Friedrich Nietzsche
Philosopher cited as a writer Greene admires; used in discussion of intellect and seduction.
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Videos Mentioning Friedrich Nietzsche
A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose | Robert Greene
Andrew Huberman
Philosopher cited as a writer Greene admires; used in discussion of intellect and seduction.
Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West | Lex Fridman Podcast #296
Lex Fridman
Philosopher whose work, particularly 'On the Genealogy of Morality,' is referenced for its insights on resentment as a driver of evil and the phrase 'tear at wounds long since closed'.
David Buss: Sex, Dating, Relationships, and Sex Differences | Lex Fridman Podcast #282
Lex Fridman
Philosopher whose concern about nihilism is mentioned in the context of society disposing of religious and spiritual ideas.
Rick Rubin: Legendary Music Producer | Lex Fridman Podcast #275
Lex Fridman
A German philosopher who wrote 'Without music, life would be a mistake'—a quote discussed by Lex and Rick regarding music's profound ability to access depth in the soul.
#121 – Azra Raza, M.D.: Why we’re losing the war on cancer
Peter Attia MD
Philosopher whose work 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' is referenced by Dr. Raza to illustrate the idea of searching for fundamental truths in cancer research.
Richard Wrangham: Violence, Sex, and Fire in Human Evolution | Lex Fridman Podcast #229
Lex Fridman
German philosopher associated with the 'will to power' concept, discussed in relation to the corrupting nature of power and its connection to evolutionary origins of violence.
Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #227
Lex Fridman
A 19th-century German philosopher who made the term 'nihilism' popular and famously declared 'God is dead', advocating for humans to be artists of life in response to the lack of an external ground.
Joscha Bach: Artificial Consciousness and the Nature of Reality | Lex Fridman Podcast #101
Lex Fridman
A philosopher Joscha Bach considers the 'classical equivalent of a poster boy', who was conflicted and became a nihilist.
Elizabeth Lesser on Building Omega Institute, Intentional Communities, & More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
German philosopher quoted for his warning: 'Be careful when fighting monsters, you don't become one,' as Elizabeth Lesser explores potential abuses of power.
An Important Message On AI & Productivity: How To Get Ahead While Others Panic | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Philosopher who took long walks to generate his best thoughts, exemplifying the importance of physical movement and setting for deep work.
Gabor Mate: The Childhood Lie That’s Ruining All Of Our Lives. | E193
The Diary Of A CEO
The German philosopher and writer who said that people lie their way out of reality when they have been hurt by reality, tying into the discussion of pathological lying as a survival mechanism.
Jordan Peterson on Rules for Life, Psychedelics, The Bible, and More
Tim Ferriss
Philosopher whose ideas on morality and cowardice, and the utility of self-control in dangerous individuals, are discussed by Jordan Peterson.
The Deep Life — Cal Newport
Tim Ferriss
Philosopher who worried about humanity having to create morality from scratch without religious frameworks.
Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #211
Lex Fridman
German philosopher known for the declaration 'God is dead', which Muraresku connects to the decline of church membership and the rise of spiritual-but-not-religious individuals, while also highlighting Nietzsche's appreciation for Dionysian irrationality.
Avi Loeb: Aliens, Black Holes, and the Mystery of the Oumuamua | Lex Fridman Podcast #154
Lex Fridman
Philosopher who broke conventions and is still popular for his unapologetic, childlike approach to thought.
Michael Malice: Totalitarianism and Anarchy | Lex Fridman Podcast #200
Lex Fridman
German philosopher whose quote about gazing into the abyss is referenced in relation to Alex Jones's immersion in conspiracy theories.
Vulnerability, Politics, and Moral Worth: A Conversation with Martha C. Nussbaum (Episode #309)
Sam Harris
19th-century philosopher who, along with Hegel, renewed interest in ancient Greek philosophy.
Diana Walsh Pasulka: Aliens, Technology, Religion & the Nature of Belief | Lex Fridman Podcast #149
Lex Fridman
A philosopher whose ideas are loved for their depth and contradictions, despite some of his rhetoric being sexist and racist for his time. His book 'The Gay Science' profoundly impacted Diana Walsh Pasulka.
David Sinclair: Extending the Human Lifespan Beyond 100 Years | Lex Fridman Podcast #189
Lex Fridman
A philosopher whose personality Lex Fridman considered complicated to replicate with AI.
What I Really Think About Trump and Media Bias (Episode #293)
Sam Harris
Quoted for an aphorism about people holding grudges when their minds are changed.
Eric Weinstein: Geometric Unity and the Call for New Ideas & Institutions | Lex Fridman Podcast #88
Lex Fridman
German philosopher whose quote about fighting monsters and gazing into the abyss is brought up to ask if Weinstein's focus on institutional flaws has damaged his own perception of beauty.
David Goggins 48 Hour Challenge - 4 Miles Every 4 Hours | Lex Fridman
Lex Fridman
A philosopher whose ideas were influential for the speaker.
How to Find Your True Purpose & Create Your Best Life | Dr. James Hollis
Andrew Huberman
German philosopher quoted for his statement, 'Without music, life's a mistake,' relating to music's ability to transcend purpose and allow for pure being.
Sam Harris & Jordan Peterson in Vancouver 2018 (with Bret Weinstein moderating) — Night One
Sam Harris
His observation that encountering other belief systems can shatter one's own, leading to postmodern nihilism, is referenced in the context of reconciling diverse religious truths.