{"podcast":{"title":"Quick Reads","slug":"quick-reads-7121830","podcast_index_feed_id":7121830,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6471107/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/quick-reads--6471107","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cad2c06ab9b67f719117c557e0bcff05.jpg","author":"Pratham Malhotra","episode_count":226,"summary":"\"Welcome to Quick Reads, the podcast where we take you on a literary journey through the world of books, one summary at a time! Join us as we delve into captivating stories, insightful non-fiction, and timeless classics, providing concise yet comprehensive summaries that allow you to explore a plethora of titles in a fraction of the time. Whether you're a book lover short on time or seeking inspiration for your next read, Quick Reads is your go-to destination for literary exploration. Tune in for quick doses of literary delight and let us guide you through the vast universe of literature!\" Exclusive, Hand-Picked Deals Just for You: 👉 https://mydeals.page/a5mf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/quick-reads--6471107/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T04:19:37.019536+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-reads-7121830"},"episode":{"title":"SELFLESS","slug":"selfless","published_at":"2026-07-20T13:40:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-reads-7121830/selfless","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-reads-7121830","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/selfless--72910288","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72910288/4cc91e74_8042_4acd_97b7_9084b8e6fbcb.mp3","summary":"Selfless by Brian Lowery challenges the idea that we possess a fixed and independent identity. Drawing from psychology, sociology, and personal experience, Lowery argues that who we are is shaped by our relationships, communities, and social environments rather than existing in isolation. The book explores how our sense of self changes over time and is deeply connected to the people around us. By understanding this interconnected nature of identity, readers can become more empathetic, adaptable, and open-minded. The core message is that the self is not something we own but something we continuously create through connection and experience. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/quick-reads--6471107/support .","meta_description":"Selfless by Brian Lowery challenges the idea that we possess a fixed and independent identity. Drawing from psychology, sociology, and personal experience…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":515,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/quick-reads-7121830/episodes/selfless/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-reads-7121830/selfless.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}