American Psycho

Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health | Huberman Lab Guest Series

Andrew Huberman

A dark comedy movie from the 80s, starring Christian Bale, used as an example to illustrate extreme aggression, pleasure-seeking, and envy.

The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health | Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris

Andrew Huberman

A book/film mentioned as a cultural reference to the cliches and stereotypes of the 1980s cocaine culture, where ego inflation and obsession with desires were prevalent.

Josh Waitzkin - The Cave Process, Advice from Future Selves, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

Mentioned by a friend (Popey) to Tim Ferriss, humorously comparing Tim's meticulous organization and reaction to minor disturbances to the character Patrick Bateman's obsessive-compulsive traits.

John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence | Lex Fridman Podcast #143

Lex Fridman

A novel by Bret Easton Ellis, admired by John Clarke for its writing style and vivid imagery, particularly relating to New England prep school culture.

Bret Easton Ellis on "The Portal", Episode #007: The Dark Laureate of Generation X.

Eric Weinstein

Another famous novel by Bret Easton Ellis, touching on themes of societal darkness and excess.

My Evening Routine - Top 1% Sleep Ranking

Bryan Johnson