Joan Didion
Author, mentioned for her detachment in observing 60s debauchery, admired by Bret Easton Ellis.
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Videos Mentioning Joan Didion
Freedom, PTSD, war, and life through an evolutionary lens | Sebastian Junger & Peter Attia (Ep. 195)
Peter Attia MD
An author whose work Junger read while trying to become a writer.
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.
Full Length Episode | #177 | February 28, 2022
Cal Newport
Author mentioned as an aspiration for a writer.
Liz Lambert Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A writer whose collection of essays, 'Slouching Towards Bethlehem', is often gifted by Liz Lambert and admired for its insights and personal reflections.
Full Length Episode | #163 | January 11, 2022
Cal Newport
Mentioned as an example of a writer whose craft and poetry are central to their work, contrasting with dissertation writing.
A Conversation with Caitlin Flanagan (Episode #197)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a figure with whom one might have brunch, contrasting with more fundamentalist religious practices.
Steven Rinella on Hunting And Why You Should Care, Nature, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A celebrated writer who inspires Steven Rinella with her 'black magic' writing style.
Eugenia Kuyda: Friendship with an AI Companion | Lex Fridman Podcast #121
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Year of Magical Thinking,' whose approach to grieving through writing inspired Eugenia Kuyda.
Anna Khachiyan, Ep. #017 of The Portal (with Eric Weinstein) - Reconstructing The Mystical Feminine.
Eric Weinstein
Author, mentioned for her detachment in observing 60s debauchery, admired by Bret Easton Ellis.
Ep. 254: The Laws Of Less
Cal Newport
An author whose book is on the bookshelf at the Dartmouth fellowship house, mentioned as an example of a distinguished past resident.
Bobby Hundreds — Building an Iconic Streetwear Brand and Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Writer whose quote about the demise of the hippie movement after the Manson murders is used at the beginning of Bobby Hundreds' book on NFTs.
Kara Swisher Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author whose early works, 'Slouching Towards Bethlehem' and 'The White Album', Kara Swisher greatly admires for their beautiful construction and descriptive narrative.
Ezra Klein (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An author to whom the quote about writing to find out what one is thinking is accurately attributed by Ezra Klein.
Sebastian Junger Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A writer admired by Sebastian Junger for her efficient and lean language.