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Every book Mitch Lasky recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Mitch Lasky has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of April 26, 2023.
  • Mitch Lasky has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of April 26, 2023.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of April 26, 2023.
  • The 3 books Mitch Lasky has mentioned in the most episodes, as of April 26, 2023: Neuromancer, Ready Player One and Snow Crash.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Mitch Lasky aired on April 26, 2023.

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Guest on Acquired, Invest Like the Best · 4 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Mitch Lasky appears on, in one place — not just one.

Mitch Lasky appeared on the Acquired and Invest Like the Best podcasts to discuss the business and history of the gaming and entertainment industries. During these discussions, he highlighted several key literary works that influenced his understanding of creative industries and technological innovation. He discussed Thomas Schatz's The Genius of the System, explaining how the book deeply inspired him by illustrating the complex intersection of business, studio systems, and artistic creativity in Hollywood. Additionally, Lasky analyzed the historical connection between virtual reality investments and science fiction literature, identifying three major novels whose publication coincided with waves of industry innovation: William Gibson's Neuromancer, Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash, and Ernest Cline's Ready Player One.

Books recommended by Mitch Lasky

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  1. Neuromancer

    William Gibson · Discussed · 1 episode

    Neuromancer by William Gibson is a foundational cyberpunk science fiction novel that explores artificial intelligence, cyberspace, and corporate dystopias.

    Discussed
    “I don't think it is an accident that the three major periods of virtual reality investment and innovation coincided with the publishing of three key novels.”
    Invest Like the Best Mitch Lasky - The Business of Gaming - [Invest Like the Best, EP.293] 2022-09-06
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Ready Player One

    Ernest Cline · Discussed · 1 episode

    Ready Player One by Ernest Cline is a dystopian science fiction novel set in a near-future virtual reality world filled with nostalgic pop culture references from the 1980s.

    Discussed
    “Romancer back in the 80s from William Gibson, Snow Crash from Neil Stevenson, and then Ready Player One.”
    Invest Like the Best Mitch Lasky - The Business of Gaming - [Invest Like the Best, EP.293] 2022-09-06
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Snow Crash

    Neal Stephenson · Discussed · 1 episode

    Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson is a classic cyberpunk science fiction novel that famously anticipated the metaverse, modern social media, and digital currencies.

    Discussed
    “Romancer back in the 80s from William Gibson, Snow Crash from Neil Stevenson, and then Ready Player One.”
    Invest Like the Best Mitch Lasky - The Business of Gaming - [Invest Like the Best, EP.293] 2022-09-06
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. The Genius of the System

    Thomas Schatz · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “so I was very much inspired by a book that I think you you know as well right the genius of the system by Thomas schaff”
    Acquired Benchmark’s Mitch Lasky and Blake Robbins on The Art of Business in Ga… 2023-04-26 Listen at 4:49
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Benchmark’s Mitch Lasky and Blake Robbins on The Art of Business in GamingAcquired2023-04-261
Mitch Lasky - The Business of Gaming - [Invest Like the Best, EP.293]Invest Like the Best2022-09-063