The Iliad

Great Books #5: The Odyssey

Predictive History

Epic poem about the Trojan War; used as the context frame for Odysseus' earlier heroism.

Great Books #4: The Conscious Universe

Predictive History

Homer's epic about the Trojan War; the primary text under discussion in the lecture.

Margaret Atwood — A Living Legend on Creative Process, The Handmaid’s Tale, and More

Tim Ferriss

An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, discussed in relation to its narrative approach, starting 'in the middle of things'.

Civilization #26: Constantine's Monotheistic Revolution

Predictive History

Great Books #7: The Anti-Homer

Predictive History

A foundational text of Greek civilization, extensively memorized by educated Greeks.

Great Books #6: The Intimacy of Love

Predictive History

Referenced in relation to Achilles' choice between a long life unrecognized or a heroic death in Troy, highlighting the theme of glory versus happiness.

Ed Catmull Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

An ancient Greek epic poem. Ed Catmull found he could only engage with it through an audio version read in verse.

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.

Great Books #9: Dante (Re-Upload with Audio Fixed)

Predictive History

Virgil's epic poem, which was dominant in Europe for 1,000 years and a foundation for the Catholic Church. LaMada is presented as a response to it, contrasting its themes of duty and piety with love.

Great Books #10: Dante's Hierarchy of Hell

Predictive History

Epic poem mentioned in relation to the concept of guilt and the consequences of betrayal, specifically through the character Achilles.