Julius Caesar
Historically referenced as part of a contrast to modern democratic stress.
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Videos Mentioning Julius Caesar

Ray Dalio: "AI Is Eating Everything - and It Might Eat Itself"
All-In Podcast
Historically referenced as part of a contrast to modern democratic stress.

Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
Tim Ferriss
Referenced in a thought experiment about the statistical likelihood of breathing a molecule from his last breath.

All-In Summit: In conversation with Larry Summers
All-In Podcast
Roman dictator and general, mentioned for his historical feat of building a bridge over the Rhine in nine days, used as a comparison for modern infrastructure project timelines.

How to Manage with Ben Horowitz (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 15)
Y Combinator
Studied by Toussaint Louverture in his master's library, from whom Louverture borrowed a technique for enlisting former enemies.

David Rubenstein — Raising Billions of Dollars & Advising Presidents
Tim Ferriss
Roman general and statesman, one of the iconic historical figures Rubenstein wishes could be interviewed using modern formats.

The Collapse Has Begun – What Comes After America?
Tom Bilyeu
Used as a historical example of a leader who transitioned from a prominent figure to a dictator.

Steven Pressfield: The War of Art | Lex Fridman Podcast #102
Lex Fridman
Historical figure whose ambitions for conquest are mentioned in the context of universal human imperatives.