Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2022-05-28
Books mentioned on Why Do Founders Love René Girard? - Johnathan Bi - #479
Johnathan Bi is a startup founder, philosopher and mathematician. René Girard is one of the most popular philosophers in Silicon Valley.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell is a foundational work of comparative mythology exploring the universal narrative pattern known as the hero's journey.
Discussed“take the example of joseph campbell hero of a thousand faces he uh basically left his phd program at columbia i i think”
Where to get it
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Sapiens
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari is a sweeping exploration of the history and evolution of humankind, from ancient stone-age foragers to modern technological societies.
Discussed“have you ever read sapiens by any chance yes yeah”
Where to get it
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Rousseau's Theodicy of Self-Love
Rousseau's Theodicy of Self-Love is a scholarly work that delves into the philosophical concepts surrounding human desires and social recognition.
Recommended“excellent book written by by the professor i studied with called rousseau's theodicy”
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