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AcquiredFebruary 15, 2022
The Browser (with Brendan Eich, Chief Architect of Netscape + Mozilla and CEO of Brave)
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We sit down with perhaps the only person besides Marc Andreessen who’s had a major influence on each of the Web 1, 2 and 3 eras: Brave Browser CEO (and former Netscape + Mozilla Chief Architect) Brendan Eich. In true Acquired fashion we cover both a huge amount of both internet history AND internet future in one awesome conversation. Big thank you to Brendan for making this so special — tune in! This episode has video! You can watch it on YouTube .
5 book mentions in this episode.
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Books Mentioned
Project Hail Mary
Andy Ware
“The speaker mentions they are halfway through reading 'Project Hail Mary' and enjoying it, inspired by a tweet from another person.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: book recommendations
For: Readers interested in science fiction and engaging storytelling.
Key quote: “Project Hail Mary. Andy Ware. So good. Really enjoying it so far.”
The host mentioned 'Project Hail Mary' as a captivating read that has sparked his interest in scientific principles. He appreciates the storytelling style of Andy Weir, which keeps the narrative engaging and surprising.
ASIN: B08GB58KD5
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The Martian
Andy Ware
“The speaker references 'The Martian' as a previous work by Andy Ware, who wrote 'Project Hail Mary'.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: science fiction recommendations
For: Fans of science fiction and engaging storytelling
Key quote: “The Martian was good.”
The host mentioned 'The Martian' as a reference point for Andy Weir's storytelling style, which is engaging and surprising. This highlights the author's ability to weave scientific principles into an entertaining narrative, making it a worthwhile read.
ASIN: B082BHWQCJ
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Open
Andre Agassi
“A speaker mentions reading 'Open' by Andre Agassi, describing it as a thrilling read about Agassi's career.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Brendan Eich's background
For: Listeners interested in tech industry stories
Key quote: “Brendan wants this to go a lot higher.”
The hosts briefly mention Brendan Eich's impressive credentials, including his role as the chief architect of Netscape. This context serves to highlight Eich's significance in the tech industry, but the mention of the book 'Open' is not elaborated upon.
ASIN: B00IIAWSTA
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San Francisco
Mike Schellenberger
“The speaker recommends 'San Francisco' by Mike Schellenberger, discussing its relevance to the Bay Area.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: technology and architecture
For: Individuals interested in technology and innovation in San Francisco.
Key quote: “And I am an angel investor based in San Francisco.”
The hosts briefly mention the book 'San Francisco' by Mike Schellenberger in the context of discussing the technological landscape of the city. It serves as a backdrop to the conversation about innovation and the tech industry in San Francisco.
ASIN: B007TGDXNO
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Dynamic Economics
Burton Klein
“The speaker discusses 'Dynamic Economics' by Burton Klein, highlighting its observations on firm growth and innovation.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: importance of firm structure
For: Business students and professionals interested in firm dynamics
Key quote: “It's an oldie, but underappreciated and still very much relevant.”
The host mentioned 'Dynamic Economics' by Burton Klein to highlight the book's insights on how firms evolve from innovation to potentially harmful practices. Klein's analysis of various firm types and their growth dynamics is presented as both relevant and underappreciated in today's context.
ASIN: 0674188586
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