I skimmed through the e-book. The text is all there, but the majority of the figures and graphs didn't transfer correctly. I'm willing to overlook that in an $8 purchase despite being integral to the messaging, but I'd be demanding a refund at its original price.

It would take a copy editor familiar with EPUB to correct all the formatting issues. I would charge a minimum of 160 hours, and the book would never recoup that despite the larger pool of interested buyers at the reduced price point.

That said, it's easily the most quotable audio book ever, and major ideas are backed by science journal citations. He cites his own work a lot, but his contributions are vast and significant. It's a shame most audiophiles won't read it, because it debunks cherished beliefs that were discredited decades ago.


Author of "Status 101: How To Keep Up In A World That Keeps Score While Buying Into Buying Less"