Michael Crichton
American author, screenwriter, film director (1942–2008)
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Videos Mentioning Michael Crichton
Ep. 225: Should I Become A Thriller Writer? (w/ J.T. Ellison)
Cal Newport
An author known for his technological thrillers and standalone Blockbuster novels, representing the model the publishing industry is increasingly favoring.
Chris Mason: Space Travel, Colonization, and Long-Term Survival in Space | Lex Fridman Podcast #283
Lex Fridman
Author of "The Andromeda Strain," a book about the dangers of extraterrestrial pathogens.
E163: Market rips, Media RIFs, Texas defies Biden, Fintech reckoning, ARkStorm 2.0 & more
All-In Podcast
Author who coined the term 'Gell-Mann Amnesia effect,' used to explain how people selectively believe news.
Ep. 220: The Two Types Of Ambition
Cal Newport
An extremely prolific author and director, initially discussed as an example of 'Type 1' ambition due to his hyperactive career juggling multiple projects simultaneously.
Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author credited with inventing the techno-thriller genre, whose book 'State of Fear' was reviewed.
Bringing Back the Mammoth: A Conversation with Ben Lamm (Episode #394)
Sam Harris
Author of the Jurassic Park novel, whose work allegedly inspired aspects of the book according to George Church.
E111: Microsoft to invest $10B in OpenAI, generative AI hype, America's over-classification problem
All-In Podcast
The author credited with coining the term "Gelman Amnesia effect."
Most Self-Help Advice Is Wrong - Here's The Fastest Way To Transform Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author and filmmaker, known for his work in science fiction, mentioned as a writer who started novels while a med student.
Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Andromeda Strain,' a novel about a pandemic, which Tyler Cowen reviewed as part of his preparation for Emily St. John Mandel.
Ep.240: The Hard Work Of Taking it Easy
Cal Newport
Author of 'Rising Sun', noted for becoming reactionary and anti-Japanese in his later works.
E21: Media misalignment, subjects controlling narratives & more with bestie guestie Draymond Green
All-In Podcast
Author and filmmaker, credited with describing the 'Gelman Amnesia Effect'.
How Many Substack Millionaires Are There? (The Math Behind the Newsletter Economy) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author whose thrillers 'Airframe' and 'The Great Train Robbery' were reviewed. 'Airframe' was ranked as the best of the three discussed.
Michael Ovitz | All-In Summit 2024
All-In Podcast
Author and client of Ovitz, whose book Michael bought was the basis for Jurassic Park.
Seth Godin on Choosing Your Attitude and Overcoming Rejection
Tim Ferriss
A writer and filmmaker who worked at a software company in Boston where Seth Godin had his first job.
Ep 246: Are Smartphones Bad for Kids?
Cal Newport
Author whose books were re-released by Hard Case Crime, and a genre author Cal Newport enjoyed in his youth.