Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
A book mentioned by the host, whose central point is that stories bind humans together and are essential for societal function.
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Videos Mentioning Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Jordan B Peterson: You Need To Listen To Your Wife! We've Built A Lonely & Sexless Society!
The Diary Of A CEO
A book mentioned by the host, whose central point is that stories bind humans together and are essential for societal function.
Ep. 205: Become Hard To Reach, Ignore Social Media, And Tell Your Friends To Grow Up | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Book mentioned as an example of how Blinkist summaries can help decide whether to read a full book.
Saagar Enjeti: Politics, History, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #167
Lex Fridman
Yuval Noah Harari's bestselling book, recommended for its clear explanation of human history and challenging preconceptions about humanity.
An AI Primer with Wojciech Zaremba
Y Combinator
A book recommended by the speaker that describes human history and future predictions.
Full Length Episode | #175 | February 21, 2022
Cal Newport
A book by Yuval Noah Harari that explores human history from the Stone Age to the present.
#08 – Tom Bilyeu: nutrition, fasting, meditation, mindset, immortality, and fulfillment
Peter Attia MD
A book by Yuval Noah Harari, mentioned alongside Homo Deus for its insights into narrative's influence and the decline of religious belief.
Your Whole Goal Is to Not Quit - Courtland Allen of Indie Hackers
Y Combinator
A book by Yuval Noah Harari that influenced Courtland Allen's understanding of how societal stories shape beliefs, including the narrative around tech startups needing VC funding.
Ryan Schiller: Librex and the Free Exchange of Ideas on College Campuses | Lex Fridman Podcast #172
Lex Fridman
A book mentioned for delving into how humans developed clusters of ideas and passed them on through stories.
Why You're Always Tired & Exhausted (No Matter What You Do) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A book mentioned as being frequently referred to by Cal Newport's audience.
Lisa Feldman Barrett: Counterintuitive Ideas About How the Brain Works | Lex Fridman Podcast #129
Lex Fridman
Book mentioned by the host in the context of human social connection and networking brains together.
Yuval Noah Harari on The Story of Sapiens, The Power of Awareness, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Yuval Noah Harari's bestselling book that summarizes human history.
E43: Innovative venture strategies, Zymergen's implosion, Square acquires Afterpay & more
All-In Podcast
Book by Yuval Noah Harari, which influenced David Sacks' thinking on how narratives bind humans together and the role of narratives in venture capital pitches.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
Yuval Noah Harari's book that posits humans construct ideas on top of each other, aligning with Solomon's views on humans as deeply social beings.
Russ Tedrake: Underactuated Robotics, Control, Dynamics and Touch | Lex Fridman Podcast #114
Lex Fridman
The first book by Yuval Noah Harari, recommended for its mind-opening perspective on humanity.
Sir Richard Branson Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Yuval Noah Harari, the first of which Richard Branson enjoyed.
The Angel Philosopher Naval Ravikant on Reading, Making Decisions, Habits, and the Purpose of Life
The Knowledge Project Podcast
A book by Yuval Noah Harari that Naval Ravikant loves and is rereading.
The Hidden Risks of Meditation — Dr. Willoughby Britton | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A book written by Yuval Noah Harari, who is mentioned for his consistent annual silent meditation retreats.
Whitney Cummings Returns | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Yuval Noah Harari that helped Whitney Cummings understand human evolution, neurology, and the origins of anxiety.
Sebastian Junger Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Yuval Noah Harari that Sebastian Junger credits with profoundly impacting his life and changing his perspective on everything.
Reid Hoffman & Michael McCullough Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Yuval Noah Harari that Reed Hoffman has recently gifted, offering a broad theory of humanity and cognitive evolution.
The Person I Call Most for Startup Advice — Naval Ravikant
Tim Ferriss
A history of the human species by Yuval Noah Harari, recommended by Naval for its orthogonal view on humans, and for being an easy read that documents human species' self-organization through storytelling.
Arthur Brooks on Reinvention, Religion, and the Science of Happiness | Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with Tyler
Yuval Noah Harari's book on human history, potentially relevant to discussions on species development and culture.