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Lex Fridman Podcast

Lex Fridman

Conversations that explore technology, history, philosophy, physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, engineering, AI, robotics, programming, music, film, art, sports, psychology, neuroscience, geopolitics, business, economics, religion, astronomy, and the human condition with people from all walks of life.

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#227 – Sean Kelly: Existentialism, Nihilism, and the Search for Meaning

Sep 30, 2021 0

<p>Sean Kelly is a philosopher at Harvard specializing in existentialism and the philosophy of mind. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Coinbase</b>: <a href="https://coinbase.com/lex">https://coinbase.com/lex</a> to get $5 in free Bitcoin<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> and use code Lex25 to get 25% off<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>Ladder</b>: <a href="https://ladderlife.com/lex">https://ladderlife.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Sunbasket</b>: <a href="https://sunbasket.com/lex">https://sunbasket.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Sean’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sean_d_kelly">https://twitter.com/sean_d_kelly</a><br /> Sean’s Website: <a href="https://scholar.harvard.edu/sdkelly">https://scholar.harvard.edu/sdkelly</a><br /> Sean’s Wiki: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Dorrance_Kelly">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Dorrance_Kelly</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:50) – Existentialism<br /> (26:58) – Nietzsche and nihilism<br /> (44:35) – Dostoevsky<br /> (1:00:02) – Camus and suicide<br /> (1:18:31) – The Big Lebowski<br /> (1:26:20) – Ayn Rand<br /> (1:36:28) – Evil<br /> (1:47:03) – Heidegger<br /> (1:58:43) – Hubert Dreyfus<br /> (2:04:35) – Moby Dick<br /> (2:15:51) – David Foster Wallace<br /> (2:36:03) – Can AI make art?<br /> (2:55:46) – Meaning of life</p>
#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math

Sep 27, 2021 0

<p>Jo Boaler is a professor of mathematics education at Stanford and the co-founder of youcubed. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Truebill</b>: <a href="https://truebill.com/lex">https://truebill.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Fundrise</b>: <a href="https://fundrise.com/lex">https://fundrise.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>Stamps.com</b>: <a href="https://stamps.com">https://stamps.com</a> and use code LEX to get free postage & scale</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jo’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joboaler">https://twitter.com/joboaler</a><br /> youcubed: <a href="https://www.youcubed.org/">https://www.youcubed.org/</a><br /> Jo’s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Y3S2xW">https://amzn.to/2Y3S2xW</a><br /> Elastic by Leonard Mlodinow: <a href="https://amz.run/4tCk">https://amz.run/4tCk</a><br /> Deep Work by Cal Newport: <a href="https://amz.run/4tCl">https://amz.run/4tCl</a><br /> 3Blue1Brown: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO_jab_esuFRV4b17AJtAw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO_jab_esuFRV4b17AJtAw</a><br /> Manim: <a href="https://github.com/3b1b/manim">https://github.com/3b1b/manim</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:48) – What is beautiful about mathematics?<br /> (15:37) – How difficult should math really be?<br /> (23:56) – Students giving up on math<br /> (35:17) – Improving math education in schools<br /> (45:14) – Inspiring mathematical creativity<br /> (1:03:00) – youcubed<br /> (1:07:20) – Best methods for studying math<br /> (1:27:54) – Advice for young people</p>
#225 – Jeffrey Shainline: Neuromorphic Computing and Optoelectronic Intelligence

Sep 26, 2021 0

<p>Jeffrey Shainline is a physicist at NIST working on. Note: Opinions expressed by Jeff do not represent NIST. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Stripe</b>: <a href="https://stripe.com">https://stripe.com</a><br /> – <b>Codecademy</b>: <a href="https://codecademy.com">https://codecademy.com</a> and use code LEX to get 15% off<br /> – <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jeff’s Website: <a href="http://www.shainline.net">http://www.shainline.net</a><br /> Jeff’s Google Scholar: <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rnHpY3YAAAAJ">https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rnHpY3YAAAAJ</a><br /> Jeff’s NIST Page: <a href="https://www.nist.gov/people/jeff-shainline">https://www.nist.gov/people/jeff-shainline</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (05:56) – How are processors made?<br /> (25:15) – Are engineers or physicists more important<br /> (27:43) – Super-conductivity<br /> (43:31) – Computation<br /> (48:07) – Computation vs communication<br /> (51:48) – Electrons for computation and light for communication<br /> (1:02:32) – Neuromorphic computing<br /> (1:27:23) – What is NIST?<br /> (1:30:41) – Implementing super-conductivity<br /> (1:38:20) – The future of neuromorphic computing<br /> (1:57:54) – Loop neurons<br /> (2:04:09) – Machine learning<br /> (2:18:36) – Cosmological evolution<br /> (2:25:44) – Cosmological natural selection<br /> (2:43:05) – Life in the universe<br /> (2:50:52) – The rare Earth hypothesis</p>
#224 – Travis Oliphant: NumPy, SciPy, Anaconda, Python & Scientific Programming

Sep 23, 2021 0

<p>Travis Oliphant is a data scientist, entrepreneur, and creator of NumPy, SciPy, and Anaconda. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Novo</b>: <a href="https://banknovo.com/lex">https://banknovo.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Allform</b>: <a href="https://allform.com/lex">https://allform.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Travis’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/teoliphant">https://twitter.com/teoliphant</a><br /> Travis’s Wiki Page: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Oliphant">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Oliphant</a><br /> NumPy: <a href="https://numpy.org/">https://numpy.org/</a><br /> SciPy: <a href="https://scipy.org/about.html">https://scipy.org/about.html</a><br /> Anaconda: <a href="https://www.anaconda.com/products/individual">https://www.anaconda.com/products/individual</a><br /> Quansight: <a href="https://www.quansight.com">https://www.quansight.com</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:06) – Early programming<br /> (28:47) – SciPy<br /> (45:41) – Open source<br /> (57:23) – NumPy<br /> (1:34:39) – Guido van Rossum<br /> (1:46:57) – Efficiency<br /> (1:55:49) – Objects<br /> (2:02:47) – Numba<br /> (2:11:53) – Anaconda<br /> (2:16:20) – Conda<br /> (2:31:56) – Quansight Labs<br /> (2:35:32) – OpenTeams<br /> (2:43:05) – GitHub<br /> (2:48:35) – Marketing<br /> (2:53:13) – Great programming<br /> (3:04:03) – Hiring<br /> (3:08:01) – Advice for young people</p>
#223 – Travis Stevens: Judo, Olympics, and Mental Toughness

Sep 21, 2021 0

<p>Travis Stevens is the 2016 Olympic Judo silver medalist and BJJ black belt. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Justworks</b>: <a href="https://justworks.com">https://justworks.com</a><br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Travis’s Website: <a href="https://www.travisstevensgrappling.com/">https://www.travisstevensgrappling.com/</a><br /> Travis’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/judosilencer">https://twitter.com/judosilencer</a><br /> Travis’s Youtube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TravisStevensgrappling">https://www.youtube.com/c/TravisStevensgrappling</a><br /> Travis’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/judosilencer">https://www.instagram.com/judosilencer</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (10:08) – What is Judo?<br /> (17:55) – Travis’s signature throw<br /> (23:20) – Fundamentals<br /> (25:12) – Throws<br /> (38:04) – Gripping<br /> (46:37) – Weight cutting<br /> (1:15:50) – Injuries<br /> (1:19:50) – Jiu-Jitsu<br /> (1:23:33) – Lex on his judo competition experience<br /> (1:26:58) – Levels of mastery<br /> (1:40:09) – Matches<br /> (1:54:10) – Travis inspired Lex to practice judo<br /> (2:00:24) – London 2012 Olympic games<br /> (2:42:01) – 2016 Olympic games<br /> (3:16:24) – Mixed team competition<br /> (3:23:50) – The value of epic throws<br /> (3:27:17) – Shohei Ono<br /> (3:33:39) – Chess<br /> (3:38:42) – The coach<br /> (3:45:18) – Advice for young people</p>
#222 – Jay McClelland: Neural Networks and the Emergence of Cognition

Sep 20, 2021 0

<p>Jay McClelland is a cognitive scientist at Stanford. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Paperspace</b>: <a href="https://gradient.run/lex">https://gradient.run/lex</a> to get $15 credit<br /> – <b>Skiff</b>: <a href="https://skiff.org/lex">https://skiff.org/lex</a> to get early access<br /> – <b>Uprising Food</b>: <a href="https://uprisingfood.com/lex">https://uprisingfood.com/lex</a> to get $10 off 1st starter bundle<br /> – <b>Four Sigmatic</b>: <a href="https://foursigmatic.com/lex">https://foursigmatic.com/lex</a> and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jay’s Website: <a href="https://stanford.edu/~jlmcc/">https://stanford.edu/~jlmcc/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:12) – Beauty in neural networks<br /> (11:31) – Darwin and evolution<br /> (17:16) – The origin of intelligence<br /> (23:58) – Explorations in cognition<br /> (30:02) – Learning representations by back-propagating errors<br /> (36:27) – Dave Rumelhart and cognitive modeling<br /> (49:30) – Connectionism<br /> (1:12:23) – Geoffrey Hinton<br /> (1:14:19) – Learning in a neural network<br /> (1:31:11) – Mathematics & reality<br /> (1:38:19) – Modeling intelligence<br /> (1:48:57) – Noam Chomsky and linguistic cognition<br /> (2:03:18) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:14:26) – Psychiatry and exploring the mind<br /> (2:27:04) – Legacy<br /> (2:32:53) – Meaning of life</p>
#221 – Douglas Lenat: Cyc and the Quest to Solve Common Sense Reasoning in AI

Sep 15, 2021 0

<p>Douglas Lenat is the founder of Cyc, a 37 year project aiming to solve common-sense knowledge and reasoning in AI. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Squarespace</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/squarespace">https://lexfridman.com/squarespace</a> and use code LEX to get 10% off<br /> – <b>BiOptimizers</b>: <a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Stamps.com</b>: <a href="https://stamps.com">https://stamps.com</a> and use code LEX to get free postage & scale<br /> – <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Douglas’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/cycorpai">https://twitter.com/cycorpai</a><br /> Cyc’s Website: <a href="https://cyc.com">https://cyc.com</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:39) – What is Cyc?<br /> (15:45) – How to form a knowledge base of the universe<br /> (26:11) – How to train an AI knowledge base<br /> (30:32) – Global consistency versus local consistency<br /> (54:53) – Automated reasoning<br /> (1:00:33) – Direct uses of AI and machine learning<br /> (1:13:11) – The semantic web<br /> (1:23:44) – Tools to help Cyc interpret data<br /> (1:32:54) – The most beautiful idea about Cyc<br /> (1:38:53) – Love and consciousness in AI<br /> (1:45:52) – The greatness of Marvin Minsky<br /> (1:50:46) – Is Cyc just a beautiful dream?<br /> (1:55:31) – What is OpenCyc and how was it born?<br /> (2:01:21) – The open source community and OpenCyc<br /> (2:11:48) – The inference problem<br /> (2:13:31) – Cyc’s programming language<br /> (2:21:05) – Ontological engineering<br /> (2:28:30) – Do machines think?<br /> (2:37:15) – Death and consciousness<br /> (2:47:16) – What would you say to AI?<br /> (2:51:52) – Advice to young people<br /> (2:53:48) – Mortality</p>
#220 – Niels Jorgensen: New York Firefighters and the Heroes of 9/11

Sep 11, 2021 2h 50m

<p>Niels Jorgensen is a former New York firefighter for over 21 years, who was there at Ground Zero on September 11th, 2001. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>ROKA</b>: <a href="https://roka.com/">https://roka.com/</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order<br /> – <b>MUD\WTR</b>: <a href="https://mudwtr.com/lex">https://mudwtr.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 5% off<br /> – <b>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Niels’s 20 for 20 Podcast: <a href="https://ironlightlabs.org/20-for-20/">https://ironlightlabs.org/20-for-20/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:52) – September 11, 2001<br /> (36:48) – Falling man<br /> (40:58) – Ground Zero<br /> (47:17) – 20 for 20<br /> (50:27) – What it means to be a great firefighter<br /> (53:11) – Why did you become a firefighter?<br /> (55:00) – Tally Ho<br /> (57:46) – New view of the world<br /> (1:05:16) – Empathy<br /> (1:09:49) – Leukemia<br /> (1:25:18) – New York City<br /> (1:31:28) – John Feal<br /> (1:44:57) – Conspiracy theories<br /> (1:53:45) – Faith<br /> (1:55:44) – Modern communication<br /> (2:00:11) – Hand written letters<br /> (2:14:02) – Love<br /> (2:25:45) – War in Afghanistan<br /> (2:37:24) – Brave stories from 9/11</p>
#219 – Donald Knuth: Programming, Algorithms, Hard Problems & the Game of Life

Sep 9, 2021 2h 28m

<p>Donald Knuth is a computer scientist, Turing Award winner, father of algorithm analysis, author of The Art of Computer Programming, and creator of TeX. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Coinbase</b>: <a href="https://coinbase.com/lex">https://coinbase.com/lex</a> to get $5 in free Bitcoin<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> and use code Lex25 to get 25% off<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Donald’s Stanford Page: <a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/donald-knuth">https://profiles.stanford.edu/donald-knuth</a><br /> Donald’s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/3heyBsC">https://amzn.to/3heyBsC</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:02) – First programs<br /> (30:26) – Literate programming<br /> (33:35) – Beauty in programming<br /> (39:30) – OpenAI<br /> (48:41) – Optimization<br /> (54:46) – Consciousness<br /> (1:03:29) – Conway’s game of life<br /> (1:16:16) – Stable marriage<br /> (1:19:35) – Richard Feynman<br /> (1:30:29) – Knuth-Morris-Pratt Algorithm<br /> (1:40:02) – Hardest problem<br /> (1:57:41) – Open source<br /> (2:02:54) – Favorite symbols<br /> (2:12:27) – Productivity<br /> (2:20:08) – Meaning of life</p>
#218 – Jaron Lanier: Virtual Reality, Social Media & the Future of Humans and AI

Sep 6, 2021 1h 59m

<p>Jaron Lanier is a computer scientist, composer, artist, author, and founder of the field of virtual reality. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Skiff</b>: <a href="https://skiff.org/lex">https://skiff.org/lex</a> to get early access<br /> – <b>Novo</b>: <a href="https://banknovo.com/lex">https://banknovo.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jaron’s Website: <a href="http://www.jaronlanier.com/">http://www.jaronlanier.com/</a><br /> Jaron’s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/3tlhl9T">https://amzn.to/3tlhl9T</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:04) – What is reality?<br /> (12:17) – Turing machines<br /> (13:35) – Simulating our universe<br /> (19:49) – Video games and other immersive experiences<br /> (23:37) – Death and consciousness<br /> (32:08) – Designing human-centric AI<br /> (33:42) – Empathy with robots<br /> (37:33) – Social media incentives<br /> (49:53) – Data dignity<br /> (57:26) – Jack Dorsey and Twitter<br /> (1:09:10) – Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies<br /> (1:13:51) – Government overreach and freedom<br /> (1:24:06) – GitHub and TikTok<br /> (1:26:16) – The Autodidactic Universe<br /> (1:31:07) – Humans and the mystery of music<br /> (1:37:17) – Defining moments<br /> (1:48:03) – Mortality<br /> (1:49:56) – The meaning of life</p>
#217 – Rodney Brooks: Robotics

Sep 3, 2021 2h 31m

<p>Rodney Brooks is a roboticist, former head of CSAIL at MIT, and co-founder of iRobot, Rethink Robotics, and Robust.AI. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Paperspace</b>: <a href="https://gradient.run/lex">https://gradient.run/lex</a> to get $15 credit<br /> – <b>GiveDirectly</b>: <a href="https://givedirectly.org/lex">https://givedirectly.org/lex</a> to get gift matched up to $300<br /> – <b>BiOptimizers</b>: <a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Four Sigmatic</b>: <a href="https://foursigmatic.com/lex">https://foursigmatic.com/lex</a> and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off<br /> – <b>SimpliSafe</b>: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/lex">https://simplisafe.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get a free security camera</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Rodney’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/rodneyabrooks">https://twitter.com/rodneyabrooks</a><br /> Rodney’s Blog: <a href="http://rodneybrooks.com/blog/">http://rodneybrooks.com/blog/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:33) – First robots<br /> (28:58) – Brains and computers<br /> (1:01:47) – Self-driving cars<br /> (1:21:57) – Believing in the impossible<br /> (1:32:47) – Predictions<br /> (1:43:49) – iRobot<br /> (2:11:11) – Sharing an office with AI experts<br /> (2:23:21) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:27:07) – Meaning of life</p>
#216 – Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines

Sep 1, 2021 3h 36m

<p>Vincent Racaniello is a virologist, immunologist, and microbiologist at Columbia. He is a co-author of the textbook Principles of Virology and co-host of This Week in Virology podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Privacy</b>: <a href="https://privacy.com/lex">https://privacy.com/lex</a> to get $5 added to your account<br /> – <b>Justworks</b>: <a href="https://justworks.com">https://justworks.com</a><br /> – <b>Sun Basket</b>: <a href="https://sunbasket.com/lex">https://sunbasket.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br /> – <b>The Information</b>: <a href="https://theinformation.com/lex">https://theinformation.com/lex</a> to get 75% off first month<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Vincent’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/profvrr">https://twitter.com/profvrr</a><br /> Vincent’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/vincentracaniello">https://www.youtube.com/c/vincentracaniello</a><br /> Vincent’s Podcast: <a href="https://www.microbe.tv/">https://www.microbe.tv/</a><br /> Vincent’s Website: <a href="http://www.virology.ws/">http://www.virology.ws/</a><br /> Vincent’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/profvrr">https://www.instagram.com/profvrr</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (10:24) – Microbiology by numbers<br /> (15:47) – From bacteria to an organism<br /> (23:46) – AlphaFold 2<br /> (27:44) – Simulating an evolutionary arms race<br /> (53:11) – The most terrifying virus<br /> (1:14:54) – SARS-CoV-2<br /> (1:29:38) – Coronaviruses and Influenza. What’s the difference?<br /> (1:35:45) – Vaccines<br /> (1:41:43) – Lex on his reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine shot<br /> (1:47:39) – Modern vaccines<br /> (1:52:39) – How does mRNA vaccine work?<br /> (1:55:26) – Are mRNA vaccines safe?<br /> (2:21:52) – Lex on trust in authority<br /> (2:36:59) – Ivermectin<br /> (2:43:39) – Hydroxychloroquine<br /> (2:48:22) – Variants and mutations<br /> (2:55:20) – Testing<br /> (3:03:27) – How does COVID-19 spread?<br /> (3:06:37) – Masks<br /> (3:15:05) – Bret Weinstein vs Sam Harris<br /> (3:18:39) – This Week in Virology<br /> (3:28:19) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:30:42) – Meaning of life</p>
#215 – Wojciech Zaremba: OpenAI Codex, GPT-3, Robotics, and the Future of AI

Aug 29, 2021 2h 58m

<p>Wojciech Zaremba is a co-founder of OpenAI. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Paperspace</b>: <a href="https://gradient.run/lex">https://gradient.run/lex</a> to get $15 credit<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium<br /> – <b>Grammarly</b>: <a href="https://grammarly.com/lex">https://grammarly.com/lex</a> to get 20% off premium<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Wojciech’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/woj_zaremba">https://twitter.com/woj_zaremba</a><br /> Wojciech’s Website: <a href="https://wojzaremba.com/">https://wojzaremba.com/</a><br /> OpenAI’s Website: <a href="https://openai.com/">https://openai.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:57) – The Fermi paradox<br /> (14:59) – Systems of government<br /> (17:36) – Life, intelligence, and consciousness<br /> (24:49) – GPT language model<br /> (27:02) – Engineering consciousness<br /> (31:19) – Is there an algorithm for intelligence?<br /> (38:41) – Neural networks and deep learning<br /> (51:32) – Human reward functions<br /> (56:26) – Love is part of the human condition<br /> (58:53) – Expanding our circle of empathy<br /> (1:02:58) – Psychedelics and meditation<br /> (1:14:25) – Ilya Sutskever<br /> (1:21:42) – How does GPT work?<br /> (1:31:35) – AI safety<br /> (1:38:21) – OpenAI Codex<br /> (1:51:54) – Robotics<br /> (2:01:11) – Developing self driving cars and robots<br /> (2:12:02) – What is the benchmark for intelligence?<br /> (2:15:04) – Will we spend more time in virtual reality?<br /> (2:17:18) – AI Friendships<br /> (2:26:48) – Sleep<br /> (2:29:22) – Generating good ideas<br /> (2:35:47) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:40:31) – Getting started with machine learning<br /> (2:43:44) – What is beauty?<br /> (2:47:35) – Death<br /> (2:54:23) – Meaning of life</p>
#214 – Jed Buchwald: Isaac Newton and the Philosophy of Science

Aug 27, 2021 1h 58m

<p>Jed Buchwald is a historian and philosopher of science at Caltech. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>GiveWell</b>: <a href="https://www.givewell.org/">https://www.givewell.org/</a> and use code LEX to get donation matched up to $1k<br /> – <b>Theragun</b>: <a href="https://therabody.com/lex">https://therabody.com/lex</a> to get 30 day trial<br /> – <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack<br /> – <b>Fundrise</b>: <a href="https://fundrise.com/lex">https://fundrise.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jed’s Caltech page: <a href="https://bit.ly/38eLLRF">https://bit.ly/38eLLRF</a><br /> Jed’s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/2WoxGPi">https://amzn.to/2WoxGPi</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:34) – How does science progress?<br /> (22:48) – Theory of Everything<br /> (34:40) – Consciousness<br /> (38:15) – Most Beautiful Moments in Science<br /> (46:00) – Isaac Newton<br /> (1:12:13) – Competition in Science<br /> (1:22:47) – Newton’s Career<br /> (1:35:58) – Importance of Data<br /> (1:42:17) – Alchemy<br /> (1:46:31) – Newton and Religion<br /> (1:49:44) – Showing Newton the future<br /> (1:54:28) – Newton and Einstein</p>
#213 – Barry Barish: Gravitational Waves and the Most Precise Device Ever Built

Aug 23, 2021 2h 30m

<p>Barry Barish is a theoretical physicist at Caltech and the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>MUD\WTR</b>: <a href="https://mudwtr.com/lex">https://mudwtr.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 5% off<br /> – <b>GiveDirectly</b>: <a href="https://givedirectly.org/lex">https://givedirectly.org/lex</a> to get gift matched up to $300<br /> – <b>BiOptimizers</b>: <a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Four Sigmatic</b>: <a href="https://foursigmatic.com/lex">https://foursigmatic.com/lex</a> and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off<br /> – <b>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Barry’s Nobel Prize entry: <a href="https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2017/barish/facts/">https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2017/barish/facts/</a><br /> Barry’s Caltech profile: <a href="https://pma.caltech.edu/people/barry-c-barish">https://pma.caltech.edu/people/barry-c-barish</a><br /> LIGO’s Website: <a href="https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/">https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/</a><br /> LIGO’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/LIGO">https://twitter.com/LIGO</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:27) – Early Math and Physics questions<br /> (18:02) – Enrico Fermi<br /> (24:34) – Birth of the Nuclear Age<br /> (29:42) – The Fermi Paradox<br /> (34:45) – Gravity<br /> (51:28) – Philosophical Implications of General Relativity<br /> (58:34) – Detecting Gravitational Waves<br /> (1:01:47) – LIGO<br /> (1:34:45) – Nobel Prize<br /> (1:49:34) – Black Holes<br /> (2:01:53) – Space Exploration<br /> (2:09:48) – Books<br /> (2:18:37) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:24:33) – Meaning of life</p>
#212 – Joscha Bach: Nature of Reality, Dreams, and Consciousness

Aug 21, 2021 3h 19m

<p>Joscha Bach is a cognitive scientist, AI researcher, and philosopher. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Coinbase</b>: <a href="https://coinbase.com/lex">https://coinbase.com/lex</a> to get $5 in free Bitcoin<br /> – <b>Codecademy</b>: <a href="https://codecademy.com">https://codecademy.com</a> and use code LEX to get 15% off<br /> – <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Joscha’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Plinz">https://twitter.com/Plinz</a><br /> Joscha’s Website: <a href="http://bach.ai">http://bach.ai</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:15) – Life is hard<br /> (09:38) – Consciousness<br /> (16:24) – What is life?<br /> (26:33) – Free will<br /> (40:38) – Simulation<br /> (42:49) – Base layer of reality<br /> (58:24) – Boston Dynamics<br /> (1:06:43) – Engineering consciousness<br /> (1:17:12) – Suffering<br /> (1:26:06) – Postmodernism<br /> (1:30:25) – Psychedelics<br /> (1:43:40) – GPT-3<br /> (1:52:22) – GPT-4<br /> (1:58:47) – OpenAI Codex<br /> (2:01:02) – Humans vs AI: Who is more dangerous?<br /> (2:17:47) – Hitler<br /> (2:22:44) – Autonomous weapon systems<br /> (2:30:11) – Mark Zuckerberg<br /> (2:35:47) – Love<br /> (2:50:00) – Michael Malice and anarchism<br /> (3:06:57) – Love<br /> (3:11:05) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:15:42) – Meaning of life</p>
#211 – Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics

Aug 15, 2021 0

<p>Brian Muraresku is the author of The Immortality Key. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> and use code Lex25 to get 25% off<br /> – <b>GiveWell</b>: <a href="https://www.givewell.org/">https://www.givewell.org/</a> and use code LEX to get donation matched up to $1k<br /> – <b>NI</b>: <a href="https://www.ni.com/perspectives">https://www.ni.com/perspectives</a><br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Brian’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmuraresku">https://twitter.com/brianmuraresku</a><br /> Brian’s website: <a href="https://www.brianmuraresku.com">https://www.brianmuraresku.com</a><br /> Immortality Key (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3iNYBfB">https://amzn.to/3iNYBfB</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:46) – Who or what is God?<br /> (25:15) – Terence McKenna’s DMT Trips<br /> (29:58) – Psychedelics were the source of collective intelligence<br /> (40:30) – Psychedelics in ancient alcohol<br /> (43:30) – The Immortality Key<br /> (46:16) – Jesus and psychedelic wine<br /> (58:56) – Role of rituals in human society<br /> (1:02:37) – Human confrontation with death<br /> (1:05:15) – The future of the human experience<br /> (1:17:07) – The role of religion in society<br /> (1:22:54) – The future of psychedelics research<br /> (1:26:05) – Fasting and meditation as religious experiences<br /> (1:29:44) – Neuralink and BCIs<br /> (1:36:42) – Is LSD a crutch or an aid in creative work<br /> (1:39:21) – Nietzsche said God is dead<br /> (1:41:48) – Creatures people meet while on psychedelics<br /> (1:47:18) – Consciousness<br /> (1:53:41) – Books or movies that made an impact<br /> (1:57:39) – Meaning of life</p>
#210 – Matt Walker: Sleep

Aug 11, 2021 0

<p>Matt Walker is a sleep scientist at Berkeley, author of Why We Sleep, and the host of a new podcast called The Matt Walker Podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Stamps.com</b>: <a href="https://stamps.com">https://stamps.com</a> and use code LEX to get free postage & scale<br /> – <b>Squarespace</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/squarespace">https://lexfridman.com/squarespace</a> and use code LEX to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Matt’s Podcast: <a href="https://themattwalkerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/">https://themattwalkerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/</a><br /> Matt’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sleepdiplomat">https://twitter.com/sleepdiplomat</a><br /> Matt’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmattwalker">https://www.instagram.com/drmattwalker</a><br /> Matt’s Website: <a href="https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/">https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:56) – Putin moment: Lex takes Matt’s sunglasses<br /> (10:17) – Fascination with sleep<br /> (14:26) – Why do we sleep?<br /> (22:58) – Computer vision for driver assistance<br /> (32:19) – Consciousness is fundamental<br /> (40:25) – Lex on human to robot connection<br /> (42:52) – Scent of a Woman is better than “John Wick”<br /> (54:33) – Distinction between coffee and caffeine<br /> (1:20:17) – The science of ‘sleeping on it’<br /> (1:34:10) – Lex on his sleeping schedule<br /> (1:59:14) – Chronotypes<br /> (2:06:44) – How to overcome insomnia<br /> (2:24:07) – Diet and sleep<br /> (2:33:03) – Where do dreams come from?<br /> (2:46:41) – How sleep affects emotions<br /> (2:53:35) – Meaning of life</p>
#209 – Luís and João Batalha: Fermat’s Library and the Art of Studying Papers

Aug 9, 2021 3h 3m

<p>Luis and Joao Batalha are co-founders of Fermat’s Library. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Skiff</b>: <a href="https://skiff.org/lex">https://skiff.org/lex</a> to get early access<br /> – <b>SimpliSafe</b>: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/lex">https://simplisafe.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get a free security camera<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>Four Sigmatic</b>: <a href="https://foursigmatic.com/lex">https://foursigmatic.com/lex</a> and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Fermat’s Library Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/fermatslibrary">https://twitter.com/fermatslibrary</a><br /> Luis’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/luismbat">https://twitter.com/luismbat</a><br /> Joao’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joao_batalha">https://twitter.com/joao_batalha</a><br /> Fermat’s Library Website: <a href="https://fermatslibrary.com">https://fermatslibrary.com</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (10:18) – Backstories to research papers<br /> (25:09) – Fermat’s Library<br /> (45:10) – Scientific publishing<br /> (1:08:50) – How to read a paper<br /> (1:14:44) – Taking good notes<br /> (1:23:23) – Favorite papers on Fermat’s Library<br /> (2:04:14) – Fermat’s Library on Twitter<br /> (2:13:46) – What it takes to build a successful startup<br /> (2:22:43) – Game of Thrones<br /> (2:25:30) – Realism in science fiction movies<br /> (2:31:29) – Greatest soccer player of all time<br /> (2:54:18) – Advice for young people</p>
#208 – Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence

Aug 8, 2021 2h 26m

<p>Jeff Hawkins is a neuroscientist and cofounder of Numenta, a neuroscience research company. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Codecademy</b>: <a href="https://codecademy.com">https://codecademy.com</a> and use code LEX to get 15% off<br /> – <b>BiOptimizers</b>: <a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> A Thousand Brain (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3AmxJt7">https://amzn.to/3AmxJt7</a><br /> Numenta’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Numenta">https://twitter.com/Numenta</a><br /> Numenta’s Website: <a href="https://numenta.com/">https://numenta.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (10:35) – Collective intelligence<br /> (17:17) – The origin of intelligence in the human brain<br /> (30:31) – How intelligent life evolved on Earth<br /> (41:30) – Why humans are special in the universe<br /> (44:48) – Neurons<br /> (49:02) – A Thousand Brains theory of intelligence<br /> (57:42) – How to build superintelligent AI<br /> (1:15:41) – Sam Harris and existential risk of AI<br /> (1:27:43) – Neuralink<br /> (1:34:34) – Will AI prevent the self-destruction of human civilization?<br /> (1:40:05) – Communicating human knowledge to alien civilizations<br /> (1:50:22) – Devil’s advocate<br /> (1:55:16) – Human nature<br /> (2:03:39) – Hardware for AI<br /> (2:10:18) – Advice for young people</p>
#207 – Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Strength

Aug 3, 2021 2h 49m

<p>Chris Duffin is a strength athlete, coach, and engineer, setting multiple strength world records including squatting and deadlifting 1000 lbs for multiple reps. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Headspace</b>: <a href="https://headspace.com/lex">https://headspace.com/lex</a> to get free 1 month trial<br /> – <b>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off<br /> – <b>Sun Basket</b>: <a href="https://sunbasket.com/lex">https://sunbasket.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br /> – <b>Ladder</b>: <a href="https://ladderlife.com/lex">https://ladderlife.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Chris’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin">https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin</a><br /> The Eagle and the Dragon (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ckpfoj">https://amzn.to/3Ckpfoj</a><br /> Chris’s Website: <a href="https://christopherduffin.com">https://christopherduffin.com</a><br /> Kabuki Strength: <a href="https://kabukistrength.com">https://kabukistrength.com</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:10) – Performing feats of strength<br /> (13:52) – What does it take to lift 1000 lbs for reps?<br /> (16:43) – From 500 to 1000lb<br /> (17:15) – The mechanics of heavy lifting<br /> (28:32) – What did it feel like to do 1000lbs for reps?<br /> (30:26) – Achieving peak performance<br /> (35:16) – Importance of singular focus<br /> (37:48) – Chris’s childhood<br /> (50:37) – The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and Reinvention<br /> (58:21) – Lex on business<br /> (1:04:52) – The Disciplines of Strength<br /> (1:09:33) – Powerlifting<br /> (1:22:37) – Role of strength in MMA, BJJ… and baseball<br /> (1:32:38) – What is Kabuki Strength?<br /> (1:38:55) – Equipment<br /> (1:50:09) – The importance of strong feet<br /> (1:59:15) – Chris’s diet<br /> (2:05:37) – Lex on moderation in food<br /> (2:06:11) – Steroids and PED’s<br /> (2:24:14) – Whiskey and deadlifts<br /> (2:33:03) – Is it better to work hard or smart?<br /> (2:41:52) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:45:02) – Fear of death</p>
#206 – Ishan Misra: Self-Supervised Deep Learning in Computer Vision

Jul 31, 2021 0

<p>Ishan Misra is a research scientist at FAIR working on self-supervised visual learning. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off<br /> – <b>The Information</b>: <a href="https://theinformation.com/lex">https://theinformation.com/lex</a> to get 75% off first month<br /> – <b>Grammarly</b>: <a href="https://grammarly.com/lex">https://grammarly.com/lex</a> to get 20% off premium<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Ishan’s twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/imisra_">https://twitter.com/imisra_</a><br /> Ishan’s website: <a href="https://imisra.github.io">https://imisra.github.io</a><br /> Ishan’s FAIR page: <a href="https://ai.facebook.com/people/ishan-misra/">https://ai.facebook.com/people/ishan-misra/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:49) – Self-supervised learning<br /> (16:24) – Self-supervised learning is the dark matter of intelligence<br /> (20:17) – Categorization<br /> (28:50) – Is computer vision still really hard?<br /> (32:35) – Understanding Language<br /> (42:14) – Harder to solve: vision or language<br /> (48:59) – Contrastive learning & energy-based models<br /> (52:59) – Data augmentation<br /> (57:19) – Fixed audio spike by lowering sound with pen tool<br /> (1:05:33) – Real data vs. augmented data<br /> (1:09:16) – Non-contrastive learning energy based self supervised learning methods<br /> (1:12:54) – Unsupervised learning (SwAV)<br /> (1:15:37) – Self-supervised Pretraining (SEER)<br /> (1:20:44) – Self-supervised learning (SSL) architectures<br /> (1:26:43) – VISSL pytorch-based SSL library<br /> (1:29:38) – Multi-modal<br /> (1:37:06) – Active learning<br /> (1:42:45) – Autonomous driving<br /> (1:54:12) – Limits of deep learning<br /> (1:58:19) – Difference between learning and reasoning<br /> (2:03:26) – Building super-human AI<br /> (2:11:14) – Most beautiful idea in self-supervised learning<br /> (2:15:02) – Simulation for training AI<br /> (2:18:27) – Video games replacing reality<br /> (2:19:40) – How to write a good research paper<br /> (2:24:08) – Best programming language for beginners<br /> (2:25:01) – PyTorch vs TensorFlow<br /> (2:28:26) – Advice for getting into machine learning<br /> (2:30:31) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:32:58) – Meaning of life</p>
#205 – Zach Bitter: Ultramarathon Running

Jul 29, 2021 3h 7m

<p>Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon runner and coach. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Ladder</b>: <a href="https://ladderlife.com/lex">https://ladderlife.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Belcampo</b>: <a href="https://belcampo.com/lex">https://belcampo.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off first order<br /> – <b>Noom</b>: <a href="https://trynoom.com/lex">https://trynoom.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Zach’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zbitter">https://twitter.com/zbitter</a><br /> Zach’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter">https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter</a><br /> Zach’s Website: <a href="https://zachbitter.com/">https://zachbitter.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:34) – The marathon mentality<br /> (14:43) – The psychology of quitting<br /> (25:49) – Variety in ultramarathons<br /> (33:04) – What does it take to run 100 miles?<br /> (38:27) – Leading ultramarathon events<br /> (42:09) – Training and race strategy<br /> (44:39) – 100 Mile world record<br /> (48:41) – Foot strike variability and cadence<br /> (51:29) – The 11 hour barrier<br /> (54:57) – The most beautiful thing about running<br /> (1:01:19) – Zach’s training regime<br /> (1:06:06) – MAF 180 Formula<br /> (1:16:31) – Training plans<br /> (1:31:30) – Marathons vs. 100 miles<br /> (1:40:31) – Zach’s diet philosophy<br /> (1:55:19) – Fueling for race day<br /> (2:02:34) – Training while fasted<br /> (2:06:11) – Embracing the chaos<br /> (2:07:41) – 100-Mile treadmill WR<br /> (2:11:51) – The legend of Bert Kreischer<br /> (2:16:16) – The Transcontinental Run across America<br /> (2:33:51) – Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time?<br /> (2:41:04) – Shoe technology in running<br /> (2:54:14) – Human limits<br /> (2:56:49) – Zach’s biggest obstacles<br /> (3:00:34) – Advice for young people</p>
#204 – Cumrun Vafa: String Theory

Jul 26, 2021 2h 19m

<p>Cumrun Vafa is a theoretical physicist at Harvard. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Headspace</b>: <a href="https://headspace.com/lex">https://headspace.com/lex</a> to get free 1 month trial<br /> – <b>The Jordan Harbinger Show</b>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thejordanharbingershow">https://www.youtube.com/thejordanharbingershow</a><br /> – <b>Squarespace</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/squarespace">https://lexfridman.com/squarespace</a> and use code LEX to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Allform</b>: <a href="https://allform.com/lex">https://allform.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Cumrun’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/cumrunv">https://twitter.com/cumrunv</a><br /> Cumrun’s Website: <a href="https://www.cumrunvafa.org">https://www.cumrunvafa.org</a><br /> Puzzles to Unravel the Universe (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3BFk5ms">https://amzn.to/3BFk5ms</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:08) – Difference between math and physics<br /> (09:51) – Evolution of quantum mechanics<br /> (13:09) – Can mathematics lead humanity off track<br /> (14:07) – Beauty in mathematics<br /> (19:27) – Philosophers using symmetry<br /> (25:20) – How can ancient geometry be used to understand reality<br /> (28:32) – Key ideas in the history of physics<br /> (31:26) – Einstein’s special relativity<br /> (35:03) – Physicists building intuition<br /> (43:01) – Best work by Einstein<br /> (44:45) – Quantum mechanics<br /> (54:47) – Quantum gravity<br /> (57:02) – String theory<br /> (1:13:11) – 10th Dimension<br /> (1:19:48) – Skepticism regarding string theory<br /> (1:30:53) – Key figures in string theory<br /> (1:35:13) – String Theory’s Nobel Prize<br /> (1:38:18) – Edward Witten<br /> (1:46:56) – String Theory Landscape & Swamplands<br /> (1:55:46) – Theories of everything<br /> (2:10:12) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:13:14) – Death</p>
#203 – Anya Fernald: Regenerative Farming and the Art of Cooking Meat

Jul 23, 2021 1h 51m

<p>Anya Fernald is the co-founder of Belcampo farms, chef, and regenerative agriculture expert. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Gala Games</b>: <a href="https://gala.games/lex">https://gala.games/lex</a><br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>Four Sigmatic</b>: <a href="https://foursigmatic.com/lex">https://foursigmatic.com/lex</a> and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off<br /> – <b>Fundrise</b>: <a href="https://fundrise.com/lex">https://fundrise.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Anya’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anyafernald">https://www.instagram.com/anyafernald</a><br /> Belcampo’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/belcampomeatco">https://www.instagram.com/belcampomeatco</a><br /> Belcampo’s Website: <a href="https://belcampo.com/">https://belcampo.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:04) – Cooking is an art and a service<br /> (10:43) – Food is health<br /> (12:45) – Anticipation makes food taste better<br /> (14:36) – Lex on breaking the 72 hour fast<br /> (18:47) – Falling in love with cooking<br /> (20:28) – Alienation during the diet<br /> (23:09) – Cooking advice for minimalists<br /> (29:14) – Complexity of coconut oil<br /> (32:35) – Anya’s favorite meal<br /> (39:17) – Sources of heat<br /> (41:46) – Why do people freak out about barbecue<br /> (44:58) – Does the origin of the meat itself make a difference?<br /> (47:06) – What is regenerative farming?<br /> (51:16) – AI will be a better farmer than humans<br /> (55:17) – Carbon negative farming is possible right now<br /> (57:04) – Certified Humane<br /> (1:00:34) – Evolutionary diet of animals<br /> (1:03:17) – Neuralink can help us understand animals<br /> (1:07:13) – All grass-fed meat made the same?<br /> (1:11:57) – Health benefits of grass-fed beef<br /> (1:16:29) – What does it take to be a woman CEO of a meat company?<br /> (1:23:57) – Making cheese for Italian mafia<br /> (1:27:56) – How to judge a good meal?<br /> (1:29:58) – The best meal in the world<br /> (1:37:48) – Anya played oboe in the Sicily municipal band<br /> (1:39:23) – Hunting has inspired regenerative farming<br /> (1:44:07) – Meaning of life<br /> (1:45:27) – Advice for young people: grow through discomfort</p>
#202 – Rick Doblin: Psychedelics

Jul 21, 2021 2h 42m

<p>Rick Doblin is a psychedelics researcher and the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Theragun</b>: <a href="https://therabody.com/lex">https://therabody.com/lex</a> to get 30 day trial<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Rick’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RickDoblin">https://twitter.com/RickDoblin</a><br /> MAPS: <a href="https://maps.org">https://maps.org</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:54) – Introduction to psychedelics<br /> (11:09) – Psychedelics reveals the inner depths of humans<br /> (23:43) – Differences between psychedelics<br /> (31:08) – The future of psychedelics<br /> (39:52) – Epigenetics<br /> (45:49) – DMT<br /> (53:16) – Ego dissolution<br /> (56:33) – One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest<br /> (59:32) – Psychedelics and Creativity<br /> (1:03:25) – MKUltra and the Grateful Dead<br /> (1:08:04) – Ted Kaczynski<br /> (1:13:46) – Timothy Leary<br /> (1:21:10) – Good Friday Experiment<br /> (1:25:46) – Forming of MAPS<br /> (1:37:01) – Gaining access to psychedelics<br /> (1:45:30) – MDMA Medical Trials<br /> (2:17:00) – Clinical Trials for other substances<br /> (2:21:43) – Future of society with psychedelics<br /> (2:26:13) – Big Pharma<br /> (2:32:32) – Advice for the younger generations<br /> (2:38:17) – Meaning of life</p>
#201 – Konstantin Batygin: Planet 9 and the Edge of Our Solar System

Jul 19, 2021 2h 46m

<p>Konstantin Batygin is a planetary astrophysicist at Caltech. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Squarespace</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/squarespace">https://lexfridman.com/squarespace</a> and use code LEX to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Literati</b>: <a href="https://literati.com/lex">https://literati.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off<br /> – <b>National Instruments (NI)</b>: <a href="https://www.ni.com/perspectives">https://www.ni.com/perspectives</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Konstantin’s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kbatygin">https://twitter.com/kbatygin</a><br /> Konstantin’s Website <a href="https://www.konstantinbatygin.com/">https://www.konstantinbatygin.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:17) – Overview of our Solar System<br /> (22:14) – What is the Oort Cloud?<br /> (27:10) – Life in the interstellar medium<br /> (28:42) – Are there aliens out there?<br /> (31:22) – How unique is Earth?<br /> (34:02) – Did Jupiter destroy early planets?<br /> (40:16) – How hard is it to simulate the Universe?<br /> (44:49) – Quantum mechanics in evolution of objects in the Solar system<br /> (49:15) – Simulating the first formations around the Sun<br /> (55:02) – Will it be possible to simulate the full history of the Solar System?<br /> (57:23) – How far should we go with the simulation?<br /> (59:43) – Increasing immersion in video games<br /> (1:06:09) – What is Planet Nine?<br /> (1:12:37) – The origin of life<br /> (1:15:02) – Evidence of Planet Nine<br /> (1:17:32) – Discovery of Neptune<br /> (1:18:42) – When will we find Planet Nine?<br /> (1:21:21) – Planet Nine throws rocks into the Kuiper Belt<br /> (1:25:15) – Could Planet Nine be a primordial black hole?<br /> (1:35:20) – Commercial space revolution boosts science and the human condition<br /> (1:42:46) – Solving sex in space<br /> (1:43:24) – Would humans evolve if we couldn’t see the stars?<br /> (1:49:08) – Military funding and science<br /> (1:53:11) – Is Oumuamua space junk from a distant alien civilization?<br /> (2:06:33) – Wild ideas create the future<br /> (2:14:22) – The perfect place to die<br /> (2:16:03) – Greatest song of all time<br /> (2:22:34) – Music enables science for Konstantin<br /> (2:24:51) – Music practice tips for busy people<br /> (2:28:41) – Memories of 1990s Russia<br /> (2:35:14) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:41:10) – Meaning of life</p>
#200 – Michael Malice: Totalitarianism and Anarchy

Jul 15, 2021 2h 45m

<p>Michael Malice is a political thinker, podcaster, and author. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Gala Games</b>: <a href="https://gala.games/lex">https://gala.games/lex</a><br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Michael’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelmalice">https://twitter.com/michaelmalice</a><br /> Michael’s Community: <a href="https://malice.locals.com/">https://malice.locals.com/</a><br /> Michael’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tj5QCpJKIl-KIa4Gib5Xw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tj5QCpJKIl-KIa4Gib5Xw</a><br /> Michael’s Website: <a href="http://michaelmalice.com/about/">http://michaelmalice.com/about/</a><br /> Your Welcome podcast: <a href="https://bit.ly/30q8oz1">https://bit.ly/30q8oz1</a><br /> The Anarchist Handbook (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3yUb2f0">https://amzn.to/3yUb2f0</a><br /> The New Right (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/34gxLo3">https://amzn.to/34gxLo3</a><br /> Dear Reader (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/2HPPlHS">https://amzn.to/2HPPlHS</a><br /> Podcast (Round 1): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIk1zUy8ehU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIk1zUy8ehU</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:00) – Animal Farm<br /> (11:02) – Emma Goldman<br /> (14:07) – Albert Camus<br /> (15:37) – How to be a hero in Nazi Germany<br /> (22:43) – Camus on Existentialism vs Nihilism<br /> (28:44) – Cynicism is a lie<br /> (33:52) – Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union<br /> (54:10) – Lex and Michael argue: can most people think on their own?<br /> (1:05:48) – How Lex and Michael use Twitter<br /> (1:15:11) – Life is beautiful<br /> (1:18:13) – Returning to Ukraine<br /> (1:20:07) – Michael is now an underwear model<br /> (1:24:13) – The Anarchist Handbook<br /> (1:25:59) – Tolstoy was an anarchist<br /> (1:38:41) – Anarchy debate between Lex and Michael<br /> (2:07:49) – Why Michael doesn’t vote<br /> (2:25:04) – Austin and New York<br /> (2:33:40) – Alex Jones</p>
#199 – Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel

Jul 11, 2021 2h 16m

<p>Roger Reaves is one of the most prolific drug smugglers in history. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Noom</b>: <a href="https://trynoom.com/lex">https://trynoom.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Allform</b>: <a href="https://allform.com/lex">https://allform.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free<br /> – <b>Four Sigmatic</b>: <a href="https://foursigmatic.com/lex">https://foursigmatic.com/lex</a> and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Smuggler (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3xydszD">https://amzn.to/3xydszD</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:56) – Money<br /> (12:17) – Pablo Escobar<br /> (19:30) – Jorge Ochoa<br /> (27:05) – First time<br /> (31:51) – Landing an airplane on the highway<br /> (34:41) – Barry Seal<br /> (45:05) – Mena, Arkansas<br /> (49:58) – Assassination of Barry Seal<br /> (1:03:10) – American Made<br /> (1:07:22) – Blow<br /> (1:09:28) – Story of torture in a Mexican prison<br /> (1:14:08) – Getting shot down<br /> (1:27:51) – Prison<br /> (1:41:34) – Reflections on a life of crime<br /> (1:46:51) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:49:49) – Love<br /> (2:03:09) – Death<br /> (2:05:55) – Meaning of life<br /> (2:09:58) – Poem</p>
#198 – Sara Walker: The Origin of Life on Earth and Alien Worlds

Jul 9, 2021 2h 5m

<p>Sara Walker is an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist interested in the origin of life. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium<br /> – <b>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Sara’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Sara_Imari">https://twitter.com/Sara_Imari</a><br /> Sara’s Website: <a href="http://emergence.asu.edu/">http://emergence.asu.edu/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:44) – Origin of life<br /> (15:38) – Did aliens seed life on Earth?<br /> (20:48) – What is life?<br /> (32:27) – Cellular automata<br /> (36:56) – The laws of physics may change with time<br /> (46:41) – Nobel Prize for the origin of life<br /> (52:01) – Is consciousness fundamental to the universe?<br /> (1:03:19) – Life is the most deterministic part of physics<br /> (1:05:54) – Free will<br /> (1:14:11) – How to detect alien life<br /> (1:28:48) – How many alien civilization are out there?<br /> (1:35:32) – Shadow biosphere<br /> (1:41:59) – UFO sightings<br /> (1:45:35) – Exponential population growth of AI lifeforms<br /> (1:52:42) – The role of death in life<br /> (1:56:45) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:02:31) – Meaning of life</p>

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