J.R.R. Tolkien
book edition published in 2022
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Videos Mentioning J.R.R. Tolkien
Overrated or underrated? Henry Oliver on Milton, Tolkien, & Harry Potter. | Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with Tyler
Author discussed in the Tolkien segment
Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author of 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', whose decades of philological work in creating a mythology for Anglo-Saxon England underpinned his fantasy world.
Ep. 204: Working Less, Overthinking, and Deep Life Principles | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Author and academic mentioned in the context of literary conversations in old pubs alongside C.S. Lewis.
How Does TikTok Read Your Mind? A Computer Scientist Explains | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
The author of The Lord of the Rings. The speaker humorously speculates that the 'two tower' system terminology in computer science might have originated from his work.
Natalya Bailey: Rocket Engines and Electric Spacecraft Propulsion | Lex Fridman Podcast #157
Lex Fridman
Author of 'Lord of the Rings', mentioned by Lex Fridman as an author he has read, contrasting with his lack of experience with Harry Potter.
Stop Doom Scrolling & End The Social Media Distraction - Declutter Your Life Today | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author of 'The Lord of the Rings,' presented as an example of slow productivity, who found contentment in creative work and retreating from demanding academic responsibilities.
Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Lord of the Rings', mentioned by Ryan Hall as one of the authors he has read.
Aella: Sex Work, OnlyFans, Porn, Escorting, Dating, and Human Sexuality | Lex Fridman Podcast #358
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Lord of the Rings' and other fantasy works, whose books Aella also read during her childhood.
Bryan Johnson Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Lord of the Rings,' mentioned for his ability to create inhabited worlds through text, serving as a metaphor for entrepreneurship and authoring one's life.
How to Learn Better & Create Your Best Future | Tim Ferriss
Andrew Huberman
Fantasy author, mentioned by Tim Ferriss as an influence on his 'Punch' project, which involves fantasy world-building.