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The code breaker

Book • 2023
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.

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Mentioned in 20 episodes

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Walter Isaacson
in the context of Jennifer Doudna's journey in science.
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#395 – Walter Isaacson: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Da Vinci & Ben Franklin
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Shane Parrish
as the author of several biographies, including those on Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Benjamin Franklin.
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#121 Walter Isaacson: Curiosity Fuels Creativity
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Terry Crews
as one of his favorite biographers, highlighting the depth of his work.
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#587: Terry Crews on Masculinity, True Power, Therapy, and Resisting Cynicism
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Peter Attia
as a fantastic book about Jennifer Doudna and the discovery of CRISPR.
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#268 ‒ Genetics: testing, therapy, editing, association with disease risk, autism, and more | Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D.
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Peter Attia
as a source for further information on Jennifer Doudna and CRISPR.
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#244 ‒ The history of the cell, cell therapy, gene therapy, and more | Siddhartha Mukherjee
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Joseph Goldstein
while discussing gene editing and its implications for curing or preventing disease.
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Three Strategies for Getting Over Yourself | Joseph Goldstein
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Dan Harden
as a great book he is currently reading, relating it to his work on gene sequencing and CRISPR technologies.
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Dan Harden: Form follows emotion—industrial design lessons from George Nelson to Steve Jobs
Mentioned by Daniel Coyle in the context of the Next Big Idea app, referencing his work on Jennifer Doudna.
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CULTURE: How Successful Groups Work
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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
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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
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Michelle Seitz
mentions this book as what she is currently reading.
Michelle Seitz on Alternative Investments (Podcast)
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Jordi Visser
while discussing his reading on gene editing and its implications.
Jordi Visser – Analytics and AQ at Weiss (Capital Allocators, EP.221)
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Jay Shetty
while discussing his interview with the author and the book's potential to inspire.
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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
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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.
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Fareed Zakaria
in the context of her Nobel Prize-winning work on CRISPR.
Reengineering Life: The Next Frontiers in Science

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