39 Lex Fridman Recommended Books
Lex Fridman is a Research Scientist at MIT focusing on Human Dynamics in Autonomous Vehicles. He has a Ph. D. in Computer Science from MIT and has worked on machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics. He is the host of the popular podcast Artificial Intelligence (AI) Podcast and the author of the book Autonomous Vehicle Technology: A Guide for Policymakers.
39 Books recommended by Lex Fridman
Love and Math
The Heart of Hidden Reality
Author :Edward Frenkel
- Lex Fridman"Amazing book I recommend to everybody." - Lex Fridman [Source]
2001 A Space Odyssey
Space Odyssey, Book 1
Author :Arthur C. Clarke
- Lex FridmanLex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram. [Source]
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich
A History of Nazi Germany
Author :William L. Shirer
- Lex Fridman"I've read it twice." - Lex Fridman [Source]
Machines Who Think
A Personal Inquiry into the History and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence
Author :Pamela McCorduck
- Lex Fridman"I really like [this book]." - Lex Fridman [Source]
The Better Angels of Our Nature
Why Violence Has Declined
Author :Steven Pinker
- Lex Fridman"Encouraged the better side of ourselves." - Lex Fridman [Source]
The Player of Games
Culture, Book 2
Author :Iain M. Banks
- Lex FridmanLex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram. [Source]
Essential Bukowski
Poetry
Author :Charles Bukowski
- Lex Fridman"Because I've been doing the startup, I've been suffering so I'm reading a lot of Bukowski." - Lex Fridman [Source]
Meditations
Author :Marcus Aurelius
- Lex FridmanLex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram. [Source]
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The Old Man and the Sea
Author :Ernest Hemingway
- Lex FridmanLex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram. [Source]
A Hunger Artist
Author :Franz Kafka
- Lex FridmanLex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram. [Source]
Man's Search for Meaning
Author :Viktor E. Frankl
- Lex Fridman"I reread [this book] quite often." - Lex Fridman [Source]
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The Metamorphosis
Author :Franz Kafka
- Lex FridmanLex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram. [Source]
Beyond Good & Evil
Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future
Author :Friedrich Nietzsche
- Lex FridmanLex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram. [Source]
The Changing World Order
Why Nations Succeed and Fail
Author :Ray Dalio
- Lex Fridman"The fascinating thing about [this book] is there's philosophy, there's wisdom, but there's plots." - Lex Fridman [Source]
Empire of the Summer Moon
Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History
Author :S. C. Gwynne
- Lex Fridman"[I admire] the purity of that way of life." - Lex Fridman [Source]
Principles
Life and Work
Author :Ray Dalio
- Lex Fridman"A book I highly recommend." - Lex Fridman [Source]
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The Book of Five Rings
Author :Miyamoto Musashi
- Lex FridmanLex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram. [Source]
How Emotions Are Made
Author :Lisa Feldman Barrett
- Lex Fridman"A great read." - Lex Fridman [Source]
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Author :Steven Pressfield
- Lex Fridman"Beautiful book." - Lex Fridman [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What books does Lex Fridman recommend?
Lex Fridman regularly shares his favorite books on his blog and Twitter profile. Among the titles he has recommended include Freakonomics, The Prince, and Thinking Fast and Slow.
Q2: Does Lex Fridman review books?
Yes, Lex Fridman often provides detailed reviews of books on his blog and social media accounts. His reviews typically include why he found the book to be interesting or inspiring, as well as critiques on its contents and message.
Q3: What genres of books does Lex Fridman recommend?
Lex Fridman’s book recommendations span a wide variety of genres, from science fiction and non-fiction, to psychology, philosophy, and economics. He also regularly reviews books from a wide range of subjects, such as artificial intelligence and robotics.
Q4: Are Lex Fridman's book recommendations only related to AI and technology?
No, Lex Fridman's recommendations span various topics. He suggests books like 'Dune' by Frank Herbert for science fiction enthusiasts and 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari for those interested in history and culture.
Q5: Is Lex Fridman affiliated with any book publishers?
No, Lex Fridman is not affiliated with any book publishers. He is simply a fan of books and often shares his personal opinions on which books he finds interesting or inspiring.
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