Chapter
Too Young to Read That Book
2:19:00 - 2:28:09 (09:08)
The speaker believes that they were too young to read a certain book at 15 and that it had the effect of curing them from wanting to become a novelist, though they later revisited the book and understand it as an adult.
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses the importance of following one's dreams and having fun, using the example of how he changed his dream of becoming a writer after reading "Moby Dick" in high school.
2:19:00 - 2:20:38 (01:37)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the importance of following one's dreams and having fun, using the example of how he changed his dream of becoming a writer after reading "Moby Dick" in high school.
ChapterToo Young to Read That Book
Episode#213 – Barry Barish: Gravitational Waves and the Most Precise Device Ever Built
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker could not read a classic book at 15 years old, as she did not know the meaning of the word and its metaphor.
2:20:39 - 2:24:16 (03:37)
Summary
The speaker could not read a classic book at 15 years old, as she did not know the meaning of the word and its metaphor. It was only when she was over 30 or 40 years old that she delved into dark literature devoid of elaborate language.
ChapterToo Young to Read That Book
Episode#213 – Barry Barish: Gravitational Waves and the Most Precise Device Ever Built
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The uncertainty and mystery of life and consciousness can be terrifying.
2:24:19 - 2:28:09 (03:49)
Summary
The uncertainty and mystery of life and consciousness can be terrifying. We all want to prolong our good life and the magic of consciousness fascinates us, but we also want to have a greater impact beyond just existing as an individual on earth.