Podcasts that mention 📚 Infinite jest by David Foster Wallace

So, 'Infinite Jest,' it's introduced in the first 50 pages is about a tape that once you watch it once, you only ever wanna watch that tape.

George Hotz discusses the book 'Infinite Jest' to illustrate a concept about a medium that is so compelling it becomes addictive, potentially leading to destructive behavior. This is related to a broader argument regarding the dangers of powerful AI.

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So, 'Infinite Jest,' it's introduced in the first 50 pages is about a tape that once you watch it once, you only ever wanna watch that tape.

In this segment, George Hotz discusses 'Infinite Jest,' a book that introduces a tape that, once watched, compels the viewer to watch it repeatedly. This is the second time the book has been mentioned during the podcast.

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Let me know if you have any recommendations what three books technical or fiction or philosophical had an impact on your life or you would recommend perhaps uh maybe we'll start with the least controversial uh infinite jest

Lex asks for book recommendations, mentioning 'Infinite Jest'.

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well my favorite novel is Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace which actually coincidentally much of it takes place in the halls of buildings right around us here at MIT

The guest states that this is his favorite novel and mentions the author.

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didn't you tackle Infinite Jest

The host asks Nat if they tackled the difficult book Infinite Jest on the podcast.

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you know in David Foster Wallace your great American author in his book Infinite Jest postulated a world where all stadiums were named after brands where countries and regions were named after brands and it's sort of I mean it's happening

Russell Brand mentions David Foster Wallace and his book Infinite Jest, referencing its prediction about branding in society.

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