William Shakespeare
English playwright and poet (1564–1616)
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English playwright cited as part of British soft power (Shakespeare, BBC, Oxbridge).
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Peter Attia MD
Author who wrote in Hamlet, 'For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.'
Barry Barish: Gravitational Waves and the Most Precise Device Ever Built | Lex Fridman Podcast #213
Lex Fridman
A pre-eminent English playwright and poet whose works were initially off-putting to Lex Fridman in high school but later appreciated for their value and beauty of language.
How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time — Daily Stoic Author Ryan Holiday
Tim Ferriss
English playwright, poet, and actor, whose productive time during quarantine is used as an example of 'alive time'.
Joyce Carol Oates — A Writing Icon on Creative Process and Creative Living | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A playwright whose most popular works are frequently taught, contrasted with less popular but still valuable plays, used as an analogy for varying levels of recognition for creative works.
David Rubenstein — Raising Billions of Dollars & Advising Presidents
Tim Ferriss
Renowned playwright and poet, one of the iconic historical figures Rubenstein wishes could be interviewed using modern formats.
Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Considered by Tyler Cowen to be the greatest writer, and a recommended author for those seeking complex literature.
Ryan Holiday Interviews Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Playwright whose plays are cited as an example of information with a long cultural half-life, more valuable to consume than ephemeral current event books.
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Peter Attia MD
Renowned playwright, mentioned in a quote questioning the real impact of art if 300 years of his work hasn't stopped genocide.
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
Lex Fridman
Considered possibly the wisest thinker of them all.
Kanye 'Ye' West Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast #332
Lex Fridman
Considered by Lex as one of the top writers in human existence, having influenced 30% of the English language.
Chip Conley — Building Empires, Tackling Cancer, and Surfing the Liminal | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Often credited with the quote, 'The meaning of life is to find your gift and the purpose of life is to give it away,' which Chip finds profound.
Caterina Fake — The Outsider Who Built Giants | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A poet admired by Caterina Fake, whose sonnets she memorized and found helpful during difficult times.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks — Powerful Books, Mystics, and More
Tim Ferriss
Renowned playwright and poet, whose sonnets are mentioned as a source of deep 'music' in life.
How to Find Your True Purpose & Create Your Best Life | Dr. James Hollis
Andrew Huberman
Playwright referenced for his metaphor of 'knitting the raveled sleeve of care' to describe the process of collecting oneself when feeling unraveled.
Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk | Lex Fridman Podcast #314
Lex Fridman
The English playwright and poet whose works were part of AP English exams, which Boeree admitted to studying via Cliff's Notes rather than direct reading.
Ricardo Semler Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The renowned playwright, mentioned by Ricardo Semler for his works containing 'all of the human traits,' comparing the Bible's depth to Shakespeare's ability to encapsulate human experience.
B.J. Novak Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Writer cited as the first person who comes to mind when thinking of 'successful' due to his moving, permanent, and popular works.
Alien Debate: Sara Walker and Lee Cronin | Lex Fridman Podcast #279
Lex Fridman
A renowned playwright, cited for his ability to 'create new verbs,' illustrating a capacity for creativity and thinking 'outside of language' that current AI models like GPT-3 lack.
Peterson Academy | Andrew Doyle | The Shakespearean Tragedies | Lecture 1 (Official)
Peterson Academy
The playwright whose tragedies are discussed as the highest point of his artistry, known for his complex characters and insights into human nature.