The Art of War
5th century BC Chinese military treatise
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Videos Mentioning The Art of War

The Porn Addiction Crisis No One Wants to Talk About – Dr. K
The Diary Of A CEO
A text by Sun Tzu, whose principles are applied to strategies for overcoming addiction.

Porn Addiction, The Corrosiveness of Secrets, and Books to Change Your Life | Jason Portnoy
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Chinese military treatise Jason read during his travels, which he found fascinating.

How to Make Iconic Art, Reinvent Spider-Man, and Meet Every Deadline | Todd McFarlane
Tim Ferriss
A classic Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, referenced by McFarlane as his strategy for negotiating contract disputes.

Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #169
Lex Fridman
A foundational text on military strategy, cited by Ryan Hall for its lessons on conflict that are often overlooked in practice.

Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts | Lex Fridman #165
Lex Fridman
An ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, quoted at the end of the podcast, emphasizing strategic victory without direct combat.

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All-In Podcast
Classic Chinese military treatise cited by a panelist in discussion of war strategy.

Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #176
Lex Fridman
An ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, mentioned for its philosophical depth and lessons on strategy.

Robert Greene on Reading, The Laws of Power, and Detecting Lies | Knowledge Project Podcast Archive
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, which Robert Greene studied extensively to extract practical and actionable insights on strategy and force.

Dave Camarillo (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A classic book mentioned by Dave Camarillo as an influential text.

Chris Blattman: War and Violence | Lex Fridman Podcast #273
Lex Fridman
Ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, quoted for its assertion that no country has benefited from prolonged warfare.