Friedrich Nietzsche
Philosopher cited as a writer Greene admires; used in discussion of intellect and seduction.
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Videos Mentioning Friedrich Nietzsche
The Limits of Pleasure: A Conversation with Paul Bloom
Sam Harris
Philosopher known for aphorisms like 'what doesn't kill us makes us stronger', referenced in the context of unchosen suffering.
Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #323
Lex Fridman
A philosopher quoted by Lex Fridman regarding profound spirits needing a mask, connecting to Will Sasso's preference for fantasy in comedy.
Bozoma Saint John Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A German philosopher from whom Bozoma Saint John's pinned tweet, about burning oneself to rise anew, is quoted.
Eugenia Kuyda: Friendship with an AI Companion | Lex Fridman Podcast #121
Lex Fridman
A philosopher mentioned as someone who thought deeply about death and its implications for living a fulfilling life.
Donald Knuth: Algorithms, Complexity, and The Art of Computer Programming | Lex Fridman Podcast #62
Lex Fridman
A philosopher whose quotations Knuth often sees but finds full of contradictions, and is not tempted to read further.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
German philosopher mentioned for his rigorous thinking on deep personal self-reflection and the abyss gazing back into you.
Ian Hutchinson: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Religion | Lex Fridman Podcast #112
Lex Fridman
A philosopher who identified the challenge to morality if the concept of God is no longer viable, and who struggled with finding an alternative grounding for ethics.
Richard Haier: IQ Tests, Human Intelligence, and Group Differences | Lex Fridman Podcast #302
Lex Fridman
Philosopher mentioned as someone whose ideas were misinterpreted and used by Hitler, illustrating the difficulty of anticipating the societal impact of complex ideas.
Edward Frenkel: Reality is a Paradox - Mathematics, Physics, Truth & Love | Lex Fridman Podcast #370
Lex Fridman
German philosopher whose book 'The Birth of Tragedy' introduced the concepts of Apollonian (logic, reason) and Dionysian (intuition, imagination, love) aspects of human nature, which Frenkel connects to math and love.
How To Cure Your Phone & Social Media Addiction (My 3-Step Process) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
German philosopher whose concept of 'looking into the abyss' is invoked to describe confronting uncomfortable truths about one's life during self-reflection.
Red Meat, Deloads, and Pain with Dr. Michael Ray (Episode 22)
Stronger By Science
Philosopher whose ideas about finding meaning in suffering were referenced in the introduction to pain science.
Bishop Robert Barron: Christianity and the Catholic Church | Lex Fridman Podcast #304
Lex Fridman
Philosopher whose pronouncement 'God is dead' is discussed as a lament rather than a celebration, leading to totalitarianism and the dissolution of objective morality.
Trump's Own Counterterrorism Chief Just Quit — Called the Iran War Israel's War
Tom Bilyeu
Philosopher whose quote 'God is dead and we killed him' is discussed, with emphasis on the less cited second and third parts about the consequences of that act.
TOXIC THINKING: How Our Primitive Brain Is FLAWED & Leads To Dangerous Woke Ideology | Tim Urban
Tom Bilyeu
His concept of 'will to power' is discussed as a framework for understanding why people might embrace worldviews that are clearly broken, driven by a desire for control.
Edward Norton Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A German philosopher whose concept of 'self-overcoming' (or Overman) as a perpetual process of evolving oneself is referenced by Edward Norton.
Alain de Botton Interview
Tim Ferriss
A German philosopher whose writings can be read with rewarding results, according to Alain de Botton.
Harvey Mansfield on Machiavelli, Straussianism, and the Character of Liberal Democracy | CWT
Conversations with Tyler
German philosopher whose ideas might be introduced to contrast with Quine's purely scientific focus.
How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path | Dr. Jordan Peterson
Andrew Huberman
Philosopher quoted for his observation that 'every drive attempts to philosophies in its Spirit.', connecting motivational states to their own philosophies.
Karl Deisseroth: Depression, Schizophrenia, and Psychiatry | Lex Fridman Podcast #274
Lex Fridman
A philosopher mentioned in the context of channeling suffering into personal growth, noting his own stomach issues might have influenced his writings.
Arthur Brooks on Reinvention, Religion, and the Science of Happiness | Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with Tyler
Philosopher whose work might be relevant to discussions on values and meaning.