Hermann Hesse
Nobel Prize winning German-Swiss poet, novelist and painter (1877–1962)
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Videos Mentioning Hermann Hesse
Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #227
Lex Fridman
A German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter, mentioned by the host as a favorite author. His works, like 'Siddhartha', explore absurdism and a Buddhist-like engagement with the moment.
Navigating Conflict, Finding Purpose & Maintaining Drive | Dr Lex Fridman
Andrew Huberman
A writer, whose work 'Steppenwolf' is paraphrased by Lex Fridman about taking life seriously and laughing at the rest.
Master Magician David Blaine — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Siddhartha,' a book that inspired David Blaine's early exploration of fasting and self-control.
Yeonmi Park: North Korea | Lex Fridman Podcast #196
Lex Fridman
Author of 'Siddhartha', whose literary work helped Yeonmi Park understand the journey of life, suffering, and the discovery of unconditional love.
Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #323
Lex Fridman
A Nobel Prize-winning writer, one of Lex Fridman's favorites, quoted for his advice on what to take seriously and what to laugh at.
How Mushrooms Can Save You and (Perhaps) the World — Paul Stamets
Tim Ferriss
Author of The Glass Bead Game, a favorite book of Paul Stamets.
Tools of Titans — Derek Sivers, BJ Miller, and Christopher Sommer | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of the book 'Siddhartha', which is recommended by many guests and contains the parable of 'I can think, I can wait, I can fast'.