Book · 1968 · Désoxyribonucléique, acide
The Double Helix
The Double Helix by James D. Watson has been mentioned in 7 episodes across 5 podcasts (4 episodes recommend it and 3 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Eric Weinstein (2 episodes), Walter Isaacson (2 episodes) and Dr. Bernardo Huberman (1 episode) on Lex Fridman Podcast (3 episodes), Huberman Lab (1 episode) and Modern Wisdom (1 episode).
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Jim Watson who may be a son of a on many fronts is one of the great writers in the English language if you read The Double Helix it's an incredible narrative.
Eric Weinstein · Modern Wisdom · Sep 2023 Listen at 1:47:40 Questions about The Double Helix by James D. Watson
Who recommends The Double Helix by James D. Watson on podcasts?
Eric Weinstein (2 episodes), Walter Isaacson (1 episode) and Dr. Bernardo Huberman (1 episode) have recommended The Double Helix by James D. Watson on podcasts. In all, 5 people brought it up across 5 podcasts (3 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention The Double Helix the most?
Lex Fridman Podcast (3 episodes), Huberman Lab (1 episode), Modern Wisdom (1 episode), On Purpose with Jay Shetty (1 episode) and The Peterman Pod (1 episode).
Is The Double Helix recommended, or only discussed?
The Double Helix by James D. Watson was recommended in 4 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 3 episodes, as of 2026-11-09.
What do people say about The Double Helix?
Eric Weinstein on Modern Wisdom (2023-09-04): "Jim Watson who may be a son of a on many fronts is one of the great writers in the English language if you read The Double Helix it's an incredible narrative."
When was The Double Helix last mentioned on a podcast?
The Double Helix by James D. Watson was last discussed on The Peterman Pod by Venki Ramakrishnan on 2026-11-09.
What they say about it
- Written by James Watson“book by James Watson”3
- Discovery of DNA structure“discovery of the structure of DNA”2
The best things said about it
Not only did Jim Watson half discover this three dimensional structure of DNA, he was also one hell of a writer before he became an ass.
Eric Weinstein Lex Fridman Podcast · Mar 2019 I mean because I read the famous book by Watson you know the double helix and I I couldn't sleep I mean I read it one night and say it's incredible what this guy amazing book amazing book yes.
I was very influenced by a book that's highly controversial, which is Jim Watson's The Double Helix, because for the first time, it made me realize that biology was not a rote collection of facts.
Her father drops a book on her bed called The Double Helix, the book by James Watson on the discovery of the structure of DNA.
Walter Isaacson Lex Fridman Podcast · Sep 2023 Where and when it comes up
Most episodes, by podcast
5 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
The Double Helix by James D. Watson is a personal and controversial autobiographical account of the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA. The book has captivated scientists and writers with its vivid narrative of academic ambition. On the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Bernardo Huberman described staying up all night reading the book and finding it to be an incredible, inspiring work. Walter Isaacson discussed on the Lex Fridman Podcast and on On Purpose with Jay Shetty how a copy of the book given to a young Jennifer Doudna inspired her to pursue a career in science. Eric Weinstein praised Watson's writing ability on Modern Wisdom and the Lex Fridman Podcast, calling the text an incredible narrative that highlights the human tensions behind major scientific breakthroughs. On The Peterman Pod, Venki Ramakrishnan noted that the book heavily influenced his early view of biology as a dynamic field rather than a rote collection of facts, despite acknowledging ongoing controversies regarding its portrayal of Rosalind Franklin.
Every mention
Eric Weinstein I think that Jim Watson who may be a son of a on many fronts is one of the great writers in the English lan… 2
“I think that Jim Watson who may be a son of a on many fronts is one of the great writers in the English language if you read the double helix it's an incredible narrative”
“you ever read The Double Helix? - It's a book? - Oh, you have to read this book-- - Not only did Jim Watson half discover this three dimensional structure of DNA, he was also one hell of a writer before he became an ass.”
Walter Isaacson So her father drops a book on her bed called the "Double Helix," the book by James Watson on the discovery… 2
“So her father drops a book on her bed called the "Double Helix," the book by James Watson on the discovery of the structure of DNA...”
“So her father drops a book on her bed called the "Double Helix," the book by James Watson on the discovery of the structure of DNA”
“it was about the fact that even as a young girl she had been reading things like the double helix and wanted to become a scientist”
Dr. Bernardo Huberman I mean because I read the famous book by Watson you know the double helix and I I couldn't sleep I mean I r… 1
“I mean because I read the famous book by Watson you know the double helix and I I couldn't sleep I mean I read it one night and say it's incredible what this guy amazing book amazing book yes”
Sam Harris i like just if you read james watson's book the double helix right about the the them you know cracking the… 1
“i like just if you read james watson's book the double helix right about the the them you know cracking the the uh structure of dna”
Venki Ramakrishnan I was very influenced by a book that's highly controversial, which is Jim Watson's, uh, The Double Helix, u… 1
“I was very influenced by a book that's highly controversial, which is Jim Watson's, uh, The Double Helix, uh, because for the first time, it made me realize that biology was not a rote collection of facts.”