Odyssey
epic poem attributed to Homer
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Videos Mentioning Odyssey
Great Books #5: The Odyssey
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Epic poem focusing on Odysseus' homecoming after the Trojan War; the central subject of the talk.
Great Books #4: The Conscious Universe
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Homer’s subsequent epic; referenced as the continuation after the Iliad.
Oliver Stone: Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine | Lex Fridman Podcast #286
Lex Fridman
Homeric epic poem, referenced for its theme of consciousness, which was central to a Greek classics course Oliver Stone took.
"The War of Art" Author Steven Pressfield on Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Momentum, and Turning Pro
Tim Ferriss
Homer's epic poem used as a metaphor for the hero's journey and the essential passage through a period of personal 'wilderness'.
Russ Roberts — The Decisions that Define Us
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek epic poem by Homer, from which the character Penelope is drawn to illustrate decision-making challenges.
Susan Cain on Transforming Pain, Building Your Emotional Resilience, Exploring Sufi Wisdom, and More
Tim Ferriss
Homer's epic poem, where the hero Odysseus is depicted weeping with homesickness, illustrating the ancient Greek concept of pothos as a driving force.
Full Length Episode | #174 | February 17, 2022
Cal Newport
A foundational text discussed within the 'All Things Shining' curriculum, representing the classical heroic Greek era.
Margaret Atwood — A Living Legend on Creative Process, The Handmaid’s Tale, and More
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, described as having a narrative of tension, similar to a Western where cavalry is riding to the rescue.
The Deep Life — Cal Newport
Tim Ferriss
Ancient Greek epic poem, referenced in 'All Things Shining'.
#83 – Bill Harris, Ph.D.: Omega-3 fatty acids
Peter Attia MD
A clinical trial for PCSK9 inhibitors, compared to the REDUCE-IT study for its impact on cardiovascular event risk reduction.
Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Homer's epic poem, which Tyler Cowen studied thoroughly for an interview with its translator, Emily Wilson.
Caterina Fake — The Outsider Who Built Giants | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Homer's epic poem, which Caterina Fake is currently rereading in a new translation by Emma Wilson.
Great Books #7: The Anti-Homer
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A foundational text of Greek civilization, extensively memorized by educated Greeks. Its themes later contrasted with the Aeneid's message about love.
Great Books #6: The Intimacy of Love
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An epic poem discussed as a central text, focusing on themes of homecoming, love, and the reunion of a family.
Pamela McCorduck: Machines Who Think and the Early Days of AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #34
Lex Fridman
An ancient Greek epic poem by Homer that reportedly features robots used for tasks.