Episode · Huberman Lab · 2021-07-19

Andrew Huberman & Lex Fridman: books mentioned on Huberman Lab (Jul 2021)

Machines, Creativity & Love | Dr. Lex Fridman

3 books · With Lex Fridman · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Dr. Lex Fridman Ph.D., is a scientist at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), working on robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and human-robot interactions. He is also the host of the Lex Fridman Podcast where he holds conversations with academics, entrepreneurs, athletes and creatives.

Andrew Huberman recommended Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse, and discussed A Fighter's Heart by Sam Sheridan. Lex Fridman discussed The Fighter's Mind by Sam Sheridan.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Narcissus and Goldmund

   Hermann Hesse · at 2:05:06 · mentioned 2 times

   Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse is a philosophical novel that explores the lifelong relationship between two contrasting medieval men, one a scholarly ascetic and the other a passionate artist.

   Recommended

   “In the Hermann Hesse's book, I don't know if you, "Narcissus and Goldmund," right? It's about these elements of the logical rational mind and the emotional mind and how those are woven together.”

   Andrew Huberman Machines, Creativity & Love | Dr. Lex Fridman 2021-07-19 Listen at 2:05:06

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2. 

   A Fighter's Heart

   Sam Sheridan · at 2:20:36 · mentioned 2 times

   A Fighter's Heart by Sam Sheridan is a compelling non-fiction exploration of martial arts, fighting sports, and the profound personal transformation that occurs through physical struggle.

   Discussed

   “years ago, I read a book that I really enjoyed, which is Sam Sheridan's book, " A Fighter's Heart," he talks about all these different forms of martial arts.”

   Andrew Huberman Machines, Creativity & Love | Dr. Lex Fridman 2021-07-19 Listen at 2:20:36

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3. 

   The Fighter's Mind

   Sam Sheridan · at 2:22:26 · mentioned 2 times

   The Fighter's Mind by Sam Sheridan is a compelling non-fiction book that explores the psychology, mental toughness, and cognitive strategies employed by elite martial artists and fighters.

   Discussed

   “He also has the book, what? "A Fighter's Mind." - Yeah, that was the third one.”

   Lex Fridman Machines, Creativity & Love | Dr. Lex Fridman 2021-07-19 Listen at 2:22:26

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon