Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil Rights leader cited alongside Gandhi as a strategic practitioner of power.
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Videos Mentioning Martin Luther King Jr.
Robert Greene: How To Seduce Anyone, Build Confidence & Become Powerful | E232
The Diary Of A CEO
Civil Rights leader cited alongside Gandhi as a strategic practitioner of power.
Ep. #185: John McPhee's Writing Process, Admin Overload, and Filter Bubbles | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Subject of a renowned trilogy of biographies by historian Taylor Branch, whose research process was discussed.
World Leading Mindset Expert: How To Reach Your Full Potential - Matthew Syed | E84
The Diary Of A CEO
Civil rights leader, mentioned in the context of the Civil Rights Movement's great achievements but also the acknowledgment that basic objectives regarding racial equality remain unfulfilled.
The Low-Trust Society: A Conversation with David Brooks (Episode #334)
Sam Harris
Cited for his strength derived from the belief in a universal moral order, specifically that segregation and slavery are inherently wrong.
All-In Summit: Ro Khanna on China, political reform, major challenges facing the US and more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in relation to the Civil Rights Movement and the use of armed participants.
How to Become the Architect of Your Life, Optimism as the Purpose of Life, Psychedelics, and More
Tim Ferriss
An American civil rights leader mentioned as a past CBC Massey lecturer.
Jay Shetty: The 3 Simple Things A Happy Life Needs | E119
The Diary Of A CEO
Jay Shetty quotes Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting his belief that those who love peace must organize themselves as effectively as those who love war, applying this to spreading spirituality.
Johann Hari: Everything You Think You Know About Meaning & Happiness Is Wrong | E82
The Diary Of A CEO
Civil rights leader, whose 'mountaintop' speech is referenced by Stephen Bartlett to illustrate the belief in future progress and the power of collective struggle.
Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #169
Lex Fridman
A civil rights leader, whose absence as a great inspiring leader is noted in contemporary society.
Race & Reason: A Conversation with Coleman Hughes (Episode #353)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a key figure whose rhetoric and spirit in the 1960s supported the idea of colorblindness as a goal for American liberals. His book 'Why We Can't Wait' is cited for proposing a broad class-based anti-poverty program benefiting all races, aligning with the ideal of colorblindness.
Generosity, Cynicism, and the Future of Doing Good: A Conversation with Chris Anderson(Episode #349)
Sam Harris
His dream of a colorblind society is referenced as a parallel to Coleman Hughes's talk.
How Emotions & Social Factors Impact Learning | Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
Andrew Huberman
His 'I Have a Dream' speech is referenced as triggering inspiration and strong emotional responses.
Saagar Enjeti: Politics, History, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #167
Lex Fridman
Civil Rights leader, quoted at the end of the podcast about the distinction between what is just and what is legal.
The Roots of Identity Politics: A Conversation with Yascha Mounk (Episode #336)
Sam Harris
Civil rights leader whose vision of racial harmony and judging individuals by character, not skin color, is contrasted with the goals of Critical Race Theory.
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All-In Podcast
Mentioned in contrast to 'woke' social justice activism, referring to the 'MLK style'.
Robert Greene on Reading, The Laws of Power, and Detecting Lies | Knowledge Project Podcast Archive
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Civil rights leader whose biography is covered in Greene's new book, with a focus on his life and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Science of Stress, Testosterone & Free Will | Dr. Robert Sapolsky
Andrew Huberman
Civil rights leader known for his advocacy and nonviolent resistance, cited as an example of profound change under adverse circumstances.
Can the Left Course Correct? Sam Harris on Identity Politics & America's Future with Matt Yglesias
Sam Harris
Civil rights leader whose book 'Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?' and the Freedom Budget are cited as examples of building alliances across racial lines for economic progress.
Books I’ve Loved — Matt Mullenweg | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Referenced as an example of nonviolent communication, inspiring the principles in Marshall Rosenberg's book.
Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as an example of a globally influential figure whose philosophy (equality) was clear and actionable.
Michael Malice: Totalitarianism and Anarchy | Lex Fridman Podcast #200
Lex Fridman
Influenced by Tolstoy's pacifism, he forced people to confront the consequences of their racism through non-violent protest.
Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #360
Lex Fridman
American civil rights leader, presented as a classic example of 'liberal social justice' for fighting to uphold the promises of the Constitution to all citizens.
The New Religion Of Anti-Racism: A Conversation with John McWhorter (Episode #217)
Sam Harris
His call for a colorblind society is invoked as a contrast to current identity politics that McWhorter argues are moving in the opposite direction.
Noah Feldman on Hyper-Productivity, Learning 10+ Languages, DAOs, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A great example of someone capable of productive, aspirational compromise to achieve equality and justice, contrasting with Malcolm X's approach.