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Mentioned in 29 episodes

Robinson Crusoe

Book • 1719

The novel follows Robinson Crusoe, a young and impulsive Englishman, who ignores his parents' advice and sets out to sea.

After a series of misadventures, including being captured by pirates and sold into slavery, he is eventually shipwrecked on a deserted island near the coast of Venezuela.

There, he spends 28 years surviving against incredible odds, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers.

The story is influenced by real-life castaways such as Alexander Selkirk and blends elements of Puritan spiritual autobiography, travel literature, and adventure stories.

It is considered one of the first modern novels in the English language and explores themes of ambition, self-reliance, civilization, and power.

Mentioned by

Sarah Churchwell

Simon Critchley

Peter Frankopan

Alfred Sonnenfeld

Mentioned in 29 episodes

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

when discussing books about Nelson.

517. Nelson: The Hunt for Napoleon (Part 4)

Mentioned by

Philip Ball

as an example of a modern myth.

Philip Ball on the Interplay of Science, Society, and the Quest for Understanding

Mentioned by

Anita Anand

, highlighting its depiction of a slaver's experiences.

55. The Fall of the Royal African Company

Mentioned as the author of what some consider to be the first English novel.

Pirates (Primer for Pirates of the Caribbean)

Mentioned by

Elliott Kalan

in the context of a character in "The Moonstone" who carries around Robinson Crusoe, comparing the impact of "The Power Broker" to that of a personal guide.

Breaking Down The Power Broker (with Conan O'Brien)

Mentioned by

David Olusoga

as the great book written by Daniel Defoe.

19. The Wrath of God: England’s Greatest Natural Disaster (Ep 2)

Erwähnt von

Sascha Lobo

als bekanntestes Buch von Daniel Defoe.

KI - ein Hype mit Substanz (mit Felix Zeltner)

Mentioned by

Paul Lynch

as an example of a story where the protagonist encounters his deepest self.

Paul Lynch – Schreiben in finsteren Zeiten

Mentioned by

Mike Maughan

as the inspiration for the novel "Robinson Crusoe", highlighting his involuntary isolation and eventual return to civilization.

204. What Happens When You’re Cut Off From All Human Contact?

Mentioned by

Peter Frankopan

in the context of Charles Dickens' childhood readings.

Charles Dickens | Hard Times | 1

Mentioned by

Sarah Churchwell

as a writer associated with the story of the Great Storm.

18. England’s Hurricane: 10,000 Dead (Ep 1)

Thomas Banks

mentions rereading this book some years ago, without being able to love it.

Episode 288: Literary Milestones

The name of the company comes from this book and is considered the most legendary story of being resourceful and creative with scarce resources.

Crusoe’s Big Bet on AI Infrastructure and Energy

Mentioned by

Thomas Banks

in relation to Alexander Selkirk, whose story inspired Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe".

Episode 248: “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by S. T. Coleridge, Part 1

Mentioned as a very Calvinistic and predestinarian work.

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Mencionado por

Alfred Sonnenfeld

al hablar sobre la importancia de las relaciones sociales.

#405: Alfred Sonnenfeld - 6 Claves Para Un Buen Cerebro

Mentioned by

Iain Murray

as one of the books published in the 1700s on the theme of travel.

The Life of John Newton

Mentioned when discussing understanding something by its contraries, referencing a quote from the novel.

Ep117 "What does brain science have to do with free speech? (with Greg Lukianoff)" (with Greg Lukianoff)

Mentioned during a game segment where the hosts guess book titles based on descriptions.

MBMBaM 731: Face 2 Face: Good Face Holes

Mentioned by

Simon Critchley

in relation to the rise of the novel and anxiety.

Episode 8: Anxiety and Care

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