Alan Watts
Philosopher quoted on enjoying the experience of life as a symphony.
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Videos Mentioning Alan Watts
Andrew Kortina of Venmo and Fin on Technological Determinism and Work's Relationship to Dignity
Y Combinator
His ideas on omnipotence and living forever, involving simulations to add stakes, are referenced.
Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A British philosopher, writer, and speaker best known for interpreting and popularizing Eastern philosophy for a Western audience, whose talks are available on the Waking Up app.
Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, How to Emerge from Depression, & More
Tim Ferriss
Wrote a blurb for Dr. Weil's first book, 'The Natural Mind,' encapsulating a philosophy of knowing when to stop seeking further answers once understanding is achieved.
Making Sense of Death
Sam Harris
Philosopher whose writings on the nature of uncertainty are referenced.
Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and the 5 Chimps Theory | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of The Dao Philosophy, mentioned as someone Naval is reading.
How to Effortlessly Build an 8-Figure Business in 2024 (feat. @aliabdaal)
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Philosopher whose quote 'Be sincere, don't be serious' is used to describe the value of approaching work with playfulness.
Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #211
Lex Fridman
Philosopher who commented on the danger of a popular outbreak of mysticism to authority.
Zen Master Henry Shukman — 20 Minutes of Calm and The Powerful World of Koans | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A British philosopher, writer, and speaker known for interpreting Eastern philosophy for a Western audience, especially Zen Buddhism.
The Depths of Ayahuasca: 500+ Sessions — Dennis McKenna
Tim Ferriss
Philosopher and speaker, considered by Dennis McKenna as potentially the origin of the 'once you get the message, hang up the phone' quote.
Psychedelics & Mortality: A Conversation with Roland Griffiths (Episode #306)
Sam Harris
Philosopher and speaker who offered arguments similar to Tom Clark's regarding the nature of consciousness and the non-experience of its absence.
A Good Life: A Conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman (Episode #209)
Sam Harris
A philosopher and writer known for interpreting Eastern philosophy for Western audiences, who influenced humanistic psychology.
The Paradox of Psychedelics (Episode #286)
Sam Harris
His talks have been added to the Waking Up app's catalogue.
David Chalmers: What is Consciousness? | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
Philosopher whose quote about the universe perceiving itself through humans is discussed.
David Chalmers: The Hard Problem of Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #69
Lex Fridman
A philosopher and speaker quoted, suggesting that through human senses, the universe becomes conscious of itself.
Ray Dalio: Principles, the Economic Machine, AI & the Arc of Life | Lex Fridman Podcast #54
Lex Fridman
British philosopher, writer, and speaker, known for interpreting and popularizing Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. His quote about converting 'work' into 'play' by being fully engaged is cited by the host.
If I was a student again, I’d do this
Ali Abdaal
Philosopher quoted on enjoying the experience of life as a symphony.
Manipulation Expert: How To Influence Anyone & Make Them Do Exactly What You Want! - Chase Hughes
The Diary Of A CEO
British philosopher who interpreted and popularized Eastern philosophies for a Western audience, quoted as saying, 'Most of man's memory comes from taking very seriously what God made for fun,' emphasizing the importance of not overthinking life.
Maria Popova Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A philosopher whose work Maria Popova credits with changing her life and has written about extensively. She highly recommends reading his work.
Ed Cooke Interview: Part 2 (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A 20th-century philosopher and hallucinogen user, described as a 'spiritual entertainer', whose essay 'The Joyous Cosmology' discusses the phenomenology of hallucination and heightened perception.