Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2023-01-21

Books mentioned on The Mindset Secrets Of Elite Performers - Peter Diamandis - #579

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Peter Diamandis is an engineer, physician, founder of the X Prize Foundation and cofounder of Singularity University. If you got rid of Elon Musk's money, or Steve Jobs' factories, they would likely still end up in a successful place because of their mindset.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. The Singularity Is Near

    Ray Kurzweil · at 4:25

    The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil is a visionary science and futurism book that forecasts the imminent convergence of human biology and artificial intelligence, predicting a transformative leap in technological evolution.

    Discussed
    “I then read a book by Ray Kurzweil called The Singularity is near and damn if it didn't make a right-hand turn in my life”
    Where to get it
  2. The White Pill

    Michael Malice · at 13:11

    The White Pill by Michael Malice is a historical nonfiction book that examines the grim realities of totalitarian regimes like the Soviet Union while offering a perspective centered on hope and the eventual collapse of tyranny.

    Discussed
    “Michael malice is a cultural commentator podcaster writer he's just released a book called the white pill and I sat down with him to talk about that this week”
    Where to get it
  3. Why We Sleep

    Matthew Walker · at 37:14

    Why We Sleep is a comprehensive exploration of the neurobiology of sleep written by distinguished sleep expert Matthew Walker.

    Recommended
    “um uh there's a great book called why uh why we sleep um which is amazing”
    Where to get it