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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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#197 – Jocko Willink: War, Leadership, and Discipline

Jul 5, 2021 2h 3m

<p>Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, co-author of Extreme Ownership, and host of Jocko Podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<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>Ground News</b>: <a href="https://ground.news/lex">https://ground.news/lex</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jocko’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jockowillink">https://twitter.com/jockowillink</a><br /> Jocko’s Website: <a href="https://jocko.com/">https://jocko.com/</a><br /> Jocko’s Podcast: <a href="https://jockopodcast.com/">https://jockopodcast.com/</a><br /> Extreme Ownership (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3qYmcgh">https://amzn.to/3qYmcgh</a><br /> Discipline Equals Freedom (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3hFXOMa">https://amzn.to/3hFXOMa</a><br /> The Dichotomy of Leadership (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/36ehH7C">https://amzn.to/36ehH7C</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 /> (09:01) – The beauty and tragedy of war<br /> (14:35) – Soviet Union in World War II<br /> (20:54) – What makes a just war?<br /> (34:30) – Jordan Peterson<br /> (37:42) – Fear of death<br /> (41:53) – Autonomous weapons systems<br /> (53:28) – What makes a great leader?<br /> (56:15) – Elon Musk – a leadership case study<br /> (1:10:03) – Steve Jobs – a leadership case study<br /> (1:20:16) – Sundar Pichai – a leadership case study<br /> (1:27:15) – Young Jamie<br /> (1:31:23) – Discipline<br /> (1:34:15) – A day in the life of Jocko<br /> (1:40:30) – Jiu Jitsu<br /> (1:56:18) – Books</p>
#196 – Yeonmi Park: North Korea

Jul 1, 2021 2h 6m

<p>Yeonmi Park is a North Korean defector, human rights activist, and author of the book In Order to Live. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<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>Gala Games</b>: <a href="https://gala.games/lex">https://gala.games/lex</a><br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% 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 /> Yeonmi’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/YeonmiParkNK">https://twitter.com/YeonmiParkNK</a><br /> Yeonmi’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/officialyeonmipark">https://www.facebook.com/officialyeonmipark</a><br /> Yeonmi’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/YeonmiParkOfficial">https://www.youtube.com/c/YeonmiParkOfficial</a><br /> In Order to Live (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3wdtKfL">https://amzn.to/3wdtKfL</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 /> (09:20) – Growing up in North Korea<br /> (14:45) – Animal Farm<br /> (21:00) – Search for meaning<br /> (25:48) – Love<br /> (28:05) – Language<br /> (32:28) – Yeonmi’s dad<br /> (34:30) – Escaping North Korea<br /> (39:47) – The world is ignoring the genocide in North Korea<br /> (51:49) – Evil<br /> (54:40) – Nuclear war<br /> (55:30) – Marxist origins of North Korea<br /> (1:00:43) – Famine<br /> (1:05:30) – Kim Jong-un is pure evil<br /> (1:12:06) – Freedom<br /> (1:15:18) – Michael Malice<br /> (1:18:57) – Diversity<br /> (1:26:18) – Political correctness<br /> (1:35:50) – Jordan Peterson<br /> (1:40:01) – Michael Malice book on North Korea<br /> (1:45:31) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:48:33) – Facing assassination<br /> (1:58:47) – Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse<br /> (2:01:20) – Meaning of life</p>
#195 – Clara Sousa-Silva: Searching for Signs of Life on Venus and Other Planets

Jun 28, 2021 2h 4m

<p>Clara Sousa-Silva is a quantum astrochemist at Harvard. 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>Grammarly</b>: <a href="https://grammarly.com/lex">https://grammarly.com/lex</a> to get 20% off premium<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>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Clara’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/drphosphine">https://twitter.com/drphosphine</a><br /> Clara’s Website: <a href="https://clarasousasilva.com">https://clarasousasilva.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) – Discovery of phosphine on Venus<br /> (20:34) – Phosphine gas<br /> (30:47) – Searching for molecular fingerprints<br /> (41:44) – What does a quantum astrochemist do?<br /> (56:48) – Spectroscopic networks<br /> (1:01:13) – Biosignature gases<br /> (1:04:06) – UFOs and aliens<br /> (1:17:24) – Alien civilizations<br /> (1:34:59) – Programming<br /> (1:42:15) – Why science is beautiful<br /> (1:46:07) – How to be productive<br /> (1:56:27) – Books<br /> (1:57:59) – Meaning of life</p>
#194 – Bret Weinstein: Truth, Science, and Censorship in the Time of a Pandemic

Jun 25, 2021 3h 23m

<p>Bret Weinstein is and evolutionary biologist, author, and co-host of the DarkHorse Podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>The Jordan Harbinger Show</b>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thejordanharbingershow">https://www.youtube.com/thejordanharbingershow</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>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 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</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Bret’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BretWeinstein">https://twitter.com/BretWeinstein</a><br /> Bret’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/BretWeinsteinDarkHorse">https://www.youtube.com/BretWeinsteinDarkHorse</a><br /> Bret’s Website: <a href="https://bretweinstein.net/">https://bretweinstein.net/</a><br /> Bret’s Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3dhVWrv">https://amzn.to/3dhVWrv</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) – Why biology is beautiful<br /> (16:38) – Boston Dynamics<br /> (20:02) – Being self-critical<br /> (30:09) – Theory of close calls<br /> (38:46) – Lab leak hypothesis<br /> (1:12:41) – Joe Rogan<br /> (1:21:50) – Censorship<br /> (1:58:40) – Vaccines<br /> (2:12:26) – The paper on mice with long telomeres<br /> (2:40:09) – Martyrdom<br /> (2:48:54) – Eric Weinstein<br /> (2:58:13) – Monogamy<br /> (3:10:31) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:17:16) – Meaning of life</p>
#193 – Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks

Jun 21, 2021 3h 5m

<p>Rob Reid is an author and podcaster. 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>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>Fundrise</b>: <a href="https://fundrise.com/lex">https://fundrise.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Rob’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/rob_reid">https://twitter.com/rob_reid</a><br /> After On Podcast: <a href="https://after-on.com/">https://after-on.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 /> (08:33) – The most entertaining outcome is the most likely<br /> (14:52) – Meme theory<br /> (18:12) – Writing process<br /> (24:59) – Engineered viruses as a threat to human civilization<br /> (32:45) – Gain-of-function research on viruses<br /> (44:54) – Did COVID leak from a lab?<br /> (52:15) – Virus detection<br /> (1:00:04) – Failure of institutions<br /> (1:07:48) – Using AI to engineer viruses<br /> (1:12:07) – Evil and competence<br /> (1:21:26) – Where are the aliens?<br /> (1:25:19) – Backing up human consciousness by colonizing space<br /> (1:34:48) – Superintelligence and consciousness<br /> (1:46:12) – Meditation<br /> (1:54:20) – Fasting<br /> (2:00:20) – Greatest song of all time<br /> (2:05:46) – Early days of music streaming<br /> (2:17:39) – Startup advice<br /> (2:30:50) – Podcasting<br /> (2:46:12) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:55:15) – Mortality<br /> (3:00:41) – Meaning of life</p>
#192 – Charles Hoskinson: Cardano

Jun 16, 2021 5h 5m

<p>Charles Hoskinson is the founder of Cardano, co-founder of Ethereum, a mathematician, and a farmer. 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>Allform</b>: <a href="https://allform.com/lex">https://allform.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<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</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Charles’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles">https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles</a><br /> Charles’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/charleshoskinson">https://www.youtube.com/user/charleshoskinson</a><br /> Cardano Website: <a href="https://cardano.org/">https://cardano.org/</a><br /> IOHK Website: <a href="https://iohk.io/">https://iohk.io/</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 /> (09:12) – What programming language is the simulation written in?<br /> (14:17) – Favorite philosophers<br /> (23:18) – Theory vs engineering in cryptocurrency<br /> (34:27) – What programming languages should everyone learn<br /> (42:42) – Haskell and beyond<br /> (46:26) – Plutus: Cardano’s smart contract platform based on Haskell<br /> (50:53) – What is a blockchain?<br /> (55:05) – Hybrid smart contracts<br /> (1:00:55) – Proof of work vs proof of stake<br /> (1:09:42) – Cardano’s proof of stake consensus algorithm<br /> (1:20:14) – What is Cardano?<br /> (1:28:55) – Cardano vs Ethereum vs Bitcoin<br /> (1:38:50) – The problem with Bitcoin<br /> (1:48:24) – Bitcoin Conference<br /> (1:52:05) – Ergo and Alex Chepurnoy<br /> (1:59:15) – Cardano’s Extended UTXO Model<br /> (2:06:27) – Chainlink and Oracle Networks<br /> (2:13:40) – Cardano and Wolfram Alpha<br /> (2:18:35) – The future of video games<br /> (2:27:10) – Smart contracts timeline for Cardano<br /> (2:34:40) – Decentralized exchanges<br /> (2:40:21) – Jack Dorsey and Bitcoin<br /> (2:46:33) – Elon Musk and Tesla: Cardano, Ethereum, Bitcoin<br /> (2:49:50) – Dogecoin and Elon Musk<br /> (3:01:11) – Hydra vs Lightning Network<br /> (3:08:45) – Non-Interactive Proofs of Proof-of-Work (NIPoPoWs)<br /> (3:12:39) – Cardano failure modes<br /> (3:21:00) – Cardano vs Polkadot<br /> (3:26:05) – Vitalik Buterin<br /> (3:34:16) – Corrupting nature of power<br /> (3:44:26) – Satoshi Nakamoto<br /> (3:50:37) – Cardano’s vision for decentralized governance<br /> (4:03:31) – Cardano in Ethiopia<br /> (4:07:33) – El Salvador and Bitcoin<br /> (4:13:50) – Cryptocurrency will inject capitalism with long-term incentives<br /> (4:23:42) – Day in the life of Charles Hoskinson<br /> (4:30:59) – Mushrooms<br /> (4:37:07) – Joe Rogan<br /> (4:42:00) – Video games<br /> (4:54:14) – Advice for young people<br /> (4:57:23) – Meaning of life</p>
#191 – Daniel Schmachtenberger: Steering Civilization Away from Self-Destruction

Jun 14, 2021 4h 22m

<p>Daniel Schmachtenberger is a philosopher interested understanding the rise and fall of societies and individuals. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Ground News</b>: <a href="https://ground.news/lex">https://ground.news/lex</a><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<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>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Daniel’s Website: <a href="https://civilizationemerging.com/">https://civilizationemerging.com/</a><br /> The Consilience Project: <a href="https://consilienceproject.org/">https://consilienceproject.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 /> (08:05) – Aliens and UFOs<br /> (26:50) – Collective intelligence of human civilization<br /> (34:46) – Consciousness<br /> (46:08) – How much computation does the human brain perform?<br /> (49:47) – Humans vs ants<br /> (57:04) – Humans are apex predators<br /> (1:04:08) – Girard’s Mimetic Theory of Desire<br /> (1:24:05) – We can never completely understand reality<br /> (1:27:29) – Self-terminating systems<br /> (1:37:52) – Catastrophic risk<br /> (2:08:04) – Adding more love to the world<br /> (2:35:29) – How to build a better world<br /> (2:52:41) – Meaning of life<br /> (3:00:23) – Death<br /> (3:06:04) – The role of government in society<br /> (3:23:29) – Exponential growth of technology<br /> (4:09:10) – Lessons from my father<br /> (4:14:46) – Even suffering is filled with beauty</p>
#190 – Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries

Jun 13, 2021 2h 47m

<p>Jordan Ellenberg is a mathematician and author of Shape and How Not to Be Wrong. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Secret Sauce</b>: <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/secret-sauce/">https://wondery.com/shows/secret-sauce/</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>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jordan’s Website: <a href="http://www.jordanellenberg.com">http://www.jordanellenberg.com</a><br /> Jordan’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JSEllenberg">https://twitter.com/JSEllenberg</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 /> (06:44) – Mathematical thinking<br /> (10:21) – Geometry<br /> (14:58) – Symmetry<br /> (25:29) – Math and science in the Soviet Union<br /> (33:09) – Topology<br /> (47:57) – Do we live in many more than 4 dimensions?<br /> (52:28) – How many holes does a straw have<br /> (1:01:53) – 3Blue1Brown<br /> (1:07:40) – Will AI ever win a Fields Medal?<br /> (1:16:05) – Fermat’s last theorem<br /> (1:33:23) – Reality cannot be explained simply<br /> (1:39:08) – Prime numbers<br /> (2:00:37) – John Conway’s Game of Life<br /> (2:12:29) – Group theory<br /> (2:15:45) – Gauge theory<br /> (2:23:47) – Grigori Perelman and the Poincare Conjecture<br /> (2:33:59) – How to learn math<br /> (2:41:08) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:43:13) – Meaning of life</p>
#189 – David Sinclair: Extending the Human Lifespan Beyond 100 Years

Jun 7, 2021 1h 50m

<p>David Sinclair is a geneticist at Harvard and author of Lifespan. 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>Clear</b>: <a href="https://clearme.com/lexpod">https://clearme.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 2 months free<br /> – <b>National Instruments (NI)</b>: <a href="https://www.ni.com/perspectives">https://www.ni.com/perspectives</a><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>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> David’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/davidasinclair">https://twitter.com/davidasinclair</a><br /> David’s Website: <a href="https://lifespanbook.com">https://lifespanbook.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 /> (09:34) – Staying young at heart<br /> (13:31) – Bringing people back to life<br /> (19:05) – Wearables and tracking health data<br /> (28:18) – How to solve aging<br /> (38:23) – Why do we age?<br /> (43:50) – Genetic reset switch that reverses aging<br /> (46:20) – AI in biology<br /> (48:52) – Health data<br /> (56:58) – Fasting<br /> (1:04:29) – Diet<br /> (1:12:41) – Exercise<br /> (1:18:01) – Sleep<br /> (1:26:29) – Data<br /> (1:32:00) – Extending lifespan<br /> (1:34:42) – Immortality<br /> (1:40:28) – Denial of death<br /> (1:43:45) – Meaning of life without death</p>
#188 – Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum 2.0

Jun 3, 2021 3h 9m

<p>Vitalik Buterin is the co-founder of Ethereum. 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>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<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>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Vitalik’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin">https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin</a><br /> Vitalik’s Blog: <a href="https://vitalik.ca/">https://vitalik.ca/</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 /> (08:18) – Shiba Inu story<br /> (25:35) – Regulation<br /> (29:48) – Crime<br /> (34:54) – Proof of stake vs proof of work<br /> (47:43) – Miner extractable value<br /> (53:19) – Scaling<br /> (54:42) – Bitcoin blocksize wars<br /> (1:00:51) – Hard fork vs soft fork<br /> (1:04:34) – Craig Wright<br /> (1:11:18) – Scaling: Sharding<br /> (1:18:07) – Scaling: Rollups<br /> (1:26:30) – Polygon and other Layer 2 technologies<br /> (1:34:11) – Merging PoS and PoW chains<br /> (1:43:49) – Lessons learned from Ethereum 2.0 failure incidents<br /> (1:52:35) – Bitcoin vs Ethereum<br /> (1:58:30) – Dogecoin<br /> (2:04:38) – Elon Musk<br /> (2:07:15) – Chainlink<br /> (2:10:35) – Charles Hoskinson and Cardano<br /> (2:18:08) – AI safety<br /> (2:23:07) – NFTs<br /> (2:25:57) – Scams<br /> (2:35:34) – Longevity<br /> (2:44:55) – Does death give meaning to life?<br /> (2:50:38) – Lex and Vitalik speak Russian<br /> (2:54:29) – Meaning of life<br /> (2:59:48) – Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History and WWII</p>
#187 – Frank Wilczek: Physics of Quarks, Dark Matter, Complexity, Life & Aliens

May 29, 2021 2h 30m

<p>Frank Wilczek is a Nobel Prize winning physicist at MIT. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>The Information</b>: <a href="https://theinformation.com/lex">https://theinformation.com/lex</a> to get 75% off first month<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>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 /> Frank’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/FrankWilczek">https://twitter.com/FrankWilczek</a><br /> Frank’s Website: <a href="https://www.frankawilczek.com/">https://www.frankawilczek.com/</a><br /> Fundamentals: Ten Keys to Reality (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3vLPyQB">https://amzn.to/3vLPyQB</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 /> (08:39) – Are there limits to what physics can understand?<br /> (17:31) – Beautiful ideas in physics<br /> (25:59) – Space and time are really big<br /> (29:47) – There are billions of thoughts in a human life<br /> (37:09) – Big bang<br /> (45:31) – How life emerged in the universe<br /> (51:33) – Aliens<br /> (1:01:25) – Consciousness<br /> (1:08:53) – Limits of physics<br /> (1:14:29) – Complimentary principle<br /> (1:23:34) – Free will<br /> (1:29:47) – Particles<br /> (1:35:10) – Nobel Prize in Physics<br /> (1:48:24) – Axions and dark matter<br /> (2:03:50) – Time crystals<br /> (2:08:42) – Theory of everything<br /> (2:18:10) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:23:52) – Meaning of life</p>
#186 – Bryan Johnson: Kernel Brain-Computer Interfaces

May 24, 2021 2h 37m

<p>Bryan Johnson is the founder and CEO of Kernel, OS Fund, and previously Braintree. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<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>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>Grammarly</b>: <a href="https://grammarly.com/lex">https://grammarly.com/lex</a> to get 20% off premium<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 /> Bryan’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bryan_johnson">https://twitter.com/bryan_johnson</a><br /> Bryan’s Website: <a href="https://www.bryanjohnson.co/">https://www.bryanjohnson.co/</a><br /> Kernel’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/KernelCo">https://twitter.com/KernelCo</a><br /> Kernel’s Website: <a href="https://www.kernel.com/">https://www.kernel.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 /> (06:57) – Kernel Flow demo<br /> (16:10) – The future of brain-computer interfaces<br /> (49:39) – Existential risk<br /> (55:18) – Overcoming depression<br /> (1:10:36) – Zeroth principles thinking<br /> (1:18:50) – Engineering consciousness<br /> (1:25:03) – Privacy<br /> (1:29:33) – Neuralink<br /> (1:39:11) – Braintree and Venmo<br /> (1:54:54) – Eating one meal a day<br /> (2:01:07) – Sleep<br /> (2:20:49) – Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro<br /> (2:27:47) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:32:23) – Meaning of life</p>
#185 – Sam Harris: Consciousness, Free Will, Psychedelics, AI, UFOs, and Meaning

May 20, 2021 3h 24m

<p>Sam Harris is an author, podcaster, and philosopher. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>National Instruments (NI)</b>: <a href="https://www.ni.com/perspectives">https://www.ni.com/perspectives</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>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>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Sam’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SamHarrisOrg">https://twitter.com/SamHarrisOrg</a><br /> Sam’s Website: <a href="https://samharris.org/">https://samharris.org/</a><br /> Sam’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAxrHudMfdzNi6NxruKPLw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAxrHudMfdzNi6NxruKPLw</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 /> (08:18) – Where do thoughts come from?<br /> (14:18) – Consciousness<br /> (31:50) – Psychedelics<br /> (41:14) – Nature of reality<br /> (58:09) – Free will<br /> (1:56:55) – Ego<br /> (2:05:59) – Joe Rogan<br /> (2:08:59) – How will human civilization destroy itself?<br /> (2:16:27) – AI<br /> (2:37:10) – Jordan Peterson<br /> (2:45:12) – UFOs<br /> (2:53:02) – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu<br /> (3:02:47) – Love<br /> (3:13:50) – Meaning of life</p>
#184 – Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, and Asteroids in Our Solar System

May 17, 2021 2h 3m

<p>Katherine de Kleer is a professor of Planetary Science and Astronomy at Caltech. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Fundrise</b>: <a href="https://fundrise.com/lex">https://fundrise.com/lex</a><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>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free<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 /> Katherine’s Website: <a href="http://web.gps.caltech.edu/~dekleer/">http://web.gps.caltech.edu/~dekleer/</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 /> (07:07) – Pluto<br /> (12:14) – Kuiper belt<br /> (16:12) – How to study planets and moons<br /> (19:54) – Volcanoes on Io – moon of Jupiter<br /> (32:25) – Is there life in the oceans of Europa?<br /> (41:46) – How unlikely is life on Earth?<br /> (52:15) – Life on Venus<br /> (54:30) – Mars<br /> (1:01:17) – What is interesting about Earth as a planet?<br /> (1:11:55) – Weather patterns<br /> (1:17:04) – Asteroids<br /> (1:26:06) – Will an asteroid hit Earth soon?<br /> (1:34:50) – Oumuamua<br /> (1:50:00) – Book recommendations<br /> (1:56:37) – Advice for young people</p>
#183 – Po-Shen Loh: Mathematics, Math Olympiad, Combinatorics & Contact Tracing

May 14, 2021 2h 27m

<p>Po-Shen Loh is a mathematician at CMU and coach of the USA International Math Olympiad team. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>The Jordan Harbinger Show</b>: <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/lex/">https://jordanharbinger.com/lex/</a><br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a><br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% 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<br /> – <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Po’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/poshenloh">https://twitter.com/poshenloh</a><br /> Po’s Website: <a href="https://www.poshenloh.com/">https://www.poshenloh.com/</a><br /> Daily Challenges: <a href="https://daily.poshenloh.com/">https://daily.poshenloh.com/</a><br /> NOVID: <a href="https://www.novid.org/">https://www.novid.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 /> (08:51) – Planes and bridges<br /> (12:28) – Writing a computer game from scratch<br /> (14:54) – Programming competitions<br /> (18:28) – Math is hard<br /> (23:59) – Contact tracing that preserves privacy<br /> (1:01:16) – Math Olympiad<br /> (1:16:57) – Hard math problem<br /> (1:24:14) – Is math discovered or invented?<br /> (1:29:09) – Intelligence<br /> (1:35:59) – Math education<br /> (1:40:10) – How to learn math<br /> (1:49:06) – Combinatorics<br /> (1:52:13) – Voting trees<br /> (2:02:36) – Stochastic coalescence<br /> (2:12:23) – P=NP<br /> (2:16:39) – Tolkien and WWII<br /> (2:19:00) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:21:05) – Meaning of life</p>
#182 – John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA

May 9, 2021 3h 43m

<p>John Danaher is a coach, scholar, and educator of jiu jitsu, submission grappling, judo, MMA, and the martial arts. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a><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>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> John’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danaherjohn">https://www.instagram.com/danaherjohn</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) – Fear of death<br /> (17:18) – The path to greatness<br /> (22:57) – Judo<br /> (27:07) – Seoi nage judo throw<br /> (39:21) – Fundamentals of jiu jitsu<br /> (45:34) – Developing new techniques<br /> (53:24) – Value of training with lower belts<br /> (1:03:23) – Escaping bad positions<br /> (1:10:18) – Submissions<br /> (1:14:30) – Reinventing yourself in 5 years<br /> (1:30:38) – Drilling<br /> (1:49:10) – Leglock system<br /> (2:08:44) – How hard is it to break a leg?<br /> (2:12:52) – Greatest jiu jitsu player ever<br /> (2:17:42) – Roger Gracie<br /> (2:22:25) – Gordon Ryan<br /> (2:27:16) – Georges St-Pierre<br /> (2:36:26) – Superintelligent Robot vs Cyborg Gordon Ryan<br /> (3:12:07) – Advice to white belts<br /> (3:15:24) – What does it take to get a black belt<br /> (3:16:09) – Best martial art for street fighting<br /> (3:23:23) – Tie chokes<br /> (3:27:44) – Austin<br /> (3:32:23) – Meaning of life</p>
#181 – Sergey Nazarov: Chainlink, Smart Contracts, and Oracle Networks

May 1, 2021 0

<p>Sergey Nazarov is the Co-Founder of Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that provides data to smart contracts. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Wine Access</b>: <a href="https://wineaccess.com/lex">https://wineaccess.com/lex</a> to get 20% off first order<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>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off<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</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Sergey’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SergeyNazarov">https://twitter.com/SergeyNazarov</a><br /> Chainlink Website: <a href="https://chain.link/">https://chain.link/</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 /> (07:56) – Hedgy<br /> (08:22) – Digital vs physical world<br /> (16:16) – Definitive truth<br /> (20:31) – Decentralized finance<br /> (29:00) – Smart contracts<br /> (35:16) – Hybrid smart contracts and oracle networks<br /> (52:02) – Applications of smart contracts<br /> (1:10:08) – AI and smart contracts<br /> (1:17:40) – What agreements can be turned into smart contracts?<br /> (1:28:43) – Privacy<br /> (1:39:01) – Trust<br /> (1:54:36) – Bitcoin<br /> (2:02:50) – Satoshi Nakamoto<br /> (2:10:10) – Ethereum<br /> (2:15:59) – Chainlink design decisions<br /> (2:28:27) – Dogecoin<br /> (2:32:44) – Book recommendations<br /> (2:44:54) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:56:58) – Meaning of life</p>
#180 – Jeremi Suri: History of American Power

Apr 30, 2021 2h 15m

<p>Jeremi Suri is a historian at UT Austin. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack<br /> – <b>Munk Pack</b>: <a href="https://munkpack.com">https://munkpack.com</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off<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>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 /> Jeremi’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremiSuri">https://twitter.com/JeremiSuri</a><br /> Jeremi’s Website: <a href="http://jeremisuri.net">http://jeremisuri.net</a><br /> This is Democracy Podcast: <a href="http://jeremisuri.net/archives/1798">http://jeremisuri.net/archives/1798</a><br /> The Impossible Presidency (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/2QKC5Jp">https://amzn.to/2QKC5Jp</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 /> (14:33) – Power of charisma<br /> (20:24) – US presidency<br /> (31:10) – Aliens<br /> (36:17) – Bill Clinton<br /> (39:07) – Students of history<br /> (43:58) – George Washington<br /> (46:44) – Putin<br /> (53:27) – FDR<br /> (1:08:39) – Henry Kissinger<br /> (1:18:32) – Realpolitik<br /> (1:30:22) – What is a just war?<br /> (1:36:27) – Cold war<br /> (1:40:44) – Communism in the United States<br /> (1:50:42) – Vaccines and the future of the human species<br /> (1:55:57) – Book recommendations<br /> (1:57:31) – Learning another language<br /> (2:01:58) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:08:10) – Grandmother<br /> (2:11:03) – Meaning of life</p>
#179 – Georges St-Pierre: The Science of Fighting

Apr 26, 2021 0

<p>Georges St-Pierre is a martial artist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<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>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium<br /> – <b>Theragun</b>: <a href="https://theragun.com/lex">https://theragun.com/lex</a> to get 30 day trial<br /> – <b>The Information</b>: <a href="https://theinformation.com/lex">https://theinformation.com/lex</a> to get 75% off first month</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> GSP’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgesStPierre">https://twitter.com/GeorgesStPierre</a><br /> GSP’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgesstpierre/">https://www.instagram.com/georgesstpierre/</a><br /> GSP’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/georgesstpierre">https://www.facebook.com/georgesstpierre</a><br /> GSP’s Website: <a href="https://www.gspofficial.com">https://www.gspofficial.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 /> (08:09) – Love of winning<br /> (11:01) – Suffering<br /> (12:03) – Fasting<br /> (22:01) – Carnivore<br /> (28:30) – Fear<br /> (36:02) – Strategy<br /> (39:12) – Mind games<br /> (42:54) – Mental games<br /> (48:00) – Science of fighting<br /> (1:11:39) – GOAT<br /> (1:15:22) – A fight vs Khabib<br /> (1:25:03) – Free will<br /> (1:28:49) – Consciousness<br /> (1:31:05) – AI<br /> (1:41:13) – Aliens<br /> (1:52:21) – Dreams<br /> (1:57:55) – Father<br /> (2:02:58) – Life and love<br /> (2:17:07) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:19:28) – How to learn<br /> (2:22:55) – Bruce Lee<br /> (2:26:04) – Tie choke<br /> (2:32:49) – Best martial art for self-defense<br /> (2:37:28) – Meaning of life</p>
#178 – Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy

Apr 24, 2021 0

<p>Michael Malice is an anarchist. Yaron Brook is an objectivist. Both are podcasters and authors. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Ground News</b>: <a href="https://ground.news/lex">https://ground.news/lex</a><br /> – <b>Public Goods</b>: <a href="https://publicgoods.com/lex">https://publicgoods.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $15 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>Brave</b>: <a href="https://brave.com/lex">https://brave.com/lex</a><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 /> 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 /> Yaron’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/yaronbrook">https://twitter.com/yaronbrook</a><br /> Yaron’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ybrook">https://www.youtube.com/user/ybrook</a><br /> Yaron’s Website: <a href="https://yaronbrookshow.com/">https://yaronbrookshow.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 /> (09:43) – Desert island thought experiment<br /> (15:00) – Communism<br /> (18:30) – Immanuel Kant<br /> (19:39) – Donald Hoffman<br /> (30:10) – DMT elves<br /> (38:52) – Humility<br /> (55:45) – Jordan Peterson and religion<br /> (1:05:23) – Ben Shapiro: facts don’t care about your feelings<br /> (1:19:23) – Why Ayn Rand is controversial<br /> (1:41:01) – Selfishness<br /> (1:44:43) – Communism and fascism<br /> (2:11:42) – Authoritarianism<br /> (2:20:02) – Bitcoin<br /> (2:46:13) – Anarchy debate<br /> (3:44:08) – Dangers of communism<br /> (3:49:47) – Favorite character in Ayn Rand s Atlas Shrugged<br /> (3:58:25) – Advice for young people<br /> (4:15:24) – Does love require sacrifice?<br /> (4:23:12) – Back to the island</p>
#177 – Risto Miikkulainen: Neuroevolution and Evolutionary Computation

Apr 19, 2021 2h 2m

<p>Risto Miikkulainen is a computer scientist at UT Austin. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>The Jordan Harbinger Show</b>: <a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/lex/">https://jordanharbinger.com/lex/</a><br /> – <b>Grammarly</b>: <a href="https://grammarly.com/lex">https://grammarly.com/lex</a> to get 20% off premium<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>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Risto’s Website: <a href="https://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/risto/">https://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/risto/</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 /> (06:51) – If we re-ran Earth over 1 million times<br /> (10:08) – Would aliens detect humans?<br /> (12:46) – Evolution of intelligent life<br /> (16:31) – Fear of death<br /> (22:47) – Hyenas<br /> (26:12) – Language<br /> (29:43) – The magic of programming<br /> (35:43) – Neuralink<br /> (43:15) – Surprising discoveries by AI<br /> (46:49) – How evolutionary computation works<br /> (58:12) – Learning to walk<br /> (1:01:25) – Robots and a theory of mind<br /> (1:10:29) – Neuroevolution<br /> (1:20:47) – Tesla Autopilot<br /> (1:24:11) – Language and vision<br /> (1:29:53) – Aliens communicating with humans<br /> (1:35:29) – Would AI learn to lie to humans?<br /> (1:42:03) – Artificial life<br /> (1:46:56) – Cellular automata<br /> (1:52:32) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:57:09) – Meaning of life</p>
#176 – Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles

Apr 17, 2021 4h 10m

<p>Robert Breedlove is a decentralized finance entrepreneur, philosopher, and podcaster. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Fundrise</b>: <a href="https://fundrise.com/lex">https://fundrise.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack<br /> – <b>Munk Pack</b>: <a href="https://munkpack.com">https://munkpack.com</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off<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 /> Robert’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Breedlove22">https://twitter.com/Breedlove22</a><br /> Robert’s Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/breedlove22">https://linktr.ee/breedlove22</a><br /> What is Money Show: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertBreedlove22">https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertBreedlove22</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 /> (08:46) – Sovereignty<br /> (15:50) – Territorial imperative<br /> (20:28) – Property<br /> (26:33) – Anarchism<br /> (29:11) – Inflation is theft<br /> (33:35) – Volatility is truth<br /> (38:14) – Taleb and Bitcoin<br /> (42:22) – Life is information propagating through flesh<br /> (53:21) – Intelligence<br /> (57:34) – Space and time<br /> (1:04:16) – Pragmatic truth<br /> (1:15:14) – Creative destruction<br /> (1:19:03) – Capitalism vs Communism<br /> (1:31:46) – Jordan Peterson on religion<br /> (1:36:03) – Inflation<br /> (1:39:54) – What is money?<br /> (1:53:30) – What is Bitcoin?<br /> (2:04:36) – Bitcoin vs other cryptocurrencies<br /> (2:12:47) – Can governments ban Bitcoin?<br /> (2:25:29) – Bitcoin toxicity is tough love<br /> (2:38:47) – Crypto scammers<br /> (2:47:58) – Eric Weinstein and Bitcoin<br /> (2:54:21) – Satoshi Nakamoto<br /> (2:58:51) – Money is energy<br /> (3:06:05) – Proof of stake vs proof of work<br /> (3:08:45) – Morality<br /> (3:23:30) – Collapse of the Soviet Union<br /> (3:27:00) – Jordan Peterson and Bitcoin<br /> (3:39:28) – Book recommendations<br /> (3:58:49) – Advice for young people<br /> (4:02:20) – Love</p>
#175 – Yannis Pappas: History and Comedy

Apr 12, 2021 1h 57m

<p>Yannis Pappas is a comedian and podcaster. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Wine Access</b>: <a href="https://wineaccess.com/lex">https://wineaccess.com/lex</a> to get 20% off first order<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<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Yannis’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/yannispappas">https://twitter.com/yannispappas</a><br /> Long Days Podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywn6iboO1P8U7fotfllocw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywn6iboO1P8U7fotfllocw</a><br /> Stand Up Special: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R156F0uXhzk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R156F0uXhzk</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 /> (08:39) – Tim Dillon and absolute power<br /> (16:00) – Mortality<br /> (24:01) – Immortality<br /> (31:47) – Dogs<br /> (38:26) – Power<br /> (43:46) – Hyenas<br /> (49:00) – Nature is metal<br /> (51:53) – Battle of Crete<br /> (59:21) – History is written by the victors<br /> (1:04:09) – History Hyenas podcast<br /> (1:16:18) – Bernie Madoff<br /> (1:19:23) – Jeffrey Epstein<br /> (1:24:16) – Hitler<br /> (1:26:24) – Conspiracy theories<br /> (1:29:34) – Andrew Yang and New York City<br /> (1:33:01) – Podcast with Lex’s dad<br /> (1:36:09) – Andrew Yang and the prison-industrial complex<br /> (1:41:57) – Queen Elizabeth<br /> (1:49:04) – Advice for young people</p>
#174 – Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth and the Fight Against Conformity and Mediocrity

Apr 10, 2021 2h 16m

<p>Tyler Cowen is an economist, writer, and podcaster. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<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>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>Public Goods</b>: <a href="https://publicgoods.com/lex">https://publicgoods.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $15 off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Tyler’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tylercowen">https://twitter.com/tylercowen</a><br /> Tyler’s Blog: <a href="https://marginalrevolution.com/">https://marginalrevolution.com/</a><br /> Conversations with Tyler (Podcast): <a href="https://conversationswithtyler.com/">https://conversationswithtyler.com/</a><br /> Big Business (Book): <a href="https://amzn.to/2OBPbaK">https://amzn.to/2OBPbaK</a><br /> Tyler’s Wiki: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Cowen">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Cowen</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 /> (07:24) – Economics<br /> (09:16) – Nuclear war<br /> (16:03) – The American dream<br /> (23:16) – Capitalism: pros and cons<br /> (29:50) – Is competition good for the world?<br /> (31:53) – Free market<br /> (32:57) – Anarchy<br /> (35:23) – Ayn Rand<br /> (40:04) – The case for big business<br /> (44:31) – Clubhouse<br /> (49:35) – Loneliness<br /> (51:47) – Eric Weinstein and economic growth<br /> (56:08) – Communism<br /> (58:58) – Putin<br /> (1:04:29) – China<br /> (1:09:21) – UBI<br /> (1:13:17) – Disagreement with Eric Weinstein<br /> (1:17:09) – Money, Bitcoin, and Ethereum<br /> (1:25:20) – WallStreetBets<br /> (1:29:16) – MIT<br /> (1:36:44) – UFO sightings<br /> (1:44:03) – Contemporary art is misunderstood<br /> (1:51:06) – Mexican food is the best in the world<br /> (1:55:56) – Jiro Dreams of Sushi<br /> (1:59:59) – Book recommendations<br /> (2:02:15) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:05:53) – Love<br /> (2:11:35) – Mortality<br /> (2:13:25) – Meaning of life</p>
#173 – Nic Carter: Bitcoin Core Values, Layered Scaling, and Blocksize Debates

Apr 1, 2021 2h 33m

<p>Nic Carter is a financial researcher, investor, writer, and podcaster on topics of decentralized finance. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<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<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>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 /> Nic’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nic__carter">https://twitter.com/nic__carter</a><br /> Nic’s Website: <a href="https://niccarter.info/">https://niccarter.info/</a><br /> Nic’s Blog: <a href="https://medium.com/@nic__carter">https://medium.com/@nic__carter</a><br /> Nic’s Podcast: <a href="https://onthebrink-podcast.com/">https://onthebrink-podcast.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 /> (13:05) – Can humans fully understand reality?<br /> (15:34) – The dollar system<br /> (21:44) – Bitcoin<br /> (23:19) – Opendime<br /> (27:22) – Core values of Bitcoin<br /> (35:51) – Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?<br /> (41:39) – How Bitcoin works<br /> (50:02) – Bitcoin blocksize wars<br /> (1:02:27) – Layered scaling of Bitcoin<br /> (1:07:25) – Lightning network<br /> (1:10:25) – Schnorr/Taproot update to Bitcoin<br /> (1:15:17) – Criticisms of Bitcoin<br /> (1:25:04) – Bitcoin failure modes<br /> (1:33:07) – Bitcoin vs Ethereum<br /> (1:37:03) – Vitalik Buterin<br /> (1:39:56) – Creative destruction<br /> (1:44:51) – Future of Bitcoin<br /> (1:48:38) – Tesla, Elon Musk, and Dogecoin<br /> (1:56:44) – NFTs<br /> (2:04:00) – Bitcoin maximalism<br /> (2:10:37) – On writing<br /> (2:16:37) – Writing a book on Bitcoin<br /> (2:21:07) – Bitcoin resources<br /> (2:23:57) – Book recommendations<br /> (2:25:56) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:29:13) – Meaning of life</p>
#172 – Ryan Schiller: Librex and the Free Exchange of Ideas on College Campuses

Mar 30, 2021 2h 32m

<p>Ryan Schiller is the creator of Librex, an anonymous discussion feed for college communities. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Allform</b>: <a href="https://allform.com/lex">https://allform.com/lex</a> to get 20% 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>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Brave</b>: <a href="https://brave.com/lex">https://brave.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Librex App: <a href="https://librexapp.com/">https://librexapp.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) – Librex<br /> (08:59) – Deep Fakes<br /> (13:06) – Silencing of ideas<br /> (24:01) – Building Librex<br /> (33:47) – How Librex took over Dartmouth<br /> (42:13) – Anonymity<br /> (45:04) – Private vs public life<br /> (54:32) – Building a sense of community<br /> (59:14) – Refusing to sell user data<br /> (1:06:05) – Moderation<br /> (1:12:54) – Freedom of speech<br /> (1:23:45) – Scaling<br /> (1:28:02) – Yik Yak<br /> (1:35:22) – AWS and Parler<br /> (1:40:25) – Safe spaces<br /> (1:43:22) – Jeffrey Epstein<br /> (1:52:50) – Chess and poker<br /> (2:03:29) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:14:21) – Book recommendations<br /> (2:20:16) – Mortality</p>
#171 – Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin

Mar 25, 2021 3h 9m

<p>Anthony Pompliano is an entrepreneur, investor, writer, and podcaster on topics of decentralized finance. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Theragun</b>: <a href="https://theragun.com/lex">https://theragun.com/lex</a> to get 30 day trial<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>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/fridman">https://indeed.com/fridman</a> to get $75 credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Anthony’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/APompliano">https://twitter.com/APompliano</a><br /> Anthony’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonyPompliano">https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonyPompliano</a><br /> Anthony’s Website: <a href="https://anthonypompliano.com/">https://anthonypompliano.com/</a><br /> Pomp Letter: <a href="https://pomp.substack.com/">https://pomp.substack.com/</a><br /> Pomp Podcast: <a href="https://anthonypompliano.com/podcast/">https://anthonypompliano.com/podcast/</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 /> (08:54) – Army<br /> (16:35) – Iraq<br /> (24:14) – Will there always be war?<br /> (31:27) – Bitcoin maximalism<br /> (39:56) – Money is a belief system<br /> (42:27) – Bitcoin<br /> (46:03) – Censorship<br /> (50:35) – Bitcoin as main currency<br /> (59:27) – Scarcity creates value<br /> (1:01:08) – Money is time<br /> (1:09:34) – Eric Weinstein vs Bitcoin Community<br /> (1:23:23) – Ray Dalio<br /> (1:40:31) – Bitclout<br /> (1:43:43) – How to get Bitcoin<br /> (1:54:28) – Investing<br /> (2:05:05) – Volatility<br /> (2:18:08) – Philosophy of the meme<br /> (2:28:03) – Dogecoin<br /> (2:37:33) – NFTs<br /> (2:43:21) – Virtual reality<br /> (2:48:17) – AI<br /> (2:54:18) – Bitcoin resources<br /> (2:58:44) – Book recommendations<br /> (3:01:22) – Can money buy happiness?<br /> (3:03:16) – Meaning of life</p>
#170 – Ronald Sullivan: The Ideal of Justice in the Face of Controversy and Evil

Mar 22, 2021 1h 51m

<p>Ronald Sullivan is a law professor at Harvard and previously a lawyer for Harvey Weinstein and Aaron Hernandez. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Brooklinen</b>: <a href="https://brooklinen.com">https://brooklinen.com</a> and use code LEX to get $25 off + free shipping<br /> – <b>Wine Access</b>: <a href="https://wineaccess.com/lex">https://wineaccess.com/lex</a> to get 20% off first order<br /> – <b>Munk Pack</b>: <a href="https://munkpack.com">https://munkpack.com</a> and use code LEX to get 20% 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 /> Ronald’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/profronsullivan">https://twitter.com/profronsullivan</a><br /> Ronald’s Website: <a href="https://hls.harvard.edu/faculty/directory/10870/Sullivan">https://hls.harvard.edu/faculty/directory/10870/Sullivan</a><br /> Ronald’s Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_S._Sullivan_Jr.">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_S._Sullivan_Jr.</a><br /> Ronald’s NY Times Article: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/24/opinion/harvard-ronald-sullivan.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/24/opinion/harvard-ronald-sullivan.html</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 /> (09:48) – Harvey Weinstein<br /> (15:53) – Harvard succumbs to pressure<br /> (27:08) – Safe spaces<br /> (33:26) – Cancel culture<br /> (36:23) – Evil<br /> (40:33) – Hitler<br /> (45:09) – Criminal justice system<br /> (49:10) – Innocence<br /> (51:39) – Racism in the judicial system<br /> (1:03:41) – George Floyd<br /> (1:06:06) – The trial of Derek Chauvin<br /> (1:19:55) – O. J. Simpson<br /> (1:24:29) – Aaron Hernandez<br /> (1:36:10) – Book recommendations<br /> (1:43:45) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:45:53) – Death<br /> (1:47:59) – Meaning of life</p>
#169 – Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles

Mar 20, 2021 3h 1m

<p>Ryan Hall is a martial artist, BJJ black belt, and MMA fighter undefeated in the UFC. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/fridman">https://indeed.com/fridman</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>Audible</b>: <a href="https://audible.com/lex">https://audible.com/lex</a> to get $9.95 a month for 6 months<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>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Ryan’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ryanhall5050">https://twitter.com/ryanhall5050</a><br /> Ryan’s Website: <a href="http://www.ryanhallmma.com/">http://www.ryanhallmma.com/</a><br /> Ryan’s School: <a href="https://www.5050bjj.com">https://www.5050bjj.com</a><br /> Ryan’s Online Courses: <a href="https://ryanhallonline.com/">https://ryanhallonline.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/LexFridmanPage">https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage</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 /> (08:28) – First principles approach to martial arts<br /> (16:09) – Illusion of choice<br /> (19:42) – Game theory<br /> (28:04) – First fight<br /> (32:20) – Defense<br /> (41:03) – Waiting for a fight<br /> (51:11) – Free will<br /> (1:08:59) – Freedom and compassion<br /> (1:18:01) – Social media<br /> (1:24:21) – Leadership<br /> (1:30:09) – How to get good at jiu jitsu<br /> (1:50:23) – Learning how to learn<br /> (1:58:29) – Questioning the foundations of jiu jitsu<br /> (2:17:34) – Humans cannot fully comprehend reality<br /> (2:21:45) – Artificial intelligence<br /> (2:34:38) – Deadlines<br /> (2:41:29) – Tie choke<br /> (2:49:58) – Hardship<br /> (2:54:20) – Love</p>
#168 – Silvio Micali: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Algorand, Bitcoin, and Ethereum

Mar 15, 2021 2h 1m

<p>Silvio Micali is a computer scientist at MIT, Turing award winner, and founder of Algorand. 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>The Information</b>: <a href="https://theinformation.com/lex">https://theinformation.com/lex</a> to get 75% off first month<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>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Silvio’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/silviomicali">https://twitter.com/silviomicali</a><br /> Algorand’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Algorand">https://twitter.com/Algorand</a><br /> Algorand’s Website: <a href="https://www.algorand.com/">https://www.algorand.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/LexFridmanPage">https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage</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 /> (08:55) – Blockchain<br /> (11:52) – Cryptocurrency<br /> (14:42) – Money<br /> (18:56) – Scarcity<br /> (20:37) – Scalability, Security, and Decentralization<br /> (24:03) – Algorand<br /> (40:36) – Bitcoin<br /> (43:39) – Ethereum<br /> (45:10) – NFTs<br /> (48:34) – Decentralization of power<br /> (52:42) – Intelligent adaptation<br /> (55:25) – Leaders<br /> (58:31) – Freedom<br /> (1:01:31) – Privacy<br /> (1:04:15) – Bitcoin maximalism<br /> (1:08:01) – Satoshi Nakamoto<br /> (1:12:39) – One-way function<br /> (1:16:52) – Pseudorandomness<br /> (1:21:34) – Free will<br /> (1:23:39) – Will quantum computers break cryptography?<br /> (1:28:44) – Interactive proofs<br /> (1:35:38) – Mechanism design<br /> (1:43:04) – Favorite meal<br /> (1:46:18) – Book recommendations<br /> (1:53:15) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:55:48) – Fear of death<br /> (1:58:29) – Meaning of life</p>

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