Rainer Maria Rilke
German poet, whose advice 'learn to love the questions themselves' resonates with Tyson's philosophy of continuous inquiry.
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Videos Mentioning Rainer Maria Rilke

John Vervaeke — How to Build a Life of Wisdom, Flow, and Contemplation | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A German poet who is 'first and foremost' for Vervaeke, inspiring profound aesthetic and transformative experiences.

Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Harsh Truth About Horoscopes (sorry but it’s true)
The Diary Of A CEO
German poet, whose advice 'learn to love the questions themselves' resonates with Tyson's philosophy of continuous inquiry.

Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, Asteroids & Life in Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast #184
Lex Fridman
Katherine de Kleer's favorite writer, a poet whose Duino Elegies were emotionally impactful, connecting the vastness of space to the profound loneliness of human existence and finding joy in it.

Edward Norton — On Creative Process and Struggle, and Motherless Brooklyn | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A poet whose quote, 'ten years is nothing to an artist, gestation is everything,' resonated with Edward Norton's long creative process for 'Motherless Brooklyn.'

Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
Poet whose phrase 'the guilt of unlived life' is used by Becker and Solomon to describe the regret over possibilities not pursued, central to Heidegger's understanding of existential guilt.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Letters to a Young Poet', a book about solitude and intrinsic motivation.

Krista Tippett Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A German poet whose 'Book of Hours' (Love Letters to God) is highly recommended, and whose 'Letters to a Young Poet' is also a favored gift for young people.

Sophia Amorusa Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A writer admired by Sophia Amoruso, particularly for his works on love; Tim mentions his book 'Letters to a Young Poet'.