Silent Spring

Rachel Carson · first published 1962

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Jared Diamond on Conversations with Tyler (2026-09-09): mention
“…Her book, Silent Spring, that book and Darwin's Origin of Species are probably the two books by scientists that have had the biggest impact…”
Jared Diamond on Leaders, Luck, and Irreplaceability (Ep. 289)
Cameron Meyer Shorb on 80,000 Hours Podcast (2024-11-29): mention
“…before Rachel Carson published her book, Silent Spring, in 1962, on this very issue.…”
Cameron Meyer Shorb on dismantling the myth that we can’t do anything to help wild animals
Elizabeth Cox on 80,000 Hours Podcast (2024-11-21): recommend
“…My favourite story from there is Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring…”
Elizabeth Cox on the case that TV shows, movies, and novels can improve the world
Will Larson on Lenny's Podcast (2024-01-07): mention
“…her work is also kind of referencing the work in Silent Spring by Rachel Carson…”
The engineering mindset | Will Larson (Carta, Stripe, Uber, Calm, Digg)
Michelle Hutchinson on 80,000 Hours Podcast (2020-04-28): mention
“…with things like Silent Spring to get such a movement going…”
Michelle Hutchinson on what people most often ask 80,000 Hours