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Book · 2017 · Biography & Autobiography

Einstein

His Life and Universe

by Walter Isaacson · Brought up by 2 people on 3 podcasts

Einstein by Walter Isaacson has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts (1 episode recommends it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Ed Zschau (1 episode) and Neil deGrasse Tyson (1 episode) on StarTalk Radio (1 episode), The Tim Ferriss Show (1 episode) and This Week in Startups (1 episode).

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Or Walder isaacson's book on Einstein or David mulla's on the wri brothers yes a fabulous book.
Ed Zschau · The Tim Ferriss Show · May 2024 Listen at 1:38:49

The best things said about it

3 of 4 · every mention
Discussed
I actually read read Walter isaacson's biography on on on Einstein Einstein uhhuh And so one of many great biographies he's written including a Steve Jobs.
Neil deGrasse Tyson StarTalk Radio · Jul 2017
Discussed
I thought they because I know when I read I actually read read Walter isaacson's biography on on on Einstein Einstein uhhuh and so one of many great biographies he's written including a Steve Jobs.
On the show StarTalk Radio · Jul 2017
Discussed
I'm in the middle of Einstein by Walter Isacson right now.
On the show This Week in Startups · Oct 2026

Where and when it comes up

Most episodes, by podcast

3 shows

Why people recommend it

Einstein by Walter Isaacson is a comprehensive biography that chronicles the life, mind, and scientific breakthroughs of Albert Einstein. Ed Zschau recommended Walter Isaacson's biography of Einstein on The Tim Ferriss Show as part of a broader discussion on reading biographies alongside David McCullough's work on the Wright brothers. On This Week in Startups, David mentioned that he was currently reading the biography as part of a reading assignment. Meanwhile, on StarTalk Radio, Godfrey discussed reading Walter Isaacson's biography of Einstein, noting that it is one of many great biographies written by Isaacson, alongside his book on Steve Jobs. Godfrey brought up the biography while exploring how historical physicists interacted and collaborated. Across these podcast appearances, the speakers emphasized the book's value in understanding not only the personal and professional life of the famous physicist but also the broader historical context of twentieth-century scientific progress.

Every mention

4 quotes from 3 episodes · 3 passing or ad reads below
Ed Zschau or Walder isaacson's book on Einstein or David mulla's on the wri brothers yes a fabulous book 1
Recommended
“or Walder isaacson's book on Einstein or David mulla's on the wri brothers yes a fabulous book”
Neil deGrasse Tyson I actually read read Walter isaacson's biography on on on Einstein Einstein uhhuh And so one of many great… 1
Discussed
“I actually read read Walter isaacson's biography on on on Einstein Einstein uhhuh And so one of many great biographies he's written including a Steve Jobs”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker2
Discussed
“I'm in the middle of Einstein by Walter Isacson right now.”
Discussed
“I thought they because I know when I read I actually read read Walter isaacson's biography on on on Einstein Einstein uhhuh and so one of many great biographies he's written including a Steve Jobs”
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
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“He has written numerous books, including celebrated biographies of Da Vinci, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Elon Musk, and others.”
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“you've got the best-selling biographies of leonardo da vinci einstein steve jobs benjamin franklin and benjamin frank”
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“walter is the author of best-selling biographies on leonardo da vinci einstein and steve jobs and has a new book out today which is called the code breaker jennifer doudna gene editing and the future of the human race”

Portraits from Wikimedia Commons: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Norwegian University of Science and Technology / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).