The Pale King
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novel by David Foster Wallace
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Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #227
Lex Fridman
David Foster Wallace's unfinished novel, which reportedly drove him to distraction. It centers on an IRS tax examiner who finds bliss in intense boredom, a philosophical ambition Kelly finds 'unlivable' for a human being.
Ep. 245: "Crazy" Productivity
Cal Newport
A David Foster Wallace novel mentioned in the context of discussing meaningful vs. meaningless work.
Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #166
Lex Fridman
David Foster Wallace's unfinished novel, described as a deep and uncomfortable meditation on boredom.