Game of Thrones
American fantasy drama television series (2011–2019)
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Videos Mentioning Game of Thrones
Some Thoughts on Wokeness and Shame in light of events.
Eric Weinstein
Mentioned for popularizing the phrase 'bend the knee'.
Wretch 32: How To Build Unstoppable Self-Belief | E132
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as an example of how creative works can be unpredictable, even killing off main characters, used to illustrate the volatile nature of the music industry.
E173: Google buying HubSpot? FTX depositors not made whole, AI job fears, Ukraine joining NATO
All-In Podcast
A TV series used as an analogy to describe the internal dynamics and competition among the All-in podcast hosts.
Reality Check: A Conversation with David Wallace-Wells (Episode #365)
Sam Harris
A TV show whose finale viewership is used as a benchmark to illustrate the massive audience size of certain podcasts.
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Ali Abdaal
Mentioned as something Ali had to move from the background of his filming setup.
This World Does Not Exist — Joscha Bach, Karan Malhotra, Rob Haisfield (WorldSim, WebSim, Liquid AI)
Latent Space
The fictional world from which the 'White Walkers' analogy is drawn.
2023 Resolutions and New Tools, Booze and Ethanol Alternatives, The “Yearly Delete,” and Much More
Tim Ferriss
A fantasy drama television series, used as a reference point for the 'CockPunch' NFT world, which also features eight primary houses.
"The War of Art" Author Steven Pressfield on Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Momentum, and Turning Pro
Tim Ferriss
Cited as an example of a work with memorable and fantastic character names, illustrating the importance of naming in fiction.
Why TikTok’s Sneak Attack on Facebook Matters | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Mentioned as an analogy to describe TikTok's disruptive emergence, comparing it to a powerful figure entering the scene from an unexpected place to challenge established powers.
Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #265
Lex Fridman
Popular HBO TV series from which Hafthor Bjornsson's character 'The Mountain' is referenced.
Thomas Tull: From Batman Dark Knight Trilogy to AI and The Rolling Stones | Lex Fridman Podcast #259
Lex Fridman
An epic TV series cited as an example of television reaching the same visual and storytelling level as major movies, with comparable budgets.
Quit Social Media (Revisiting my Viral TED Talk, 8 Million Views Later) | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Used as an analogy for a popular but non-essential piece of media, suggesting social media should be viewed similarly – popular with a following, but not something everyone needs to engage with.
Eric Weinstein: Difficult Conversations, Freedom of Speech, and Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #163
Lex Fridman
TV series, referenced to draw a parallel regarding a scene that echoes the legend of the Magnaya.
Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam Harris
Andrew Huberman
TV show mentioned as a distraction someone might use to divert attention from brooding about anger, contrasting with the mindful observation of thoughts.
Full Length Episode | #176 | February 24, 2022
Cal Newport
Used as an analogy for a popular entertainment service that doesn't require universal usage, unlike earlier social media platforms.
I Hired A Pickup Artist To Help Me Find A Girlfriend
Tim Ferriss
Used as a cultural reference point to contrast with modern matchmaking, highlighting a more historical or fictional approach to arranged marriages.
Jason Calacanis: Startups, Angel Investing, Capitalism, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #161
Lex Fridman
Popular TV series, used as an example of time-consuming entertainment that could instead be dedicated to skill learning.
Margaret Atwood — A Living Legend on Creative Process, The Handmaid’s Tale, and More
Tim Ferriss
A fantasy TV series with dragons that are likened to 'bazookas', contrasting with Ursula K. Le Guin's more intellectual dragons.
A Masterclass in Riding the Waves of Life — “The School for Good and Evil” Creator Soman Chainani
Tim Ferriss
A popular TV series mentioned as an inspiration for a darker, reinvented version of Neverland that Soman Chainani considered writing.
Leah Culver of Breaker and Tom Sparks of YC Answer Your Questions About Security and Podcasting
Y Combinator
Used as an aspirational benchmark for the quality and storytelling potential of podcasts.
Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength | Lex Fridman Podcast #207
Lex Fridman
The television series where strongman Thor Bjornsson rose to prominence as an actor, mentioned in context of his strength achievements.
Debbie Millman Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A television series mentioned as an example of something one might prioritize over other activities if they claim to be 'too busy'.
E98: Big tech starts making cuts, Fed incompetency, global debt, Russia/Ukraine & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as an example of a highly valuable intellectual property in Hollywood, with its creators securing significant deals.
E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned for its upcoming prequel series, 'House of the Dragon', which is anticipated for 2022.