Cixin Liu's 'The Three-Body Problem' is a critically acclaimed science fiction novel that blends hard science with compelling storytelling. The story follows a group of scientists who make contact with an alien civilization, leading to unforeseen consequences for humanity. Liu's intricate world-building and exploration of complex scientific and philosophical themes have earned him widespread recognition. The novel is known for its ambitious scope and its exploration of the potential challenges and dangers of encountering extraterrestrial life. It's a thought-provoking work that has captivated readers worldwide.
This book is not mentioned in the transcript, but the episode description mentions Rebecca Wragg-Sykes' book, 'Kindred', which is about Neanderthals. The book likely explores the social structures and behaviors of Neanderthals, offering insights into early human societies. It may challenge traditional assumptions about early human life and gender roles. The book's significance lies in its contribution to our understanding of Neanderthal culture and its implications for broader anthropological studies. It may also touch upon the broader themes of human evolution and adaptation.
The Silo series, comprising Wool, Shift, and Dust, is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity lives in underground silos. The series follows characters such as Holston and Juliette as they uncover the secrets and mysteries of their underground world. The books delve into the struggle between information and control, human curiosity, and the power dynamics within the silo society. The series reveals the origins of the silos, the true nature of the outside world, and the ultimate fate of the survivors as they strive to rebuild their world[2][3][5].
In 'A Wrinkle in Time,' Madeleine L'Engle tells the story of 13-year-old Meg Murry, who is struggling to fit in at school and is deeply concerned about her father's mysterious disappearance. Along with her brother Charles Wallace and friend Calvin O'Keefe, Meg is guided by the enigmatic Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which on a journey through space and time to find her father. Using a process called tessering, they travel to various planets, including Uriel and Camazotz, to confront the evil force known as The Black Thing. The novel explores themes of good vs. evil, conformity, and the power of love and family bonds.
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Camille Hearst is Head of Fan Monetization at Spotify, where she finds new ways for fans to connect and for artists to monetize. Previously she was Head of Product for Creators at Patreon, Product Marketing Manager at YouTube, the second Product Manager at iTunes, and VP of Product at Hailo. She also co-founded a company called Kit, which was acquired by Patreon in 2018. In today’s podcast, we discuss:
• Advice on building a successful career as a creator
• Her take on the future of the creator economy
• The best and worst parts of building products for music artists
• What Apple product teams do differently
• The story of meeting Steve Jobs
• Advice for founders going through acquisitions
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Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/monetizing-passions-scaling-marketplaces
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Where to find Camille Hearst:
• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/camillionz
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chearst/
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• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com
• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lennysan
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/
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In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Camille’s background
(04:24) Camille’s role as Head of Fan Monetization at Spotify
(07:40) The best and worst parts of working with artists
(14:15) Trends in the content creation world
(19:29) Advice on building a successful career as a creator
(21:32) The importance of content curators
(22:30) Camille’s startup, Kit
(24:49) Advice on selling your startup
(28:28) The supply side of marketplaces
(34:37) How Camille became the second PM at iTunes
(35:43) The story of meeting Steve Jobs
(43:01) Apple’s style of product management
(45:54) Opportunities on the platform side of content creation
(48:34) Camille’s early years growing up in a creative tech family
(53:45) Favorite frameworks
(52:32) Lightning round
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Referenced:
• Adam Fishman on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/how-to-build-a-high-performing-growth-team-adam-fishman-patreon-lyft-imperfect-foods/
• The Federal Reserve says Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour boosted the economy. One market research firm estimates she could add $5 billion: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swift-eras-tour-boosted-economy-tourism-federal-reserve-how-much-money-made/
• Yelp coins the “Beyoncé bump” for the economic halo created by the pop star’s Renaissance Tour: https://fortune.com/2023/07/19/beyonce-renaissance-tour-economic-impact/
• Lenny Bot: https://www.lennybot.com/
• YouTube streamer faces riot charge after Union Square Park erupts in chaos: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/nyregion/union-square-kai-cenat-twitch-giveaway.html
• Michelle Phan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MICHELLEPHA
• Rover: https://www.rover.com/
• Airbnb’s product management shift: the view from product leaders: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/airbnbs-product-management-shift-the-viewpoint-of-product-leaders/#
• Hiroki Asai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiroki-asai-a44137110/
• The Really Good Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-really-good-podcast/id1697794816
• Nichiren Buddhism: https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/subdivisions/nichiren_1.shtml
• What’s Love Got to Do with It on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-f996a307-ee91-4550-8829-3694f55e0189
• Marty Cagan on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-nature-of-product-marty-cagan-silicon-valley-product-group/
• Why you should eat the frog first: https://asana.com/resources/eat-the-frog
• Draw the owl: https://review.firstround.com/draw-the-owl-and-other-company-values-you-didnt-know-you-should-have
• The Three-Body Problem: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Body-Problem-Cixin-Liu/dp/0765382032
• Kindred: https://www.amazon.com/Kindred-Octavia-Butler/dp/0807083690
• A Wrinkle in Time: https://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Time-Quintet/dp/0312367546/
• Foundation on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/foundation/umc.cmc.5983fipzqbicvrve6jdfep4x3
• Battlestar Galactica on SyFy: https://www.syfy.com/battlestar-galactica
• Hijack on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/hijack/umc.cmc.1dg08zn0g3zx52hs8npoj5qe3
• Shadow and Bone on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80236319
• Afrobeats playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1EQqFPe2ux3rbj
• “Calm Down” by Rema on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/37iaWiKMa9YBbEDlw5c3Qh
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