Abraham Lincoln
Historical comparison in discussing public leadership and politics.
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Videos Mentioning Abraham Lincoln
Peterson Academy | Dr. Larry Arnn | Winston Churchill: The Roaming Lion | Lecture 1 (Official)
Peterson Academy
Historical comparison in discussing public leadership and politics.
Neal Stephenson: Sci-Fi, Space, Aliens, AI, VR & the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #240
Lex Fridman
Former US President attributed with the quote: 'If you want to test a man's character, give him power,' used in discussion of the ethical implications of powerful algorithms.
Ep. 224: A World Without Twitter?
Cal Newport
An admired historical figure known for his moral being and purposive intelligence, whose biographies offer insights into his character development and strategic approach to impacting the world.
177 - The development of cancer immunotherapy and its promise for treating advanced cancers
Peter Attia MD
Dr. Rosenberg quoted Lincoln saying, 'Success consists of moving from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm,' relating it to his perseverance in cancer research.
Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture | Lex Fridman Podcast #285
Lex Fridman
Signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, freeing enslaved people.
Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
Tim Ferriss
Potentially misattributed as the source of the 'if everyone's a jerk, you're the jerk' quote.
Steve Viscelli: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream | Lex Fridman Podcast #237
Lex Fridman
16th U.S. President, mentioned in the context of funding railroads and providing land as a public investment in infrastructure.
Saagar Enjeti: Politics, History, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #167
Lex Fridman
Former U.S. President, mentioned as someone Trump might acknowledge as a great president.
A.J. Jacobs — How to Be Less Furious and More Curious | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned in relation to the strategy of sharpening the axe before chopping down a tree, emphasizing preparation and meta-strategy.
An Important Message On AI & Productivity: How To Get Ahead While Others Panic | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
US President who eventually replaced General McClellan with General Grant during the Civil War.
The Books I Read in January | 2022
Cal Newport
The other subject of the dual biography 'Giants.' His life is contrasted with Douglass's, highlighting his rise from poverty and his presidency during the Civil War.
Trump's First Week: Inauguration Recap, Executive Actions, TikTok, Stargate + Sacks is Back!
All-In Podcast
Former US President, whose quote about 'public sentiment is everything' is used to highlight the new president's mandate.
Full Length Episode | #172 | February 10, 2022
Cal Newport
Subject of the dual biography 'Giants', who emerged from rural poverty and whose life intersected with Frederick Douglass during the Civil War.
Inauguration Interviews: Trump's Talent, Dem Rebrand & more w/ Whip Emmer, Reps Swalwell & Khanna
All-In Podcast
Cited as a historical example of successful government investment that built America, alongside Hamilton and FDR. Also referenced for his speech on American identity.
Sarah Silverman — How to Be Your Own Best Friend | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
U.S. President whose potential electability in the current media landscape was questioned.
Dr. Michio Kaku — Exploring Time Travel, the Beauty of Physics, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
U.S. President whose assassination is used as an example to illustrate time travel paradoxes and how parallel universes could resolve them.
Ilya Sutskever: Deep Learning | Lex Fridman Podcast #94
Lex Fridman
The 16th U.S. President, quoted for his observation on character and power: 'nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character give him power'.
Stop Doom Scrolling & End The Social Media Distraction - Declutter Your Life Today | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Mentioned in relation to the media culture of the 19th century, particularly the Lincoln-Douglas debates, as an example of how media shapes thought.
David Rubenstein — Raising Billions of Dollars & Advising Presidents
Tim Ferriss
Former U.S. President, one of the historical figures Rubenstein wishes could be interviewed.
Noah Feldman on Hyper-Productivity, Learning 10+ Languages, DAOs, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The subject of Noah Feldman's book 'The Broken Constitution,' discussed as a compromiser who, during the Civil War, 'broke' the Constitution to end slavery and refound America on moral principles, despite his initial views on emancipation.
General Stanley McChrystal — Mastering Risk: A User’s Guide | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Discussed as a master at orchestrating risk, particularly with the Emancipation Proclamation amidst the Civil War.
Jimmy Wales - Wikipedia’s Real Genesis Story, The Questioning Mind, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
16th US President, mentioned by Jimmy Wales as a comparison for his early education in a one-room schoolhouse.
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Peter Attia MD
Former U.S. President, identified by Peter Attia's daughter as her favorite president, leading to a broader discussion on presidential evaluation.
Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180
Lex Fridman
Considered by Jeremi Suri to be the greatest American president, who gave voice to the voiceless and made politics an art of liberation. He came from humble beginnings and mastered language to inspire a better world.