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Every book Hikaru Nakamura recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Hikaru Nakamura has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of October 17, 2022.
  • Hikaru Nakamura has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of October 17, 2022.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of October 17, 2022.
  • The 3 books Hikaru Nakamura has mentioned in the most episodes, as of October 17, 2022: Histories, Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess and Rendezvous with Rama.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Hikaru Nakamura aired on October 17, 2022.

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Guest on Lex Fridman Podcast · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Hikaru Nakamura appears on long-form interview programs like the Lex Fridman Podcast, where he discusses the psychology of greatness, chess strategy, history, and finance. As evident from his appearance, Nakamura is a highly analytical thinker with wide-ranging intellectual curiosities spanning classical history, science fiction, and wealth management. During the episode, he recommended and discussed several notable books. Nakamura highlighted 'Histories' by Herodotus as one of his absolute favorite books from recent years, praising the ancient work and its author, who is widely considered the father of history. In the realm of finance and business, he reflected on a book by Mary Buffett concerning Warren Buffett's investment philosophy, specifically noting the wisdom behind a hands-off management approach when acquiring companies. For leisure and imaginative exploration, Nakamura mentioned reading the science fiction novel 'Rendezvous with Rama' by Arthur C. Clarke. He also touched upon instructional materials like 'Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess' when discussing his lifelong dedication to studying the game. Through these varied references, Nakamura reveals a mind deeply engaged in historical patterns, strategic mastery, and systematic learning.

Books recommended by Hikaru Nakamura

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  1. Histories

    Herodotus · Recommended · 1 episode

    Histories by Herodotus is an ancient Greek work by the writer widely regarded as the father of history, chronicling the traditions, wars, and clashes of ancient civilizations.

    Recommended
    “I think I mean one of my favorite books that I've read in the last couple years is the histories by Herodotus uh I mean basically considered the father of history”
    Lex Fridman Podcast #330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of… 2022-10-17 Listen at 1:56:55
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess

    Bobby Fischer · Discussed · 1 episode

    Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Bobby Fischer is a classic instructional chess book designed to help players improve their tactical vision and strategic thinking through guided problem-solving.

    Discussed
    “I devoured as much information as I could. 1003 00:34:00 00:34:03 I was like, so you were studying chess books? 1002 00:33:59 00:34:00 You were— I was.”
    Lex Fridman Podcast #330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of… 2022-10-17 Listen at 34:00
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Rendezvous with Rama

    Arthur C. Clarke · Discussed · 1 episode

    Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C.

    Discussed
    “I mean it's slightly over there was this sci-fi book I read many years ago I think it was rendezvous with Rama um or I think there were people that were just going all over the land like in this this cylinder”
    Lex Fridman Podcast #330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of… 2022-10-17 Listen at 2:44:49
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements

    Mary Buffett · Discussed · 1 episode

    Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements by Mary Buffett is a practical investing guide that teaches readers how to analyze company balance sheets and financial health using the analytical methods of Warren Buffett.

    Discussed
    “You're basically running this business, and for me, I've learned a lot about that because one of the books I read some years back, I think it was by Mary Buffett. 3917 02:13:35 02:13:36 It was on Warren Buffett and how when he buys these companies, it's hands-off management; it stays the same, you don't do anything.”
    Lex Fridman Podcast #330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of… 2022-10-17 Listen at 2:13:27
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of GreatnessLex Fridman Podcast2022-10-175
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing Animal Farm
“and when I went to college the the whole notion of basically people who are Juniors and seniors being more important or more equal than others to do the animal farm line”
Lex Fridman Podcast #330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of… 2022-10-17 Listen at 2:35:45
Passing Rendezvous with Rama
“I remember reading us I mean it's slightly over there was this sci-fi book I read many years ago I think it was rendezvous with Rama”
Lex Fridman Podcast #330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of… 2022-10-17 Listen at 2:44:48