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Mentioned in 20 episodes

The code breaker

Book • 2023

Sally Pierson Dillon

In 'The Code Breaker,' Sally Pierson Dillon tells the story of Donnie, a young boy who, after breaking his leg, discovers intriguing secrets from his family's past through the sounds he hears in the old house.

The book explores themes of family history, personal growth, and the importance of understanding one's roots.

Mentioned by

Walter Isaacson

Joseph Goldstein

Mentioned in 20 episodes

Mentioned by

Walter Isaacson

in the context of Jennifer Doudna's journey in science.

#395 – Walter Isaacson: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Da Vinci & Ben Franklin

Mentioned by

Shane Parrish

as the author of several biographies, including those on Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Benjamin Franklin.

#121 Walter Isaacson: Curiosity Fuels Creativity

Mentioned by

Terry Crews

as one of his favorite biographers, highlighting the depth of his work.

#587: Terry Crews on Masculinity, True Power, Therapy, and Resisting Cynicism

Recommended by

Peter Attia

as a fantastic book about Jennifer Doudna and the discovery of CRISPR.

#268 ‒ Genetics: testing, therapy, editing, association with disease risk, autism, and more | Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D.

Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as a source for further information on Jennifer Doudna and CRISPR.

#244 ‒ The history of the cell, cell therapy, gene therapy, and more | Siddhartha Mukherjee

Mentioned by

Joseph Goldstein

while discussing gene editing and its implications for curing or preventing disease.

Three Strategies for Getting Over Yourself | Joseph Goldstein

Mentioned by

Dan Harden

as a great book he is currently reading, relating it to his work on gene sequencing and CRISPR technologies.

Dan Harden: Form follows emotion—industrial design lessons from George Nelson to Steve Jobs

Mentioned by

Mike Freno

as a book he recently read.

From Managing Portfolios to Running an Organization with Mike Freno

Mentioned by Daniel Coyle in the context of the Next Big Idea app, referencing his work on Jennifer Doudna.

CULTURE: How Successful Groups Work

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a great influence and hero; Ryan used Isaacson's books in his own writing.

Bonus: Walter Isaacson on Bending the Arch of History and Demystifying Science

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as the author of the book and guest on the podcast.

#503: Walter Isaacson on CRISPR, Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race

Mentioned by Eric Topol as one of his favorite books of all time.

New Center for Pediatric CRISPR Cures

Michelle Seitz

mentions this book as what she is currently reading.

Michelle Seitz on Alternative Investments (Podcast)

Mentioned by

Jordi Visser

while discussing his reading on gene editing and its implications.

Jordi Visser – Analytics and AQ at Weiss (Capital Allocators, EP.221)

Mentioned by

Jay Shetty

while discussing his interview with the author and the book's potential to inspire.

Justin Baldoni interviews Jay Shetty ON: Self-Compassion & Finding Your Purpose Through Service

Mentioned by

Becky Quick

while introducing him as a guest discussing gene editing breakthroughs and biotech innovation.

Walter Isaacson & Business Roundtable CEO Josh Bolten 5/19/25

Recommended by

Noah Gift

as an incredible book highlighting the importance of results and urgency in problem-solving.

467: High-Impact Data Science Made Easy

Mentioned by Josh Brown as a book about gene editing companies and their development.

Netflix and Churn

Mentioned by

Fareed Zakaria

in the context of her Nobel Prize-winning work on CRISPR.

Reengineering Life: The Next Frontiers in Science

Recommended by

David Frankel

as a fascinating read about Jennifer Doudna and CRISPR.

20VC: Biggest Lessons and Challenges Building One of the Most Successful Seed Funds, How To Manage Investor Psychology, Self-Doubt and Insecurity & The Secret to Truly Successful Venture Partnerships with David Frankel, Co-Founder @ Founder Collective

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