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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream

Book • 1971

Hunter S. Thompson

Published in 1971, 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' is a novel written by Hunter S. Thompson, presented as a blend of journalism and fiction.

The story follows journalist Raoul Duke (Thompson's alter ego) and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo (based on Oscar Zeta Acosta), as they embark on a trip to Las Vegas to cover the Mint 400 motorcycle race.

However, their assignment quickly devolves into a chaotic and surreal journey fueled by a variety of recreational drugs.

The novel critiques American society, consumerism, and the failure of the 1960s counterculture, while also exploring the concept of the American Dream.

The narrative is characterized by its blurred lines between reality and fiction, reflecting Thompson's signature Gonzo journalism style.

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Mentioned in 21 episodes

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

alongside Bukowski, in a discussion about handling adversity.

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Mentioned by

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in relation to the concept of the creative cliff and perseverance.

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Naval Ravikant

; he found it entertaining but gave up about halfway through.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Callaghan

as a book he likes, although not as much as his straightforward reporting.

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Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

as one of his favorite authors.

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Tim Ferriss

in the context of Jordan Peterson's recommended reading list and his familiarity with psychedelic research.

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Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

when recalling a comedy song made about what Hunter S. Thompson would do in a day.

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in connection to adrenochrome and other conspiracy theories.

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Mentioned by

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in the context of the American Dream and its impact on individuals' expectations.

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Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

when discussing a quote about life.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

and

Timothy Denevi

in discussion of his writing style and impact.

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Mentioned by

Kurt Metzger

in relation to Hunter S Thompson.

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Mentioned by

Nat Eliason

as a stylistic reference for his book's design.

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Mentioned by

Benicio Del Toro

, stating that Wes Anderson's script reminded him a lot of Hunter S. Thompson's writing.

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Mentioned by

Alie Ward

as a book that mentioned the smell of drugs.

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Gabor Steingart

im Zusammenhang mit dem Tod des Autors vor 20 Jahren.

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Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

and

Christopher Ryan

in relation to audiobook narration and the author's unique style.

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Mentioned by

Josh Clark

in relation to a possible influence from Thomas Wolfe's writing.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of his favorite authors, highlighting Thompson's masterful journalism and deep understanding of human nature.

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