Jonathan Swift
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Swift; discussed as one of the smartest English-language writers
Mentioned in 3 videos
Videos Mentioning Jonathan Swift
Henry Oliver on Measure for Measure, Late Bloomers, and the Smartest Writers in English
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Swift; discussed as one of the smartest English-language writers
Climate Change Debate: Bjørn Lomborg and Andrew Revkin | Lex Fridman Podcast #339
Lex Fridman
An author whose 'Modest Proposal' (satirically suggesting the Irish eat their children to alleviate poverty) is referenced to highlight that cost-benefit analysis alone isn't enough; moral complexity must also be considered.
Chamath Palihapitiya: Money, Success, Startups, Energy, Poker & Happiness | Lex Fridman Podcast #338
Lex Fridman
The podcast concludes with a quote from Jonathan Swift: 'A wise person should have money in their head but not in their heart.'