Ask HN: Favorite thinker/writer/artist/blogger/business people etc.?

I'm casting a very wide net here. Thinkers, writers, artists, programmers, researchers, bloggers, podcasters, live-streamers, politicans, business people, anything, from well-known to lesser-known. "Favorite" in any sense. People who inspire/influence you, whose style/philosophy you resonate with, whose content you follow closely and consume often, etc. Would love to see your lists (with explanations if you'd like)! :)