Neil Stephenson
A sci-fi novelist and speculative fiction writer, author of the essay 'Why I'm a Bad Correspondent,' which influenced Cal Newport's approach to correspondence.
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Full Length Episode | #182 | March 17, 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author whose strategy of focusing on regular book releases rather than conference appearances is cited as a model.

Ep. 225: Should I Become A Thriller Writer? (w/ J.T. Ellison)
Cal Newport
Author known for his detailed and complex science fiction novels, contrasted with high-volume genre writers. Jesse expresses admiration for his detailed approach.

Ep. 205: Become Hard To Reach, Ignore Social Media, And Tell Your Friends To Grow Up | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author whose essay 'Why I Am a Bad Correspondent' influenced Newport's views on communication accessibility.

How to say no | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An iconic science fiction writer known for works like 'Snow Crash,' 'Cryptonomicon,' and 'The Baroque Cycle.' He provided a unique rejection email explaining he's experimenting with not adding anything to his to-do list.

AI CEOs Keep Talking… But Should We Believe Them? | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A sci-fi novelist and speculative fiction writer, author of the essay 'Why I'm a Bad Correspondent,' which influenced Cal Newport's approach to correspondence.

Kevin Kelly Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Diamond Age', mentioned in the context of haptic suits and interacting with actors in a virtual world.