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Joe Rogan recommended On Writing by Stephen King, and discussed The Stand by Stephen King. Lex Fridman recommended The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark, and discussed Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Stephen King's monumental post-apocalyptic epic The Stand details the devastating sweep of a weaponized influenza strain that wipes out the vast majority of humanity, leaving survivors to choose sides in a final conflict between good and evil.
Discussed
“there's creativity like to write the stand with Stephen King novel that requires creativity there's something about his”
On Writing by Stephen King is part memoir and part masterclass in the craft of writing, offering practical advice and personal anecdotes from one of the world's most successful authors.
Recommended
“he's got a great book on writing in the bottle it's actually called on writing”
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a widely praised guide that explores the creative process, the nature of artistic struggle, and how to conquer the internal mental blocks that prevent people from doing their best work.
Recommended
“I think Stephen Pressfield I hope I'm not saying the war of art the war of art beautiful book”
Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker is a widely acclaimed book that uses data and numerous charts to argue for long-term human progress, global prosperity, and the triumphs of reason and science.
Discussed
“this I talked to Steve Pinker is enlightenment now mmm-hmm his book kind of highlights that that”
