Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2018-10-24
Books mentioned on #1188 - Lex Fridman
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Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Stand
The Stand by Stephen King is an epic post-apocalyptic horror novel that chronicles the devastation of human society by a weaponized influenza strain and the subsequent battle between survivors.
Discussed“there's creativity like to write the stand with Stephen King novel that requires creativity there's something about his”
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On Writing
On Writing by Stephen King is part memoir and part masterclass on the craft of writing, detailing the author's personal experiences alongside practical advice for aspiring writers.
Recommended“he's got a great book on writing in the bottle it's actually called on writing”
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The War of Art
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a well-known guide on overcoming creative blocks, conquering internal resistance, and approaching artistic work with professionalism and discipline.
Recommended“I think Stephen Pressfield I hope I'm not saying the war of art the war of art beautiful book”
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Life 3.0
Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark is a thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence and its potential to radically reshape the future of human civilization through various technological scenarios.
Recommended“so there's a Max tegmark brilliant guy life 3.0 I recommend people read his book on the artificial general intelligence”
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Enlightenment Now
Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker is a sweeping nonfiction work that uses data and reason to argue that human health, prosperity, safety, peace, and happiness are globally on the rise.
Discussed“this I talked to Steve Pinker is enlightenment now mmm-hmm his book kind of highlights that that”
