Walter Isaacson: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Da Vinci & Ben Franklin

September 18, 2023

Walter Isaacson: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Da Vinci & Ben Franklin | Lex Fridman Podcast #395

Walter Isaacson is an author of biographies on Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
3:00 – Difficult childhood
20:04 – Jennifer Doudna
23:01 – Einstein
28:20 – Tesla
45:24 – Elon Musk’s humor
49:34 – Steve Jobs’ cruelty
52:58 – Twitter
1:05:07 – Firing
1:07:52 – Hiring
1:16:55 – Time management
1:24:39 – Groups vs individuals
1:28:25 – Mortality
1:31:57 – How to write
1:52:56 – Love & relationships
1:57:50 – Advice for young people

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