Jared Diamond · 2026
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
None yet.
The author, or a host talking with the author, discusses the book. Not counted as an endorsement.
“Before my last question, let me just plug your book again. It is called Prophets, P-R-O-F-I-T-S, comma, prophets, P-R-O-P-H-E-T-S, comma, coaches, comma, and kings, in parentheses, when do leaders matter?”
Tyler Cowen, Host on Conversations with TylerJared Diamond on Leaders, Luck, and Irreplaceability
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“Is it correct to think of your new book, again, Profits, Coaches, and Kings, as in essence the error term for guns, germs, and steel?”
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