Samuel Johnson
English writer and lexicographer (1709–1784)
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Overrated or underrated? Henry Oliver on Milton, Tolkien, & Harry Potter. | Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with Tyler
Quoted as saying no man would wish Paradise Lost longer; used as a contrast
All-In Summit: In conversation with Larry Summers
All-In Podcast
An 18th-century English writer and lexicographer, quoted in relation to the concept of soft landings in economics.
Frank Wilczek: Physics of Quarks, Dark Matter, Complexity, Life & Aliens | Lex Fridman Podcast #187
Lex Fridman
English writer and lexicographer, whose quote 'he damn well better' when discussing acceptance of the universe, illustrates a joyful embrace of reality.
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
Lex Fridman
Subject of Boswell's 'Life of Johnson,' discussed as a philosophical co-author.
Gretchen Rubin Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An English writer and lexicographer, quoted for a Spanish proverb about finding wealth by bringing it with you, admired by Gretchen Rubin.
Life After Death? - The Shocking Proof You’re in a Simulation
Tom Bilyeu
A figure who refuted Bishop Berkeley's idealism by kicking a rock, arguing for the physical reality of the world.