Episode · All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · 2022-12-24
Books mentioned on E109: 2022 Bestie Awards Live from Twitter HQ
(0:00) Bestie catch up!
Jason Calacanis recommended The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger, Putting the Rabbit in the Hat by Brian Cox, and Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino. David Sacks recommended San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger. David Friedberg recommended Vital Question by Nick Lane and King Henry V by William Shakespeare. Chamath Palihapitiya recommended Life Ascending by Nick Lane and others.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Ride of a Lifetime
The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger is a business memoir by the former Disney CEO detailing his professional journey, leadership philosophies, and strategies for navigating massive corporate transformations and creative challenges.
Recommended“Yeah, did you guys read the book he wrote, A Ride of a Lifetime? What is it?”
Where to get it
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San Fransicko
San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger is a critical examination of urban decay, homelessness, and governance in modern American cities, arguing that progressive policies have severely harmed places like San Francisco.
Recommended“and if you haven't read Michael's book San Francisco you did some great reporting there as well”
Where to get it
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Vital Question
Vital Question by Nick Lane is a landmark biochemistry book exploring the deepest origins of life and how biological energy evolved.
Recommended“um it's called the vital question by a guy named Nick Lane someone recommended it to me”
Where to get it
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Life Ascending
Life Ascending by Nick Lane is an exploration of the ten greatest evolutionary inventions that shaped the history of life on Earth, ranging from DNA and photosynthesis to complex cells and consciousness.
Recommended“the other one that he wrote which is called life ascending those two books you must read”
Where to get it
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King Henry V
King Lear is a classic tragedy by William Shakespeare that examines themes of madness, betrayal, generational conflict, and the deconstruction of absolute authority.
Recommended“The other one that he wrote, which is called Life Ascending, those two books you must read if you don't want to be a letter, in my opinion.”
Where to get it
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Putting the Rabbit in the Hat
Putting the Rabbit in the Hat by Brian Cox is a candid and engaging autobiography by the celebrated Scottish actor known for his memorable roles on stage and screen, including his acclaimed work in the television series Succession.
Recommended“putting the rabbit in the Hat is uh Brian Cox you may know him from secession”
Where to get it
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Cinema Speculation
Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino is a critical and autobiographical exploration of 1970s American cinema, blending passionate film analysis with personal memories of the filmmaker's childhood theater experiences.
Recommended“I'm halfway through Quentin Tarantino's Cinema speculation and enjoying it very much”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“but yeah I mean what we I also wrote about that in my book which is basically San Francisco pays a cash welfare payment”