#262
Mentioned in 30 episodes
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Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life
Book • 2009
This book is a transcript of the only public speech David Foster Wallace gave on his views on life, delivered as a commencement address at Kenyon College in 2005.
The speech delves into the difficulties of empathy, the unimportance of being well-adjusted, and the apparent loneliness of adult life.
Wallace argues that true freedom comes from the ability to be fully conscious and sympathetic, and he emphasizes the importance of learning how to think and exercise control over one's thoughts.
The speech is known for its blend of casual humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, offering advice that renews readers with every reading.
After his death, the speech became a treasured piece of writing, reprinted in various publications and widely discussed online[1][2][4].
The speech delves into the difficulties of empathy, the unimportance of being well-adjusted, and the apparent loneliness of adult life.
Wallace argues that true freedom comes from the ability to be fully conscious and sympathetic, and he emphasizes the importance of learning how to think and exercise control over one's thoughts.
The speech is known for its blend of casual humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, offering advice that renews readers with every reading.
After his death, the speech became a treasured piece of writing, reprinted in various publications and widely discussed online[1][2][4].
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Sahil Bloom as a source for the parable of the two fish and the concept of being blind to obvious realities.
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Jacob Howland in a discussion about the concept of worship and the things people prioritize in life.
Jacob Howland in a discussion about the concept of worship and the things people prioritize in life.
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Peter Attia in relation to the ubiquity of environmental cues and their impact on habits.
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Mentioned by Peter Attia in the context of his personal journey of overcoming a negative internal monologue.
Peter Attia in the context of his personal journey of overcoming a negative internal monologue.
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Mentioned by Sahil Bloom as a speech that changed his worldview and is the basis for this podcast episode.
Sahil Bloom as a speech that changed his worldview and is the basis for this podcast episode.
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Mark Manson when discussing the idea that everyone experiences the world through their own lens.
Mark Manson when discussing the idea that everyone experiences the world through their own lens.
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Quoted to illustrate the futility of temporary earthly things and the human need to worship something.
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The Power of Money
