William Faulkner
A Nobel laureate and one of David Eagleman's literary heroes, known for his magical realism. 'The Bear' is mentioned as a recommended work.
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Videos Mentioning William Faulkner
Diplo: College Dropout To World's Most Iconic DJ | E128
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as an author whose book Diplo read, inspiring a hunger for learning.
The Books I Read in February | 2022
Cal Newport
Mentioned as a writer who engaged in modernist literary innovation shortly after Steinbeck's era.
Full Length Episode | #179 | March 7, 2022
Cal Newport
Mentioned as a writer who pioneered modernist fiction shortly after Steinbeck's era.
Joyce Carol Oates — A Writing Icon on Creative Process and Creative Living | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A highly influential author whose works Joyce Carol Oates read extensively in high school and whose stories are assigned in her workshops. Also cited as an example of an author with a large body of work where only a few pieces become consistently anthologized.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
American novelist, author of 'Absalom, Absalom!', whose work Solomon appreciates.
Exploring Consciousness, Sensory Augmentation, The Lazy Susan Method of Productivity, and More
Tim Ferriss
A Nobel laureate and one of David Eagleman's literary heroes, known for his magical realism. 'The Bear' is mentioned as a recommended work.
Sebastian Junger Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A writer briefly mentioned by Sebastian Junger as part of his literary influences.