Invisible Cities
Book
An extraordinary magical realist book by Italo Calvino, featuring Marco Polo's descriptions of cities to Kubla Khan, highly recommended by David Eagleman.
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Jamie Metzl: Lab Leak Theory | Lex Fridman Podcast #247
Lex Fridman
A book by Italo Calvino, used as a literary reference to discuss the concept of alternate lives and futures in the context of genetic possibilities.

David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain | Lex Fridman Podcast #119
Lex Fridman
A book of fiction by Italo Calvino, recommended by David Eagleman for its unique narrative and philosophical depth.

Exploring Consciousness, Sensory Augmentation, The Lazy Susan Method of Productivity, and More
Tim Ferriss
An extraordinary magical realist book by Italo Calvino, featuring Marco Polo's descriptions of cities to Kubla Khan, highly recommended by David Eagleman.