Tom Van Der Linden
Tom Van Der Linden appears in 1 indexed podcast episode across 1 show on PodcastMentions, with linked books, timestamps, and episode context.
Tom Van Der Linden is a Dutch YouTuber, video essayist, and creator of 'Like Stories of Old'. He explores themes of finding heroic meaning in modern life, drawing from narratives in movies, books, and philosophy. He also has a background in illustration and game art.
Track Tom Van Der Linden appearances on Modern Wisdom. Linked books include Infinite Jest and The Denial of Death.
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Which podcast episodes feature Tom Van Der Linden?
#473 - Tom Van Der Linden - Finding Heroic Meaning In Modern Life on Modern Wisdom is the latest indexed appearance for Tom Van Der Linden.
Which podcasts feature Tom Van Der Linden most?
Modern Wisdom (1 episode) are the strongest indexed podcast homes for Tom Van Der Linden.
Which books are mentioned around Tom Van Der Linden?
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker, and The Inner Citadel by Isaiah Berlin are the clearest linked books around Tom Van Der Linden, based on transcript mentions across the indexed episodes.
What does Tom Van Der Linden discuss on podcasts?
Tom Van Der Linden most often comes up around rationalism and emotions.
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“The subsequent one is wise man's fear and uh that series is written the same way as the wind is written.”
“I really enjoyed the more pedestrian nature of this book it wasn't super quick cuts.”
“He famously said, like, I want to live with what I know and that alone.”
“Ernest Becker's work is referenced regarding the complexity of human emotions and the difficulty of understanding others.”
