The Wire
American crime drama television series (2002–2008)
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Videos Mentioning The Wire
Carl Hart: Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA, Alcohol & the Role of Drugs in Society | Lex Fridman Podcast #233
Lex Fridman
A television show criticized by Carl Hart for its glorification of law enforcement and the drug war, contributing to harmful societal narratives.
Liz Lambert Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A TV series whose first three seasons were shot by Liz Lambert's friend Tabrez Noorani.
LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Seattle, WA
Andrew Huberman
A TV show that Andrew Huberman used to recommend to competitors during his postdoc.
Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
A critically acclaimed TV show, used as an example of compelling storytelling that allows understanding of characters' motivations from all angles, even if their actions are morally ambiguous.
E39: West coast super drought & climate crisis, Nuclear virtue signaling, chaos in SF & more
All-In Podcast
A TV show from which the concept of 'juking the stats' is referenced in the context of San Francisco politics.
Ian Hogarth
Y Combinator
A TV show referenced for its depiction of strategic thinking, particularly a scene explaining the game of chess.
E30: Ramifications of Biden's proposed capital gains tax hike, founder psychology & more
All-In Podcast
An HBO series compared to Gomorra in its intensity and quality.
Aisha Tyler Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A TV series whose last season Aisha Tyler shadowed for several days to learn about directing.
AI Psychosis, America's Broken Social Fabric, Trump Takes Over DC Police, Is VC Broken?
All-In Podcast
TV show referenced for its portrayal of police manipulating crime data, termed 'juking the stats'.
Relationships, Annoying Habits and More - Q&A with my Housemate
Ali Abdaal
A TV show that Ali and Sheen have recently started watching together, which Sheen finds stressful.
How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity | Dr. Cal Newport
Andrew Huberman
Critically acclaimed television series, ironically suggested by Andrew Huberman to competitors to distract them from their work.
How to Improve Memory & Focus Using Science Protocols | Dr. Charan Ranganath
Andrew Huberman
A TV show mentioned humorously as a potential distraction for scientific competitors due to its engaging nature.