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Book · 2003 · Biography & Autobiography

Not Fade Away

by Laurence Shames, Peter Barton · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

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Not Fade Away is a collaborative memoir by Laurence Shames and Peter Barton reflecting on life, business, and mortality. On the July 10, 2026 episode of This Week in Startups titled Danny Bernstein left Big Tech to fund farm-bots | E2310, Jason Calacanis recommended the publication to his listeners. Jason Calacanis discussed the book while contemplating mortality and what truly matters in life following the recent passing of acquaintances Malik and Josh Barer. Characterizing the text as a powerful meditation on dying, the host shared how the narrative resonated deeply with his own personal reflections on grief, legacy, and human connection. By sharing the recommendation on the podcast, Jason Calacanis offered a poignant moment of vulnerability and philosophical inquiry amidst an otherwise business-centric episode. He encouraged the audience to engage with the book if they were grappling with similar questions about existence and purpose. The heartfelt endorsement highlighted the enduring impact of Peter Barton's final writings on life, resilience, and perspective.

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Jason Calacanis And it really is like a meditation on dying and what matters in life. And given that my friend Malik passed… 1
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“And it really is like a meditation on dying and what matters in life. And given that my friend Malik passed away, my friend Josh Barer passed away.”