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Lex Fridman Podcast

Lex Fridman

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

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#377 – Harvey Silverglate: Freedom of Speech

May 16, 2023 1h 55m

<p>Harvey Silverglate is a free speech advocate, co-founder of FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Expression, and author of several books on freedom of speech and criminal justice. He is running for Harvard Board of Overseers on a platform of free speech. If you’re a Harvard Alumni, please consider voting for him by Tue, May 16, 5pm ET: <a href="https://www.harvey4harvard.com/ballot">https://www.harvey4harvard.com/ballot</a> Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Factor</b>: <a href="https://factormeals.com/lex50">https://factormeals.com/lex50</a> and use code lex50 to get 50% off first box<br /> – <b>SimpliSafe</b>: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/lex">https://simplisafe.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Vote for Harvey: <a href="https://www.harvey4harvard.com/ballot">https://www.harvey4harvard.com/ballot</a><br /> Harvey’s Website: <a href="https://www.harveysilverglate.com/">https://www.harveysilverglate.com/</a><br /> FIRE’s Website: <a href="https://www.thefire.org/">https://www.thefire.org/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:23) – Freedom of speech<br /> (28:04) – Bureaucracy in Universities<br /> (44:18) – Clash of ideas<br /> (47:56) – Public education is broken<br /> (59:33) – Jeffrey Epstein<br /> (1:12:26) – Freedom of thought and liberal arts<br /> (1:23:30) – Interviewing controversial people<br /> (1:27:14) – Alan Dershowitz<br /> (1:30:28) – Donald Trump<br /> (1:37:27) – FBI<br /> (1:45:52) – Criminal justice system<br /> (1:48:20) – Advice</p>
#376 – Stephen Wolfram: ChatGPT and the Nature of Truth, Reality & Computation

May 9, 2023 4h 20m

<p>Stephen Wolfram is a computer scientist, mathematician, theoretical physicist, and the founder of Wolfram Research, a company behind Wolfram|Alpha, Wolfram Language, and the Wolfram Physics and Metamathematics projects. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Stephen’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/stephen_wolfram">https://twitter.com/stephen_wolfram</a><br /> Stephen’s Blog: <a href="https://writings.stephenwolfram.com">https://writings.stephenwolfram.com</a><br /> Wolfram|Alpha: <a href="https://www.wolframalpha.com">https://www.wolframalpha.com</a><br /> A New Kind of Science (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/30XoEun">https://amzn.to/30XoEun</a><br /> Fundamental Theory of Physics (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/30XbAoT">https://amzn.to/30XbAoT</a><br /> Blog posts:<br /> A 50-Year Quest: <a href="https://bit.ly/3NQbZ2P">https://bit.ly/3NQbZ2P</a><br /> What Is ChatGPT doing: <a href="https://bit.ly/3VOwtuz">https://bit.ly/3VOwtuz</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:45) – WolframAlpha and ChatGPT<br /> (26:26) – Computation and nature of reality<br /> (53:18) – How ChatGPT works<br /> (1:53:01) – Human and animal cognition<br /> (2:06:20) – Dangers of AI<br /> (2:14:39) – Nature of truth<br /> (2:36:01) – Future of education<br /> (3:12:03) – Consciousness<br /> (3:21:02) – Second Law of Thermodynamics<br /> (3:44:36) – Entropy<br /> (3:57:36) – Observers in physics<br /> (4:14:27) – Mortality</p>
#375 – David Pakman: Politics of Trump, Biden, Bernie, AOC, Socialism & Wokeism

May 6, 2023 3h 36m

<p>David Pakman is a left-wing progressive political commentator and host of The David Pakman Show. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> to get special savings<br /> – <b>Shopify</b>: <a href="https://shopify.com/lex">https://shopify.com/lex</a> to get free trial<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> David’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/dpakman">https://twitter.com/dpakman</a><br /> David’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@thedavidpakmanshow">https://youtube.com/@thedavidpakmanshow</a><br /> David’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/david.pakman">https://instagram.com/david.pakman</a><br /> David’s Website: <a href="https://davidpakman.com/">https://davidpakman.com/</a><br /> David’s Subreddit: <a href="https://reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow/">https://reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow/</a><br /> Books mentioned:<br /> 1. The Rebel and the Kingdom: <a href="https://amzn.to/3p9pLDt">https://amzn.to/3p9pLDt</a><br /> 2. Saving Time: <a href="https://amzn.to/3pejiH3">https://amzn.to/3pejiH3</a><br /> 3. Endurance: <a href="https://amzn.to/419ez6O">https://amzn.to/419ez6O</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:42) – Political ideologies<br /> (16:10) – Twitter drama<br /> (31:07) – Biden vs Trump<br /> (38:07) – AOC<br /> (40:47) – Bernie Sanders<br /> (48:55) – Donald Trump: Pros and cons<br /> (1:14:46) – Joe Biden: Pros and cons<br /> (1:21:08) – Hate for politicians<br /> (1:37:29) – RFK Jr<br /> (1:50:48) – Republican voters<br /> (1:57:30) – Conspiracy theories<br /> (2:02:26) – January 6th<br /> (2:11:31) – Hunter Biden’s laptop<br /> (2:15:46) – Tucker Carlson<br /> (2:18:44) – Wokeism and censorship<br /> (2:37:11) – ChatGPT and universities<br /> (2:43:10) – Libertarianism<br /> (2:46:47) – Elon Musk<br /> (2:55:14) – Dealing with attacks<br /> (2:59:56) – Truth<br /> (3:05:47) – Israel and Palestine<br /> (3:09:41) – Ukraine war<br /> (3:17:42) – Books<br /> (3:28:22) – Mortality<br /> (3:30:33) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:32:05) – Hope for the future</p>
#374 – Robert Playter: Boston Dynamics CEO on Humanoid and Legged Robotics

Apr 28, 2023 2h 32m

<p>Robert Playter is CEO of Boston Dynamics, a legendary robotics company that over 30 years has created some of the most elegant, dextrous, and simply amazing robots ever built, including the humanoid robot Atlas and the robot dog Spot. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> – <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Boston Dynamics YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@bostondynamics">https://youtube.com/@bostondynamics</a><br /> Boston Dynamics Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BostonDynamics">https://twitter.com/BostonDynamics</a><br /> Boston Dynamics Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bostondynamicsofficial">https://www.instagram.com/bostondynamicsofficial</a><br /> Boston Dynamics Website: <a href="https://bostondynamics.com">https://bostondynamics.com</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:18) – Early days of Boston Dynamics<br /> (15:39) – Simplifying robots<br /> (19:37) – Art and science of robotics<br /> (24:20) – Atlas humanoid robot<br /> (41:14) – DARPA Robotics Challenge<br /> (55:34) – BigDog robot<br /> (1:09:23) – Spot robot<br /> (1:30:48) – Stretch robot<br /> (1:33:36) – Handle robot<br /> (1:39:10) – Robots in our homes<br /> (1:47:57) – Tesla Optimus robot<br /> (1:56:39) – ChatGPT<br /> (1:59:43) – Boston Dynamics AI Institute<br /> (2:01:14) – Fear of robots<br /> (2:11:36) – Running a company<br /> (2:17:13) – Consciousness<br /> (2:24:46) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:26:42) – Future of robots</p>
#373 – Manolis Kellis: Evolution of Human Civilization and Superintelligent AI

Apr 21, 2023 2h 36m

<p>Manolis Kellis is a computational biologist at MIT. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> to get special savings<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Manolis Website: <a href="http://web.mit.edu/manoli/">http://web.mit.edu/manoli/</a><br /> Manolis Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/manoliskellis">https://twitter.com/manoliskellis</a><br /> Manolis YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@ManolisKellis1">https://youtube.com/@ManolisKellis1</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:44) – Humans vs AI<br /> (15:50) – Evolution<br /> (37:34) – Nature vs Nurture<br /> (50:03) – AI alignment<br /> (56:27) – Impact of AI on the job market<br /> (1:08:06) – Human gatherings<br /> (1:13:07) – Human-AI relationships<br /> (1:23:11) – Being replaced by AI<br /> (1:35:37) – Fear of death<br /> (1:47:33) – Consciousness<br /> (1:54:58) – AI rights and regulations<br /> (2:00:41) – Halting AI development<br /> (2:13:52) – Education<br /> (2:19:16) – Biology research<br /> (2:26:36) – Meaning of life<br /> (2:29:09) – Loneliness</p>
#372 – Simone Giertz: Queen of Sh*tty Robots, Innovative Engineering, and Design

Apr 16, 2023 2h 4m

<p>Simone Giertz is an inventor, designer, engineer, and roboticist famous for a combination of humor and brilliant creative design in the systems and products she creates. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Simone’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@simonegiertz">https://www.youtube.com/@simonegiertz</a><br /> Simone’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SimoneGiertz">https://twitter.com/SimoneGiertz</a><br /> Simone’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simonegiertz">https://www.instagram.com/simonegiertz</a><br /> YETCH Store: <a href="https://yetch.store">https://yetch.store</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:49) – Early creations<br /> (23:42) – Sh*tty Robots<br /> (38:40) – Robots and human connection<br /> (40:55) – Dating AI<br /> (44:14) – Proud parent machine<br /> (46:05) – Creative process<br /> (47:31) – Bubble wrap music box<br /> (52:53) – Education<br /> (58:27) – Difficult projects<br /> (59:56) – TED talk<br /> (1:06:13) – Brain tumor<br /> (1:14:51) – Fear of death<br /> (1:19:15) – Mass production<br /> (1:34:40) – Truckla<br /> (1:39:29) – Weapons<br /> (1:43:29) – Consciousness<br /> (1:45:33) – MMA<br /> (1:49:36) – China, Kenya, and USA<br /> (1:54:29) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:58:21) – Meaning of life</p>
#371 – Max Tegmark: The Case for Halting AI Development

Apr 13, 2023 2h 54m

<p>Max Tegmark is a physicist and AI researcher at MIT, co-founder of the Future of Life Institute, and author of Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Notion</b>: <a href="https://notion.com">https://notion.com</a><br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Max’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tegmark">https://twitter.com/tegmark</a><br /> Max’s Website: <a href="https://space.mit.edu/home/tegmark">https://space.mit.edu/home/tegmark</a><br /> Pause Giant AI Experiments (open letter): <a href="https://futureoflife.org/open-letter/pause-giant-ai-experiments">https://futureoflife.org/open-letter/pause-giant-ai-experiments</a><br /> Future of Life Institute: <a href="https://futureoflife.org">https://futureoflife.org</a><br /> Books and resources mentioned:<br /> 1. Life 3.0 (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3UB9rXB">https://amzn.to/3UB9rXB</a><br /> 2. Meditations on Moloch (essay): <a href="https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30/meditations-on-moloch">https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30/meditations-on-moloch</a><br /> 3. Nuclear winter paper: <a href="https://nature.com/articles/s43016-022-00573-0">https://nature.com/articles/s43016-022-00573-0</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:34) – Intelligent alien civilizations<br /> (19:58) – Life 3.0 and superintelligent AI<br /> (31:25) – Open letter to pause Giant AI Experiments<br /> (56:32) – Maintaining control<br /> (1:25:22) – Regulation<br /> (1:36:12) – Job automation<br /> (1:45:27) – Elon Musk<br /> (2:07:09) – Open source<br /> (2:13:39) – How AI may kill all humans<br /> (2:24:10) – Consciousness<br /> (2:33:32) – Nuclear winter<br /> (2:44:00) – Questions for AGI</p>
#370 – Edward Frenkel: Reality is a Paradox – Mathematics, Physics, Truth & Love

Apr 10, 2023 3h 52m

<p>Edward Frenkel is a mathematician at UC Berkeley working on the interface of mathematics and quantum physics. He is the author of Love and Math: The Heart of Hidden Reality. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>House of Macadamias</b>: <a href="https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex">https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order<br /> – <b>Shopify</b>: <a href="https://shopify.com/lex">https://shopify.com/lex</a> to get free trial<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Edward’s Website: <a href="https://edwardfrenkel.com">https://edwardfrenkel.com</a><br /> Edward’s Book – Love and Math: <a href="https://amzn.to/40Bgxh0">https://amzn.to/40Bgxh0</a><br /> Edward’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/edfrenkel">https://twitter.com/edfrenkel</a><br /> Edward’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/edfrenkel">https://youtube.com/edfrenkel</a><br /> Edward’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/edfrenkel">https://instagram.com/edfrenkel</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (05:54) – Mathematics in the Soviet Union<br /> (16:05) – Nature of reality<br /> (27:23) – Scientific discoveries<br /> (40:45) – Observing reality<br /> (56:57) – Complex numbers<br /> (1:05:42) – Imagination<br /> (1:13:33) – Pythagoreanism<br /> (1:21:28) – AI and love<br /> (1:34:07) – Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorems<br /> (1:54:32) – Beauty in mathematics<br /> (1:59:02) – Eric Weinstein<br /> (2:20:57) – Langlands Program<br /> (2:27:36) – Edward Witten<br /> (2:30:41) – String theory<br /> (2:36:10) – Theory of everything<br /> (2:45:03) – Mathematics in academia<br /> (2:50:30) – How to think<br /> (2:56:16) – Fermat’s Last Theorem<br /> (3:11:07) – Eric Weinstein and Harvard<br /> (3:18:32) – Antisemitism<br /> (3:38:45) – Mortality<br /> (3:46:42) – Love</p>
#369 – Paul Rosolie: Amazon Jungle, Uncontacted Tribes, Anacondas, and Ayahuasca

Apr 4, 2023 3h 39m

<p>Paul Rosolie is a conservationist, explorer, author, filmmaker, real life Tarzan, and founder of Junglekeepers which today protects over 50,000 acres of threatened habitat. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> to get special savings<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Paul’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/paulrosolie">https://instagram.com/paulrosolie</a><br /> Paul’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulRosolie">https://twitter.com/PaulRosolie</a><br /> Junglekeepers: <a href="https://www.junglekeepers.com">https://www.junglekeepers.com</a><br /> VETPAW: <a href="https://vetpaw.org">https://vetpaw.org</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:09) – Amazon rainforest<br /> (17:24) – Discovery of the Amazon<br /> (22:00) – Werner Herzog<br /> (28:06) – Jane Goodall<br /> (41:55) – Anacondas<br /> (1:05:44) – Eaten Alive<br /> (1:18:08) – Joe Rogan<br /> (1:26:28) – Surviving in the Amazon<br /> (1:53:39) – Uncontacted tribes in the Amazon<br /> (2:03:34) – Surrounded by black caiman crocodiles<br /> (2:21:11) – Graham Hancock and ancient civilizations<br /> (2:26:43) – Aliens<br /> (2:56:44) – Climate change<br /> (3:01:55) – Jordan Peterson<br /> (3:19:17) – Hunting<br /> (3:26:33) – Ayahuasca<br /> (3:35:00) – Meaning of life</p>
#368 – Eliezer Yudkowsky: Dangers of AI and the End of Human Civilization

Mar 30, 2023 3h 23m

<p>Eliezer Yudkowsky is a researcher, writer, and philosopher on the topic of superintelligent AI. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> – <b>House of Macadamias</b>: <a href="https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex">https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Eliezer’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ESYudkowsky">https://twitter.com/ESYudkowsky</a><br /> LessWrong Blog: <a href="https://lesswrong.com">https://lesswrong.com</a><br /> Eliezer’s Blog page: <a href="https://www.lesswrong.com/users/eliezer_yudkowsky">https://www.lesswrong.com/users/eliezer_yudkowsky</a><br /> Books and resources mentioned:<br /> 1. AGI Ruin (blog post): <a href="https://lesswrong.com/posts/uMQ3cqWDPHhjtiesc/agi-ruin-a-list-of-lethalities">https://lesswrong.com/posts/uMQ3cqWDPHhjtiesc/agi-ruin-a-list-of-lethalities</a><br /> 2. Adaptation and Natural Selection: <a href="https://amzn.to/40F5gfa">https://amzn.to/40F5gfa</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (05:19) – GPT-4<br /> (28:00) – Open sourcing GPT-4<br /> (44:18) – Defining AGI<br /> (52:14) – AGI alignment<br /> (1:35:06) – How AGI may kill us<br /> (2:27:27) – Superintelligence<br /> (2:34:39) – Evolution<br /> (2:41:09) – Consciousness<br /> (2:51:41) – Aliens<br /> (2:57:12) – AGI Timeline<br /> (3:05:11) – Ego<br /> (3:11:03) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:16:21) – Mortality<br /> (3:18:02) – Love</p>
#367 – Sam Altman: OpenAI CEO on GPT-4, ChatGPT, and the Future of AI

Mar 25, 2023 2h 28m

<p>Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI, the company behind GPT-4, ChatGPT, DALL-E, Codex, and many other state-of-the-art AI technologies. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>SimpliSafe</b>: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/lex">https://simplisafe.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Sam’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sama">https://twitter.com/sama</a><br /> OpenAI’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenAI">https://twitter.com/OpenAI</a><br /> OpenAI’s Website: <a href="https://openai.com">https://openai.com</a><br /> GPT-4 Website: <a href="https://openai.com/research/gpt-4">https://openai.com/research/gpt-4</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:41) – GPT-4<br /> (20:06) – Political bias<br /> (27:07) – AI safety<br /> (47:47) – Neural network size<br /> (51:40) – AGI<br /> (1:13:09) – Fear<br /> (1:15:18) – Competition<br /> (1:17:38) – From non-profit to capped-profit<br /> (1:20:58) – Power<br /> (1:26:11) – Elon Musk<br /> (1:34:37) – Political pressure<br /> (1:52:51) – Truth and misinformation<br /> (2:05:13) – Microsoft<br /> (2:09:13) – SVB bank collapse<br /> (2:14:04) – Anthropomorphism<br /> (2:18:07) – Future applications<br /> (2:21:59) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:24:37) – Meaning of life</p>
#366 – Shannon Curry: Johnny Depp & Amber Heard Trial, Marriage, Dating & Love

Mar 21, 2023 1h 51m

<p>Dr. Shannon Curry is a clinical and forensic psychologist who conducts research, therapy, and clinical evaluation pertaining to trauma, violence, and relationships. She testified in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Factor</b>: <a href="https://factormeals.com/lex50">https://factormeals.com/lex50</a> and use code lex50 to get 50% off your first box<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>House of Macadamias</b>: <a href="https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex">https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Shannon’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/currypsychgroup">https://instagram.com/currypsychgroup</a><br /> Curry Psychology Group: <a href="https://currypsychology.com/">https://currypsychology.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (05:41) – Starting a relationship<br /> (09:40) – Couples therapy<br /> (16:57) – Why relationships fail<br /> (24:15) – Drama in relationships<br /> (29:42) – Success in relationships<br /> (36:06) – Dating<br /> (44:42) – Sex<br /> (46:36) – Cheating<br /> (55:37) – Polyamory<br /> (57:28) – Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial<br /> (1:26:06) – Forensic psychology<br /> (1:36:16) – PTSD<br /> (1:45:51) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:48:42) – Love</p>
#365 – Sam Harris: Trump, Pandemic, Twitter, Elon, Bret, IDW, Kanye, AI & UFOs

Mar 14, 2023 4h 34m

<p>Sam Harris is an author, podcaster, and philosopher. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Notion</b>: <a href="https://notion.com">https://notion.com</a><br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Sam’s Website: <a href="https://samharris.org">https://samharris.org</a><br /> Making Sense Podcast: <a href="https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes">https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes</a><br /> Waking Up App: <a href="https://www.wakingup.com">https://www.wakingup.com</a><br /> Sam’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@samharrisorg">https://youtube.com/@samharrisorg</a><br /> Sam’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/samharrisorg">https://instagram.com/samharrisorg</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (09:25) – Empathy and reason<br /> (17:17) – Donald Trump<br /> (1:00:11) – Military industrial complex<br /> (1:04:45) – Twitter<br /> (1:28:52) – COVID<br /> (2:12:35) – Kanye West<br /> (2:29:11) – Platforming<br /> (2:47:07) – Joe Rogan<br /> (3:03:59) – Bret Weinstein<br /> (3:17:38) – Elon Musk<br /> (3:29:45) – Artificial Intelligence<br /> (3:45:48) – UFOs<br /> (3:59:03) – Free will<br /> (4:26:17) – Hope for the future</p>
#364 – Chris Voss: FBI Hostage Negotiator

Mar 10, 2023 2h 16m

<p>Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage and crisis negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Shopify</b>: <a href="https://shopify.com/lex">https://shopify.com/lex</a> to get free trial<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Chris’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thefbinegotiator">https://instagram.com/thefbinegotiator</a><br /> Chris’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/fbinegotiator">https://twitter.com/fbinegotiator</a><br /> Chris’s Website: <a href="https://blackswanltd.com">https://blackswanltd.com</a><br /> Chris’s Masterclass: <a href="https://masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation">https://masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation</a><br /> Never Split the Difference (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3J5scNC">https://amzn.to/3J5scNC</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:31) – Negotiation<br /> (12:21) – Reason vs Emotion<br /> (27:17) – How to listen<br /> (36:06) – Negotiation with terrorists<br /> (38:14) – Brittney Griner<br /> (39:53) – Putin and Zelenskyy<br /> (47:13) – Donald Trump<br /> (54:23) – When to walk away<br /> (58:37) – Israel and Palestine<br /> (1:06:16) – Al-Qaeda<br /> (1:11:46) – Three voices of negotiation<br /> (1:20:11) – Strategic umbrage<br /> (1:23:18) – Mirroring<br /> (1:26:29) – Labeling<br /> (1:33:55) – Exhaustion<br /> (1:36:09) – The word “fair”<br /> (1:39:06) – Closing the deal<br /> (1:41:03) – Manipulation and lying<br /> (1:42:58) – Conversation vs Negotiation<br /> (1:54:17) – The 7-38-55 Rule<br /> (1:58:16) – Chatbots<br /> (2:07:39) – War<br /> (2:09:10) – Advice for young people</p>
#363 – B-Team Jiu Jitsu: Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Nicky Ryan

Mar 6, 2023 2h 54m

<p>Craig Jones, Nicky Rod and Nicky Ryan, together with Ethan Crelinsten are founders of the B-Team, a legendary jiu jitsu team based in Austin, TX. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> to get special savings<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> B-Team’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/bteamjj/">https://instagram.com/bteamjj/</a><br /> B-Team’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/bteamjiujitsu">https://www.youtube.com/c/bteamjiujitsu</a><br /> B-Team’s Website: <a href="https://bteamjj.com/">https://bteamjj.com/</a><br /> Craig Jones’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/craigjonesbjj/">https://instagram.com/craigjonesbjj/</a><br /> Nicky Rod’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/nickyrod247/">https://instagram.com/nickyrod247/</a><br /> Nicky Ryan’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/nickyryanbjj/">https://instagram.com/nickyryanbjj/</a><br /> Craig Jones’s Instructionals: <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones">https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones</a><br /> Nicky Rod’s Instructionals: <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_nick-rodriguez">https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_nick-rodriguez</a><br /> Nicky Ryan’s Instructionals: <a href="https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_nicky-ryan">https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_nicky-ryan</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:21) – B-Team<br /> (11:57) – Winning and losing<br /> (19:43) – Danaher Death Squad (DDS)<br /> (37:13) – Nicky Rod vs Gordon Ryan<br /> (53:47) – Steroids<br /> (1:08:31) – White belts<br /> (1:16:40) – Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev<br /> (1:36:15) – Greatest MMA fighter of all time<br /> (1:38:43) – Dagestani fighters<br /> (1:40:00) – Conor McGregor<br /> (1:42:39) – Strength training and injuries<br /> (1:55:03) – Pre-match ritual<br /> (2:01:34) – Toughest match<br /> (2:05:25) – Positional training<br /> (2:11:59) – Perfect training week<br /> (2:14:49) – Overtraining<br /> (2:17:08) – Advice for beginners<br /> (2:25:17) – Takedowns and submissions<br /> (2:30:55) – Ego<br /> (2:35:24) – Lion vs bear<br /> (2:40:15) – Street fights<br /> (2:42:17) – Money and friendship</p>
#362 – Ginni Rometty: IBM CEO on Leadership, Power, and Adversity

Mar 2, 2023 1h 56m

<p>Ginni Rometty is a former long-time CEO, president, and chairman of IBM. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Ginni’s book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3KFuXHY">https://amzn.to/3KFuXHY</a><br /> Ginni’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/GinniRometty">https://twitter.com/GinniRometty</a><br /> Ginni’s linktr.ee: <a href="https://linktr.ee/GinniRometty">https://linktr.ee/GinniRometty</a><br /> One Ten Website: <a href="https://oneten.org">https://oneten.org</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (05:22) – IBM<br /> (15:02) – Hiring<br /> (20:19) – Leadership<br /> (27:02) – Hard work<br /> (32:43) – Adversity<br /> (39:41) – Power<br /> (53:07) – Sacrifice<br /> (58:13) – Taking over as CEO<br /> (1:16:27) – Negotiating<br /> (1:21:34) – Deep Blue vs Garry Kasparov<br /> (1:26:52) – IBM Watson<br /> (1:46:45) – Work-life balance<br /> (1:53:49) – Advice for young people</p>
#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology

Feb 25, 2023 2h 18m

<p>Aaron Smith-Levin is a former Scientologist, Vice President of the Aftermath Foundation, and host of the Growing Up In Scientology YouTube channel. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Green Chef</b>: <a href="https://greenchef.com/lex60">https://greenchef.com/lex60</a> and use code lex60 to get 60% off plus free shipping<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Aaron’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@GrowingUpInScientology">https://youtube.com/@GrowingUpInScientology</a><br /> Aaron’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN">https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN</a><br /> The Aftermath Foundation: <a href="https://theaftermathfoundation.org">https://theaftermathfoundation.org</a><br /> SP Shop: <a href="https://thespshop.com">https://thespshop.com</a><br /> Books mentioned:<br /> 1. A Billion Years: <a href="https://amzn.to/3EpLiMM">https://amzn.to/3EpLiMM</a><br /> 2. Blown for Good: <a href="https://amzn.to/3IqaZxN">https://amzn.to/3IqaZxN</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:00) – Thetans<br /> (09:59) – Dianetics<br /> (22:02) – God<br /> (32:38) – Sea Org<br /> (36:48) – Auditing<br /> (57:01) – Control<br /> (1:07:25) – David Miscavige<br /> (1:16:32) – Xenu<br /> (1:32:26) – Secrecy<br /> (1:38:29) – Mike Rinder<br /> (1:45:36) – Separation of families<br /> (1:52:30) – Tom Cruise<br /> (1:56:23) – Sin<br /> (2:01:19) – Corruption</p>
#360 – Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics

Feb 20, 2023 3h 11m

<p>Tim Urban is the author of the blog Wait But Why and a new book What’s Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>House of Macadamias</b>: <a href="https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex">https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Tim’s new book: <a href="https://waitbutwhy.com/whatsourproblem">https://waitbutwhy.com/whatsourproblem</a><br /> Tim’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/waitbutwhy">https://twitter.com/waitbutwhy</a><br /> Tim’s Website: <a href="https://waitbutwhy.com">https://waitbutwhy.com</a><br /> Tim’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/timurban">https://instagram.com/timurban</a><br /> Tim’s TED talk: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk5C149J9C0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk5C149J9C0</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (05:48) – Human history<br /> (21:47) – Greatest people in history<br /> (29:35) – Social media<br /> (36:17) – Good times and bad times<br /> (47:48) – Wisdom vs stupidity<br /> (49:55) – Utopia<br /> (1:04:05) – Conspiracy theories<br /> (1:17:16) – Arguing on the Internet<br /> (1:37:16) – Political division<br /> (1:47:10) – Power games<br /> (1:55:09) – Donald Trump and Republican Party<br /> (2:12:17) – Social justice<br /> (2:34:59) – Censorship gap<br /> (2:42:30) – Free speech<br /> (2:46:33) – Thinking and universities<br /> (2:54:56) – Liv Boeree joins conversation<br /> (3:07:15) – Hopes for the future</p>
#359 – Andrew Strominger: Black Holes, Quantum Gravity, and Theoretical Physics

Feb 15, 2023 2h 25m

<p>Andrew Strominger is a theoretical physicist at Harvard. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> to get special savings<br /> – <b>Rocket Money</b>: <a href="https://rocketmoney.com/lex">https://rocketmoney.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Andrew’s website: <a href="https://www.physics.harvard.edu/people/facpages/strominger">https://www.physics.harvard.edu/people/facpages/strominger</a><br /> Andrew’s papers:<br /> Soft Hair on Black Holes: <a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/1601.00921">https://arxiv.org/abs/1601.00921</a><br /> Photon Rings Around Warped Black Holes: <a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/2211.01674">https://arxiv.org/abs/2211.01674</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:34) – Black holes<br /> (11:37) – Albert Einstein<br /> (31:05) – Quantum gravity<br /> (35:17) – String theory<br /> (46:05) – Holographic principle<br /> (54:02) – De Sitter space<br /> (59:14) – Speed of light<br /> (1:06:02) – Black hole information paradox<br /> (1:13:41) – Soft particles<br /> (1:22:48) – Physics vs mathematics<br /> (1:31:58) – Theory of everything<br /> (1:47:20) – Time<br /> (1:49:45) – Photon rings<br /> (2:05:26) – Thought experiments<br /> (2:13:47) – Aliens<br /> (2:19:25) – Nuclear weapons</p>
#358 – Aella: Sex Work, OnlyFans, Porn, Escorting, Dating, and Human Sexuality

Feb 10, 2023 4h 2m

<p>Aella is a sex researcher, writer, and sex worker. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>House of Macadamias</b>: <a href="https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex">https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Aella’s Website: <a href="https://knowingless.com/">https://knowingless.com/</a><br /> Aella’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/aella_girl/">https://twitter.com/aella_girl/</a><br /> Aella’s OnlyFans: <a href="https://onlyfans.com/aella_girl/">https://onlyfans.com/aella_girl/</a><br /> Askhole card game: <a href="https://askhole.io/">https://askhole.io/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:14) – Uncertainty<br /> (13:51) – Sex, power, and death<br /> (26:21) – Free will<br /> (27:46) – Consciousness<br /> (37:41) – Childhood<br /> (50:39) – Dancing<br /> (1:03:56) – Casual sex<br /> (1:06:10) – Camming<br /> (1:21:05) – OnlyFans<br /> (1:31:19) – Dating<br /> (1:47:11) – Escorting<br /> (2:05:12) – Emotion vs reason<br /> (2:13:17) – Love<br /> (2:20:50) – Polyamory<br /> (2:29:44) – Monogamy<br /> (2:36:14) – Sex fetishes<br /> (2:53:42) – Dominance and submissiveness<br /> (3:03:23) – Psychedelics<br /> (3:22:35) – Romance<br /> (3:30:05) – Body count<br /> (3:39:51) – Porn<br /> (3:43:10) – Mortality<br /> (3:45:46) – AI<br /> (3:56:26) – Rationalist discourse<br /> (4:00:18) – Meaning of life</p>
#357 – Paul Conti: Narcissism, Sociopathy, Envy, and the Nature of Good and Evil

Feb 7, 2023 3h 22m

<p>Paul Conti is a psychiatrist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Paul’s Website: <a href="https://drpaulconti.com">https://drpaulconti.com</a><br /> Trauma (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/40vCVJa">https://amzn.to/40vCVJa</a><br /> Paul’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/dr-paul-m-conti-845074216">https://linkedin.com/in/dr-paul-m-conti-845074216</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:28) – Human Mind<br /> (24:08) – Evil<br /> (30:22) – Envy<br /> (53:25) – Narcissism<br /> (1:21:59) – Pride<br /> (1:39:12) – Death<br /> (1:54:02) – Trauma<br /> (2:19:06) – Therapy<br /> (2:33:17) – Subconscious mind<br /> (2:39:13) – Conversation<br /> (2:51:59) – Emotion<br /> (3:15:11) – Advice for young people</p>
#356 – Tim Dodd: SpaceX, Starship, Rocket Engines, and Future of Space Travel

Feb 2, 2023 5h 21m

<p>Tim Dodd is host of the Everyday Astronaut YouTube channel, where he teaches about rocket engines and all things space travel. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off<br /> – <b>Shopify</b>: <a href="https://shopify.com/lex">https://shopify.com/lex</a> to get free trial<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Tim’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@EverydayAstronaut">https://youtube.com/@EverydayAstronaut</a><br /> Tim’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut">https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut</a><br /> Tim’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/everydayastronaut">https://instagram.com/everydayastronaut</a><br /> Tim’s Website: <a href="https://everydayastronaut.com">https://everydayastronaut.com</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:18) – SpaceX rockets<br /> (26:56) – Falcon 9<br /> (31:08) – Starship<br /> (35:27) – SpaceX rocket engines<br /> (43:05) – Elon Musk<br /> (58:41) – Twitter<br /> (1:04:46) – How rocket engines work<br /> (1:09:37) – Rocket fuel<br /> (1:13:03) – Rocket engine cycles<br /> (1:25:27) – Rocket cooling<br /> (1:40:24) – Multistage rockets<br /> (1:43:57) – Single-stage-to-orbit<br /> (1:49:33) – Aerospike engine<br /> (1:57:18) – Greatest car engine of all time<br /> (2:02:27) – Starship<br /> (2:05:19) – Wet dress rehearsal<br /> (2:11:29) – Landing<br /> (2:25:47) – Seeing starship in person<br /> (2:34:54) – Starship orbital test<br /> (2:41:32) – Gwynne Shotwell<br /> (2:46:43) – dearMoon project<br /> (3:05:46) – Fear of death<br /> (3:14:12) – Everyday Astronaut origin story<br /> (3:40:04) – Soviet Rocket Engine History<br /> (3:58:51) – Russia, China, USA<br /> (4:13:20) – Starlink<br /> (4:21:06) – First human on Mars<br /> (4:24:04) – Moon landing<br /> (4:30:11) – Nuclear propulsion<br /> (4:37:51) – Bob Lazar<br /> (4:44:54) – Aliens<br /> (4:48:42) – Sci-fi books<br /> (4:52:00) – Long-term space travel<br /> (4:58:47) – SpaceX competitors<br /> (5:10:07) – Kerbal Space Program<br /> (5:16:33) – Advice for young people</p>
#355 – David Kipping: Alien Civilizations and Habitable Worlds

Jan 28, 2023 3h 51m

<p>David Kipping is an astronomer at Columbia University, director of the Cool Worlds Lab, and host of the Cool Worlds YouTube channel. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>SimpliSafe</b>: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/lex">https://simplisafe.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Shopify</b>: <a href="https://shopify.com/lex">https://shopify.com/lex</a> to get free trial<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> David’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/david_kipping">https://twitter.com/david_kipping</a><br /> David’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@CoolWorldsLab">https://youtube.com/@CoolWorldsLab</a><br /> Cool Worlds Lab: <a href="https://coolworldslab.com/">https://coolworldslab.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (05:10) – Habitable exoplanets<br /> (15:30) – Alien life in our Solar System<br /> (27:20) – Starship<br /> (31:28) – James Webb Space Telescope<br /> (44:47) – Binary planets<br /> (55:04) – Exomoons and Kepler-1625b<br /> (1:08:34) – Discoveries of alien life<br /> (1:22:15) – Aliens<br /> (2:08:43) – Oort clouds<br /> (2:19:30) – Future of astronomy<br /> (2:32:45) – Alpha Centauri<br /> (2:45:03) – Kardashev scale<br /> (2:56:41) – AI and space exploration<br /> (3:13:37) – Great Filter<br /> (3:24:51) – Colonization of Mars<br /> (3:31:35) – Simulation hypothesis<br /> (3:43:48) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:48:06) – Meaning of life</p>
#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War

Jan 25, 2023 0

<p>Jeremi Suri is a historian at UT Austin. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> to get special savings<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jeremi’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jeremisuri">https://twitter.com/jeremisuri</a><br /> This is Democracy podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.la.utexas.edu/this-is-democracy">https://podcasts.la.utexas.edu/this-is-democracy</a><br /> Jeremi’s Website: <a href="https://jeremisuri.net">https://jeremisuri.net</a><br /> Jeremi’s Books:<br /> 1. Civil War by Other Means: <a href="https://amzn.to/3hRa3cT">https://amzn.to/3hRa3cT</a><br /> 2. The Impossible Presidency: <a href="https://amzn.to/3hTn5X8">https://amzn.to/3hTn5X8</a><br /> 3. Henry Kissinger: <a href="https://amzn.to/3WqkBOY">https://amzn.to/3WqkBOY</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:45) – Revolutions and governments<br /> (24:23) – American Civil War<br /> (33:35) – Lincoln and election of 1860<br /> (37:25) – Slavery<br /> (50:35) – Freedom of speech<br /> (1:02:17) – Death toll of the Civil War<br /> (1:05:36) – Ulysses S. Grant<br /> (1:07:45) – Ku Klux Klan<br /> (1:19:27) – Robert E. Lee<br /> (1:27:11) – Abraham Lincoln<br /> (1:42:18) – If the south won<br /> (1:50:54) – Hypocrisy of the Founders<br /> (1:56:56) – John Wilkes Booth<br /> (2:00:11) – White supremacy<br /> (2:05:34) – Disputed elections<br /> (2:15:56) – Politics<br /> (2:24:20) – Donald Trump and Joe Biden<br /> (2:37:06) – January 6th<br /> (3:02:04) – Hope for the future</p>
#353 – Dennis Whyte: Nuclear Fusion and the Future of Energy

Jan 21, 2023 3h 14m

<p>Dennis Whyte is a nuclear scientist at MIT and the director of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Rocket Money</b>: <a href="https://rocketmoney.com/lex">https://rocketmoney.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% off<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Dennis’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MIT_Fusion">https://twitter.com/MIT_Fusion</a><br /> Dennis’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/dennis-whyte-33474a54">https://linkedin.com/in/dennis-whyte-33474a54</a><br /> Dennis’s Website: <a href="https://www.psfc.mit.edu/whyte">https://www.psfc.mit.edu/whyte</a><br /> SPARC: <a href="https://www.psfc.mit.edu/sparc">https://www.psfc.mit.edu/sparc</a><br /> MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center: <a href="https://www.psfc.mit.edu">https://www.psfc.mit.edu</a><br /> MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@mitplasmascienceandfusionc6211">https://youtube.com/@mitplasmascienceandfusionc6211</a><br /> Commonwealth Fusion Systems: <a href="https://cfs.energy">https://cfs.energy</a><br /> Commonwealth Fusion Systems YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CommonwealthFusionSystems">https://www.youtube.com/@CommonwealthFusionSystems</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (05:54) – Nuclear fusion<br /> (23:53) – e=mc^2<br /> (38:20) – Fission vs fusion<br /> (43:32) – Nuclear weapons<br /> (47:19) – Plasma<br /> (54:29) – Nuclear fusion reactor<br /> (1:09:50) – 2022 nuclear fusion breakthrough explained<br /> (1:30:27) – Magnetic confinement<br /> (1:49:36) – ITER<br /> (1:54:23) – SPARC<br /> (2:08:23) – Future of fusion power<br /> (2:16:55) – Engineering challenges<br /> (2:35:36) – Nuclear disasters<br /> (2:40:21) – Cold fusion<br /> (2:54:36) – Kardashev scale<br /> (3:04:00) – Advice for young people</p>
#352 – Omar Suleiman: Islam

Jan 17, 2023 3h 7m

<p>Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>House of Macadamias</b>: <a href="https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex">https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Omar’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/imamomarsuleiman">https://instagram.com/imamomarsuleiman</a><br /> Omar’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/omarsuleiman504">https://twitter.com/omarsuleiman504</a><br /> Omar’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imamomarsuleiman">https://www.facebook.com/imamomarsuleiman</a><br /> Yaqeen Institute’s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@yaqeeninstituteofficial">https://www.youtube.com/@yaqeeninstituteofficial</a><br /> Yaqeen Institute’s Website: <a href="https://yaqeeninstitute.org">https://yaqeeninstitute.org</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:39) – God<br /> (16:25) – Loss<br /> (25:14) – Life after death<br /> (26:53) – Why God allows suffering<br /> (40:18) – Seeking the truth<br /> (47:58) – Islamophobia<br /> (1:12:55) – Muslim ban<br /> (1:20:24) – Meaning of prayer<br /> (1:34:01) – Mecca<br /> (1:39:12) – Malcolm X<br /> (1:42:23) – Muhammad Ali<br /> (1:47:09) – Khabib Nurmagomedov<br /> (1:53:19) – Prophets<br /> (1:59:31) – Quran<br /> (2:05:17) – Ramadan<br /> (2:12:21) – Future of Islam<br /> (2:15:30) – Colleyville synagogue hostage crisis<br /> (2:23:37) – War and religion<br /> (2:33:29) – Israel and Palestine<br /> (2:59:13) – Hope for the future<br /> (3:03:56) – Prayer</p>
#351 – MrBeast: Future of YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram

Jan 11, 2023 2h 25m

<p>MrBeast is a legendary YouTube creator. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>House of Macadamias</b>: <a href="https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex">https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> to get special savings<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> MrBeast Main Channel: <a href="https://youtube.com/@MrBeast">https://youtube.com/@MrBeast</a><br /> MrBeast Reacts: <a href="https://youtube.com/@BeastReacts">https://youtube.com/@BeastReacts</a><br /> MrBeast Gaming: <a href="https://youtube.com/@MrBeastGaming">https://youtube.com/@MrBeastGaming</a><br /> MrBeast Philanthropy: <a href="https://youtube.com/@BeastPhilanthropy">https://youtube.com/@BeastPhilanthropy</a><br /> MrBeast’s TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@mrbeast">https://tiktok.com/@mrbeast</a><br /> MrBeast’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MrBeast">https://twitter.com/MrBeast</a><br /> MrBeast’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/mrbeast">https://instagram.com/mrbeast</a><br /> Feastable’s Website: <a href="https://feastables.com">https://feastables.com</a><br /> MrBeast Burger’s Website: <a href="https://mrbeastburger.com">https://mrbeastburger.com</a><br /> MrBeast’s Merch: <a href="https://shopmrbeast.com">https://shopmrbeast.com</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:55) – 1 billion views and 1 billion subscribers<br /> (12:41) – Mortality<br /> (20:04) – Improving YouTube<br /> (22:26) – Twitter<br /> (27:14) – Brand deals<br /> (30:24) – Audience retention<br /> (35:03) – Hiring<br /> (42:41) – Talking to the camera<br /> (47:42) – Brainstorming<br /> (1:00:03) – TikTok<br /> (1:09:07) – Advice for beginners<br /> (1:13:23) – How to grow on YouTube<br /> (1:21:07) – Elon Musk and Twitter<br /> (1:22:32) – 10 million dollars vs 10 million subscribers<br /> (1:29:50) – Going to Antarctica<br /> (1:31:35) – Process of making a video<br /> (1:36:11) – Overcoming depression<br /> (1:47:15) – Building a business<br /> (1:55:10) – MrBeast Burger and Feastables<br /> (1:59:15) – Creating video games<br /> (2:03:24) – Making billions of dollars<br /> (2:05:58) – Money vs Happiness<br /> (2:12:46) – Mental health<br /> (2:19:24) – Love<br /> (2:21:32) – Legacy</p>
#350 – Betül Kaçar: Origin of Life, Ancient DNA, Panspermia, and Aliens

Dec 29, 2022 2h 48m

<p>Betül Kaçar is an astrobiologist at University of Wisconsin. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>House of Macadamias</b>: <a href="https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex">https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order<br /> – <b>Mizzen+Main</b>: <a href="https://mizzenandmain.com">https://mizzenandmain.com</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> to get special savings<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free<br /> – <b>GiveDirectly</b>: <a href="https://givedirectly.org/lex">https://givedirectly.org/lex</a> to get gift matched up to $1000<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> to get 25% off premium</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Betül’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/betulland">https://twitter.com/betulland</a><br /> Betül’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/betul.kacar.astro/">https://instagram.com/betul.kacar.astro/</a><br /> Kacar Lab: <a href="https://kacarlab.org/">https://kacarlab.org/</a><br /> Betül’s TED Talk: <a href="https://go.ted.com/betulkacar">https://go.ted.com/betulkacar</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:20) – History of life on Earth<br /> (16:25) – Origin of life<br /> (39:11) – Genetic language of life<br /> (52:08) – Life and energy<br /> (1:02:50) – Ancient DNA<br /> (1:21:48) – Evolution<br /> (1:33:19) – Alien life<br /> (2:01:19) – Panspermia<br /> (2:07:41) – Restarting life on Earth<br /> (2:20:23) – Where ideas come from<br /> (2:27:54) – Science and language<br /> (2:36:31) – Love<br /> (2:37:55) – Advice to young people<br /> (2:42:29) – Meaning of life</p>
#349 – Bhaskar Sunkara: The Case for Socialism

Dec 22, 2022 3h 52m

<p>Bhaskar Sunkara is a democratic socialist, political writer, founding editor of Jacobin, president of The Nation, and author of The Socialist Manifesto. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>House of Macadamias</b>: <a href="https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex">https://houseofmacadamias.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 20% of your first order<br /> – <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Bhaskar’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sunraysunray">https://twitter.com/sunraysunray</a><br /> Jacobin: <a href="https://jacobin.com">https://jacobin.com</a><br /> Jacobin’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jacobin">https://twitter.com/jacobin</a><br /> The Nation: <a href="https://thenation.com">https://thenation.com</a><br /> The Socialist Manifesto (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3hKpt2p">https://amzn.to/3hKpt2p</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (13:24) – Socialism<br /> (31:54) – Communism<br /> (58:31) – Class struggle<br /> (1:09:33) – Quality of life<br /> (1:17:29) – Unions<br /> (1:29:57) – Corruption<br /> (1:43:15) – Freedom of speech<br /> (1:51:38) – War<br /> (1:59:24) – Karl Marx<br /> (2:13:03) – Socialist vision<br /> (2:18:28) – AI and socialism<br /> (2:23:26) – Socialist policies<br /> (2:48:45) – Billionaires<br /> (2:54:43) – Bernie Sanders<br /> (3:05:10) – AOC<br /> (3:17:11) – 2024 presidential election<br /> (3:22:05) – China<br /> (3:31:06) – Jacobin<br /> (3:38:35) – The Socialist Manifesto<br /> (3:45:55) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:49:28) – Meaning of life</p>
#348 – Nathalie Cabrol: Search for Alien Life

Dec 19, 2022 2h 12m

<p>Nathalie Cabrol is an astrobiologist at the SETI Institute, directing the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>True Classic Tees</b>: <a href="https://trueclassictees.com/lex">https://trueclassictees.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off<br /> – <b>Shopify</b>: <a href="https://shopify.com/lex">https://shopify.com/lex</a> to get free trial<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Nathalie’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/shasta721">https://twitter.com/shasta721</a><br /> SETI’s Website: <a href="https://seti.org">https://seti.org</a><br /> In Her Orbit (article): <a href="https://nytimes.com/interactive/2018/03/22/magazine/voyages-nathalie-cabrol-searching-mars-life-on-earth.html">https://nytimes.com/interactive/2018/03/22/magazine/voyages-nathalie-cabrol-searching-mars-life-on-earth.html</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:47) – Working in extreme environments<br /> (11:26) – Water and life on Mars<br /> (19:31) – Origin of life<br /> (37:00) – Complexity<br /> (40:37) – AI<br /> (49:23) – Extinction<br /> (57:06) – Fermi Paradox<br /> (1:10:48) – SETI research<br /> (1:13:39) – Diving in volcanic lakes<br /> (1:32:57) – Surviving an earthquake on a volcano<br /> (1:43:37) – Resilience of life<br /> (1:51:31) – Life below the surface of Mars<br /> (2:00:26) – Depression<br /> (2:04:08) – Mortality</p>

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