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Every book Nathan Lambert recommended on podcasts
Nathan Lambert appeared on the Lex Fridman Podcast for episode 490, titled State of AI in 2026: LLMs, Coding, Scaling Laws, China, Agents, GPUs, AGI, released on February 1, 2026. Based on his appearance, Lambert is deeply engaged in discussions surrounding artificial intelligence, large language models, coding developments, and technological scaling laws. Amidst technical evaluations of advanced computing and the shifting landscape of global technology, Lambert recommended David Talbot's historical book Season of the Witch. He described it as a compelling history of San Francisco covering the period from 1960 to 1985, capturing the vibrant hippie revolution alongside substantial historical turmoil, hurt, and profound love within the city. Lambert noted that despite the sheer magnitude of these recent events and the deep cultural shifts that occurred, many people remain unfamiliar with this local history. He emphasized that it is a great book that sheds light on a turbulent and transformative era, offering listeners a rich historical narrative that contrasts with the futuristic focus of artificial intelligence.
Books recommended by Nathan Lambert
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Season of the Witch
Season of the Witch by David Talbot is a sweeping historical narrative that chronicles the turbulent political, cultural, and social transformation of San Francisco from the 1960s through the mid-1980s.
Recommended“I need to get him a copy of Season of the Witch, which is a history of SF from 1960 to 1985, which goes through the hippie revolution... And it's just like, that is so recent, and so much turmoil and hurt, but also love in SF. And it's like, no one knows about this. It's a great book, Season”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| #490 – State of AI in 2026: LLMs, Coding, Scaling Laws, China, Agents, GPUs, AGI | Lex Fridman Podcast | 2026-02-01 | 1 |