Why people recommend it
The Tao of Wu by RZA is a philosophical memoir by the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan that blends martial arts wisdom, chess strategies, and deep spiritual reflections on life and society. During an appearance on the Lex Fridman Podcast in October 2021, RZA reiterated a specific endorsement for the book, suggesting that young men currently navigating high school should read the text and later revisit it for deeper understanding. Host Lex Fridman also brought up the book during the conversation, focusing in particular on a passage where RZA writes about confusion. Fridman expressed his admiration for that specific section of the work, quoting and validating the author's unique perspective that confusion can ultimately be viewed as a valuable gift provided by higher forces.
Who recommended it
- Lex Fridman Discussed
Lex Fridman — 1 mention
“life in the tao of wu you write something about confusion which i really like confusion is a gift from god”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 1
“i think for the for that for a young man in uh high school go to the dao of wu and then go back”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and he had he actually read my book the Dow of wool and that led to him having an interest in making this into a TV series”