Thomas Hobbes
Philosopher whose ideas on the state of nature and the need for a Leviathan to prevent anarchy and violence were discussed.
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Videos Mentioning Thomas Hobbes
Richard Wrangham: Violence, Sex, and Fire in Human Evolution | Lex Fridman Podcast #229
Lex Fridman
Political philosopher who argued that humans are naturally violent and require a strong central government (Leviathan) to suppress this violence.
Tim Ferriss and Matt Mullenweg Get Personal in Antarctica
Tim Ferriss
English philosopher, whose 'Hobbesian' view of human nature (nasty, brutish, and short) aligns with Tim Ferriss's more dystopian perspective.
Michael Schur — Lessons from "The Office" and SNL, Moral Philosophy, Storytelling, and More
Tim Ferriss
English philosopher mentioned among the smartest people to ever live who pondered human improvement.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
English philosopher, followed by Locke in arguing that society is necessary to prevent a 'state of war' due to human nature.
Steven Pinker on Violence
The School of Life
Philosopher whose ideas on the state of nature and the need for a Leviathan to prevent anarchy and violence were discussed.
How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset | Dr. Jamil Zaki
Andrew Huberman
A philosopher quoted for his view from 'Leviathan' that human life is 'nasty, brutish, and short' without restrictive government, which ironically might describe cynics' lives.