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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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#467 – Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming

Apr 30, 2025 0

<p>Tim Sweeney is a legendary video game programmer, founder and CEO of Epic Games that created the Unreal Engine, Fortnite, Gears of War, Unreal Tournament, and many other groundbreaking and influential video games.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep467-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep467-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/tim-sweeney-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/tim-sweeney-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Tim’s X: <a href="https://x.com/timsweeneyepic">https://x.com/timsweeneyepic</a><br /> Epic Games: <a href="https://epicgames.com/">https://epicgames.com/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Notion:</b> Note-taking and team collaboration.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep467-sc">https://notion.com/lex</a><br /> <b>MasterClass:</b> Online classes from world-class experts.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep467-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep467-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drink.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep467-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep467-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:25) – 10,000 hours programming<br /> (11:42) – Advice for young programmers<br /> (19:54) – Video games in the 80s and 90s<br /> (22:02) – Epic Games origin story<br /> (34:40) – Indie game development<br /> (40:34) – Unreal Engine<br /> (1:06:30) – Technical details of Unreal Engine<br /> (1:11:23) – Constructive solid geometry<br /> (1:17:21) – Dynamic lighting<br /> (1:21:51) – Volumetric fog<br /> (1:25:19) – John Carmack<br /> (1:27:05) – Evolution of Unreal Engine<br /> (1:33:21) – Unreal Engine 5<br /> (1:44:32) – Creating realistic humans<br /> (1:53:41) – Lumen global illumination<br /> (1:58:11) – Movies<br /> (2:12:53) – Simulating reality<br /> (2:25:08) – Metaverse<br /> (2:27:44) – Fortnite<br /> (2:31:40) – Scaling<br /> (2:47:04) – Game economies<br /> (2:48:33) – Standardizing the Metaverse<br /> (2:56:46) – Verse programming language<br /> (3:18:19) – Concurrency<br /> (3:25:56) – Unreal Engine 6<br /> (3:30:34) – Indie game developers<br /> (3:33:32) – Apple<br /> (3:48:12) – Epic Games Store<br /> (4:11:03) – Future of gaming<br /> (4:17:03) – Greatest games ever made<br /> (4:22:39) – GTA 6 and Rockstar Games<br /> (4:25:58) – Hope for the future</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SOCIAL LINKS:</b><br /> – X: <a href="https://x.com/lexfridman">https://x.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/lexfridman">https://instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman">https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/lexfridman">https://facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/lexfridman">https://patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/lexfridman">https://t.me/lexfridman</a><br /> – Reddit: <a href="https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman">https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman</a></p>
#466 – Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao

Apr 24, 2025 3h 14m

<p>Jeffrey Wasserstrom is a historian of modern China.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep466-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep466-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/jeffrey-wasserstrom-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/jeffrey-wasserstrom-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jeffrey Wasserstrom’s Books:<br /> China in the 21st Century: <a href="https://amzn.to/3GnayXT">https://amzn.to/3GnayXT</a><br /> Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink: <a href="https://amzn.to/4jmxWmT">https://amzn.to/4jmxWmT</a><br /> Oxford History of Modern China: <a href="https://amzn.to/3RAJ9nI">https://amzn.to/3RAJ9nI</a><br /> The Milk Tea Alliance: <a href="https://amzn.to/42DLapH">https://amzn.to/42DLapH</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Oracle:</b> Cloud infrastructure.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/oracle-ep466-sc">https://oracle.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Tax Network USA:</b> Full-service tax firm.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/tax_network_usa-ep466-sc">https://tnusa.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep466-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep466-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drink.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep466-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (00:06) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (10:29) – Xi Jinping and Mao Zedong<br /> (13:57) – Confucius<br /> (21:27) – Education<br /> (29:33) – Tiananmen Square<br /> (40:49) – Tank Man<br /> (50:49) – Censorship<br /> (1:26:45) – Xi Jinping<br /> (1:44:53) – Donald Trump<br /> (1:48:47) – Trade war<br /> (2:01:35) – Taiwan<br /> (2:11:48) – Protests in Hong Kong<br /> (2:44:07) – Mao Zedong<br /> (3:05:48) – Future of China</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SOCIAL LINKS:</b><br /> – X: <a href="https://x.com/lexfridman">https://x.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/lexfridman">https://instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman">https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/lexfridman">https://facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/lexfridman">https://patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/lexfridman">https://t.me/lexfridman</a><br /> – Reddit: <a href="https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman">https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman</a></p>
#465 – Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking

Apr 17, 2025 3h 35m

<p>Robert Rodriguez is a legendary filmmaker and creator of Sin City, El Mariachi, Desperado, Spy Kids, Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn, Alita: Battle Angel, The Faculty, and his newest venture Brass Knuckle Films.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep465-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep465-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/robert-rodriguez-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/robert-rodriguez-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Robert’s X: <a href="https://x.com/rodriguez">https://x.com/rodriguez</a><br /> Robert’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/rodriguez/">https://instagram.com/rodriguez/</a><br /> Brass Knuckle Films: <a href="https://brassknucklefilms.com/">https://brassknucklefilms.com/</a><br /> Rebel without a Crew (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3G7gtQJ">https://amzn.to/3G7gtQJ</a><br /> Rebel without a Crew (audiobook): <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ri5wyc">https://amzn.to/3Ri5wyc</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Invideo AI:</b> AI video generator.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/invideoai-ep465-sc">https://invideo.io/i/lexpod</a><br /> <b>Brain.fm:</b> Music for focus.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/brainfm-ep465-sc">https://brain.fm/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep465-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep465-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep465-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (10:04) – Explosions and having only one take<br /> (17:39) – Success and failure<br /> (26:28) – Filmmaking on a low budget<br /> (38:41) – El Mariachi<br /> (50:10) – Creativity<br /> (1:12:06) – Limitations<br /> (1:18:22) – Handling criticism<br /> (1:34:32) – Action films<br /> (1:45:53) – Quentin Tarantino<br /> (1:55:52) – Desperado<br /> (1:56:54) – Salma Hayek<br /> (2:01:40) – Danny Trejo<br /> (2:06:55) – Filming in Austin<br /> (2:13:05) – Editing<br /> (2:22:35) – Sound design<br /> (2:27:43) – Deadlines<br /> (2:31:14) – Alita: Battle Angel<br /> (2:39:36) – James Cameron<br /> (2:52:39) – Sin City<br /> (3:06:48) – Manifesting<br /> (3:18:12) – Memories and journaling<br /> (3:27:56) – Mortality</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#464 – Dave Smith: Israel, Ukraine, Epstein, Mossad, Conspiracies & Antisemitism

Apr 9, 2025 3h 27m

<p>Dave Smith is a comedian, libertarian, political commentator, and the host of Part of the Problem podcast.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep464-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep464-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/dave-smith-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/dave-smith-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Dave’s X: <a href="https://x.com/ComicDaveSmith">https://x.com/ComicDaveSmith</a><br /> Dave’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/DSmithcomic">https://youtube.com/DSmithcomic</a><br /> Dave’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmith">https://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmith</a><br /> Dave’s Website: <a href="https://comicdavesmith.com/">https://comicdavesmith.com/</a><br /> Part of the Problem Podcast: <a href="https://partoftheproblem.com/">https://partoftheproblem.com/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Call of Duty:</b> First-person shooter video game.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/call_of_duty-ep464-sc">https://callofduty.com/warzone</a><br /> <b>Tax Network USA:</b> Full-service tax firm.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/tax_network_usa-ep464-sc">https://tnusa.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Notion:</b> Note-taking and team collaboration.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep464-sc">https://notion.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep464-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep464-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (00:10) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (09:32) – Libertarianism<br /> (10:47) – Ron Paul<br /> (13:59) – Military–industrial complex<br /> (20:53) – War on Terror<br /> (33:12) – China and Taiwan<br /> (41:00) – Just war theory<br /> (48:09) – Israel and Gaza<br /> (1:05:35) – Douglas Murray<br /> (1:13:29) – Hamas<br /> (1:29:48) – Hitler and Stalin<br /> (1:32:01) – Darryl Cooper<br /> (1:41:13) – Antisemitism<br /> (1:54:46) – World leaders<br /> (2:07:21) – Jeffrey Epstein<br /> (2:15:24) – Sam Harris<br /> (2:28:07) – Ukraine and Russia<br /> (2:47:32) – Joe Rogan<br /> (3:00:01) – Conspiracy theories<br /> (3:17:52) – Hope</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#463 – Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza

Mar 30, 2025 3h 16m

<p>Douglas Murray is the author of On Democracies and Death Cults, The War on The West, and The Madness of Crowds.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep463-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep463-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/douglas-murray-2-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/douglas-murray-2-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Douglas’s X: <a href="https://x.com/DouglasKMurray">https://x.com/DouglasKMurray</a><br /> Douglas’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@douglasmurray">https://www.youtube.com/@douglasmurray</a><br /> Douglas’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/douglaskmurray">https://instagram.com/douglaskmurray</a><br /> Douglas’s Website: <a href="https://douglasmurray.net">https://douglasmurray.net</a><br /> On Democracies and Death Cults (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/4jahsxL">https://amzn.to/4jahsxL</a><br /> The War on the West (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/38L7B36">https://amzn.to/38L7B36</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Call of Duty:</b> First-person shooter video game.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/call_of_duty-ep463-sc">https://callofduty.com/warzone</a><br /> <b>Oracle:</b> Cloud infrastructure.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/oracle-ep463-sc">https://oracle.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep463-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drink.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep463-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (02:04) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (09:31) – War in Ukraine<br /> (13:17) – Trump and Zelenskyy<br /> (27:47) – Putin<br /> (48:40) – Peace<br /> (58:31) – Zelenskyy<br /> (1:13:11) – Israel-Palestine<br /> (1:23:57) – Hamas<br /> (1:38:30) – Corruption<br /> (1:41:40) – Gaza<br /> (2:02:18) – Benjamin Netanyahu<br /> (2:19:29) – Hate<br /> (2:43:59) – Iran<br /> (2:54:48) – Interview advice<br /> (3:09:12) – War</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SOCIAL LINKS:</b><br /> – X: <a href="https://x.com/lexfridman">https://x.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/lexfridman">https://instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman">https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/lexfridman">https://facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/lexfridman">https://patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/lexfridman">https://t.me/lexfridman</a><br /> – Reddit: <a href="https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman">https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman</a></p>
#462 – Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE

Mar 26, 2025 0

<p>Ezra Klein is one of the most influential voices representing the left-wing of American politics. He is a columnist for the NY Times and host of The Ezra Klein Show. Derek Thompson is a writer at The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast. Together they have written a new book titled Abundance that lays out a set of ideas for the future of the Democratic party.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep462-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep462-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ezra-klein-and-derek-thompson-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/ezra-klein-and-derek-thompson-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Abundance (new book): <a href="https://amzn.to/4iZ1S8J">https://amzn.to/4iZ1S8J</a><br /> Ezra’s X: <a href="https://x.com/ezraklein/">https://x.com/ezraklein/</a><br /> Ezra’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ezraklein">https://instagram.com/ezraklein</a><br /> Ezra’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/EzraKleinShow">https://youtube.com/EzraKleinShow</a><br /> The New York Times: <a href="https://nytimes.com/by/ezra-klein">https://nytimes.com/by/ezra-klein</a><br /> Derek’s X: <a href="https://x.com/dkthomp">https://x.com/dkthomp</a><br /> Plain English (podcast): <a href="https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/plain-english-with-derek-thompson">https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/plain-english-with-derek-thompson</a><br /> The Atlantic: <a href="https://theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson/">https://theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Call of Duty:</b> First-person shooter video game.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/call_of_duty-ep462-sc">https://callofduty.com/warzone</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep462-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep462-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep462-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (03:17) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (10:33) – Left-wing vs right-wing politics<br /> (19:54) – Political leaders on the left and the right<br /> (44:29) – Internal political divisions<br /> (47:29) – AOC<br /> (58:50) – Political realignment<br /> (1:10:32) – Supply-side progressivism<br /> (1:17:42) – Wealth redistribution<br /> (1:27:50) – Housing problem<br /> (1:44:09) – Regulation and deregulation<br /> (2:00:43) – DOGE, Elon, and Trump<br /> (2:59:46) – Sam Harris<br /> (3:09:24) – Future of America</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#461 – ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God

Mar 22, 2025 5h 30m

<p>ThePrimeagen (aka Michael Paulson) is a programmer who has educated, entertained, and inspired millions of people to build software and have fun doing it.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep461-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep461-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> ThePrimeagen’s X: <a href="https://twitter.com/ThePrimeagen">https://twitter.com/ThePrimeagen</a><br /> ThePrimeagen’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/ThePrimeTimeagen">https://youtube.com/ThePrimeTimeagen</a><br /> ThePrimeagen’s Twitch: <a href="https://twitch.tv/ThePrimeagen">https://twitch.tv/ThePrimeagen</a><br /> ThePrimeagen’s GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/theprimeagen">https://github.com/theprimeagen</a><br /> ThePrimeagen’s TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@theprimeagen">https://tiktok.com/@theprimeagen</a><br /> ThePrimeagen’s Coffee: <a href="https://www.terminal.shop/">https://www.terminal.shop/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Invideo AI:</b> AI video generator.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/invideoai-ep461-sc">https://invideo.io/i/lexpod</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep461-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep461-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep461-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep461-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (10:27) – Love for programming<br /> (20:00) – Hardest part of programming<br /> (22:16) – Types of programming<br /> (29:54) – Life story<br /> (39:58) – Hardship<br /> (41:29) – High school<br /> (47:15) – Porn addiction<br /> (57:01) – God<br /> (1:12:44) – Perseverance<br /> (1:22:40) – Netflix<br /> (1:35:08) – Groovy<br /> (1:40:13) – Printf() debugging<br /> (1:46:35) – Falcor<br /> (1:56:05) – Breaking production<br /> (1:58:49) – Pieter Levels<br /> (2:03:19) – Netflix, Twitch, and YouTube infrastructure<br /> (2:15:22) – ThePrimeagen origin story<br /> (2:30:37) – Learning programming languages<br /> (2:39:40) – Best programming languages in 2025<br /> (2:44:35) – Python<br /> (2:45:15) – HTML & CSS<br /> (2:46:05) – Bash<br /> (2:46:45) – FFmpeg<br /> (2:53:28) – Performance<br /> (2:56:00) – Rust<br /> (3:00:48) – Epic projects<br /> (3:14:12) – Asserts<br /> (3:23:26) – ADHD<br /> (3:31:34) – Productivity<br /> (3:35:58) – Programming setup<br /> (4:11:28) – Coffee<br /> (4:18:32) – Programming with AI<br /> (5:01:16) – Advice for young programmers<br /> (5:12:48) – Reddit questions<br /> (5:20:20) – God</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#460 – Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India – Power, Democracy, War & Peace

Mar 16, 2025 3h 26m

<p>Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. On YouTube this episode is available in English, Hindi, Russian (and soon other languages). Captions and voice-over audio tracks are provided (for the main episode video on YouTube) in English, Hindi, Russian, and the original mixed-language version, with subtitles available in your preferred language. To listen to the original mixed-language version, please select the Hindi (Latin) audio track. The default is English overdub.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep460-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep460-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/narendra-modi-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/narendra-modi-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Narendra Modi’s X: <a href="https://x.com/narendramodi">https://x.com/narendramodi</a><br /> Narendra Modi’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/narendramodi">https://instagram.com/narendramodi</a><br /> Narendra Modi’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/narendramodi">https://youtube.com/narendramodi</a><br /> Narendra Modi’s Website: <a href="https://narendramodi.in/">https://narendramodi.in/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Brain.fm:</b> Music for focus.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/brainfm-ep460-sc">https://brain.fm/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep460-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>MasterClass:</b> Online classes from world-class experts.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep460-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep460-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep460-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep460-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (17:24) – Fasting<br /> (29:42) – Early life<br /> (41:38) – Advice to Young People<br /> (47:20) – Journey in the Himalayas<br /> (58:50) – Becoming a monk<br /> (1:00:37) – RSS and Hindu nationalism<br /> (1:08:22) – Explaining India<br /> (1:12:32) – Mahatma Gandhi<br /> (1:24:27) – Path to peace in Ukraine<br /> (1:27:41) – India and Pakistan<br /> (1:33:21) – Cricket and Football<br /> (1:37:45) – Donald Trump<br /> (1:48:56) – China and Xi Jinping<br /> (1:56:01) – Gujarat riots in 2002<br /> (2:11:37) – Biggest democracy in the world<br /> (2:21:53) – Power<br /> (2:26:39) – Hard work<br /> (2:29:46) – Srinivasa Ramanujan<br /> (2:31:53) – Decision-making process<br /> (2:39:40) – AI<br /> (2:49:55) – Education<br /> (3:00:10) – Learning and focus<br /> (3:06:01) – Mantra<br /> (3:07:45) – Meditation<br /> (3:13:43) – Lex visiting India<br /> (3:18:08) – Siddhartha</p>
#459 – DeepSeek, China, OpenAI, NVIDIA, xAI, TSMC, Stargate, and AI Megaclusters

Feb 3, 2025 5h 16m

<p>Dylan Patel is the founder of SemiAnalysis, a research & analysis company specializing in semiconductors, GPUs, CPUs, and AI hardware. Nathan Lambert is a research scientist at the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) and the author of a blog on AI called Interconnects.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep459-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep459-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/deepseek-dylan-patel-nathan-lambert-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/deepseek-dylan-patel-nathan-lambert-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Dylan’s X: <a href="https://x.com/dylan522p">https://x.com/dylan522p</a><br /> SemiAnalysis: <a href="https://semianalysis.com/">https://semianalysis.com/</a><br /> Nathan’s X: <a href="https://x.com/natolambert">https://x.com/natolambert</a><br /> Nathan’s Blog: <a href="https://www.interconnects.ai/">https://www.interconnects.ai/</a><br /> Nathan’s Podcast: <a href="https://www.interconnects.ai/podcast">https://www.interconnects.ai/podcast</a><br /> Nathan’s Website: <a href="https://www.natolambert.com/">https://www.natolambert.com/</a><br /> Nathan’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@natolambert">https://youtube.com/@natolambert</a><br /> Nathan’s Book: <a href="https://rlhfbook.com/">https://rlhfbook.com/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Invideo AI:</b> AI video generator.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/invideoai-ep459-sc">https://invideo.io/i/lexpod</a><br /> <b>GitHub:</b> Developer platform and AI code editor.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/github-ep459-sc">https://gh.io/copilot</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep459-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep459-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep459-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (13:28) – DeepSeek-R1 and DeepSeek-V3<br /> (35:02) – Low cost of training<br /> (1:01:19) – DeepSeek compute cluster<br /> (1:08:52) – Export controls on GPUs to China<br /> (1:19:10) – AGI timeline<br /> (1:28:35) – China’s manufacturing capacity<br /> (1:36:30) – Cold war with China<br /> (1:41:00) – TSMC and Taiwan<br /> (2:04:38) – Best GPUs for AI<br /> (2:19:30) – Why DeepSeek is so cheap<br /> (2:32:49) – Espionage<br /> (2:41:52) – Censorship<br /> (2:54:46) – Andrej Karpathy and magic of RL<br /> (3:05:17) – OpenAI o3-mini vs DeepSeek r1<br /> (3:24:25) – NVIDIA<br /> (3:28:53) – GPU smuggling<br /> (3:35:30) – DeepSeek training on OpenAI data<br /> (3:45:59) – AI megaclusters<br /> (4:21:21) – Who wins the race to AGI?<br /> (4:31:34) – AI agents<br /> (4:40:16) – Programming and AI<br /> (4:47:43) – Open source<br /> (4:56:55) – Stargate<br /> (5:04:24) – Future of AI</p>
#458 – Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America

Jan 26, 2025 3h 57m

<p>Marc Andreessen is an entrepreneur, investor, co-creator of Mosaic, co-founder of Netscape, and co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep458-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep458-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/marc-andreessen-2-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/marc-andreessen-2-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Marc’s X: <a href="https://x.com/pmarca">https://x.com/pmarca</a><br /> Marc’s Substack: <a href="https://pmarca.substack.com">https://pmarca.substack.com</a><br /> Marc’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@a16z">https://www.youtube.com/@a16z</a><br /> Andreessen Horowitz: <a href="https://a16z.com">https://a16z.com</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Encord:</b> AI tooling for annotation & data management.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/encord-ep458-sc">https://encord.com/lex</a><br /> <b>GitHub:</b> Developer platform and AI code editor.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/github-ep458-sc">https://gh.io/copilot</a><br /> <b>Notion:</b> Note-taking and team collaboration.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep458-sc">https://notion.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep458-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep458-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (12:46) – Best possible future<br /> (22:09) – History of Western Civilization<br /> (31:28) – Trump in 2025<br /> (39:09) – TDS in tech<br /> (51:56) – Preference falsification<br /> (1:07:52) – Self-censorship<br /> (1:22:55) – Censorship<br /> (1:31:34) – Jon Stewart<br /> (1:34:20) – Mark Zuckerberg on Joe Rogan<br /> (1:43:09) – Government pressure<br /> (1:53:57) – Nature of power<br /> (2:06:45) – Journalism<br /> (2:12:20) – Bill Ackman<br /> (2:17:17) – Trump administration<br /> (2:24:56) – DOGE<br /> (2:38:48) – H1B and immigration<br /> (3:16:42) – Little tech<br /> (3:29:02) – AI race<br /> (3:37:52) – X<br /> (3:41:24) – Yann LeCun<br /> (3:44:59) – Andrew Huberman<br /> (3:46:30) – Success<br /> (3:49:26) – God and humanity</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#457 – Jennifer Burns: Milton Friedman, Ayn Rand, Economics, Capitalism, Freedom

Jan 19, 2025 0

<p>Jennifer Burns is a historian of ideas, focusing on the evolution of economic, political, and social ideas in the United States in the 20th century. She wrote two biographies, one on Milton Friedman, and the other on Ayn Rand.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep457-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep457-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/jennifer-burns-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/jennifer-burns-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jennifer’s X: <a href="https://x.com/profburns">https://x.com/profburns</a><br /> Jennifer’s Website: <a href="https://www.jenniferburns.org">https://www.jenniferburns.org</a></p> <p>Jennifer’s Books:<br /> Milton Friedman biography: <a href="https://amzn.to/4hfy1HO">https://amzn.to/4hfy1HO</a><br /> Ayn Rand biography: <a href="https://amzn.to/4afr3A0">https://amzn.to/4afr3A0</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Brain.fm:</b> Music for focus.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/brainfm-ep457-sc">https://brain.fm/lex</a><br /> <b>GitHub:</b> Developer platform and AI code editor.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/github-ep457-sc">https://gh.io/copilot</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep457-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep457-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep457-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (10:05) – Milton Friedman<br /> (24:58) – The Great Depression<br /> (39:15) – Schools of economic thought<br /> (50:22) – Keynesian economics<br /> (58:10) – Laissez-faire<br /> (1:06:00) – Friedrich Hayek<br /> (1:11:18) – Money and monetarism<br /> (1:26:03) – Stagflation<br /> (1:30:56) – Moral case for capitalism<br /> (1:34:53) – Freedom<br /> (1:39:51) – Ethics of competition<br /> (1:43:37) – Win-win solutions<br /> (1:45:26) – Corruption<br /> (1:47:51) – Government intervention<br /> (1:54:10) – Conservatism<br /> (2:00:33) – Donald Trump<br /> (2:03:09) – Inflation<br /> (2:07:38) – DOGE<br /> (2:12:58) – Javier Milei<br /> (2:18:03) – Richard Nixon<br /> (2:25:17) – Ronald Reagan<br /> (2:28:24) – Cryptocurrency<br /> (2:43:40) – Ayn Rand<br /> (2:51:18) – The Fountainhead<br /> (3:02:58) – Sex and power dynamics<br /> (3:19:04) – Evolution of ideas in history<br /> (3:26:32) – Postmodernism<br /> (3:37:33) – Advice to students<br /> (3:45:50) – Lex reflects on Volodymyr Zelenskyy interview</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#456 – Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine, War, Peace, Putin, Trump, NATO, and Freedom

Jan 6, 2025 3h 13m

<p>Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine. On YouTube this episode is available in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Captions and voice-over audio tracks are provided in English, Ukrainian, Russian, and the original mixed-language version, with subtitles available in your preferred language. To listen to the original mixed language version, please select the English (UK) audio track audio track. The default is English overdub.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep456-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep456-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/volodymyr-zelenskyy-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/volodymyr-zelenskyy-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> President Zelenskyy’s X: <a href="https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa">https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa</a><br /> President Zelenskyy’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/zelenskyy_official">https://instagram.com/zelenskyy_official</a><br /> President Zelenskyy’s Website: <a href="https://www.president.gov.ua/">https://www.president.gov.ua/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Notion:</b> Note-taking and team collaboration.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep456-sc">https://notion.com/lex</a><br /> <b>GitHub:</b> Developer platform and AI code editor.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/github-ep456-sc">https://gh.io/copilot</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep456-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep456-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress cover.<br /> Go to <a href="https://eightsleep.com/lex">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep456-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (20:17) – Language<br /> (30:06) – World War II<br /> (46:54) – Invasion on Feb 24, 2022<br /> (53:30) – Negotiating Peace<br /> (1:13:47) – NATO and security guarantees<br /> (1:26:39) – Sitting down with Putin and Trump<br /> (1:46:09) – Compromise and leverage<br /> (1:51:38) – Putin and Russia<br /> (2:01:30) – Donald Trump<br /> (2:12:01) – Martial Law and Elections<br /> (2:24:21) – Corruption<br /> (2:33:06) – Elon Musk<br /> (2:37:10) – Trump Inauguration on Jan 20<br /> (2:40:18) – Power dynamics in Ukraine<br /> (2:43:50) – Future of Ukraine<br /> (2:48:32) – Choice of language<br /> (2:58:02) – Podcast prep and research process<br /> (3:06:27) – Travel and setup<br /> (3:12:13) – Conclusion</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SOCIAL LINKS:</b><br /> – X: <a href="https://x.com/lexfridman">https://x.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/lexfridman">https://instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman">https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/lexfridman">https://facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/lexfridman">https://patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/lexfridman">https://t.me/lexfridman</a><br /> – Reddit: <a href="https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman">https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman</a></p>
#455 – Adam Frank: Alien Civilizations and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Dec 22, 2024 3h 39m

<p>Adam Frank is an astrophysicist studying star systems and the search for extraterrestrial life and alien civilizations.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep455-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep455-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/adam-frank-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/adam-frank-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Adam’s Website: <a href="https://adamfrankscience.com">https://adamfrankscience.com</a><br /> Adam’s X: <a href="https://x.com/adamfrank4">https://x.com/adamfrank4</a><br /> Adam’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/adamfrankscience">https://instagram.com/adamfrankscience</a><br /> Adam’s Books:<br /> The Little Book of Aliens: <a href="https://amzn.to/3OTX1rP">https://amzn.to/3OTX1rP</a><br /> Light of the Stars: <a href="https://amzn.to/4iMKC6C">https://amzn.to/4iMKC6C</a><br /> The Blind Spot: <a href="https://amzn.to/4gOCe4K">https://amzn.to/4gOCe4K</a><br /> The Constant Fire: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZVnxX4">https://amzn.to/3ZVnxX4</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Encord:</b> AI tooling for annotation & data management.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/encord-ep455-sc">https://encord.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress cover.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep455-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep455-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep455-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep455-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Notion:</b> Note-taking and team collaboration.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep455-sc">https://notion.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep455-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep455-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (14:22) – Planet formation<br /> (19:32) – Plate tectonics<br /> (26:54) – Extinction events<br /> (31:04) – Biosphere<br /> (34:02) – Technosphere<br /> (38:17) – Emergence of intelligence<br /> (44:29) – Drake equation<br /> (48:43) – Exoplanets<br /> (51:28) – Habitable zones<br /> (54:30) – Fermi Paradox<br /> (1:03:28) – Alien civilizations<br /> (1:12:55) – Colonizing Mars<br /> (1:25:11) – Search for aliens<br /> (1:41:37) – Alien megastructures<br /> (1:47:43) – Kardashev scale<br /> (1:52:56) – Detecting aliens<br /> (1:59:38) – Warp drives<br /> (2:05:45) – Cryogenics<br /> (2:09:03) – What aliens look like<br /> (2:17:48) – Alien contact<br /> (2:28:53) – UFO sightings<br /> (2:40:38) – Physics of life<br /> (3:06:29) – Nature of time<br /> (3:22:53) – Cognition<br /> (3:27:16) – Mortality</p>
#454 – Saagar Enjeti: Trump, MAGA, DOGE, Obama, FDR, JFK, History & Politics

Dec 8, 2024 3h 40m

<p>Saagar Enjeti is a political journalist & commentator, co-host of Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar and The Realignment Podcast. He is exceptionally well-read, and the books he recommends are always fascinating and eye-opening. You can check out all the books he mentions in this episode here: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/saagar-books">https://lexfridman.com/saagar-books</a><br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep454-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep454-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/saagar-enjeti-2-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/saagar-enjeti-2-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Saagar’s Book Recommendations: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/saagar-books">https://lexfridman.com/saagar-books</a><br /> Saagar’s Substack (where he recommends more books): <a href="https://saagarenjeti.substack.com/">https://saagarenjeti.substack.com/</a><br /> Saagar’s X: <a href="https://x.com/esaagar">https://x.com/esaagar</a><br /> Saagar’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/esaagar">https://instagram.com/esaagar</a><br /> Breaking Points: <a href="https://youtube.com/@breakingpoints">https://youtube.com/@breakingpoints</a><br /> The Realignment Podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@therealignment">https://www.youtube.com/@therealignment</a><br /> Saagar’s Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/esaagar">https://linktr.ee/esaagar</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress cover.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep454-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep454-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep454-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep454-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep454-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep454-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:47) – Why Trump won<br /> (14:48) – Book recommendations<br /> (18:24) – History of wokeism<br /> (25:54) – History of Scots-Irish<br /> (32:32) – Biden<br /> (36:34) – FDR<br /> (38:36) – George W Bush<br /> (40:59) – LBJ<br /> (46:15) – Cuban Missile Crisis<br /> (53:48) – Immigration<br /> (1:25:46) – DOGE<br /> (1:52:27) – MAGA ideology<br /> (1:55:39) – Bernie Sanders<br /> (2:04:00) – Obama vs Trump<br /> (2:21:00) – Nancy Pelosi<br /> (2:24:14) – Kamala Harris<br /> (2:40:00) – 2020 Election<br /> (3:03:49) – Sam Harris<br /> (3:14:55) – UFOs<br /> (3:20:47) – Future of the Republican Party<br /> (3:27:24) – Future of the Democratic Party<br /> (3:35:21) – Hope</p>
#453 – Javier Milei: President of Argentina – Freedom, Economics, and Corruption

Nov 20, 2024 2h 9m

<p>Javier Milei is the President of Argentina. This episode is available in both English and Spanish.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep453-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep453-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/javier-milei-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/javier-milei-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Javier Milei’s X: <a href="https://x.com/JMilei">https://x.com/JMilei</a><br /> Javier Milei’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/javiermilei">https://instagram.com/javiermilei</a><br /> Javier Milei’s Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/JavierMileiEconomista">https://facebook.com/JavierMileiEconomista</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep453-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep453-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep453-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep453-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep453-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (14:44) – Economic freedom<br /> (20:09) – Anarcho-capitalism<br /> (30:02) – Presidency and reforms<br /> (49:22) – Poverty<br /> (55:54) – Corruption<br /> (1:04:32) – Freedom<br /> (1:18:43) – Elon Musk<br /> (1:24:11) – DOGE<br /> (1:26:13) – Donald Trump<br /> (1:32:13) – US and Argentina relations<br /> (1:39:22) – Messi vs Maradona<br /> (1:48:16) – God<br /> (1:50:22) – Elvis and Rolling Stones<br /> (1:54:02) – Free market<br /> (2:01:03) – Loyalty<br /> (2:03:40) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:05:06) – Hope for Argentina</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SOCIAL LINKS:</b><br /> – X: <a href="https://x.com/lexfridman">https://x.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/lexfridman">https://instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman">https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/lexfridman">https://facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/lexfridman">https://patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/lexfridman">https://t.me/lexfridman</a><br /> – Reddit: <a href="https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman">https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman</a></p>
#452 – Dario Amodei: Anthropic CEO on Claude, AGI & the Future of AI & Humanity

Nov 11, 2024 5h 22m

<p>Dario Amodei is the CEO of Anthropic, the company that created Claude. Amanda Askell is an AI researcher working on Claude’s character and personality. Chris Olah is an AI researcher working on mechanistic interpretability.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep452-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep452-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/dario-amodei-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/dario-amodei-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Claude: <a href="https://claude.ai">https://claude.ai</a><br /> Anthropic’s X: <a href="https://x.com/AnthropicAI">https://x.com/AnthropicAI</a><br /> Anthropic’s Website: <a href="https://anthropic.com">https://anthropic.com</a><br /> Dario’s X: <a href="https://x.com/DarioAmodei">https://x.com/DarioAmodei</a><br /> Dario’s Website: <a href="https://darioamodei.com">https://darioamodei.com</a><br /> Machines of Loving Grace (Essay): <a href="https://darioamodei.com/machines-of-loving-grace">https://darioamodei.com/machines-of-loving-grace</a><br /> Chris’s X: <a href="https://x.com/ch402">https://x.com/ch402</a><br /> Chris’s Blog: <a href="https://colah.github.io">https://colah.github.io</a><br /> Amanda’s X: <a href="https://x.com/AmandaAskell">https://x.com/AmandaAskell</a><br /> Amanda’s Website: <a href="https://askell.io">https://askell.io</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Encord:</b> AI tooling for annotation & data management.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/encord-ep452-sc">https://encord.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Notion:</b> Note-taking and team collaboration.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep452-sc">https://notion.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep452-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep452-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep452-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (10:19) – Scaling laws<br /> (19:25) – Limits of LLM scaling<br /> (27:51) – Competition with OpenAI, Google, xAI, Meta<br /> (33:14) – Claude<br /> (36:50) – Opus 3.5<br /> (41:36) – Sonnet 3.5<br /> (44:56) – Claude 4.0<br /> (49:07) – Criticism of Claude<br /> (1:01:54) – AI Safety Levels<br /> (1:12:42) – ASL-3 and ASL-4<br /> (1:16:46) – Computer use<br /> (1:26:41) – Government regulation of AI<br /> (1:45:30) – Hiring a great team<br /> (1:54:19) – Post-training<br /> (1:59:45) – Constitutional AI<br /> (2:05:11) – Machines of Loving Grace<br /> (2:24:17) – AGI timeline<br /> (2:36:52) – Programming<br /> (2:43:52) – Meaning of life<br /> (2:49:58) – Amanda Askell – Philosophy<br /> (2:52:26) – Programming advice for non-technical people<br /> (2:56:15) – Talking to Claude<br /> (3:12:47) – Prompt engineering<br /> (3:21:21) – Post-training<br /> (3:26:00) – Constitutional AI<br /> (3:30:53) – System prompts<br /> (3:37:00) – Is Claude getting dumber?<br /> (3:49:02) – Character training<br /> (3:50:01) – Nature of truth<br /> (3:54:38) – Optimal rate of failure<br /> (4:01:49) – AI consciousness<br /> (4:16:20) – AGI<br /> (4:24:58) – Chris Olah – Mechanistic Interpretability<br /> (4:29:49) – Features, Circuits, Universality<br /> (4:47:23) – Superposition<br /> (4:58:22) – Monosemanticity<br /> (5:05:14) – Scaling Monosemanticity<br /> (5:14:02) – Macroscopic behavior of neural networks<br /> (5:18:56) – Beauty of neural networks</p>
#451 – Rick Spence: CIA, KGB, Illuminati, Secret Societies, Cults & Conspiracies

Oct 30, 2024 3h 37m

<p>Rick Spence is a historian specializing in the history of intelligence agencies, espionage, secret societies, conspiracies, the occult, and military history.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep451-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep451-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/rick-spence-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/rick-spence-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Rick’s Website: <a href="https://www.uidaho.edu/class/history/faculty-staff/richard-spence">https://www.uidaho.edu/class/history/faculty-staff/richard-spence</a><br /> Rick’s Courses: <a href="https://bit.ly/40dIZbw">https://bit.ly/40dIZbw</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep451-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep451-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep451-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>MasterClass:</b> Online classes from world-class experts.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep451-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep451-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:04) – KGB and CIA<br /> (23:21) – Okhrana, Cheka, NKVD<br /> (38:53) – CIA spies vs KGB spies<br /> (45:29) – Assassinations and mind control<br /> (52:23) – Jeffrey Epstein<br /> (59:15) – Bohemian Grove<br /> (1:11:09) – Occultism<br /> (1:22:20) – Nazi party and Thule society<br /> (2:02:38) – Protocols of the Elders of Zion<br /> (2:35:43) – Charles Manson<br /> (3:02:30) – Zodiac Killer<br /> (3:13:24) – Illuminati<br /> (3:20:48) – Secret societies</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SOCIAL LINKS:</b><br /> – X: <a href="https://x.com/lexfridman">https://x.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/lexfridman">https://instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman">https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/lexfridman">https://facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/lexfridman">https://patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/lexfridman">https://t.me/lexfridman</a><br /> – Reddit: <a href="https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman">https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman</a></p>
#450 – Bernie Sanders Interview

Oct 23, 2024 1h 10m

<p>Bernie Sanders is a US Senator from Vermont and a two-time presidential candidate.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep450-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep450-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/bernie-sanders-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/bernie-sanders-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Bernie’s Website: <a href="https://berniesanders.com">https://berniesanders.com</a><br /> Bernie’s X: <a href="https://x.com/BernieSanders">https://x.com/BernieSanders</a><br /> Bernie’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/berniesanders">https://instagram.com/berniesanders</a><br /> Bernie’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@BernieSanders">https://youtube.com/@BernieSanders</a><br /> Bernie’s Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/berniesanders">https://facebook.com/berniesanders</a></p> <p>Bernie’s Books:<br /> It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism: <a href="https://amzn.to/4fiIqS3">https://amzn.to/4fiIqS3</a><br /> Where We Go from Here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4eUSJMj">https://amzn.to/4eUSJMj</a><br /> Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution: <a href="https://amzn.to/3YkVAa4">https://amzn.to/3YkVAa4</a><br /> Our Revolution: <a href="https://amzn.to/40cIbnf">https://amzn.to/40cIbnf</a><br /> Outsider in the White House: <a href="https://amzn.to/3BSfD8u">https://amzn.to/3BSfD8u</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep450-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Saily:</b> An eSIM for international travel.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/saily-ep450-sc">https://saily.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Ground News:</b> Unbiased news source.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep450-sc">https://groundnews.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep450-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep450-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:51) – MLK Jr<br /> (11:43) – Corruption in politics<br /> (23:00) – Healthcare in US<br /> (31:33) – 2016 election<br /> (37:32) – Barack Obama<br /> (43:26) – Capitalism<br /> (51:35) – Response to attacks<br /> (56:32) – AOC and progressive politics<br /> (1:04:24) – Mortality<br /> (1:06:30) – Hope for the future</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#449 – Graham Hancock: Lost Civilization of the Ice Age & Ancient Human History

Oct 16, 2024 2h 42m

<p>Graham Hancock a journalist and author who for over 30 years has explored the controversial possibility that there existed a lost civilization during the last Ice Age, and that it was destroyed in a global cataclysm some 12,000 years ago. He is the presenter of the Netflix documentary series “Ancient Apocalypse”, the 2nd season of which has just been released.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep449-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep449-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Graham’s Website: <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/">https://grahamhancock.com/</a><br /> Ancient Apocalypse (Season 2): <a href="https://netflix.com/title/81211003">https://netflix.com/title/81211003</a><br /> Graham’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/GrahamHancockDotCom">https://youtube.com/GrahamHancockDotCom</a><br /> Graham’s X: <a href="https://x.com/Graham__Hancock">https://x.com/Graham__Hancock</a><br /> Graham’s Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/Author.GrahamHancock">https://facebook.com/Author.GrahamHancock</a><br /> Fingerprints of the Gods (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/4eM3QXC">https://amzn.to/4eM3QXC</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Notion:</b> Note-taking and team collaboration.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep449-sc">https://notion.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Riverside:</b> Platform for recording podcasts and videos from everywhere.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/riverside-ep449-sc">https://creators.riverside.fm/LEX</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep449-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep449-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep449-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:58) – Lost Ice Age civilization<br /> (17:03) – Göbekli Tepe<br /> (29:07) – Early humans<br /> (34:07) – Astronomical symbolism<br /> (45:36) – Younger Dryas impact hypothesis<br /> (1:03:55) – The Great Pyramid and the Sphinx of Giza<br /> (1:24:29) – Sahara Desert and the Amazon rainforest<br /> (1:33:49) – Response to critics<br /> (1:57:56) – Panspermia<br /> (2:05:22) – Shamanism<br /> (2:29:22) – How the Great Pyramid was built<br /> (2:36:41) – Mortality</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#448 – Jordan Peterson: Nietzsche, Hitler, God, Psychopathy, Suffering & Meaning

Oct 11, 2024 2h 30m

<p>Jordan Peterson is a psychologist, author, lecturer, and podcast host.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep448-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep448-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/jordan-peterson-2-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/jordan-peterson-2-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Peterson Academy: <a href="https://petersonacademy.com">https://petersonacademy.com</a><br /> Jordan’s X: <a href="https://x.com/jordanbpeterson">https://x.com/jordanbpeterson</a><br /> Jordan’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JordanBPeterson">https://www.youtube.com/@JordanBPeterson</a><br /> Jordan’s Website: <a href="https://jordanbpeterson.com">https://jordanbpeterson.com</a></p> <p>Jordan’s Books:<br /> We Who Wrestle with God: <a href="https://amzn.to/485Dz4a">https://amzn.to/485Dz4a</a><br /> Beyond Order: <a href="https://amzn.to/3T4LRBw">https://amzn.to/3T4LRBw</a><br /> 12 Rules for Life: <a href="https://amzn.to/3c4sqYF">https://amzn.to/3c4sqYF</a><br /> Maps of Meaning: <a href="https://amzn.to/3A1Ods2">https://amzn.to/3A1Ods2</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep448-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Ground News:</b> Unbiased news source.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep448-sc">https://groundnews.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep448-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep448-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:07) – Nietzsche<br /> (14:48) – Power and propaganda<br /> (19:54) – Nazism<br /> (24:54) – Religion<br /> (41:18) – Communism<br /> (47:03) – Hero myth<br /> (49:12) – Belief in God<br /> (59:24) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:12:02) – Sex<br /> (1:32:00) – Good and evil<br /> (1:44:46) – Psychopathy<br /> (1:58:15) – Hardship<br /> (2:10:31) – Pain and gratitude<br /> (2:21:32) – Truth</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#447 – Cursor Team: Future of Programming with AI

Oct 6, 2024 2h 38m

<p>Aman Sanger, Arvid Lunnemark, Michael Truell, and Sualeh Asif are creators of Cursor, a popular code editor that specializes in AI-assisted programming.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep447-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep447-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/cursor-team-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/cursor-team-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Cursor Website: <a href="https://cursor.com">https://cursor.com</a><br /> Cursor on X: <a href="https://x.com/cursor_ai">https://x.com/cursor_ai</a><br /> Anysphere Website: <a href="https://anysphere.inc/">https://anysphere.inc/</a><br /> Aman’s X: <a href="https://x.com/amanrsanger">https://x.com/amanrsanger</a><br /> Aman’s Website: <a href="https://amansanger.com/">https://amansanger.com/</a><br /> Arvid’s X: <a href="https://x.com/ArVID220u">https://x.com/ArVID220u</a><br /> Arvid’s Website: <a href="https://arvid.xyz/">https://arvid.xyz/</a><br /> Michael’s Website: <a href="https://mntruell.com/">https://mntruell.com/</a><br /> Michael’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://bit.ly/3zIDkPN">https://bit.ly/3zIDkPN</a><br /> Sualeh’s X: <a href="https://x.com/sualehasif996">https://x.com/sualehasif996</a><br /> Sualeh’s Website: <a href="https://sualehasif.me/">https://sualehasif.me/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Encord:</b> AI tooling for annotation & data management.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/encord-ep447-sc">https://encord.com/lex</a><br /> <b>MasterClass:</b> Online classes from world-class experts.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep447-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep447-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep447-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep447-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:25) – Code editor basics<br /> (11:35) – GitHub Copilot<br /> (18:53) – Cursor<br /> (25:20) – Cursor Tab<br /> (31:35) – Code diff<br /> (39:46) – ML details<br /> (45:20) – GPT vs Claude<br /> (51:54) – Prompt engineering<br /> (59:20) – AI agents<br /> (1:13:18) – Running code in background<br /> (1:17:57) – Debugging<br /> (1:23:25) – Dangerous code<br /> (1:34:35) – Branching file systems<br /> (1:37:47) – Scaling challenges<br /> (1:51:58) – Context<br /> (1:57:05) – OpenAI o1<br /> (2:08:27) – Synthetic data<br /> (2:12:14) – RLHF vs RLAIF<br /> (2:14:01) – Fields Medal for AI<br /> (2:16:43) – Scaling laws<br /> (2:25:32) – The future of programming</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#446 – Ed Barnhart: Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations of South America

Sep 30, 2024 3h 36m

<p>Ed Barnhart is an archaeologist and explorer specializing in ancient civilizations of the Americas. He is the Director of the Maya Exploration Center, host of the ArchaeoEd Podcast, and lecturer on the ancient history of North, Central, and South America. Ed is in part known for his groundbreaking work on ancient astronomy, mathematics, and calendar systems.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep446-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep446-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ed-barnhart-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/ed-barnhart-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Ed’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@archaeoedpodcast">https://youtube.com/@archaeoedpodcast</a><br /> Ed’s Website: <a href="https://archaeoed.com/">https://archaeoed.com/</a><br /> Maya Exploration Center: <a href="https://mayaexploration.org">https://mayaexploration.org</a><br /> Ed’s Lectures on The Great Courses: <a href="https://thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhart">https://thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhart</a><br /> Ed’s Lectures on Audible: <a href="https://adbl.co/4dBavTZ">https://adbl.co/4dBavTZ</a><br /> 2025 Mayan Calendar: <a href="https://mayan-calendar.com/">https://mayan-calendar.com/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>MasterClass:</b> Online classes from world-class experts.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep446-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep446-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep446-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep446-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Notion:</b> Note-taking and team collaboration.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep446-sc">https://notion.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:59) – Lost civilizations<br /> (16:04) – Hunter-gatherers<br /> (19:36) – First humans in the Americas<br /> (29:28) – South America<br /> (34:57) – Pyramids<br /> (42:01) – Religion<br /> (55:05) – Shamanism<br /> (57:02) – Ayahuasca<br /> (1:03:15) – Lost City of Z<br /> (1:08:09) – Graham Hancock<br /> (1:15:11) – Uncontacted tribes<br /> (1:21:12) – Maya civilization<br /> (1:37:00) – Mayan calendar<br /> (1:52:17) – Flood myths<br /> (2:20:46) – Aztecs<br /> (2:38:12) – Inca Empire<br /> (2:56:13) – Early humans in North America<br /> (3:02:10) – Columbus<br /> (3:06:46) – Vikings<br /> (3:10:55) – Aliens<br /> (3:15:23) – Earth in 10,000 years<br /> (3:31:33) – Hope for the future</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#445 – Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump, Conservatism, Nationalism, Immigration, and War

Sep 25, 2024 2h 51m

<p>Vivek Ramaswamy is a conservative politician, entrepreneur, and author of many books on politics, including his latest titled Truths: The Future of America First.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep445-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep445-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/vivek-ramaswamy-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/vivek-ramaswamy-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Truths (new book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3XPgZJF">https://amzn.to/3XPgZJF</a><br /> Vivek’s X: <a href="https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy">https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy</a><br /> Vivek’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@VivekGRamaswamy">https://youtube.com/@VivekGRamaswamy</a><br /> Vivek’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/vivekgramaswamy">https://instagram.com/vivekgramaswamy</a><br /> Vivek’s Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy">https://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy</a><br /> Vivek’s Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/VivekRamaswamy">https://rumble.com/VivekRamaswamy</a><br /> Vivek’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://bit.ly/4e5g0uv">https://bit.ly/4e5g0uv</a></p> <p>Vivek’s other books:<br /> Woke, Inc.: <a href="https://amzn.to/4eqiDqs">https://amzn.to/4eqiDqs</a><br /> Nation of Victims: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Tu4259">https://amzn.to/3Tu4259</a><br /> Capitalist Punishment: <a href="https://amzn.to/3XOwi5c">https://amzn.to/3XOwi5c</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Saily:</b> An eSIM for international travel.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/saily-ep445-sc">https://saily.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep445-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep445-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Ground News:</b> Unbiased news source.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep445-sc">https://groundnews.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep445-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (12:50) – Conservatism<br /> (16:06) – Progressivism<br /> (21:41) – DEI<br /> (26:33) – Bureaucracy<br /> (33:25) – Government efficiency<br /> (48:34) – Education<br /> (1:02:59) – Military Industrial Complex<br /> (1:25:18) – Illegal immigration<br /> (1:46:53) – Donald Trump<br /> (2:08:18) – War in Ukraine<br /> (2:19:31) – China<br /> (2:30:42) – Will Vivek run in 2028?<br /> (2:42:21) – Approach to debates</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#444 – Vejas Liulevicius: Communism, Marxism, Nazism, Stalin, Mao, and Hitler

Sep 20, 2024 3h 38m

<p>Vejas Liulevicius is a historian specializing in Germany and Eastern Europe, who has lectured extensively on Marxism and the rise, the reign, and the fall of Communism.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep444-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep444-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/vejas-liulevicius-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/vejas-liulevicius-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Vejas’s Courses: <a href="https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/vejas-gabriel-liulevicius">https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/vejas-gabriel-liulevicius</a><br /> Vejas’s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/4e3R1rz">https://amzn.to/4e3R1rz</a><br /> Vejas’s Audible: <a href="https://adbl.co/4esRrHt">https://adbl.co/4esRrHt</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep444-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep444-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Notion:</b> Note-taking and team collaboration.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep444-sc">https://notion.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep444-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep444-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:48) – Marxism<br /> (36:33) – Anarchism<br /> (51:30) – The Communist Manifesto<br /> (1:00:29) – Communism in the Soviet Union<br /> (1:20:23) – Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin<br /> (1:30:11) – Stalin<br /> (1:37:26) – Holodomor<br /> (1:51:16) – The Great Terror<br /> (2:04:17) – Totalitarianism<br /> (2:15:19) – Response to Darryl Cooper<br /> (2:30:27) – Nazis vs Communists in Germany<br /> (2:36:50) – Mao<br /> (2:41:57) – Great Leap Forward<br /> (2:48:58) – China after Mao<br /> (2:54:30) – North Korea<br /> (2:58:34) – Communism in US<br /> (3:06:04) – Russia after Soviet Union<br /> (3:17:35) – Advice for Lex<br /> (3:25:17) – Book recommendations<br /> (3:28:16) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:35:08) – Hope</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

Sep 12, 2024 0

<p>Gregory Aldrete is a historian specializing in ancient Rome and military history.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep443-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep443-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/gregory-aldrete-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/gregory-aldrete-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Gregory’s Website: <a href="https://gregorysaldrete.com/">https://gregorysaldrete.com/</a><br /> Gregory’s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/3z6NiKC">https://amzn.to/3z6NiKC</a><br /> Gregory’s Great Courses Plus: <a href="https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/gregory-s-aldrete">https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/gregory-s-aldrete</a><br /> Gregory’s Audible: <a href="https://adbl.co/4e72oP0">https://adbl.co/4e72oP0</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep443-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep443-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep443-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep443-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>ExpressVPN:</b> Fast & secure VPN.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/expressvpn-ep443-sc">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:38) – Ancient world<br /> (22:34) – Three phases of Roman history<br /> (25:24) – Rome’s expansion<br /> (37:04) – Punic wars<br /> (45:36) – Conquering Greece<br /> (47:14) – Scipio vs Hannibal<br /> (50:21) – Heavy infantry vs Cavalry<br /> (53:57) – Armor<br /> (1:06:48) – Alexander the Great<br /> (1:12:49) – Roman law<br /> (1:22:29) – Slavery<br /> (1:30:09) – Fall of the Roman Republic<br /> (1:33:54) – Julius Caesar<br /> (1:38:33) – Octavian’s rise<br /> (1:48:25) – Cleopatra<br /> (1:56:47) – Augustus<br /> (2:24:57) – Religion in Rome<br /> (2:49:03) – Emperors<br /> (2:56:10) – Marcus Aurelius<br /> (3:02:21) – Taxes<br /> (3:05:29) – Fall of the Roman Empire<br /> (3:22:41) – Decisive battles<br /> (3:46:51) – Hope</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#442 – Donald Trump Interview

Sep 3, 2024 1h 13m

<p>Donald Trump is the 45th President of the United States and the Republican candidate in the 2024 US Presidential Election.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep442-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep442-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/donald-trump-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/donald-trump-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Trump’s Truth: <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump">https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump</a><br /> Trump’s X: <a href="https://x.com/realDonaldTrump">https://x.com/realDonaldTrump</a><br /> Trump’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realdonaldtrump">https://www.instagram.com/realdonaldtrump</a><br /> Trump’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump">https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump</a><br /> Trump’s TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@realdonaldtrump">https://www.tiktok.com/@realdonaldtrump</a><br /> Trump’s Website: <a href="https://www.donaldjtrump.com">https://www.donaldjtrump.com</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Ground News:</b> Unbiased news source.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep442-sc">https://ground.news/lex</a><br /> <b>Encord:</b> AI tooling for annotation & data management.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/encord-ep442-sc">https://encord.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep442-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep442-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep442-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:19) – Psychology of winning and losing<br /> (12:01) – Politics is a dirty game<br /> (13:38) – Business vs politics<br /> (16:15) – War in Ukraine<br /> (18:03) – Kamala Harris interview on CNN<br /> (18:46) – Trump-Harris debate<br /> (21:43) – China<br /> (23:57) – 2020 election<br /> (32:13) – Project 2025<br /> (33:03) – Marijuana<br /> (35:24) – Joe Rogan<br /> (39:04) – Division<br /> (46:10) – Communism and fascism<br /> (49:46) – Power<br /> (51:47) – UFOs & JFK<br /> (52:26) – Jeffrey Epstein<br /> (54:05) – Mortality and religion<br /> (55:35) – Lex AMA</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#441 – Cenk Uygur: Trump vs Harris, Progressive Politics, Communism & Capitalism

Aug 30, 2024 0

<p>Cenk Uygur is a progressive political commentator and host of The Young Turks.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep441-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep441-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/cenk-uygur-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/cenk-uygur-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Cenk’s X: <a href="https://x.com/cenkuygur">https://x.com/cenkuygur</a><br /> The Young Turks YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks">https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks</a><br /> The Young Turks Website: <a href="https://tyt.com/">https://tyt.com/</a><br /> The Young Turks on X: <a href="https://x.com/TheYoungTurks">https://x.com/TheYoungTurks</a><br /> Justice Is Coming (Cenk’s book): <a href="https://tyt.com/justice">https://tyt.com/justice</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Saily:</b> An eSIM for international travel.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/saily-ep441-sc">https://saily.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Policygenius:</b> Life insurance.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/policygenius-ep441-sc">https://policygenius.com/lex</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep441-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>MasterClass:</b> Online classes from world-class experts.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep441-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep441-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep441-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (14:27) – Progressivism<br /> (20:37) – Communism<br /> (35:24) – Capitalism<br /> (41:27) – Corruption<br /> (46:13) – Money in politics<br /> (1:03:00) – Fixing politics<br /> (1:22:11) – Meritocracy & DEI<br /> (1:33:10) – Far-left vs far-right<br /> (2:07:43) – Donald Trump<br /> (2:28:00) – Joe Biden<br /> (2:46:27) – Bernie Sanders<br /> (2:59:56) – Kamala Harris<br /> (3:07:25) – Harris vs Trump presidential debate<br /> (3:20:55) – RFK Jr<br /> (3:30:37) – The Young Turks<br /> (3:38:49) – Joe Rogan<br /> (3:48:30) – Propaganda<br /> (3:55:46) – Conspiracy theories<br /> (4:03:33) – Israel-Palestine<br /> (4:13:20) – Hope</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#440 – Pieter Levels: Programming, Viral AI Startups, and Digital Nomad Life

Aug 20, 2024 0

<p>Pieter Levels (aka levelsio on X) is a self-taught developer and entrepreneur who has designed, programmed, launched over 40 startups, many of which are highly successful.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep440-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep440-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/pieter-levels-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/pieter-levels-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Pieter’s X: <a href="https://x.com/levelsio">https://x.com/levelsio</a><br /> Pieter’s Techno Optimist Shop: <a href="https://levelsio.com/">https://levelsio.com/</a><br /> Indie Maker Handbook: <a href="https://readmake.com/">https://readmake.com/</a><br /> Nomad List: <a href="https://nomadlist.com">https://nomadlist.com</a><br /> Remote OK: <a href="https://remoteok.com">https://remoteok.com</a><br /> Hoodmaps: <a href="https://hoodmaps.com">https://hoodmaps.com</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep440-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Motific:</b> Generative ai deployment.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/motific-ep440-sc">https://motific.ai</a><br /> <b>AG1:</b> All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep440-sc">https://drinkag1.com/lex</a><br /> <b>MasterClass:</b> Online classes from world-class experts.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep440-sc">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep440-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep440-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (11:38) – Startup philosophy<br /> (19:09) – Low points<br /> (22:37) – 12 startups in 12 months<br /> (29:29) – Traveling and depression<br /> (42:08) – Indie hacking<br /> (46:11) – Photo AI<br /> (1:22:28) – How to learn AI<br /> (1:31:04) – Robots<br /> (1:39:21) – Hoodmaps<br /> (2:03:26) – Learning new programming languages<br /> (2:12:58) – Monetize your website<br /> (2:19:34) – Fighting SPAM<br /> (2:23:07) – Automation<br /> (2:34:33) – When to sell startup<br /> (2:37:26) – Coding solo<br /> (2:43:28) – Ship fast<br /> (2:52:13) – Best IDE for programming<br /> (3:01:43) – Andrej Karpathy<br /> (3:11:09) – Productivity<br /> (3:24:56) – Minimalism<br /> (3:33:41) – Emails<br /> (3:40:54) – Coffee<br /> (3:48:40) – E/acc<br /> (3:50:56) – Advice for young people</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#439 – Craig Jones: Jiu Jitsu, $2 Million Prize, CJI, ADCC, Ukraine & Trolling

Aug 14, 2024 2h 21m

<p>Craig Jones is a legendary jiu jitsu personality, competitor, co-founder of B-Team, and organizer of the CJI tournament that offers over $2 million in prize money.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep439-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep439-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/craig-jones-2-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/craig-jones-2-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> – give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> – submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> – join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> – other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> CJI tickets: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/cji">https://lexfridman.com/cji</a><br /> CJI on B-Team’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/bteamjiujitsu">https://youtube.com/bteamjiujitsu</a><br /> Craig Jones’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/craigjonesbjj">https://instagram.com/craigjonesbjj</a><br /> Craig Jones’s Instructionals: <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones">https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones</a><br /> B-Team’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/bteamjj/">https://instagram.com/bteamjj/</a><br /> B-Team’s Website: <a href="https://bteamjj.com/">https://bteamjj.com/</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:<br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep439-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep439-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep439-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>NetSuite:</b> Business management software.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep439-sc">http://netsuite.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep439-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>ExpressVPN:</b> Fast & secure VPN.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/expressvpn-ep439-sc">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (12:20) – $1 million in cash<br /> (14:24) – Kazakhstan<br /> (16:49) – Ukraine<br /> (48:58) – Bali<br /> (56:18) – CJI<br /> (1:07:20) – Gabi Garcia<br /> (1:10:14) – The Alley<br /> (1:25:24) – Gordon Ryan and Nicholas Meregali<br /> (1:32:18) – Trolling<br /> (1:35:06) – ADCC<br /> (1:45:19) – Training camp<br /> (1:57:01) – Breaking legs<br /> (1:57:44) – Advice for beginners<br /> (2:04:23) – Volk<br /> (2:13:26) – Future of jiu jitsu<br /> (2:16:32) – Steroids<br /> (2:20:01) – Hope</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</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 /> – Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> – Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>
#438 – Elon Musk: Neuralink and the Future of Humanity

Aug 2, 2024 0

<p>Elon Musk is CEO of Neuralink, SpaceX, Tesla, xAI, and CTO of X. DJ Seo is COO & President of Neuralink. Matthew MacDougall is Head Neurosurgeon at Neuralink. Bliss Chapman is Brain Interface Software Lead at Neuralink. Noland Arbaugh is the first human to have a Neuralink device implanted in his brain.</p> <p><strong>Transcript</strong>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/elon-musk-and-neuralink-team-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/elon-musk-and-neuralink-team-transcript</a></p> <p><strong>Please support this podcast </strong>by checking out our sponsors<strong>:</strong><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep438-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep438-sc</a></p> <p><strong>SPONSOR DETAILS:</strong><br /> – <b>Cloaked</b>: <a href="https://cloaked.com/lex">https://cloaked.com/lex</a> and use code LexPod to get 25% off<br /> – <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lexpod">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a> to get 15% off<br /> – <b>Notion</b>: <a href="https://notion.com/lex">https://notion.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>Motific</b>: <a 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On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:26) – Elon Musk<br /> (12:42) – Telepathy<br /> (19:22) – Power of human mind<br /> (23:49) – Future of Neuralink<br /> (29:04) – Ayahuasca<br /> (38:33) – Merging with AI<br /> (43:21) – xAI<br /> (45:34) – Optimus<br /> (52:24) – Elon’s approach to problem-solving<br /> (1:09:59) – History and geopolitics<br /> (1:14:30) – Lessons of history<br /> (1:18:49) – Collapse of empires<br /> (1:26:32) – Time<br /> (1:29:14) – Aliens and curiosity<br /> (1:36:48) – DJ Seo<br /> (1:44:57) – Neural dust<br /> (1:51:40) – History of brain–computer interface<br /> (1:59:44) – Biophysics of neural interfaces<br /> (2:10:12) – How Neuralink works<br /> (2:16:03) – Lex with Neuralink implant<br /> (2:36:01) – Digital telepathy<br /> (2:47:03) – Retracted threads<br /> (2:52:38) – Vertical integration<br /> (2:59:32) – Safety<br /> (3:09:27) – Upgrades<br /> (3:18:30) – Future capabilities<br /> (3:47:46) – Matthew MacDougall<br /> (3:53:35) – Neuroscience<br /> (4:00:44) – Neurosurgery<br /> (4:11:48) – Neuralink surgery<br /> (4:30:57) – Brain surgery details<br /> (4:46:40) – Implanting Neuralink on self<br /> (5:02:34) – Life and death<br /> (5:11:54) – Consciousness<br /> (5:14:48) – Bliss Chapman<br /> (5:28:04) – Neural signal<br /> (5:34:56) – Latency<br /> (5:39:36) – Neuralink app<br /> (5:44:17) – Intention vs action<br /> (5:55:31) – Calibration<br /> (6:05:03) – Webgrid<br /> (6:28:05) – Neural decoder<br /> (6:48:40) – Future improvements<br /> (6:57:36) – Noland Arbaugh<br /> (6:57:45) – Becoming paralyzed<br /> (7:11:20) – First Neuralink human participant<br /> (7:15:21) – Day of surgery<br /> (7:33:08) – Moving mouse with brain<br /> (7:58:27) – Webgrid<br /> (8:06:28) – Retracted threads<br /> (8:14:53) – App improvements<br /> (8:21:38) – Gaming<br /> (8:32:36) – Future Neuralink capabilities<br /> (8:35:31) – Controlling Optimus robot<br /> (8:39:53) – God<br /> (8:41:58) – Hope</p>

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