The Ascent of Money
A book that a participant had read and which changed their perspective, prompting a question about academia's accessibility.
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Videos Mentioning The Ascent of Money
Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #239
Lex Fridman
Niall Ferguson's book that chronicles the history of the world through the lens of money, from ancient debt transactions to modern financial systems.
The Coming Cold War II — Niall Ferguson
Tim Ferriss
A book by Niall Ferguson, which was also adapted into a PBS series that won an International Emmy.
Dmitry Korkin: Computational Biology of Coronavirus | Lex Fridman Podcast #90
Lex Fridman
A book recommended for understanding the history of cryptocurrencies in the context of money.
David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain | Lex Fridman Podcast #119
Lex Fridman
A book recommended for understanding the history of money and cryptocurrency.
Sara Seager: Search for Planets and Life Outside Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast #116
Lex Fridman
A book recommended for understanding the history of money, including the development of cryptocurrency.
David Patterson: Computer Architecture and Data Storage | Lex Fridman Podcast #104
Lex Fridman
A book recommended by Lex Fridman for its historical context on money and cryptocurrency.
Chapter 3: Freedom and Unfreedom: Lessons of the 20th Century | LFHSPBC
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A book that a participant had read and which changed their perspective, prompting a question about academia's accessibility.