Italo Calvino
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An Italian writer and one of David Eagleman's literary heroes, known for his magical realism. Eagleman recommends 'Invisible Cities' and 'The Baron in the Trees'.
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Videos Mentioning Italo Calvino

Jamie Metzl: Lab Leak Theory | Lex Fridman Podcast #247
Lex Fridman
An Italian writer whose book 'Invisible Cities' is referenced to explain the philosophical idea of alternate lives and decisions creating different futures.

David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain | Lex Fridman Podcast #119
Lex Fridman
An Italian author, whose book 'Invisible Cities' is recommended by David Eagleman.

Exploring Consciousness, Sensory Augmentation, The Lazy Susan Method of Productivity, and More
Tim Ferriss
An Italian writer and one of David Eagleman's literary heroes, known for his magical realism. Eagleman recommends 'Invisible Cities' and 'The Baron in the Trees'.