Notes from Underground
A novel by Dostoevsky where a cynical nihilistic bureaucrat observes that humans, even in comfort, would purposefully go insane, highlighting that people are not built for mere satiation or security.
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Videos Mentioning Notes from Underground
Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #227
Lex Fridman
A novel by Dostoevsky, mentioned by the host alongside 'The Idiot' as a favorite work.
Michael Malice: New Year's Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #253
Lex Fridman
A novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, mentioned as a book with a significant amount of plot.
Dan Carlin: Hardcore History | Lex Fridman Podcast #136
Lex Fridman
A novel by Dostoyevsky, hypothetically mentioned as an example of a book written quickly due to a deadline.
Jordan Peterson: Nietzsche, Hitler, God, Psychopathy, Suffering & Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #448
Lex Fridman
A novel by Dostoevsky where a cynical nihilistic bureaucrat observes that humans, even in comfort, would purposefully go insane, highlighting that people are not built for mere satiation or security.