David Foster Wallace
American fiction writer and essayist (1962–2008)
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Videos Mentioning David Foster Wallace
Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, Asteroids & Life in Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast #184
Lex Fridman
Cited for his quote about the key to life being 'to be unborable,' which resonates with Katherine de Kleer's advice for finding happiness in scientific careers by enjoying the daily techniques.
#55–Jocko Willink Part 1 of 2: objective, strategy & tactics, leadership, protocols & lessons of war
Peter Attia MD
Author known for his commencement speech 'This Is Water,' which Peter Attia frequently listens to for stark life reminders, similar to Rick Elias's TED Talk.
Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180
Lex Fridman
Cited by Lex Fridman as someone who finds joy in excelling even at 'boring' or menial tasks.
Moral Knowledge: A Conversation with Erik Hoel (Episode #305)
Sam Harris
Writer whose anecdote about a farmer and his horse was used to illustrate the unpredictable nature of consequences.
Dr. Peter Attia, MD — Fasting, Metformin, Athletic Performance, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An author whose relational reframing concepts, particularly from his 'This Is Water' commencement speech, have been incredibly helpful to Peter Attia.
#01 – Tim Ferriss: depression, psychedelics, and emotional resilience
Peter Attia MD
Author referenced for his eloquent talk 'This Is Water,' which aligns with the psychedelic experience of seeing the world from outside oneself.
George Hotz: Hacking the Simulation & Learning to Drive with Neural Nets | Lex Fridman Podcast #132
Lex Fridman
Author of 'Infinite Jest,' a book George Hotz found very enjoyable and insightful.
Lessons and Warnings From Successful Risk Takers | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author whose speech 'This is Water' is referenced by Graham Duncan in relation to mindfulness and 'water feel' in swimming.
How to Cram 2 Months of Learning into 1 Day | Josh Waitzkin | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'This Is Water', a discussion about seeing one's own environment (like water for a fish), referenced in the context of gaining perspective by stepping away from noise.
Steven Rinella on Hunting And Why You Should Care, Nature, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A celebrated writer who inspires Steven Rinella with his 'black magic' writing style, also mentioned with the fish and water anecdote.
Graham Duncan — Talent Is the Best Asset Class | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of the commencement speech 'This is Water', which beautifully captures the idea of being aware of the 'water' or assumptions we swim in.
Dr Peter Attia vs Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Cited for his eloquent talk 'This Is Water,' which discusses seeing the world through other people's eyes, a concept related to psychedelic experiences.
Hugh Jackman — His Best Decisions, Favorite Books, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, & More
Tim Ferriss
Author of the commencement speech 'This is Water', a book Hugh Jackman gifts and Tim Ferriss is familiar with.
Michael Kearns: Algorithmic Fairness, Privacy & Ethics | Lex Fridman Podcast #50
Lex Fridman
The author of Michael Kearns's favorite novel, Infinite Jest.
Aella: Sex Work, OnlyFans, Porn, Escorting, Dating, and Human Sexuality | Lex Fridman Podcast #358
Lex Fridman
An American author whose philosophy of finding everything to be 'unborrowable' or 'not boring' is referenced by Lex Fridman.
EconTalk Host Russ Roberts on Key Economic Concepts for Founders
Y Combinator
Author of 'This is Water', a commencement speech that Russ Roberts frequently quotes, particularly the line 'everyone worships'.
John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom | Lex Fridman Podcast #317
Lex Fridman
An author quoted for his idea of being 'unborable,' illustrating the ability to find meaning in mundane things.
Life & Work: A Conversation with George Saunders (Episode #372)
Sam Harris
Whose quote about the fame of a writer being comparable to a local TV weatherman is cited by Saunders.
Andrew Chen — Growth Secrets from Uber, Exploring the Metaverse, Startup Investing, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author, whose 'This Is Water' commencement speech is referenced to illustrate how ubiquitous technologies become invisible.
Janna Levin on Extra Dimensions and How to Overcome Boots in the Face | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A writer admired by Tim Ferriss for his ability to grip readers even when writing about subjects of no initial interest.
Elizabeth Gilbert’s Creative Path — Saying No, Trusting Your Intuition, and More
Tim Ferriss
An author whose adage, 'The truth will set you free, but not before it’s had its way with you,' is quoted by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #166
Lex Fridman
Author, quoted for describing the key to life as being 'unborable.'