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Don't Burn This Book
- Thinking for Yourself in an Age of Unreason
- Narrated by: Dave Rubin
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
The New York Times bestseller.
From host of The Rubin Report, the most-watched talk show about free speech and big ideas on YouTube right now, a road map for free thinking in an increasingly censored world.
The left is no longer liberal.
Once on the side of free speech and tolerance, progressives now ban speakers from college campuses, 'cancel' people who aren't up to date on the latest genders and force religious people to violate their conscience. They have abandoned the battle of ideas and have begun fighting a battle of feelings. This uncomfortable truth has turned moderates and true liberals into the politically homeless class.
Dave Rubin launched his political talk show The Rubin Report in 2015 as a meeting ground for free thinkers who realise that partisan politics is a dead end. He hosts people he both agrees and disagrees with - including those who have been dismissed, deplatformed and despised - taking on the most controversial issues of our day. As a result, he's become a voice of reason in a time of madness.
Now, Rubin gives you the tools you need to think for yourself in an age when tribal outrage is the only available alternative. Based on his own story as well as his experiences from the front lines of the free speech wars, this audiobook will empower you to make up your own mind about what you believe on any issue and teach you the fine art of:
- Checking your facts, not your privilege: when it comes to today's most pervasive myths, from the wage gap to hate crimes.
- Standing up to the mob: against today's absurd PC culture, when differences of opinion can bring relationships, professional or personal, to a sudden end.
- Defending classically liberal principles: such as individual rights and limited government, because freedom is impossible without them.
The progressive woke machine is waging war against the last free thinkers in the world. Don't Burn This Book is the definitive account of our current political upheaval and your guide to surviving it.
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"Topical, engaging, personable, and above all, reassuring." (Dr Jordan B. Peterson)
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- Robert Barnes
- 29-08-20
A thoroughly thought provoking read.
One man's intellectual journey from regressive Leftist ideology into the calm, clear waters of free thinking. Told with honesty, clarity, and good humour. It isn't easy to reach escape velocity from the hive mind, but it can be done.
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- TH
- 30-01-21
Funny and Inspiring
I'm a big fan of Dave's podcast and this book did not disappoint. It illustrates his journey from the cult of progressives to one of a classic Liberal. There's also some great tips to be found about living your best life. Highly recommended.
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- Mike486
- 03-05-21
Definitely won't be burning this one
A good insight into how to walk away from the madness of the left & a good start to see things through the prospective of common sense & facts.
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- Linda Neave
- 01-02-22
Worth Listening To
I do like Dave Rubin he is openly gay and takes us back into some of his life story. This book is also Interesting if you want to delve into the struggles of American politics at the moment.
Very well narrated
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- Adam Beard
- 04-05-20
Worth a listen
An interesting political, philosophical, and emotional journey to self awareness. An interesting read for anyone disillusioned with the social media world and tired of the political life.
My only complaint is that it's a bit short and I wish it was a little longer.
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- Robert
- 13-06-20
Inspiring Reading
Great presentation of the arguments for a libertarian political view.
I like the way he encourages others like himself to speak out and be brave.
I didn’t learn anything new about my political viewpoint, but he consolidates some ideas and packages them quite nicely.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-09-20
Empowerment and strenght
A great listen to everyone who's confused or questions today's events, more books like this
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- R |L Jones (esq)
- 06-12-21
An enjoyable, if short, listen.
Dave Rubin narrates his personal experiences of the culture war, , along with some of the major flashpoints.
Criticisms: I really only have one criticism of this book, and that is that people already familiar with Rubin's work or the culture war in general will not learn that much that they didn't already know. Many authors have analysed and litigated the Covington Catholic event, the Evergreen College events, the Jussie Smollet case, and the activities of the mainstream media. I'm not saying that Dave does a bad job of this, rather that he is just re-covering already well trodden ground. (However, it should be noted that I am listening to this in 2021, which in the age of modern media is a very long time.)
Praise: Dave's personal account of how his shift in political views affected his own life and almost destroyed his health and career was particularly moving and well written. Also the last few chapters, detailing his time with Jordan Peterson, and also Rubin's own rules for life, were especially enjoyable and useful.
Overall, if you're new to Rubin and the concept of the culture war, this would be a great jumping off point, but people familiar with his work will have plenty to enjoy too. A good book for a long drive.
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- Kevin Ring
- 29-04-20
Good book for burgeoning free thinkers
Dave Rubin's new book focuses on his journey from a progressive activist, detailing his departure from that idealism and his embracing of classical liberalism.
He outlines the fundamental differences between the two and makes a great intro guide for those.. like me... who have come to the painful but brave realisation that the modern left, is no longer liberal.
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- Andrew king
- 07-07-20
Great book makes the chaos seem more ordered
what a book I only heard about him of the fighter and the kid podcasts and passing on YouTube. Even now we are thankful for Dr Jordan peterson Influences
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