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Sigmund Freud
Psychoanalyst who described humor as rebellious and triumphant in the face of hardship
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Videos Mentioning Sigmund Freud
How does dark humor help us cope? | Dr. Melissa Mork | TEDxFargo
TEDx Talks
Psychoanalyst who described humor as rebellious and triumphant in the face of hardship
Robin Hanson: Alien Civilizations, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #292
Lex Fridman
The founder of psychoanalysis, mentioned when discussing the unconscious mind.
LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Toronto, ON
Andrew Huberman
Mentioned in relation to the understanding of symbols used by the unconscious mind in dreams.
182 - Psychedelics & Recreational Drugs
Peter Attia MD
The founder of psychoanalysis, who initially used cocaine himself and believed it could help with heroin addiction, but later became terrified of pharmacology after he and his protégé became cocaine dependent.
The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt
Tim Ferriss
A psychoanalyst quoted by Haidt as saying 'love and work' are the keys to happiness. His 'release valve' theory of aggression is mentioned as being untrue.
Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
Tim Ferriss
Referenced as a contemporary of Wilhelm Reich.
#130 - Carol Tavris, Ph.D. & Elliot Aronson, Ph.D.: Recognizing and overcoming cognitive dissonance
Peter Attia MD
The founder of psychoanalysis, whose notion of catharsis was tested by Michael Kahn, leading to counter-intuitive results explained by cognitive dissonance.
Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #277
Lex Fridman
A psychoanalyst, whose theory about the repurposing of early attachment circuitry for romantic relationships is acknowledged as being "at least right about one thing".
Jimmy Carr: The Easiest Way To Live A Happier Life | E106
The Diary Of A CEO
Father of psychoanalysis, whose therapy focused on past causes of psychological issues, contrasted with more present-focused therapies like CBT and NLP.
All Things Ketamine — The Most Comprehensive Podcast Episode Ever with Dr. John Krystal
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as having analyzed John Dorsey.
The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice
Andrew Huberman
Psychologist whose pessimistic view on happiness and suffering is contrasted with modern positive psychology and neuroscience.
Understand and Use Dreams to Learn and Forget | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman
Mentioned as a historical figure who discussed dreams in terms of symbolic representations.
How Relationships Shape Your Brain | Dr. Allan Schore
Andrew Huberman
Referenced for his concept of 'evenly suspended attention' and the idea that the human unconscious acts like a receptor, picking up unconscious communications from others directly.
Rick Doblin: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #202
Lex Fridman
The founder of psychoanalysis, who considered dreams the 'royal road to the unconscious' and speculated about future chemical interventions in therapeutic processes.
#15 – Paul Conti, M.D.: trauma, suicide, community, and self-compassion
Peter Attia MD
Psychiatrist whose concepts of ego, super-ego, and the unconscious are discussed as foundational and still relevant in understanding human behavior and the impact of trauma.
Henry Shukman — Zen, Ayahuasca vs. Meditation, and an Intro to Koans | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The founder of psychoanalysis, who viewed awakening experiences as 'oceanic and infantile regression.'
Yannis Pappas: History and Comedy | Lex Fridman Podcast #175
Lex Fridman
Founder of psychoanalysis, mentioned in a humorous context regarding Oedipal complex.
A Good Life: A Conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman (Episode #209)
Sam Harris
Founder of psychoanalysis, whose theories are contrasted with more humanistic approaches.
How to Find Your True Purpose & Create Your Best Life | Dr. James Hollis
Andrew Huberman
Founder of psychoanalysis, mentioned for his interpretation of dreams and the importance of acknowledging unconscious content.
Understand and Use Dreams to Learn and Forget
Andrew Huberman
Mentioned as a historical figure who discussed symbolic representations in dreams.
David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain | Lex Fridman Podcast #119
Lex Fridman
Founder of psychoanalysis, mentioned in the context of theories about the fear of mortality and its impact on human action.
Christof Koch: Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #2
Lex Fridman
A neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, credited with exploring the unconscious mind.
Lessons from ~4,500 LSD Sessions and Beyond | Stan Grof | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The father of psychoanalysis, whose work Stan Grof initially found exciting but later critiqued for its limited map of the psyche.
Dave Elitch — How to Get Out of Your Own Way | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
His theories on the subconscious were taken by his nephew, Edward Bernays, to develop modern propaganda and PR techniques. Bernays also made Freud famous.