Charles Bukowski
Referenced for a poem (Style) about art and 'style' as an answer to dangerous or dull things.
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Videos Mentioning Charles Bukowski

Joe Rogan: Comedy, Controversy, Aliens, UFOs, Putin, CIA, and Freedom | Lex Fridman Podcast #300
Lex Fridman
Referenced for a poem (Style) about art and 'style' as an answer to dangerous or dull things.

Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #265
Lex Fridman
American writer whose quote 'do what you love and let it kill you' is referenced by Larratt when discussing dedication in sport.

John Abramson: Big Pharma | Lex Fridman Podcast #263
Lex Fridman
Poet, whose 'Go All The Way' poem is referenced in the context of committing oneself fully to what brings meaning to life.

Mark Normand: Comedy! | Lex Fridman Podcast #255
Lex Fridman
Writer, whose quote about love ('Love is a fog that burns away with the first daylight of reality') is discussed at the beginning of the podcast.

Michael Malice: New Year's Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #253
Lex Fridman
Writer whose quote 'Love is a fog that fades with the first daylight of reality' is mentioned.

Jim Keller: The Future of Computing, AI, Life, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #162
Lex Fridman
A writer quoted expressing a cynical view of love as a 'fog that dissipates with the first light of reality'.

Tim Dillon: Comedy, Power, Conspiracy Theories, and Freedom | Lex Fridman Podcast #156
Lex Fridman
Author whose tombstone reads 'Don't Try', sparking a discussion on life advice.

Shannon Curry: Johnny Depp & Amber Heard Trial, Marriage, Dating & Love | Lex Fridman Podcast #366
Lex Fridman
An American poet and novelist, quoted for his view on love fading with reality.

Barry Barish: Gravitational Waves and the Most Precise Device Ever Built | Lex Fridman Podcast #213
Lex Fridman
An American poet, novelist, and short story writer known for his raw, minimalist style, cited by Lex Fridman as an author who explores the darkness of the human condition with few words.

Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength | Lex Fridman Podcast #207
Lex Fridman
Referenced with his poem "Go All The Way" to describe Chris Duffin's philosophy of fully committing to life's endeavors.

Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #360
Lex Fridman
American poet and novelist, quoted for his cynical view on love: 'love is a fog that fades with the first light of reality'.

John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence | Lex Fridman Podcast #143
Lex Fridman
Writer, mentioned for his cynical quote defining love as a fog that dissipates with the first light of reality.

Yannis Pappas: History and Comedy | Lex Fridman Podcast #175
Lex Fridman
Poet and author, quoted for his poem 'Nirvana' and his view on love.

Dax Shepard on the Craft of Podcasting, Favorite Books, and Dancing With Your Demons
Tim Ferriss
An author known for his romantic drunks persona, who Dax admired during his using phase, hoping artistic impact would excuse his flaws.

Eugenia Kuyda: Friendship with an AI Companion | Lex Fridman Podcast #121
Lex Fridman
A writer who, according to Lex Fridman, described love as a fog that dissipates, highlighting its ephemeral nature.

MrBeast: Future of YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram | Lex Fridman Podcast #351
Lex Fridman
An American poet referenced with the line, 'to find what you love and let it kill you', epitomizing extreme dedication.

Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness | Lex Fridman Podcast #330
Lex Fridman
An American poet and novelist whose tombstone reads 'Don't Try,' emphasizing a similar concept of not taking things too seriously, which Hikaru relates to his 'I literally don't care' philosophy.

John Danaher: Grappling, Jiu Jitsu, ADCC, and Animal Combat | Lex Fridman Podcast #328
Lex Fridman
A writer quoted by John Danaher, referencing a cynical view on love's impermanence.

Ido Portal: Movement
Lex Fridman
Poet whose work, often focusing on themes of struggle, endurance, and authenticity, is referenced and appreciated by Ido Portal.

Paul Conti: Narcissism, Sociopathy, Envy, and the Nature of Good and Evil | Lex Fridman Podcast #357
Lex Fridman
Writer whose quote "Find what you love and let it kill you" is used to illustrate the intensity and turmoil of passionate pursuits.

Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, Nest, Steve Jobs, Design, and Engineering | Lex Fridman Podcast #294
Lex Fridman
An American writer, whose quote 'Find what you love and let it kill you' is mentioned in the context of work-life balance and passion.

Adam Savage on Great Tools, Great Projects, and Great Lessons | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned in the context of universal suffering, noting that 'nobody suffers like the poor.'

Jeff Kaplan: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Blizzard, and Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #493
Lex Fridman
A literary influence for Jeff Kaplan during his creative writing pursuits.