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Mentioned in 56 episodes

Conspiracy

Book • 2018
In 'Conspiracy', Ryan Holiday chronicles the intricate and ambitious plot by Peter Thiel to take down Gawker Media.

The book is based on interviews with key players and delves into the strategic and philosophical underpinnings of Thiel's actions.

It examines the intersection of power, privacy, and free speech in the digital age, highlighting the ruthless and brilliant tactics employed by Thiel.

The narrative transcends a simple tale of a billionaire vs.

a media empire, offering insights into the broader implications for culture and society.

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Mentioned in 56 episodes

Mentioned by David Senra in relation to Peter Thiel and the dot-com bubble.
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#278 Peter Thiel
Mentioned by David Senra , describing Rockefeller's strategic outmaneuvering of his partners.
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#368 Rockefeller's Autobiography
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as his first attempt at narrative nonfiction.
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#128 Ryan Holiday: A Stoic Life
Mentioned by David Senra , who reads an excerpt that illustrates John D. Rockefeller's business tactics.
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Mentioned by David Senra to describe Rockefeller's strategic maneuvering against his business partners.
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Mentioned by Jocko Willink as a book exploring the story of Peter Thiel's vendetta against Gawker.
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394: Lessons from the Stoics. Discipline, Leadership, Life. With Ryan Holiday.
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his story-driven books.
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Rick Rubin on The Creative Act Part One
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of a discussion about Robert Greene's interpretation of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.
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100 Life Lessons From Marcus Aurelius
Mentioned by David Senra as a book providing insight into Peter Thiel's thinking.
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Mentioned by David Senra as a source for examples of using silence to one's advantage.
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#148 John D. Rockefeller (Autobiography)
Recommended by Preston Pysh as a fascinating book that gets into how Peter Thiel thinks and his strategic thinking.
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Classic 23: Lessons from Billionaire Peter Thiel
Erwähnt von Fritz Espenlaub als Quelle für die Darstellung eines Treffens zwischen Peter Thiel und Aaron D'Souza in Berlin.
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Die Peter Thiel Story (4/6) - Der Rächer
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his story-driven books available on Audible.
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Dr. Samantha Boardman on Turning Stress in Strength
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an example of a book that can be found on Audible.
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