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Every book Sergey Nazarov recommended on podcasts
Sergey Nazarov appeared on the Lex Fridman Podcast to discuss technology, smart contracts, and the foundational texts that shaped his thinking. Throughout the conversation, Nazarov reflected on the profound impact of classical literature and historical biographies on his early development and worldview. He highlighted Plato's dialogues, specifically Protagoras and Gorgias, noting how they provided him with a clear understanding of effective dialogue and the critical assessment of information during his early teenage years. Building upon his interest in ancient Greece, Nazarov also discussed Plutarch's Greek and Roman Lives, emphasizing the enduring value of timeless intellectual ideas. In addition to classical philosophy and history, Nazarov explored the influence of modern biographical writing, pointing to a biography of Cornelius Vanderbilt by T.J. Stiles as a particularly impactful recent read. He discussed Vanderbilt's lack of formal education, his work in developing steamboats, and his remarkable business acumen regarding monopolies. Through these discussions, Nazarov illustrated how studying historical figures and philosophical discourse provides enduring lessons in strategy, analysis, and human capability.
Books recommended by Sergey Nazarov
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Gorgias
Discussed“um so i think one of the things that had a very big impact on me were plato's dialogues and particularly protagoras and gorgeous as as as some of the two initial ones”
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Lives
Lives by Plutarch is a classic collection of parallel biographies of famous Greek and Roman leaders, offering enduring moral and historical lessons from antiquity.
Discussed“um i think biographies have had a very large impact on me um you know plutarch's greek and roman lives after i read plato i started reading a bunch of stuff greek stuff”
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Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2
Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 by Plutarch is a collection of parallel biographies of famous Greek and Roman leaders, exploring the moral character and political actions of antiquity's most influential figures.
Discussed“um i think biographies have had a very large impact on me um you know plutarch's greek and roman lives after i read plato i started reading a bunch of stuff greek stuff”
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Protagoras
Discussed“um so i think one of the things that had a very big impact on me were plato's dialogues and particularly protagoras and gorgeous as as as some of the two initial ones”
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The Dialogues of Plato
The Dialogues of Plato by Plato is a foundational collection of classical Greek philosophical texts utilizing conversational formats to explore ethics, politics, and metaphysics.
Discussed“um so i think one of the things that had a very big impact on me were plato's dialogues and particularly protagoras and gorgeous as as as some of the two initial ones i i think what plato's dialogues do very well is they give people a clear picture of what dialogue looks like and what the assessment of information”
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The First Tycoon
The First Tycoon by T.J.
Discussed“i think that um probably one of the most impactful ones that i can remember recently is around uh vanderbilt and so vanderbilt was these uh was this guy who basically without that much of an education he would invent or work with people to make these steamboats and then he had a lot of acumen around creating certain monopolies”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| #181 – Sergey Nazarov: Chainlink, Smart Contracts, and Oracle Networks | Lex Fridman Podcast | 2021-05-01 | 6 |