Chapter
The Thin Line Between the Possible and Impossible
22:58 - 34:17 (11:19)
In this episode, Walter Isaacson talks about the importance of blurring the line between the possible and impossible. He also discusses some common misconceptions related to Leonardo da Vinci's inventions, art, and life.
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The speaker shares a funny anecdote about his high school and how he and Michael Lewis were not the greatest behaved students in class.
22:58 - 26:53 (03:55)
Summary
The speaker shares a funny anecdote about his high school and how he and Michael Lewis were not the greatest behaved students in class.
ChapterThe Thin Line Between the Possible and Impossible
Episode#273: Lessons from Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Ben Franklin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The idea that Leonardo invented the helicopter is just one of the many common misconceptions about him.
26:53 - 30:17 (03:24)
Summary
The idea that Leonardo invented the helicopter is just one of the many common misconceptions about him. He actually invented aerial screw to bring angels down onto the theater stage as part of his theatrical work, and never created a successful flying machine or perpetual motion machine.
ChapterThe Thin Line Between the Possible and Impossible
Episode#273: Lessons from Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Ben Franklin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, Walter Isaacson talks about the importance of blurring the line between fantasy and reality, and why Leonardo da Vinci was a master of this art.
30:17 - 34:17 (03:59)
Summary
In this episode, Walter Isaacson talks about the importance of blurring the line between fantasy and reality, and why Leonardo da Vinci was a master of this art. He emphasizes the need to stretch your imagination and attempt the impossible occasionally, even if it ends up being a failure.