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Alexander the Great
king of Macedonia and conqueror of Achaemenid Persia (356–323 BC)
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Videos Mentioning Alexander the Great
Escape Mediocrity - How to Stop Wasting your Life
Academy of Ideas
Historical figure mentored by Aristotle.
The Best Kept Secret In History?: A Conversation with Brian Muraresku (Episode #346)
Sam Harris
Macedonian king whose conquests spread Hellenistic culture and influence across the ancient Mediterranean and beyond, impacting the reach of mystery religions.
Susan Cain on Transforming Pain, Building Your Emotional Resilience, Exploring Sufi Wisdom, and More
Tim Ferriss
King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon, mentioned as someone seized by 'pothos' when contemplating conquests, an example of this active longing.
David Rubenstein — Raising Billions of Dollars & Advising Presidents
Tim Ferriss
King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon, one of the iconic historical figures Rubenstein wishes could be interviewed, jokingly suggesting he adopt a more modest name.
John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence | Lex Fridman Podcast #143
Lex Fridman
King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon, mentioned in the context of a story about Dioccipus at a dinner.
John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast #182
Lex Fridman
A historical figure who died at 33, known for a few truly defining battles, representing a brilliant but short peak of achievement.
Dan Carlin: Hardcore History | Lex Fridman Podcast #136
Lex Fridman
An ancient Macedonian king whose motivations (self-glorification) are contrasted with Hitler. He is also mentioned as a future Hardcore History topic.
Decolonizing English Language Teaching and Learning: Accepting a Diversity of “Englishes”
MIT Open Learning
A historical conqueror who encountered the philosopher Dionysius.
Dax Shepard on the Craft of Podcasting, Favorite Books, and Dancing With Your Demons
Tim Ferriss
Historical military leader, mentioned for comparison with Genghis Khan's scale of conquest.
Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
A King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon, listed as one of the greatest warriors in history for his military leadership and novel tactics.
Manolis Kellis: Origin of Life, Humans, Ideas, Suffering, and Happiness | Lex Fridman Podcast #123
Lex Fridman
Ancient Greek king, whose anecdote about owing life to parents and proper life to teachers is used to explain different levels of 'meaning of life.'
John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom | Lex Fridman Podcast #317
Lex Fridman
A historical figure whose empire's breakup led to a significant meaning crisis in the ancient world, spurring the rise of philosophies like Stoicism.
Derek Sivers — Finding Paths Less Traveled, Taking Giant Leaps, and Picking the Right “Game of Life”
Tim Ferriss
Ancient conqueror, cited by Tim Ferriss as 'Madonna-like' because most people only remember his first name, demonstrating the fleeting nature of fame and impact.
Steven Pressfield: The War of Art | Lex Fridman Podcast #102
Lex Fridman
Historical military leader whose conquests and empire-building are discussed as transformative events.