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Ready Player One

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'Ready Player One' is set in a dystopian future where people escape reality through a virtual world called the OASIS.

The protagonist, Wade Watts, embarks on a quest to find an Easter egg hidden within the OASIS by its creator, James Halliday.

This quest involves solving puzzles, mastering 1980s pop culture trivia, and facing corporate rivals who also seek control of the OASIS.

The novel explores themes of nostalgia, escapism, and the importance of human connection in a digital age.

Wade's journey takes him from a lonely, isolated existence to becoming a hero with newfound friends and a sense of purpose.

The story blends adventure, science fiction, and virtual reality, creating a compelling narrative that resonates with readers of all ages.

Mentioned by

Morgane Boucher

I-Hsien Sherwood

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Nathan Lands

as a book he read way before the movie came out.

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Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

when discussing Impact Theory University and advising entrepreneurs to look back at history.

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Mentioned by

Jason Kepler

as a point of comparison to AI slop videos.

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Mentioned by

Rizwan Virk

as the book the movie "Ready Player One" was based on.

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Mentioned by

George Knapp

in reference to Ernie Klein, the writer of Ready Player One, whom they took to Area 51.

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Mentioned by

Sean Leahy

as a fun summer read with a nostalgic feel.

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Mentioned by

George Knapp

as a bestseller book on the New York Times list.

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Mentioned by

Axel Raven

as a fictional book that shares similarities with the allure of the virtual world.

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Mentioned by

Lomax Ward

to illustrate a future where one industry controls the world.

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Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

as a book that he loves more than he can possibly tell.

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Mentioned by

Paul Kiker

when discussing inheritance and a possible future influenced by AI.

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Mentionné par

Morgane Boucher

, d'abord comme le livre d'Ernest Klein, puis repris par Steven Spielberg.

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Mentioned by

I-Hsien Sherwood

as a book that heavily features Tomb of Horrors.

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Logic

as one of his favorite books and inspiration for a tattoo.

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Citato da Uesa per la sua opinione negativa nei confronti del film, considerandolo un libro di poco valore.

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Mentioned by

Andy Stumpf

when discussing the user's visual acuity screen with ads.

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Mentioned by Joel when discussing virtual reality.

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Mencionado por Rodrigo como un libro que disfruta escuchar en formato audiolibro.

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Mentioned in the context of Mark Zuckerberg potentially misinterpreting its message.

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Mentioned by

David Shapiro

when discussing the concept of VR addiction.

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