John Lennon
British musician (1940–1980)
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Videos Mentioning John Lennon
Daniel Schmachtenberger on The Portal (with host Eric Weinstein), Ep. #027 - On Avoiding Apocalypses
Eric Weinstein
Mentioned in the COINTELPRO context as a target of reputation attacks.
How to Become the Architect of Your Life, Optimism as the Purpose of Life, Psychedelics, and More
Tim Ferriss
A member of The Beatles, mentioned as someone who 'took way too much LSD' similar to Timothy Leary.
168 - Hugh Jackman: Reflections on acting, identity, personal transformation, and being Wolverine
Peter Attia MD
The late musician whose death devastated Hugh Jackman's son, Oscar, deeply affecting him due to the nature of fame.
Rick Rubin: Legendary Music Producer | Lex Fridman Podcast #275
Lex Fridman
An English singer-songwriter and peace activist, known for his song 'Imagine,' which Lex discusses in terms of its hopeful and melancholic qualities, comparing it to Marvin Gaye's work.
Building Interscope Records & Beats by Dre | Jimmy Iovine
David Senra
A legendary artist with whom Jimmy Iovine worked on three albums, serving as a pivotal figure in his early career and education.
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
Lex Fridman
His song 'Imagine' is referenced in the context of a world with no work due to automation.
Big Fed rate cuts, AI killing call centers, $50B govt boondoggle, VC's rough years, Trump/Kamala
All-In Podcast
Used as a historical example of a famous person tragically killed by a mentally ill individual who interpreted rhetoric differently.
The 80/20 Principle, Achieving Unreasonable Success, and More | Richard Koch | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Member of The Beatles, quoted in 'Outliers' regarding their improvement from extensive playing in Hamburg.
Danny Meyer, Founder of Shake Shack — How to Win, The 4 Quadrants of Performance, and More
Tim Ferriss
Musician whose song 'Cold Turkey' Danny Meyer played to his senior leaders when he declared tips to be a 'drug' to get off of.
Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service failure, Inside the RNC, VC liquidity problem
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as an example of a public figure who was killed due to the actions of a mentally ill individual, drawing a parallel to potential assassins.
Paul Conti: Narcissism, Sociopathy, Envy, and the Nature of Good and Evil | Lex Fridman Podcast #357
Lex Fridman
Musician whose song about jealousy is referenced by Lex Fridman to illustrate the thin line between healthy and unhealthy jealousy in relationships.