
Hunter S. Thompson
American journalist and author (1937–2005)
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Videos Mentioning Hunter S. Thompson

Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #484
Lex Fridman
Author and journalist referenced as a type of persona the interviewer admires.

Joe Rogan: Comedy, Controversy, Aliens, UFOs, Putin, CIA, and Freedom | Lex Fridman Podcast #300
Lex Fridman
Compared in discussing intense, fascinating, dark personalities.

Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West | Lex Fridman Podcast #296
Lex Fridman
Mentioned for a quote about 'insanity and the weekends' being potentially fun, contrasting with the need to avoid going insane in the current era.

Dan Reynolds: Imagine Dragons | Lex Fridman Podcast #290
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of the movie 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' which Lex describes as a darker representation of the city.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — Mark Manson on Writing, Career Reinvention, and More
Tim Ferriss
A writer mentioned by Tim Ferriss as a long-standing influence, and by Mark Manson as a quality non-fiction writer.

Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Fraud, Prison, and Sociopathy | Lex Fridman Podcast #288
Lex Fridman
Author of 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' mentioned by Sarma as an early influence and a figure who lived a bold, fearless life.

Mark Normand: Comedy! | Lex Fridman Podcast #255
Lex Fridman
Journalist and author, admired by Mark Normand for his wild lifestyle, but also acknowledged for its destructive side.

John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence | Lex Fridman Podcast #143
Lex Fridman
American journalist and author, quoted for his observation on the necessary sacrifices for triumph and beauty.

John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast #182
Lex Fridman
American journalist and author, whose quote about living life to the fullest rather than arriving safely at death is discussed.

Q&A: Carbs, Sodium, and Experimenting with Your Training (Episode 23)
Stronger By Science
An American journalist and author, used as an example of someone with potentially destructive drinking habits in a hypothetical scenario for liver damage.

Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #323
Lex Fridman
The author of 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' whose character was played by Johnny Depp.

Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #318
Lex Fridman
An American journalist and author, quoted for his observation about triumph and beauty often causing trampled souls.

Cal Fussman Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The Gonzo journalist who Cal Fussman sat next to at a bar, describing him as a funny, regular guy telling human stories.

Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and the 5 Chimps Theory | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'.

Scott Aaronson: Computational Complexity and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #130
Lex Fridman
American journalist and author quoted by Lex Fridman at the start of the podcast.

Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #166
Lex Fridman
American journalist and author known for his chaotic lifestyle, mentioned as an example of someone living in chaos.