#250 – Peter Wang: Python and the Source Code of Humans, Computers, and Reality

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<p>Peter Wang is the co-founder &#38; CEO of Anaconda and one of the most impactful leaders and developers in the Python community. Also, he is a physicist and philosopher. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>Quip</b>: <a href="https://getquip.com/lex">https://getquip.com/lex</a> to get first refill free<br /> &#8211; <b>Magic Spoon</b>: <a href="https://magicspoon.com/lex">https://magicspoon.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $5 off<br /> &#8211; <b>GiveWell</b>: <a href="https://www.givewell.org/">https://www.givewell.org/</a> and use code LEX to get donation matched up to $1k<br /> &#8211; <b>Four Sigmatic</b>: <a href="https://foursigmatic.com/lex">https://foursigmatic.com/lex</a> and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off<br /> &#8211; <b>BetterHelp</b>: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/lex">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a> to get 10% off</p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Peter&#8217;s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/pwang">https://twitter.com/pwang</a><br /> Anaconda&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://www.anaconda.com/">https://www.anaconda.com/</a><br /> Books &#38; resources mentioned:<br /> Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3EnCELK">https://amzn.to/3EnCELK</a><br /> Lila (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/30VKIpE">https://amzn.to/30VKIpE</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 &#38; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;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) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (06:49) &#8211; Python<br /> (10:20) &#8211; Programming language design<br /> (30:22) &#8211; Virtuality<br /> (40:22) &#8211; Human layers<br /> (47:21) &#8211; Life<br /> (52:45) &#8211; Origin of ideas<br /> (55:17) &#8211; Eric Weinstein<br /> (1:00:16) &#8211; Human source code<br /> (1:04:13) &#8211; Love<br /> (1:18:32) &#8211; AI<br /> (1:31:55) &#8211; Meaning crisis<br /> (1:54:28) &#8211; Travis Oliphant<br /> (2:00:53) &#8211; Python continued<br /> (2:30:36) &#8211; Best setup<br /> (2:37:54) &#8211; Advice for the youth<br /> (2:46:28) &#8211; Meaning of Life</p>