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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.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by

Elon Musk

in comparing AI-generated content to the metaverse and digital characters.

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Nathan Lands

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

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Tom Bilyeu

, referencing its world created by the community that exists inside of it.

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Tom Bilyeu

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

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Jason Kepler

as a point of comparison to AI slop videos.

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Rizwan Virk

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

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Mentioned by Greg as an example of dystopian science fiction with capitalistic commentaries.

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Lance Roberts

as a movie that illustrates the future direction of society with increasing technological advancements.

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Dave Rubin

to describe where society is headed with AI and automation, a world where people will have nothing to do.

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George Knapp

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

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Sean Leahy

as a fun summer read with a nostalgic feel.

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Saagar Enjeti

to describe the possibility of living life in virtual reality while in poverty.

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George Knapp

as a bestseller book on the New York Times list.

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Axel Raven

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

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Lomax Ward

to illustrate a future where one industry controls the world.

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Tom Bilyeu

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

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Freesia Gaul

as a reference point, although she had not seen it before starting her company.

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Andrew Wang

in connection to the original company name, Go Service One, which was a joke based on it.

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Rony Abovitz

in a discussion about the potential future of the 'slacker generation' and universal basic income.

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Tom Bilyeu

as a book that has already nailed what AR VR actually becomes.

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