Nikola Tesla
Serbian-American engineer and inventor (1856–1943)
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Videos Mentioning Nikola Tesla
Michael Saylor: Bitcoin, Inflation, and the Future of Money | Lex Fridman Podcast #276
Lex Fridman
Referenced for contributions to electricity and energy, illustrating technological progress.
The Path to $100B by Paul Buchheit
Y Combinator
An inventor mentioned as an example of someone who invented much but died penniless, lacking business acumen.
Full Length Episode | #158 | December 23, 2021
Cal Newport
Serbian scientist and inventor, discussed as an example of deep focus and invention, though his commercialization skills are contrasted with Edison's.
My Conversation With Marc Andreessen, Co-Founder of a16z & Netscape
David Senra
Presented as a creative genius with many ideas but struggled to commercialize them or build large companies, contrasted with Edison's approach.
Matt Walker: Sleep | Lex Fridman Podcast #210
Lex Fridman
Inventor, famous for sleeping very few hours, who died of coronary thrombosis, potentially linked to insufficient sleep.
Dmitry Korkin: Computational Biology of Coronavirus | Lex Fridman Podcast #90
Lex Fridman
An influential inventor, represented by a bobblehead in Dmitry Korkin's collection.
Dustin Yellin on Making Art, Weaving Madness, and Forging Your Own Path | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system, whose work on free energy inspired Dustin Yellin after meeting the physicist.
Steve Jurvetson Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist, part of the group of inventors (Edison, Tesla, Marconi) who were active during a period ripe for breakthroughs in electricity and magnetism, illustrating the concept of simultaneous discoveries.
Kanye 'Ye' West Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast #332
Lex Fridman
Ye compares his current phase in life to Tesla's later career, focused on getting ideas across rather than being loved.
E9: Trump has COVID, First debate reactions, Coinbase letter response & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as an example of an inventor who did not profit from his ideas, contrasting with the current entrepreneurial climate.