Vladimir Nabokov
Russian-American novelist, lepidopterist, professor (1899–1977)
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David Buss: Sex, Dating, Relationships, and Sex Differences | Lex Fridman Podcast #282
Lex Fridman
Russian writer cited for his quote: 'Life is a chink of light between two eternities of darkness,' reflecting on the ephemeral nature of existence.
Suleika Jaouad - Invaluable Road Trips, the To-Feel List, and Artistic Homes | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The author of 'Speak, Memory,' whose writing style Suleika Jaouad tried to mimic in her early attempts at serious writing.
Michael Schur — Lessons from "The Office" and SNL, Moral Philosophy, Storytelling, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author whose book Pnin Michael Schur collects first editions of.
Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, Asteroids & Life in Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast #184
Lex Fridman
The brilliant author of 'Pale Fire,' whose puzzle-like novels captivated Katherine de Kleer.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
Author whose words ('The cradle rocks above an abyss, and common sense tells us that our existence is but a brief crack of light between two eternities of darkness') are used by Sheldon Solomon in his book 'The Worm at the Core'.
A.J. Jacobs (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Russian-American novelist, known for writing standing up.
Safi Bahcall — On Thinking Big, Curing Cancer, and Transforming Industries | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author whose short stories Safi Bahcall dissected to develop his 'ear' for writing, admiring his musicality and eccentric style.
Julia Ioffe on Russian Women, Missing Men, and the Roots of Autocracy
Conversations with Tyler
Author of 'Mary', a novel discussed for its themes of exile and longing for a lost home.
Top Scientist REVEALS: We Invented Heaven, God Is A Human Invention! | Prof Brian Greene
The Diary Of A CEO
Author credited with a quote about living in a 'brief crack of light between two eternal stretches of darkness,' which Greene applies to human existence in the cosmic timeline.