Sun Tzu

A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose | Robert Greene

Andrew Huberman

Strategist referenced in the context of death ground and strategic energy.

Andrew Bustamante: CIA Spy | Lex Fridman Podcast #310

Lex Fridman

Signal Over Noise with Noah Feldman — The War in Ukraine, The Battles for Free Speech, and More

Tim Ferriss

Ancient Chinese military strategist and author of 'The Art of War,' mentioned as a precursor to Clausewitz.

E135: Wagner rebels, SCOTUS ends AA, AI M&A, startups gone bad, spacetime warps & more

All-In Podcast

Ancient Chinese military strategist and author of 'The Art of War', whose quote on subduing the enemy without fighting was referenced in the context of avoiding war escalation.

Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts | Lex Fridman #165

Lex Fridman

The ancient Chinese military strategist and author of 'The Art of War', cited at the end of the podcast with his quote: 'The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.'

Robert Greene on Reading, The Laws of Power, and Detecting Lies | Knowledge Project Podcast Archive

The Knowledge Project Podcast

Ancient Chinese general and military strategist, author of 'The Art of War'. Greene studied Sun Tzu deeply to understand the psychology behind his strategies.

E73: Late-stage VC markdowns and mistakes, market strategy, Ukraine/Russia update with Brad Gerstner

All-In Podcast

His 'Art of War' argument is referenced regarding Russia potentially constructing a 'golden bridge' to exit Ukraine while claiming victory.

Welcome To The Cult Factory: A Conversation with Tristan Harris (Episode #218)

Sam Harris

Ancient Chinese military strategist whose principles of turning an enemy against themselves are applied to the modern context of information warfare facilitated by social media platforms.

E72: Impact of sanctions, deglobalization, food shortage risks, macroeconomic outlook and more

All-In Podcast

His concept of a 'golden bridge' for enemies was mentioned as a strategic approach to de-escalation.

Deep Life Stack 2.0 To Reinvent Yourself: How To Master Productivity & Find Purpose | Cal Newport

Cal Newport

Ancient Chinese general and strategist, mentioned as a historical figure who employed the 'burn the boats' tactic.

Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #176

Lex Fridman

Ancient Chinese general, strategist, and philosopher, author of 'The Art of War,' admired for his equanimity.

The Porn Addiction Crisis No One Wants to Talk About – Dr. K

The Diary Of A CEO

Master Negotiator William Ury — Strategies and Stories from Warren Buffett, Nelson Mandela, & More

Tim Ferriss

Ancient Chinese military strategist, whose 'Art of War' contains the concept of leaving an opponent a way out, which Ury reinterprets as 'building a golden bridge'.

Ray Dalio: US Debt Spiral, How to Avoid Disaster | The All-In Interview

All-In Podcast

Author of 'The Art of War', referenced for his strategic principles applied to Chinese warfare and international relations.

Tom Bilyeu: From Broke & Sleeping On The Floor To A $1 Billion Business!

The Diary Of A CEO

Mentioned in relation to strategic dominance and choosing peace from a position of strength, similar to Bruce Lee's philosophy.

Chris Blattman: War and Violence | Lex Fridman Podcast #273

Lex Fridman

Ancient Chinese military strategist, author of The Art of War, quoted on the benefits of avoiding prolonged warfare.