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Every book Patrick Collison recommended on podcasts
Patrick Collison appeared as a guest on All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg for an episode titled The Stablecoin Future, Milei's Memecoin, DOGE for the DoD, Grok 3, Why Stripe St, which aired on February 21, 2025. Known for his work as a technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Stripe, Collison offered his perspectives on global finance, technology policy, and institutional reform during the discussion. Toward the end of the conversation, he offered a quick book recommendation, pointing listeners toward Boyd by Robert Coram. The book is a biography of John Boyd, the influential Air Force colonel who was a key figure in the military reform movement. Collison observed that while almost everyone in Silicon Valley seems to have that particular book on their shelf, very few people have actually read it. By highlighting this biography during a conversation that touched on defense and government efficiency, Collison drew attention to historical models of military innovation, strategic thinking, and institutional disruption, underscoring the enduring relevance of Boyd's ideas for modern technologists and leaders seeking to challenge conventional bureaucratic systems.
Books recommended by Patrick Collison
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Boyd
Boyd by Robert Coram is a biography of Air Force Colonel John Boyd, a prominent figure in the military reform movement.
Recommended“and if I can just give a quick book recommendation this book Boyd by Robert korm about John Boyd the Air Force Colonel who you know was part of the reformist movement I feel like everyone in Silicon Valley has that book on their shelf and no one's actually read it”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| The Stablecoin Future, Milei's Memecoin, DOGE for the DoD, Grok 3, Why Stripe Stays Private | All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg | 2025-02-21 | 1 |