Darkness at Noon

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A novel by Arthur Koestler that profiles an old Bolshevik leader and explores the psychological motivations behind confessions during Stalin's purges.

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The Future of American Democracy

The Future of American Democracy

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Arthur Koestler's novel, used as an analogy for why people collaborate under pressure in political systems.

Guy Raz on Building ‘How I Built This,’ Managing Depression, and Podcasts | The Tim Ferriss Show

Guy Raz on Building ‘How I Built This,’ Managing Depression, and Podcasts | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A book by Arthur Koestler, published in 1941, about the Soviet Stalinist trials of the 1930s, which Guy Raz reread and recommends for its insights into the dangers of pursuing ideological purity.

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Civilization #59: The Man of Steel

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A novel by Arthur Koestler that profiles an old Bolshevik leader and explores the psychological motivations behind confessions during Stalin's purges.