#158
Mentioned in 81 episodes
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Book • 1974
This classic novel by Robert M. Pirsig is a personal and philosophical odyssey that delves into the author's search for meaning.
The narrative follows a father and his son on a summer motorcycle trip from the Midwest to California, intertwining a travelogue with deep philosophical discussions.
The book explores the concept of 'quality' and how it informs a well-lived life, reconciling science, religion, and humanism.
It also touches on the author's own struggles with his past and his philosophical quest, making it a touching and transcendent exploration of human experience and endeavor.
The narrative follows a father and his son on a summer motorcycle trip from the Midwest to California, intertwining a travelogue with deep philosophical discussions.
The book explores the concept of 'quality' and how it informs a well-lived life, reconciling science, religion, and humanism.
It also touches on the author's own struggles with his past and his philosophical quest, making it a touching and transcendent exploration of human experience and endeavor.
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Josh Waitzkin as one of his favorite books and thinkers, differentiating between philosopher and philosophologist.454 snips
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Manu Sharma when discussing the philosophical realm of AI's ability to make quality judgments.
Manu Sharma when discussing the philosophical realm of AI's ability to make quality judgments.
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