracism and how it's hurting black communities in this eye-opening book by bestselling author and linguist John McWhorter. Learn about the dangers of illiberal neoracism disguised as progressivism, from the weaponization of cancel culture to the infantilization of black individuals. McWhorter offers a roadmap to true justice and encourages readers to push back against the harmful effects of 'woke' culture."
Andrew Yang
2022-06-15T00:43:43.000Z
Perhaps the best analysis of the ideology I’ve seen is from John McWhorter in his book “Woke Racism”      source
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Longshot
How Political Nobodies Took Andrew Yang National--and the New Playbook That Let Us Build a Movement
Zach Graumann - 2022-05-24
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"Longshot" is the inspiring story of how Andrew Yang’s passionate campaign for the presidency captured the attention of the nation. Written by his campaign manager, Zach Graumann, the book reveals the inside story of how they defied the odds and became a powerful voice in American politics. Filled with lessons on marketing, entrepreneurship, and political strategy, this is a must-read for anyone looking to make an impact in their industry or pursue their dreams.
Andrew Yang
2022-06-09T13:27:21.000Z
Check out Zach’s book on the presidential campaign - it’s a great summer read      source
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Ages of Discord
A Structural-Demographic Analysis of American History
Peter Turchin - 2016-09-01
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Age of Discord explores the troubling trends of inequality, increasing misery, and political instability that are plaguing America. Using historical analysis, the author shows that our current age shares similarities with previous Ages of Discord in societies throughout history. However, unlike societies in the past, we have the opportunity to take collective, cooperative action to avoid societal breakdown and violence. This book offers a cohesive theory and detailed historical data to help readers understand the underlying reasons for our current social, demographic, and political trends and empower us to act towards a more equitable, prosperous, and peaceful society.
Andrew Yang
2021-01-09T15:16:04.000Z
Useful books on this: Ages of Discord by Turchin, The Righteous Mind by Jon Haidt, and Why We’re Polarized by Ezra Klein.      source
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Why We're Polarized
Ezra Klein - 2020-01-28
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Explore how American politics became polarized and toxic, and what it means for our future in this groundbreaking book by journalist and political commentator Ezra Klein. Discover how our partisan identities have merged with our racial, religious, geographic, ideological, and cultural identities, and how this has led to the breakdown of our political system. Through clear frameworks and feedback loops, Klein offers insight into everything from Trump's rise to the Democrat's shift leftward, and he provides a new perspective for understanding the politicization of everyday culture. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the current state of American politics.
Andrew Yang
2020-11-09T17:18:43.000Z
Also read an excerpt from Why We’re Polarized by @ezraklein and it was powerfully explanatory and on point as usual      source
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The Righteous Mind
Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
Jonathan Haidt - 2021-10-13 (first published in 2012)
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Explore the roots of moral judgments and human cooperation in this groundbreaking book. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt challenges conventional thinking about morality, politics, and religion, showing how gut feelings, not reason, drive our moral beliefs. Discover why liberals, conservatives, and libertarians have such different intuitions about right and wrong, and why each side is right about significant issues. The Righteous Mind is a must-read for anyone looking to trade in anger for understanding and gain a deeper insight into our eternal divisions and conflicts.
Andrew Yang
2020-11-09T17:16:25.000Z
Someone asked me how to understand why we seem so divided. The best book I have read on this is the Righteous Mind by Jon Haidt      source
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Healing Politics
A Doctor’s Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic
Abdul el-Sayed - 2020-03-31
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"Healing Politics" is a memoir, science, and public policy combination that diagnoses the challenges facing America and lays out a way forward. Abdul El-Sayed, a rising voice in progressive politics, shares his personal stories and fascinating forays into history and science to analyze the social and economic conditions causing illness in the US today. He offers a new direction for the progressive movement to heal the rifts created by the epidemic of insecurity facing the country. Bold, personal, and compelling - this book is a must-read for anyone looking for a way forward.
Andrew Yang
2020-03-28T01:06:06.000Z
.@AbdulElSayed is brilliant and so is his new book. His take on our health care system is sadly more relevant than ever.      source