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Jeff Bezos
Founder of Amazon; central in the Pegasus/Hacking discussion and extortion context.
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Videos Mentioning Jeff Bezos
Yannis Pappas: History and Comedy | Lex Fridman Podcast #175
Lex Fridman
Founder of Amazon, mentioned when discussing New York City's rejection of an Amazon deal, impacting job creation and economic growth.
#51 – Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D.: The pervasive effect of stress – is it killing you?
Peter Attia MD
Co-founder of Amazon, used as an example of extremely high socioeconomic status.
E62: Elizabeth Holmes verdict, fraud origins & takeaways, navigating "The Great Markdown" & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as selling Amazon stock, contributing to one of the hosts' decision to de-risk their own portfolio during late 2021.
Ryan Schiller: Librex and the Free Exchange of Ideas on College Campuses | Lex Fridman Podcast #172
Lex Fridman
Used as an analogy for abdicating core responsibilities in e-commerce, contrasting with the founder's commitment to Librex's mission.
E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as an investor in Alto's Labs, a company focused on anti-aging biotech.
Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism | Lex Fridman Podcast #138
Lex Fridman
A billionaire admired by Yaron Brook for creating immense value through Amazon and cloud computing, embodying self-interest that benefits society.
Why Wealth Matters: A Conversation with Morgan Housel (Episode #287)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as one of the richest billionaires, illustrating extreme wealth figures in comparison to time scales.
Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify — Habits, Systems and Mental Models for Performance | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Founder of Amazon, whose quote 'you are the shareholder you deserve' resonates with Ek's philosophy on managing investor expectations.
E60: The 2021 Bestie Awards PLUS Jack Dorsey starts the Web3 Wars
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a target of Elizabeth Warren's criticism regarding factory pay, yet Amazon has surpassed her and Bernie Sanders' efforts for minimum wage and free college.
Jim Collins on The Value of Small Gestures, Unseen Sources of Power, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Founder of Amazon, cited as an example of an entrepreneur who became a great builder of his company.
A Conversation with Andrew Yang (Episode #202)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of a wealthy individual who might receive UBI, with the argument that a rational tax system would compensate for this.
Simon Sinek: Leadership, Hard Work, Optimism and the Infinite Game | Lex Fridman Podcast #82
Lex Fridman
Founder of Amazon, acknowledged for not lying about the company's demanding culture.
Q&A With Tim — On Wealth, Legacy, Grief, Lyme Disease, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Founder of Amazon, whose cautionary advice about going to Mars (suggesting Antarctica as a test first) is recounted by Tim Ferriss.
Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Founder and CEO of Amazon, who was advised by Bill Campbell.
Q&A With Tim — On Happiness, Dating, Depressive Episodes, and Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Founder of Amazon, cited as an example of leveraging a longer time horizon for competitive advantage.
The New Future Of Work: A Conversation with Matt Mullenweg (Episode #194)
Sam Harris
Founder of Amazon, mentioned for his long-term strategy of prioritizing growth over immediate profit.
Nuclear Fusion: Who'll Be First To Make It Work?
Sabine Hossenfelder
Mentioned as a supporter of nuclear fusion startups, and a significant investor in General Fusion.
E56: Constitution DAO, Rittenhouse trial coverage, private sector efficiency vs the government
All-In Podcast
Discussed for his wealth, his company Amazon's actions against duopolies, and his contributions to global warming initiatives, contrasting with Bernie Sanders' criticisms.
E55: Valuing crypto projects, Rivian worth $100B+, inflation: causes and corrections and more
All-In Podcast
Calculated as having an impressive 42% return on invested capital over decades at Amazon by reinvesting free cash flow. He has also significantly reduced his Amazon stockholdings, signaling to investors.
Wealth & Happiness: A Conversation with Scott Galloway (Episode #189)
Sam Harris
Founder of Amazon, mentioned as an example of someone living out loud and unashamedly with his wealth, contributing to the discussion on happiness and wealth.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #185)
Sam Harris
His immense wealth is used as an example when discussing wealth inequality, contrasting with an average person's possessions.
The Man Who Will Be King: A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #278)
Sam Harris
Mentioned in the context of MBS's alleged ability to hack phones and exert influence at a distance.
Julie Rice — Co-Founding SoulCycle | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Cited for his definition of brand as 'what people say about you when you're not in the room'.
Scott Kelly — Lessons Learned from 500+ Days in Space and Making Hard Choices | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Founder of Blue Origin. Discussed in contrast with Elon Musk regarding visions for space colonization, suggesting building communities in space rather than on planets.