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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
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4.5/5 really enjoyed this dive into what trust has to do with the success of political changes. Would’ve loved to have it a bit more flushed out but this made me think about a lot.
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An interesting and fast read from Buttigieg. He does a good job explaining a complicated metric which is fundamental to a function nation-state: trust. From trust in one's neighbor to trust in one's government, this little book of ideas is a great starting point for thinking about how to repair the crisis of trust in our 21st century reality.
First things first, Buttigieg never defines trust. By not defining the central theme of this book he is effectively rendering the word "trust" meaningless. This book was so full of contradictions, bold claims without evidence, and Buttigieg patting himself on the back for being such a great politician I found myself rolling my eyes every few pages. Buttigieg spends the whole first section talking about how politicians and advertisers of the past used ambiguity to spread doubt and distrust then proceeds to use the exact same tactics by filling his writing with buzzwords. This book is a meaningless piece of political propaganda.
Thought this was just OK. Which is disappointing to say bc I really admire and respect him. Didn't realize this was a new book written last year. Will go back and read his first book.
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