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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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#317 – John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom

Sep 4, 2022 3h 17m

<p>John Vervaeke is a psychologist and cognitive scientist at University of Toronto. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Mizzen+Main</b>: <a href="https://mizzenandmain.com">https://mizzenandmain.com</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% 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>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> John’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/johnvervaeke">https://youtube.com/johnvervaeke</a><br /> John’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john">https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john</a><br /> John’s Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/VervaekeJohn">https://facebook.com/VervaekeJohn</a><br /> John’s Website: <a href="https://johnvervaeke.com">https://johnvervaeke.com</a><br /> Books mentioned:<br /> Flow: <a href="https://amzn.to/3cQDby9">https://amzn.to/3cQDby9</a><br /> On Bullshit: <a href="https://amzn.to/3PZDvYW">https://amzn.to/3PZDvYW</a><br /> The Denial of Death: <a href="https://amzn.to/3KsIctp">https://amzn.to/3KsIctp</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 /> (07:03) – Meaning<br /> (27:17) – Consciousness<br /> (36:17) – Relevance realization<br /> (47:40) – Wisdom<br /> (54:54) – Truth<br /> (59:38) – Reality<br /> (1:11:59) – Meaning crisis<br /> (1:35:27) – Religion<br /> (1:43:17) – Nontheism<br /> (1:58:26) – Distributed cognition<br /> (2:16:37) – Flow<br /> (2:36:35) – Psychedelics<br /> (2:45:03) – Marxism and Nazism<br /> (2:57:08) – Evil<br /> (3:01:19) – Powerful ideas<br /> (3:08:10) – Advice for young people</p>
#316 – Noam Chomsky: Putin, Ukraine, China, and Nuclear War

Aug 31, 2022 53 min

<p>Noam Chomsky is a linguist, philosopher, and political activist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Skiff</b>: <a href="https://skiff.com/lex">https://skiff.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off<br /> – <b>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 /> Noam’s Website: <a href="https://chomsky.info/">https://chomsky.info/</a><br /> Noam’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/noam.chomskyofficial">https://instagram.com/noam.chomskyofficial</a><br /> Manufacturing Consent (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3KaEc0d">https://amzn.to/3KaEc0d</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 /> (07:28) – Putin’s motivations<br /> (20:35) – War in Ukraine<br /> (27:37) – Propaganda<br /> (35:01) – China and American relations<br /> (50:02) – Hope for humanity</p>
#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time

Aug 27, 2022 2h 40m

<p>Magnus Carlsen is the highest-rated chess player in history and widely considered to be the greatest chess player of all time. 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 14-day free trial<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>Fundrise</b>: <a href="https://fundrise.com/lex">https://fundrise.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<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 /> Magnus’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MagnusCarlsen">https://twitter.com/MagnusCarlsen</a><br /> Magnus’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/magnus_carlsen">https://instagram.com/magnus_carlsen</a><br /> Magnus’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/c/themagnuscarlsen">https://youtube.com/c/themagnuscarlsen</a><br /> Magnus’s Website: <a href="https://magnuscarlsen.com">https://magnuscarlsen.com</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:34) – Greatest soccer player of all time<br /> (15:40) – Magnus’s approach to chess<br /> (24:53) – Game 6 of the 2021 World Chess Championship<br /> (28:54) – Chess openings<br /> (46:19) – Chess variants<br /> (49:04) – Elo Rating<br /> (57:31) – World Chess Championship<br /> (1:21:42) – Losing<br /> (1:29:04) – Day in the life<br /> (1:35:55) – Drunk chess<br /> (1:40:26) – Chess training<br /> (1:48:20) – Garry Kasparov<br /> (1:57:37) – Greatest chess player of all time<br /> (2:10:48) – Advice for chess players<br /> (2:12:32) – Chess YouTubers<br /> (2:16:03) – Henrik Carlsen<br /> (2:21:38) – Lessons for life<br /> (2:25:02) – Queen’s Gambit<br /> (2:26:53) – Poker<br /> (2:33:06) – Loneliness<br /> (2:36:28) – How does the knight move?</p>
#314 – Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk

Aug 24, 2022 3h 41m

<p>Liv Boeree is a poker champion and science educator on topics of game theory, physics, complexity, and life. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Audible</b>: <a href="https://audible.com/lex">https://audible.com/lex</a> to get 30-day free trial<br /> – <b>GiveWell</b>: <a href="https://www.givewell.org">https://www.givewell.org</a> and use code Lex Fridman Podcast<br /> – <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>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 /> Liv’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/liv_boeree">https://twitter.com/liv_boeree</a><br /> Liv’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/liv_boeree">https://instagram.com/liv_boeree</a><br /> Liv’s Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/livboeree">https://facebook.com/livboeree</a><br /> Liv’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/user/LivBoeree">https://youtube.com/user/LivBoeree</a><br /> Books and resources mentioned:<br /> Novacene: <a href="https://amzn.to/3wcVqEo">https://amzn.to/3wcVqEo</a><br /> POSITIVITY: <a href="https://amzn.to/3K2pfxj">https://amzn.to/3K2pfxj</a><br /> Meditations on Moloch: <a href="https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30/meditations-on-moloch">https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30/meditations-on-moloch</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) – Poker and game theory<br /> (13:26) – Dating optimally<br /> (18:18) – Learning<br /> (26:30) – Daniel Negreanu<br /> (31:38) – Phil Hellmuth<br /> (34:11) – Greatest poker player ever<br /> (38:29) – Bluffing<br /> (48:50) – Losing<br /> (58:05) – Mutually assured destruction<br /> (1:03:00) – Simulation hypothesis<br /> (1:19:38) – Moloch<br /> (1:48:50) – Beauty<br /> (2:00:58) – Quantifying life<br /> (2:21:08) – Existential risks<br /> (2:39:31) – AI<br /> (2:49:22) – Energy healing<br /> (2:56:32) – Astrophysics<br /> (2:59:26) – Aliens<br /> (3:25:08) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:27:13) – Music<br /> (3:35:02) – Meaning of life</p>
#313 – Jordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning

Aug 19, 2022 3h 10m

<p>Jordan Peterson is a psychologist, lecturer, podcast host, and author. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Notion</b>: <a href="https://notion.com/startups">https://notion.com/startups</a> to get up to $1000 off team plan<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings<br /> – <b>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 /> Jordan’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson">https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson</a><br /> Jordan’s Website: <a href="https://jordanbpeterson.com">https://jordanbpeterson.com</a><br /> Jordan’s Books:<br /> Beyond Order: <a href="https://amzn.to/3T4LRBw">https://amzn.to/3T4LRBw</a><br /> 12 Rules for Life: <a href="https://amzn.to/3c4sqYF">https://amzn.to/3c4sqYF</a><br /> Maps of Meaning: <a href="https://amzn.to/3A1Ods2">https://amzn.to/3A1Ods2</a><br /> Websites mentioned:<br /> Essay App: <a href="https://essay.app">https://essay.app</a><br /> Self Authoring: <a href="https://selfauthoring.com">https://selfauthoring.com</a><br /> Peterson Academy: <a href="https://petersonacademy.com">https://petersonacademy.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 /> (07:07) – Dostoevsky<br /> (18:07) – God<br /> (26:17) – Science<br /> (38:40) – Death<br /> (41:34) – Elon Musk<br /> (45:32) – Global Crisis<br /> (57:45) – Dangerous ideologies<br /> (1:08:59) – Justin Trudeau<br /> (1:23:05) – War in Ukraine<br /> (1:40:33) – Day in the life<br /> (2:16:37) – How to think<br /> (2:31:45) – Depression<br /> (2:39:52) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:53:41) – Russian literature<br /> (3:05:29) – Meaning of life</p>
#312 – Duncan Trussell: Comedy, Sentient Robots, Suffering, Love & Burning Man

Aug 16, 2022 3h 26m

<p>Duncan Trussell is a comedian, host of The Duncan Trussell Family Hour podcast, and co-creator of The Midnight Gospel. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Skiff</b>: <a href="https://skiff.com/lex">https://skiff.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Calm</b>: <a href="https://calm.com/lex">https://calm.com/lex</a> to get 40% off premium<br /> – <b>SimpliSafe</b>: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/lex">https://simplisafe.com/lex</a><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</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Duncan’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/duncantrussell">https://twitter.com/duncantrussell</a><br /> Duncan’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/duncantrussell">https://instagram.com/duncantrussell</a><br /> The Duncan Trussell Family Hour: <a href="https://duncantrussell.com">https://duncantrussell.com</a><br /> The Midnight Gospel: <a href="https://netflix.com/themidnightgospel">https://netflix.com/themidnightgospel</a><br /> Books mentioned:<br /> Superintelligence: <a href="https://amzn.to/3QufVEs">https://amzn.to/3QufVEs</a><br /> Man’s Search for Meaning: <a href="https://amzn.to/3vU9S42">https://amzn.to/3vU9S42</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 /> (07:13) – Nietzsche’s eternal recurrence<br /> (27:03) – Artificial intelligence<br /> (55:33) – Joe Rogan<br /> (1:04:06) – Facing death<br /> (1:20:54) – Bhakti yoga<br /> (1:27:46) – Afterlife<br /> (1:38:10) – Suffering<br /> (2:03:25) – War<br /> (2:21:19) – Depression<br /> (2:43:08) – Evil<br /> (2:53:24) – Burning Man<br /> (3:08:56) – The Midnight Gospel<br /> (3:13:48) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:23:19) – Duncan reads a poem</p>
#311 – Magatte Wade: Africa, Capitalism, Communism, and the Future of Humanity

Aug 13, 2022 3h 38m

<p>Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur with a passion for creating positive change in Africa through economic freedom. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Mizzen+Main</b>: <a href="https://mizzenandmain.com">https://mizzenandmain.com</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br /> – <b>Audible</b>: <a href="https://audible.com/lex">https://audible.com/lex</a> to get 30-day free trial<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Magatte’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/magattew">https://twitter.com/magattew</a><br /> Magatte’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/magattew">https://instagram.com/magattew</a><br /> Magatte’s Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/themagattewade">https://facebook.com/themagattewade</a><br /> Magatte’s Website: <a href="https://magattewade.com">https://magattewade.com</a><br /> Websites mentioned:<br /> Austin housing project: <a href="https://texansforreasonablesolutions.org">https://texansforreasonablesolutions.org</a><br /> Center for African Prosperity: <a href="https://atlasnetwork.org/partners/center-for-african-prosperity">https://atlasnetwork.org/partners/center-for-african-prosperity</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 /> (05:55) – Africa<br /> (34:48) – Magatte’s story<br /> (1:03:36) – Corruption<br /> (1:25:01) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:46:02) – Identity<br /> (2:06:58) – BLM<br /> (2:24:18) – CRT and racism<br /> (2:54:32) – African geopolitics<br /> (3:03:02) – Overpopulation<br /> (3:21:49) – Loss</p>
#310 – Andrew Bustamante: CIA Spy

Aug 8, 2022 4h

<p>Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer. Check out his work and podcast at <a href="https://everydayspy.com">https://everydayspy.com</a> Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Wealthfront</b>: <a href="https://wealthfront.com/LEX">https://wealthfront.com/LEX</a> to get $50 sign-up bonus<br /> – <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> to get 3 months free<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 /> Everyday Spy: <a href="https://everydayspy.com/quiz">https://everydayspy.com/quiz</a><br /> Everyday Spy Podcast: <a href="https://everydayspy.com/podcast">https://everydayspy.com/podcast</a><br /> Andrew’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/everydayspy">https://twitter.com/everydayspy</a><br /> Andrew’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/everydayspy">https://instagram.com/everydayspy</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:10) – CIA and the President<br /> (18:47) – War in Ukraine<br /> (59:44) – Most powerful intelligence agencies<br /> (1:06:54) – David Petraeus<br /> (1:16:31) – Undercover disguises<br /> (1:29:30) – Human nature<br /> (1:38:49) – CIA recruitment process<br /> (1:55:33) – CIA and secrecy<br /> (2:02:06) – Cyber security<br /> (2:12:47) – Sexpionage<br /> (2:19:22) – Private intelligence<br /> (2:32:48) – NSA and Snowden<br /> (3:00:48) – Conspiracy theories<br /> (3:21:55) – CIA and UFOs<br /> (3:36:41) – Spy tricks<br /> (3:53:23) – Advice for young people</p>
#309 – John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets

Aug 4, 2022 5h 23m

<p>John Carmack is a legendary programmer, co-founder of id Software, and lead programmer of many revolutionary video games including Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake, and the Commander Keen series. He is also the founder of Armadillo Aerospace, and for many years the CTO of Oculus VR. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<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<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> John’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ID_AA_Carmack">https://twitter.com/ID_AA_Carmack</a><br /> Books mentioned:<br /> Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution: <a href="https://amzn.to/3SkNZER">https://amzn.to/3SkNZER</a><br /> Game Engine Black Book Wolfenstein 3D: <a href="https://amzn.to/3QlOqg8">https://amzn.to/3QlOqg8</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 /> (09:49) – Programming languages<br /> (40:53) – Modern programming<br /> (50:55) – Day in the life<br /> (58:45) – Hard work<br /> (1:01:58) – Pizza and Diet Coke<br /> (1:04:43) – Setup<br /> (1:30:01) – id Software<br /> (2:02:50) – Commander Keen<br /> (2:09:36) – Hacker ethic<br /> (2:17:16) – Wolfenstein 3D<br /> (2:37:14) – Doom<br /> (2:51:34) – Quake<br /> (3:15:55) – John Romero<br /> (3:23:42) – Metaverse<br /> (3:52:04) – Elon Musk<br /> (3:57:59) – Mars<br /> (4:07:01) – Nuclear energy<br /> (4:10:39) – AGI<br /> (4:57:51) – Andrej Karpathy<br /> (5:00:50) – Martial arts<br /> (5:09:49) – Advice for young people<br /> (5:18:49) – Meaning of life</p>
#308 – Ryan Graves: UFOs, Fighter Jets, and Aliens

Aug 1, 2022 2h 37m

<p>Lt. Ryan Graves is a former Navy fighter pilot, who has worked on advanced research and development programs for DARPA, Office of Naval Research, and Air Force Research Labs on topics of multi-agent collaborative autonomy, AI-assisted air-to-air combat, and manned-unmanned teaming technologies. Ryan and people in his squadron detected and engaged with UFOs on multiple occasions, and he has been one of the few people willing to speak publicly about these experiences. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>GiveWell</b>: <a href="https://www.givewell.org/">https://www.givewell.org/</a> and use code LEX<br /> – <b>Notion</b>: <a href="https://notion.com/startups">https://notion.com/startups</a> to get up to $1000 off team plan<br /> – <b>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off<br /> – <b>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 /> Ryan’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/uncertainvector">https://twitter.com/uncertainvector</a><br /> Ryan’s Website: <a href="https://uncertainvector.com">https://uncertainvector.com</a><br /> DoD Statement: <a href="https://defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2165713/statement-by-the-department-of-defense-on-the-release-of-historical-navy-videos/">https://defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2165713/statement-by-the-department-of-defense-on-the-release-of-historical-navy-videos/</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) – Top Gun analysis<br /> (19:33) – Fighter jets<br /> (1:07:00) – UFO sightings<br /> (1:33:28) – Congressional hearing<br /> (1:41:29) – Tic Tac UFO & Gimbal UFO<br /> (1:55:55) – Alien life<br /> (2:09:17) – Autonomous weapon systems<br /> (2:26:24) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:34:40) – Meaning of life</p>
#307 – Brian Armstrong: Coinbase, Cryptocurrency, and Government Regulation

Jul 29, 2022 2h 36m

<p>Brian Armstrong is the CEO of Coinbase. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Audible</b>: <a href="https://audible.com/lex">https://audible.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Skiff</b>: <a href="https://skiff.org/lex">https://skiff.org/lex</a><br /> – <b>BiOptimizers</b>: <a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Fundrise</b>: <a href="https://fundrise.com/lex">https://fundrise.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Brian’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong">https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong</a><br /> Brian’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brian_armstrong">https://www.instagram.com/brian_armstrong</a><br /> Coinbase’s Website: <a href="https://www.coinbase.com">https://www.coinbase.com</a><br /> ResearchHub: <a href="https://www.researchhub.com">https://www.researchhub.com</a><br /> NewLimit: <a href="https://www.newlimit.com/">https://www.newlimit.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:19) – Programming<br /> (14:17) – Coinbase<br /> (45:05) – Startup advice<br /> (1:02:56) – Economic freedom<br /> (1:12:06) – Coinbase technology<br /> (1:23:33) – Listing on Coinbase<br /> (1:32:47) – Regulations<br /> (1:47:25) – Crypto dominance<br /> (1:51:42) – Employee activism<br /> (2:08:00) – Leadership<br /> (2:10:39) – ResearchHub<br /> (2:20:17) – NewLimit<br /> (2:24:44) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:28:55) – Meaning of life</p>
#306 – Oriol Vinyals: Deep Learning and Artificial General Intelligence

Jul 26, 2022 2h 15m

<p>Oriol Vinyals is the Research Director and Deep Learning Lead at DeepMind. 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 14-day free trial<br /> – <b>Weights & Biases</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/wnb">https://lexfridman.com/wnb</a><br /> – <b>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Oriol’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/oriolvinyalsml">https://twitter.com/oriolvinyalsml</a><br /> Oriol’s publications: <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NkzyCvUAAAAJ">https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NkzyCvUAAAAJ</a><br /> DeepMind’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DeepMind">https://twitter.com/DeepMind</a><br /> DeepMind’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/deepmind">https://instagram.com/deepmind</a><br /> DeepMind’s Website: <a href="https://deepmind.com">https://deepmind.com</a><br /> Papers:<br /> 1. Gato: <a href="https://deepmind.com/publications/a-generalist-agent">https://deepmind.com/publications/a-generalist-agent</a><br /> 2. Flamingo: <a href="https://deepmind.com/blog/tackling-multiple-tasks-with-a-single-visual-language-model">https://deepmind.com/blog/tackling-multiple-tasks-with-a-single-visual-language-model</a><br /> 3. Language Models are Few-Shot Learners: <a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/2005.14165">https://arxiv.org/abs/2005.14165</a><br /> 4. Emergent Abilities of Large Language Models: <a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.07682">https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.07682</a><br /> 5. Attention Is All You Need: <a href="https://proceedings.neurips.cc/paper/2017/file/3f5ee243547dee91fbd053c1c4a845aa-Paper.pdf">https://proceedings.neurips.cc/paper/2017/file/3f5ee243547dee91fbd053c1c4a845aa-Paper.pdf</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 /> (05:18) – AI<br /> (20:14) – Weights<br /> (26:33) – Gato<br /> (1:01:22) – Meta learning<br /> (1:15:21) – Neural networks<br /> (1:37:46) – Emergence<br /> (1:44:30) – AI sentience<br /> (2:08:27) – AGI</p>
#305 – Martin Rees: Black Holes, Alien Life, Dark Matter, and the Big Bang

Jul 23, 2022 2h 19m

<p>Lord Martin Rees is a cosmologist and astrophysicist at Cambridge University and co-founder of the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Lambda</b>: <a href="https://lambdalabs.com/lex">https://lambdalabs.com/lex</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<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Martin’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lordmartinrees">https://twitter.com/lordmartinrees</a><br /> Martin’s Website: <a href="https://www.martinrees.uk">https://www.martinrees.uk</a><br /> Martin’s Books:<br /> If Science is to Save Us: <a href="https://amzn.to/3yXRqsc">https://amzn.to/3yXRqsc</a><br /> The End of Astronauts: <a href="https://amzn.to/3B604ro">https://amzn.to/3B604ro</a><br /> On the Future: <a href="https://amzn.to/3OlzLjB">https://amzn.to/3OlzLjB</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 /> (06:39) – Understanding the universe<br /> (15:09) – Human limitations and AI<br /> (24:05) – Dark matter<br /> (31:25) – Vast universe<br /> (39:07) – Alien life<br /> (52:59) – Space exploration<br /> (1:17:22) – Future technology<br /> (1:28:44) – Newton and Einstein<br /> (1:32:46) – Black holes<br /> (1:46:27) – Cosmological threats<br /> (2:13:31) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:16:02) – Mortality</p>
#304 – Bishop Robert Barron: Christianity and the Catholic Church

Jul 20, 2022 2h 1m

<p>Robert Barron is a bishop and founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Mizzen+Main</b>: <a href="https://mizzenandmain.com">https://mizzenandmain.com</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Notion</b>: <a href="https://notion.com/startups">https://notion.com/startups</a> to get up to $1000 off team plan<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Robert’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/bishopbarron">https://instagram.com/bishopbarron</a><br /> Robert’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/BishopBarron">https://twitter.com/BishopBarron</a><br /> Word on Fire’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/wordonfire_catholicministries">https://instagram.com/wordonfire_catholicministries</a><br /> Word on Fire’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/WordOnFire">https://twitter.com/WordOnFire</a><br /> Word on Fire’s Website: <a href="https://wordonfire.org">https://wordonfire.org</a><br /> Robert’s Books:<br /> Redeeming the Time: <a href="https://amzn.to/3PwNQf0">https://amzn.to/3PwNQf0</a><br /> Catholicism: <a href="https://amzn.to/3RyDMEh">https://amzn.to/3RyDMEh</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:50) – Who is God?<br /> (20:30) – Christianity<br /> (25:18) – Sin<br /> (42:48) – The Trinity<br /> (44:32) – Catholicism<br /> (54:29) – Sexual abuse scandal<br /> (1:01:16) – Evil<br /> (1:12:59) – Atheism<br /> (1:24:21) – Jordan Peterson<br /> (1:26:56) – Jesus<br /> (1:29:42) – The Bible<br /> (1:32:17) – America<br /> (1:35:08) – Nietzsche<br /> (1:39:12) – Word on Fire<br /> (1:42:31) – Gay marriage<br /> (1:44:48) – Abortion<br /> (1:51:38) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:54:12) – Mortality<br /> (1:58:30) – Meaning of life</p>
#303 – Steve Keen: Marxism, Capitalism, and Economics

Jul 17, 2022 3h 37m

<p>Steve Keen is a heterodox economist and author. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Weights & Biases</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/wnb">https://lexfridman.com/wnb</a><br /> – <b>Skiff</b>: <a href="https://skiff.org/lex">https://skiff.org/lex</a><br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Steve’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/profstevekeen">https://twitter.com/profstevekeen</a><br /> The New Economics (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3zb4eg4">https://amzn.to/3zb4eg4</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 /> (07:26) – Defining economics<br /> (14:26) – Schools of economics<br /> (38:45) – Karl Marx<br /> (57:00) – Labor theory of value<br /> (1:16:45) – Socialism<br /> (1:31:48) – Soviet Union<br /> (1:45:08) – China<br /> (2:05:00) – Climate change<br /> (2:27:03) – Economics vs Politics<br /> (2:35:06) – Minsky’s model<br /> (2:49:50) – Financial crisis<br /> (2:55:07) – Inflation<br /> (3:08:21) – Marxism<br /> (3:15:42) – Space and AI<br /> (3:21:47) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:25:38) – Depression<br /> (3:30:10) – Love<br /> (3:34:11) – Mortality</p>
#302 – Richard Haier: IQ Tests, Human Intelligence, and Group Differences

Jul 14, 2022 2h 51m

<p>Richard Haier is a psychologist specializing in the science of human intelligence. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Calm</b>: <a href="https://calm.com/lex">https://calm.com/lex</a> to get 40% off<br /> – <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit<br /> – <b>BiOptimizers</b>: <a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>SimpliSafe</b>: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/lex">https://simplisafe.com/lex</a> and use code LEX<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 /> Richard’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/rjhaier">https://twitter.com/rjhaier</a><br /> Richard’s Website: <a href="https://richardhaier.com/">https://richardhaier.com/</a><br /> Documents & Articles:<br /> 1. Child IQ and survival to 79: <a href="https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5491698/">https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5491698/</a><br /> 2. Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth: <a href="https://my.vanderbilt.edu/smpy/files/2013/02/DoingPsychScience2006.pdf">https://my.vanderbilt.edu/smpy/files/2013/02/DoingPsychScience2006.pdf</a><br /> Books:<br /> 1. The Neuroscience of Intelligence: <a href="https://amzn.to/3n50DcC">https://amzn.to/3n50DcC</a><br /> 2. The Book of Five Rings: <a href="https://amzn.to/3y4Xcc6">https://amzn.to/3y4Xcc6</a><br /> 3. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: <a href="https://amzn.to/3zPAW7q">https://amzn.to/3zPAW7q</a><br /> 4. Flowers for Algernon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3OfRKZS">https://amzn.to/3OfRKZS</a><br /> 5. The Bell Curve: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ng4RJe">https://amzn.to/3Ng4RJe</a><br /> 6. The Mismeasure of Man: <a href="https://amzn.to/3N9IkxB">https://amzn.to/3N9IkxB</a><br /> 7. Human Diversity: <a href="https://amzn.to/3O7Trsc">https://amzn.to/3O7Trsc</a><br /> 8. Facing Reality: <a href="https://amzn.to/3bfzqkX">https://amzn.to/3bfzqkX</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 /> (08:06) – Measuring human intelligence<br /> (22:34) – IQ tests<br /> (45:23) – College entrance exams<br /> (53:59) – Genetics<br /> (59:58) – Enhancing intelligence<br /> (1:07:27) – The Bell Curve<br /> (1:19:58) – Race differences<br /> (1:39:11) – Bell curve criticisms<br /> (1:48:21) – Intelligence and life success<br /> (1:57:57) – Flynn effect<br /> (2:02:49) – Nature vs nuture<br /> (2:29:42) – Testing artificial intelligence<br /> (2:41:46) – Advice<br /> (2:45:53) – Mortality</p>
#301 – Jack Barsky: KGB Spy

Jul 9, 2022 3h 43m

<p>Jack Barsky is a former KGB spy and author of “Deep Undercover: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America”. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Notion</b>: <a href="https://notion.com/startups">https://notion.com/startups</a> to get up to $1000 off team plan<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jack’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/deepcoverbarsky">https://twitter.com/deepcoverbarsky</a><br /> Jack’s Website: <a href="https://jackbarsky.com">https://jackbarsky.com</a><br /> Deep Undercover (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/39XMTgG">https://amzn.to/39XMTgG</a><br /> The Agent (podcast): <a href="https://cumuluspodcastnetwork.com/pods/the-agent">https://cumuluspodcastnetwork.com/pods/the-agent</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 /> (06:52) – KGB<br /> (19:43) – Communism<br /> (38:45) – Childhood<br /> (45:32) – Becoming a KGB agent<br /> (1:24:04) – Training<br /> (1:37:53) – Language<br /> (1:43:45) – Moscow<br /> (1:58:45) – Spying<br /> (2:15:43) – Putin<br /> (2:18:35) – War in Ukraine<br /> (2:30:02) – Putin in the KGB<br /> (2:36:56) – Yuri Bezmenov<br /> (2:47:33) – FSB and CIA<br /> (2:55:24) – Putin and Zelenskyy<br /> (3:04:13) – Quitting the KGB<br /> (3:30:32) – Love and regrets<br /> (3:38:44) – Mortality</p>
#300 – Joe Rogan: Comedy, Controversy, Aliens, UFOs, Putin, CIA, and Freedom

Jul 4, 2022 1h 50m

<p>Joe Rogan is a comedian, UFC commentator, and host of the Joe Rogan Experience. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Theragun</b>: <a href="https://therabody.com/lex">https://therabody.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Joe’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/joerogan">https://instagram.com/joerogan</a><br /> Joe’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/joerogan">https://twitter.com/joerogan</a><br /> JRE (Spotify): <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk">https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk</a><br /> JRE (YouTube): <a href="https://youtube.com/c/joerogan">https://youtube.com/c/joerogan</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 /> (09:03) – Discipline<br /> (13:06) – Controversy<br /> (33:22) – UFOs and aliens<br /> (43:34) – Intelligence agencies<br /> (48:58) – Trust<br /> (54:21) – Greatest comedians<br /> (1:12:16) – Childhood<br /> (1:19:46) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:30:22) – Relationships<br /> (1:35:00) – Putin, Ukraine, and Russia</p>
#299 – Demis Hassabis: DeepMind

Jul 1, 2022 2h 17m

<p>Demis Hassabis is the CEO and co-founder of DeepMind. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Mailgun</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/mailgun">https://lexfridman.com/mailgun</a><br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Demis’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/demishassabis">https://twitter.com/demishassabis</a><br /> DeepMind’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DeepMind">https://twitter.com/DeepMind</a><br /> DeepMind’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/deepmind">https://instagram.com/deepmind</a><br /> DeepMind’s Website: <a href="https://deepmind.com">https://deepmind.com</a><br /> Plasma control paper: <a href="https://nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04301-9">https://nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04301-9</a><br /> Quantum simulation paper: <a href="https://science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abj6511">https://science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abj6511</a><br /> The Emperor’s New Mind (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3bx03lo">https://amzn.to/3bx03lo</a><br /> Life Ascending (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3AhUP7z">https://amzn.to/3AhUP7z</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:17) – Turing Test<br /> (14:43) – Video games<br /> (36:18) – Simulation<br /> (38:29) – Consciousness<br /> (43:29) – AlphaFold<br /> (57:09) – Solving intelligence<br /> (1:09:28) – Open sourcing AlphaFold & MuJoCo<br /> (1:19:34) – Nuclear fusion<br /> (1:23:38) – Quantum simulation<br /> (1:26:46) – Physics<br /> (1:30:13) – Origin of life<br /> (1:34:52) – Aliens<br /> (1:42:59) – Intelligent life<br /> (1:46:08) – Conscious AI<br /> (1:59:23) – Power<br /> (2:03:53) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:11:59) – Meaning of life</p>
#298 – Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts and Loneliness

Jun 28, 2022 2h 6m

<p>Susan Cain is the author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, and Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Brave</b>: <a href="https://brave.com/lex">https://brave.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Skiff</b>: <a href="https://skiff.org/lex">https://skiff.org/lex</a> to get early access<br /> – <b>Mizzen+Main</b>: <a href="https://mizzenandmain.com">https://mizzenandmain.com</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Susan’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/susancain">https://twitter.com/susancain</a><br /> Susan’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/susancainauthor">https://instagram.com/susancainauthor</a><br /> Susan’s Website: <a href="https://susancain.net">https://susancain.net</a><br /> Bittersweet (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3xE0LWt">https://amzn.to/3xE0LWt</a><br /> Quiet (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3QvpOmb">https://amzn.to/3QvpOmb</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) – Introverts<br /> (24:42) – Small talk<br /> (29:37) – Artistic expression<br /> (42:03) – Sad music<br /> (49:42) – Leonard Cohen<br /> (1:00:34) – Public speaking<br /> (1:07:50) – Podcasts<br /> (1:15:25) – Famous Blue Raincoat by Leonard Cohen<br /> (1:30:47) – Creativity and sadness<br /> (1:39:03) – Dark moments<br /> (1:47:06) – Parenting<br /> (1:55:59) – Advice for young people<br /> (1:59:10) – Meaning of life</p>
#297 – Jonathan Reisman: The Human Body – From Sex & Sperm to Hands & Heart

Jun 25, 2022 2h 50m

<p>Jonathan Reisman is a physician and author of The Unseen Body who has practiced medicine in some of the most remote places in the world. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Lambda</b>: <a href="https://lambdalabs.com/lex">https://lambdalabs.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>Fundrise</b>: <a href="https://fundrise.com/lex">https://fundrise.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off<br /> – <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jonathan’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jonreismanMD">https://twitter.com/jonreismanMD</a><br /> Jonathan’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/jonreismanmd">https://instagram.com/jonreismanmd</a><br /> Jonathan’s Website: <a href="http://jonathanreisman.com">http://jonathanreisman.com</a><br /> The Unseen Body (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3Fyycw0">https://amzn.to/3Fyycw0</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 /> (07:01) – Hands<br /> (16:15) – Sex<br /> (25:56) – Future of medicine<br /> (35:03) – Throat<br /> (45:26) – Heart and blood<br /> (53:28) – Genitals<br /> (1:05:57) – Poop<br /> (1:10:12) – Emergency room<br /> (1:18:03) – Sperm<br /> (1:23:09) – Liver<br /> (1:28:38) – Living in the Far North<br /> (1:47:21) – War and medicine<br /> (1:52:07) – Antarctica<br /> (2:05:03) – Artificial organs<br /> (2:13:39) – History of medicine<br /> (2:22:40) – Paul Farmer<br /> (2:27:05) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:34:03) – Struggle<br /> (2:40:07) – Mortality<br /> (2:45:44) – Meaning of life</p>
#296 – Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West

Jun 21, 2022 2h 45m

<p>Douglas Murray is an author and political commentator. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Brave</b>: <a href="https://brave.com/lex">https://brave.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>BiOptimizers</b>: <a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Notion</b>: <a href="https://notion.com/startups">https://notion.com/startups</a> to get up to $1000 off team plan<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Douglas’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DouglasKMurray">https://twitter.com/DouglasKMurray</a><br /> Douglas’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/douglaskmurray">https://instagram.com/douglaskmurray</a><br /> Douglas’s Website: <a href="https://douglasmurray.net">https://douglasmurray.net</a><br /> The War on the West (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/38L7B36">https://amzn.to/38L7B36</a><br /> Madness of Crowds (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3MShBpX">https://amzn.to/3MShBpX</a><br /> Strange Death of Europe (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3OnYmEX">https://amzn.to/3OnYmEX</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:49) – Western civilization<br /> (16:29) – Slavery<br /> (20:06) – Reparations<br /> (25:11) – Institutional racism<br /> (32:24) – Lived experience<br /> (41:49) – Resentment<br /> (53:55) – Critical race theory<br /> (1:08:27) – Racism<br /> (1:27:26) – Stalin<br /> (1:31:59) – Churchill<br /> (1:38:03) – Marxism<br /> (1:54:41) – Madness of Crowds<br /> (2:03:14) – Ego<br /> (2:10:22) – Donald Trump<br /> (2:17:06) – America’s future<br /> (2:24:33) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:33:16) – Love</p>
#295 – Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism

Jun 17, 2022 2h 59m

<p>Richard Wolff is a Marxist philosopher and economist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Skiff</b>: <a href="https://skiff.org/lex">https://skiff.org/lex</a> to get early access<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>Onnit</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/onnit">https://lexfridman.com/onnit</a> to get up to 10% off<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium<br /> – <b>Linode</b>: <a href="https://linode.com/lex">https://linode.com/lex</a> to get $100 free credit</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Richard’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/profwolff">https://twitter.com/profwolff</a><br /> Richard’s Website: <a href="https://www.rdwolff.com">https://www.rdwolff.com</a><br /> Contending Economic Theories (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3HykPwT">https://amzn.to/3HykPwT</a><br /> Understanding Marxism (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/39qpm8b">https://amzn.to/39qpm8b</a><br /> Understanding Socialism (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3Og9XG3">https://amzn.to/3Og9XG3</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:12) – Marxism<br /> (15:41) – Communism<br /> (50:47) – Human nature<br /> (1:03:03) – Economics<br /> (1:09:54) – Capitalism<br /> (1:42:18) – Governments and corporations<br /> (1:53:13) – Stalinism<br /> (2:07:12) – Nazis<br /> (2:14:08) – Socialism vs Marxism<br /> (2:21:48) – Bernie Sanders and AOC<br /> (2:38:49) – Cultural Marxism<br /> (2:45:49) – Darkest moments<br /> (2:51:18) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:53:37) – Mortality<br /> (2:57:28) – Meaning of life</p>
#294 – Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest

Jun 15, 2022 2h 53m

<p>Tony Fadell is an engineer and designer, co-creator of the iPod, iPhone, Nest Thermostat, and author of the new book Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Mailgun</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/mailgun">https://lexfridman.com/mailgun</a><br /> – <b>Scale</b>: <a href="https://scale.com/lex">https://scale.com/lex</a><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> and use code LEX<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Tony’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tfadell">https://twitter.com/tfadell</a><br /> Tony’s Website: <a href="https://tonyfadell.com">https://tonyfadell.com</a><br /> Build (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3xSReee">https://amzn.to/3xSReee</a><br /> Story (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3Olzqhv">https://amzn.to/3Olzqhv</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 /> (07:16) – Memories<br /> (14:13) – Apple II<br /> (22:51) – First business<br /> (26:55) – iPod<br /> (50:56) – Ideas<br /> (55:09) – Marketing<br /> (1:05:26) – PR and Comms<br /> (1:15:06) – Design<br /> (1:20:03) – Experts<br /> (1:26:04) – Steve Jobs<br /> (2:09:43) – Jony Ive<br /> (2:16:55) – Nest<br /> (2:27:13) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:31:30) – Startup<br /> (2:36:25) – Money<br /> (2:41:33) – Work-Life Balance<br /> (2:44:11) – Darkest moment<br /> (2:49:48) – Meaning of life</p>
#293 – Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion – How Evolution Hid the Truth

Jun 12, 2022 3h 23m

<p>Donald Hoffman is a cognitive scientist at UC Irvine and author of The Case Against Reality. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Calm</b>: <a href="https://calm.com/lex">https://calm.com/lex</a> to get 40% off<br /> – <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack<br /> – <b>InsideTracker</b>: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> to get 20% off<br /> – <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lex">https://masterclass.com/lex</a> to get 15% 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 /> Donald’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/donalddhoffman">https://twitter.com/donalddhoffman</a><br /> Donald’s Website: <a href="http://cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/">http://cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/</a><br /> Documents & Articles:<br /> 1. Could a Neuroscientist Understand a Microprocessor?: <a href="https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1005268">https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1005268</a><br /> 2. Conscious Agent Networks: <a href="https://chrisfieldsresearch.com/CA-circuits-CSR-rev2.pdf">https://chrisfieldsresearch.com/CA-circuits-CSR-rev2.pdf</a><br /> 3. The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Argument in Quantum Theory: <a href="https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qt-epr/">https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qt-epr/</a><br /> Books:<br /> 1. The Case Against Reality: <a href="https://amzn.to/3MhW4Wt">https://amzn.to/3MhW4Wt</a><br /> 2. Vision: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Q4ibTm">https://amzn.to/3Q4ibTm</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:04) – Case against reality<br /> (19:33) – Spacetime<br /> (43:57) – Reductionism<br /> (1:04:23) – Evolutionary game theory<br /> (1:32:46) – Consciousness<br /> (2:28:06) – Visualizing reality<br /> (2:43:23) – Ephemerality of life<br /> (2:51:48) – Simulation theory<br /> (2:57:30) – Difficult ideas<br /> (3:12:32) – Love<br /> (3:16:07) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:18:26) – Meaning of life</p>
#292 – Robin Hanson: Alien Civilizations, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity

Jun 9, 2022 4h 19m

<p>Robin Hanson is a professor at George Mason University and researcher at Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Lambda</b>: <a href="https://lambdalabs.com/lex">https://lambdalabs.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Audible</b>: <a href="https://audible.com/lex">https://audible.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>BiOptimizers</b>: <a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Robin’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/robinhanson">https://twitter.com/robinhanson</a><br /> Robin’s Website: <a href="https://mason.gmu.edu/~rhanson">https://mason.gmu.edu/~rhanson</a><br /> Grabby Aliens (paper): <a href="https://grabbyaliens.com/paper">https://grabbyaliens.com/paper</a><br /> The Elephant in the Brain (book): <a href="https://amazon.com/dp/0197551955/ref=nosim?tag=turingmachi08-20">https://amazon.com/dp/0197551955/ref=nosim?tag=turingmachi08-20</a><br /> The Age of Em (book): <a href="https://amazon.com/dp/0198817827/ref=nosim?tag=turingmachi08-20">https://amazon.com/dp/0198817827/ref=nosim?tag=turingmachi08-20</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (06:49) – Grabby aliens<br /> (44:33) – War and competition<br /> (50:07) – Global government<br /> (1:02:58) – Humanity’s future<br /> (1:13:00) – Hello aliens<br /> (1:40:03) – UFO sightings<br /> (2:04:40) – Conspiracy theories<br /> (2:12:58) – Elephant in the brain<br /> (2:26:29) – Medicine<br /> (2:38:58) – Institutions<br /> (3:05:52) – Physics<br /> (3:10:43) – Artificial intelligence<br /> (3:28:32) – Economics<br /> (3:31:53) – Political science<br /> (3:37:42) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:46:33) – Darkest moments<br /> (3:49:34) – Love and loss<br /> (3:58:57) – Immortality<br /> (4:02:53) – Simulation hypothesis<br /> (4:13:10) – Meaning of life</p>
#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media

Jun 4, 2022 1h 49m

<p>Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU and author of The Coddling of the American Mind, The Righteous Mind, and The Happiness Hypothesis. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Uncruise</b>: <a href="https://uncruise.com/pages/lex">https://uncruise.com/pages/lex</a><br /> – <b>Notion</b>: <a href="https://notion.com/startups">https://notion.com/startups</a> to get up to $1000 off team plan<br /> – <b>Blinkist</b>: <a href="https://blinkist.com/lex">https://blinkist.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 25% off premium<br /> – <b>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Jonathan’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHaidt">https://twitter.com/JonHaidt</a><br /> Jonathan’s Website: <a href="https://jonathanhaidt.com">https://jonathanhaidt.com</a><br /> Documents & Articles:<br /> 1. Social Media and Political Dysfunction: A Collaborative Review: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vVAtMCQnz8WVxtSNQev_e1cGmY9rnY96ecYuAj6C548/edit">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vVAtMCQnz8WVxtSNQev_e1cGmY9rnY96ecYuAj6C548/edit</a><br /> 2. Teen Mental Health Testimony: <a href="https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Haidt%20Testimony.pdf">https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Haidt%20Testimony.pdf</a><br /> 3. The Atlantic article: <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/">https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/social-media-democracy-trust-babel/629369/</a><br /> Books:<br /> 1. The Coddling of the American Mind (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3MW4HqL">https://amzn.to/3MW4HqL</a><br /> 2. The Righteous Mind (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3to0tkj">https://amzn.to/3to0tkj</a><br /> 3. The Happiness Hypothesis (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3Mb1xP2">https://amzn.to/3Mb1xP2</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:57) – Social media and mental health<br /> (21:45) – Mark Zuckerberg<br /> (31:23) – Children’s use of social media<br /> (42:08) – Social media and democracy<br /> (58:14) – Elon Musk and Twitter<br /> (1:14:45) – Anonymity on social media<br /> (1:20:44) – Misinformation<br /> (1:27:38) – Social media benefits<br /> (1:30:22) – Political division on social media<br /> (1:36:54) – Future of social media<br /> (1:42:46) – Advice for young people</p>
#290 – Dan Reynolds: Imagine Dragons

May 30, 2022 2h 19m

<p>Dan Reynolds is the lead singer of Imagine Dragons, one of the most popular bands in the world. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Brave</b>: <a href="https://brave.com/lex">https://brave.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Mizzen+Main</b>: <a href="https://mizzenandmain.com">https://mizzenandmain.com</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>Indeed</b>: <a href="https://indeed.com/lex">https://indeed.com/lex</a> to get $75 credit<br /> – <b>Grammarly</b>: <a href="https://grammarly.com/lex">https://grammarly.com/lex</a> to get 20% off premium</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Dan’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DanReynolds">https://twitter.com/DanReynolds</a><br /> Dan’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/danreynolds">https://instagram.com/danreynolds</a><br /> Imagine Dragons Website: <a href="https://imaginedragonsmusic.com/">https://imaginedragonsmusic.com/</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (08:29) – Programming<br /> (27:30) – Johnny Depp and Amber Heard<br /> (32:23) – Las Vegas<br /> (37:25) – Spirituality<br /> (40:38) – Ayahuasca<br /> (50:56) – Depression and fame<br /> (54:40) – Introvert<br /> (1:07:19) – Advice from Charlie Sheen<br /> (1:19:58) – Making music<br /> (1:32:33) – Lesson from Rick Rubin<br /> (1:38:34) – Believer<br /> (1:46:05) – Father son relationship<br /> (1:47:22) – Dan’s first song<br /> (1:51:34) – Cat Stevens and Harry Chapin<br /> (1:56:17) – Advice for young people<br /> (2:04:49) – LGBTQ<br /> (2:09:11) – Religion<br /> (2:13:53) – Meaning of life<br /> (2:17:02) – Dan sings</p>
#289 – Stephen Kotkin: Putin, Zelenskyy, and War in Ukraine

May 25, 2022 2h 49m

<p>Stephen Kotkin is a historian specializing in Stalin and Soviet history. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Lambda</b>: <a href="https://lambdalabs.com/lex">https://lambdalabs.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Scale</b>: <a href="https://scale.com/lex">https://scale.com/lex</a><br /> – <b>Athletic Greens</b>: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br /> – <b>ExpressVPN</b>: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free<br /> – <b>ROKA</b>: <a href="https://roka.com/">https://roka.com/</a> and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Stephen’s Website: <a href="https://history.princeton.edu/people/stephen-kotkin">https://history.princeton.edu/people/stephen-kotkin</a><br /> Stalin: 1878-1928 (Vol 1): <a href="https://amzn.to/3NvokpC">https://amzn.to/3NvokpC</a><br /> Stalin: 1929-1941 (Vol 2): <a href="https://amzn.to/3wIYqsT">https://amzn.to/3wIYqsT</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (10:17) – Putin and Stalin<br /> (21:07) – Putin vs the West<br /> (43:59) – Response to Oliver Stone<br /> (55:05) – Russian invasion of Ukraine<br /> (1:34:33) – Putin’s plan for the war<br /> (1:42:32) – Henry Kissinger<br /> (1:48:26) – Nuclear war<br /> (1:59:00) – Parallels to World War II<br /> (2:21:45) – China<br /> (2:29:54) – World War III<br /> (2:37:23) – Navalny<br /> (2:41:40) – Meaning of life</p>
#288 – Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan

May 23, 2022 4h 21m

<p>Sarma Melngailis is a chef and restauranteur who was the subject of the Netflix documentary Bad Vegan: Fame, Fraud, Fugitives. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> – <b>Mailgun</b>: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/mailgun">https://lexfridman.com/mailgun</a><br /> – <b>BiOptimizers</b>: <a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Notion</b>: <a href="https://notion.com/startups">https://notion.com/startups</a> to get up to $1000 off team plan<br /> – <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off<br /> – <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/lex">https://www.eightsleep.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get special savings</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Sarma’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sarma">https://twitter.com/sarma</a><br /> Sarma’s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/sarmamelngailis">https://instagram.com/sarmamelngailis</a><br /> Sarma’s Website: <a href="https://sarmaraw.com">https://sarmaraw.com</a><br /> Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3G9pMvs">https://amzn.to/3G9pMvs</a><br /> Party of One (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3NtcH2n">https://amzn.to/3NtcH2n</a><br /> Beautiful Ruins (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/38Cfgkc">https://amzn.to/38Cfgkc</a><br /> Darkness Visible (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3tdxoYL">https://amzn.to/3tdxoYL</a><br /> Projections (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/38DrRDJ">https://amzn.to/38DrRDJ</a><br /> Confessions of a Sociopath (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3sM39Ys">https://amzn.to/3sM39Ys</a><br /> On Love (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3sS3Orj">https://amzn.to/3sS3Orj</a><br /> Dear Reader (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/39JPE4M">https://amzn.to/39JPE4M</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT & CONNECT:</b><br /> – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast<br /> – Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> – Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) – Introduction<br /> (07:44) – Childhood<br /> (12:46) – Films<br /> (23:17) – Gifts<br /> (32:20) – Favorite food creations<br /> (38:31) – Leon: The Pitbull<br /> (50:39) – Bad Vegan<br /> (1:02:41) – Abusive relationship<br /> (1:07:24) – Remorse for employees<br /> (1:13:19) – Sociopathy<br /> (1:23:44) – How Sarma met Anthony Strangis<br /> (1:45:43) – Retrospection<br /> (1:58:24) – Johnny Depp and Amber Heard<br /> (2:06:17) – Is Anthony Strangis a sociopath?<br /> (2:10:24) – What Bad Vegan got wrong<br /> (2:27:40) – Darkest personal discovery<br /> (2:38:22) – Road trip from hell<br /> (2:45:36) – Wild stories<br /> (2:54:33) – Prison<br /> (3:04:13) – Ghislaine Maxwell<br /> (3:19:44) – Running restaurants<br /> (3:33:26) – Last meal<br /> (3:37:50) – Relationships<br /> (3:47:02) – Advice for young people<br /> (3:52:16) – Regrets<br /> (3:56:01) – Mortality<br /> (4:12:04) – Love</p>

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