Goodreads
A social network for readers, mentioned in the context of reading not just to impress others with quantity, but for genuine insight.
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Videos Mentioning Goodreads
James Clear, Atomic Habits — Strategies for Mastering Habits
Tim Ferriss
Social cataloging website for books, used by Tim Ferriss to sample quotes and gauge interest in books.
2023 Resolutions and New Tools, Booze and Ethanol Alternatives, The “Yearly Delete,” and Much More
Tim Ferriss
A social cataloging website for books, mentioned as a source for pulling highlights and quotes for AI-generated book summaries.
Best Investments, Bad Advice to Avoid, and Other Life Lessons | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A startup Veronica Belmont advised on product, communications, and marketing, which was later acquired by Amazon.
Caterina Fake — The Outsider Who Built Giants | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A platform owned by Amazon where Caterina Fake logs all the books she reads, recommending it for book discovery.
The Ultimate Guide To Reinventing Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A social network for readers, mentioned in the context of reading not just to impress others with quantity, but for genuine insight.
Ultimate Guide to Managing Executive Assistants and Delegating Like a Pro — Sam Corcos (4K)
Tim Ferriss
A social cataloging website for books where Sam Corcos tracks all the books he reads.
How To Cure Your Phone & Social Media Addiction (My 3-Step Process) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A website for tracking books and connecting with other readers, discussed for its potential to blend useful data tracking with social media pitfalls.
Rana el Kaliouby: Emotion AI, Social Robots, and Self-Driving Cars | Lex Fridman Podcast #322
Lex Fridman
Book social media site mentioned by Lex as a potential model for a dating app that matches people based on content consumption.
Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk | Lex Fridman Podcast #314
Lex Fridman
A social network for readers where people list, rate, and discuss books. Suggested as a potentially better model for dating apps due to its ability to reveal deeper interests.