Snow Crash
Sci-fi novel used as a frame of reference for metaverse concepts.
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ColdFusion
Sci-fi novel used as a frame of reference for metaverse concepts.
Neal Stephenson: Sci-Fi, Space, Aliens, AI, VR & the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #240
Lex Fridman
An early book by Neal Stephenson, a cyberpunk novel that also satirizes the genre. It's often recommended as a good introduction to his work.
Legendary Investor Bill Gurley on Investing Rules, Insights from Jeff Bezos, Must-Read Books, & More
Tim Ferriss
Dystopian novel by Neal Stephenson, which introduced Bill Gurley to the concept of immersive virtual worlds.
The Books I Read in February | 2022
Cal Newport
A novel by Neal Stephenson that required significant research and conceptualization from the author.
Full Length Episode | #179 | March 7, 2022
Cal Newport
A novel by Neal Stephenson that the producer recently finished, highlighting the author's ability to create immersive worlds and characters.
Mark Zuckerberg on Business Strategy, Parenting, Religion, and More
Tim Ferriss
A seminal science fiction book about virtual reality, recommended for those interested in the space.
The Deep Life — Cal Newport
Tim Ferriss
Neal Stephenson's novel, credited with popularizing the term 'metaverse'.
Full Length Episode | #164 | January 13, 2022
Cal Newport
A science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson that depicts a virtual world (the Metaverse), referenced when discussing the future of virtual interaction.
Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3 And Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson, recommended for its prescient depiction of the metaverse and digital property within it.
Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A novel by Neil Stephenson, mentioned by Tim Ferriss.
Q&A With Tim — On Wealth, Legacy, Grief, Lyme Disease, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An 'amazing' book by Neal Stephenson, mentioned as a popular choice but skipped for a less obvious recommendation.
David Goggins 48 Hour Challenge - 4 Miles Every 4 Hours | Lex Fridman
Lex Fridman
A science fiction book recommended for the speaker to read.
George Hotz: Hacking the Simulation & Learning to Drive with Neural Nets | Lex Fridman Podcast #132
Lex Fridman
A science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson, highly recommended by George Hotz for its entertaining qualities.
Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
A science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson, listed by Lex Fridman as part of his current reading to explore deeper questions about human nature through fiction.
How to say no | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A bestseller by Neil Stephenson, recognized as one of Time Magazine's top 100 all-time best English-language novels.
A $1M Bitcoin Bet, Preventing Hangovers, AI Companions, Affordable Luxuries, Hi-Fi Audio, and More!
Tim Ferriss
A cyberpunk novel by Neal Stephenson.
John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets | Lex Fridman Podcast #309
Lex Fridman
A formative science fiction book that introduced the concept of the 'metaverse,' influencing John Carmack's vision for virtual worlds.
Brandon Stanton Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Neal Stephenson, mentioned by Tim Ferriss.
Cory Doctorow and Joe Betts-Lacroix on Adversarial Interoperability
Y Combinator
A science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson that predicted many technological trends and inspired future innovations.
Chris Young Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson.
Tim Ferris Vlog: Day 5 & 6 | Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Listed as excellent fictional material, specifically for sci-fi.
Walter O'Brien Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson, recommended as a starting point for reading his work.
The Person I Call Most for Startup Advice — Naval Ravikant
Tim Ferriss
A brilliant and old science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson, recommended by Naval for predicting technologies like Bitcoin, the internet, and virtual reality.
The Random Show #25
Tim Ferriss
A science fiction novel by Neil Stevenson that describes a metaverse and is used as a point of reference for future virtual worlds.