Battle of the texts: which books changed the world?

In this episode of The Intelligence from The Economist, Rosie Blore hosts Catherine Nixie and Oliver Morton to discuss books that have changed the world. Joined remotely by other Economist editors, including Josie DeLapp, John Fasman, Shailesh Chitnis, Rachel Lloyd, and Henry Kerr, the panel explores a variety of influential books, ranging from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" to Thomas Piketty's "Capital in the Twenty-First Century." The discussion covers the impact of these books on society, culture, and even science, while also considering how books can be misinterpreted or used to support differing viewpoints. The panel also reflects on the future of books in an era increasingly dominated by shorter forms of media.