Lex Fridman Podcast podcast

Lex Fridman Podcast

Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.

Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.

 

#455

#454 – Saagar Enjeti: Trump, MAGA, DOGE, Obama, FDR, JFK, History & Politics

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

08 Dec 2024

3 HR 39 MINS

3:39:55

08 Dec 2024


#454

#453 – Javier Milei: President of Argentina – Freedom, Economics, and Corruption

Javier Milei is the President of Argentina. This episode is available in both English and Spanish. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep453-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep453-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/javier-milei-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/javier-milei-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Javier Milei’s X: [https://x.com/JMilei] (https://x.com/JMilei) Javier Milei’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/javiermilei] (https://instagram.com/javiermilei) Javier Milei’s Facebook: [https://facebook.com/JavierMileiEconomista] (https://facebook.com/JavierMileiEconomista) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Eight Sleep: Temp-controlled smart mattress. Go to [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep453-sc) NetSuite: Business management software. Go to [http://netsuite.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep453-sc) BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep453-sc) AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep453-sc) LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep453-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (14:44) – Economic freedom (20:09) – Anarcho-capitalism (30:02) – Presidency and reforms (49:22) – Poverty (55:54) – Corruption (1:04:32) – Freedom (1:18:43) – Elon Musk (1:24:11) – DOGE (1:26:13) – Donald Trump (1:32:13) – US and Argentina relations (1:39:22) – Messi vs Maradona (1:48:16) – God (1:50:22) – Elvis and Rolling Stones (1:54:02) – Free market (2:01:03) – Loyalty (2:03:40) – Advice for young people (2:05:06) – Hope for Argentina PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) SOCIAL LINKS: – X: [https://x.com/lexfridman] (https://x.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://instagram.com/lexfridman) – TikTok: [https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman] (https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://facebook.com/lexfridman) – Patreon: [https://patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://patreon.com/lexfridman) – Telegram: [https://t.me/lexfridman] (https://t.me/lexfridman) – Reddit: [https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman] (https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman) ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

2 HR 08 MINS

2:08:34

20 Nov 2024


#453

#452 – Dario Amodei: Anthropic CEO on Claude, AGI & the Future of AI & Humanity

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

11 Nov 2024

5 HR 22 MINS

5:22:14

11 Nov 2024


#452

#451 – Rick Spence: CIA, KGB, Illuminati, Secret Societies, Cults & Conspiracies

Rick Spence is a historian specializing in the history of intelligence agencies, espionage, secret societies, conspiracies, the occult, and military history. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep451-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep451-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/rick-spence-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/rick-spence-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Rick’s Website: [https://www.uidaho.edu/class/history/faculty-staff/richard-spence] (https://www.uidaho.edu/class/history/faculty-staff/richard-spence) Rick’s Courses: [https://bit.ly/40dIZbw] (https://bit.ly/40dIZbw) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep451-sc) NetSuite: Business management software. Go to [http://netsuite.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep451-sc) BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep451-sc) MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to [https://masterclass.com/lexpod] (https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep451-sc) Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep451-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (09:04) – KGB and CIA (23:21) – Okhrana, Cheka, NKVD (38:53) – CIA spies vs KGB spies (45:29) – Assassinations and mind control (52:23) – Jeffrey Epstein (59:15) – Bohemian Grove (1:11:09) – Occultism (1:22:20) – Nazi party and Thule society (2:02:38) – Protocols of the Elders of Zion (2:35:43) – Charles Manson (3:02:30) – Zodiac Killer (3:13:24) – Illuminati (3:20:48) – Secret societies PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) SOCIAL LINKS: – X: [https://x.com/lexfridman] (https://x.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://instagram.com/lexfridman) – TikTok: [https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman] (https://tiktok.com/@lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://facebook.com/lexfridman) – Patreon: [https://patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://patreon.com/lexfridman) – Telegram: [https://t.me/lexfridman] (https://t.me/lexfridman) – Reddit: [https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman] (https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman) ... Read more

30 Oct 2024

3 HR 36 MINS

3:36:54

30 Oct 2024


#451

#450 – Bernie Sanders Interview

Bernie Sanders is a US Senator from Vermont and a two-time presidential candidate. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep450-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep450-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/bernie-sanders-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/bernie-sanders-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Bernie’s Website: [https://berniesanders.com] (https://berniesanders.com) Bernie’s X: [https://x.com/BernieSanders] (https://x.com/BernieSanders) Bernie’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/berniesanders] (https://instagram.com/berniesanders) Bernie’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@BernieSanders] (https://youtube.com/@BernieSanders) Bernie’s Facebook: [https://facebook.com/berniesanders] (https://facebook.com/berniesanders) Bernie’s Books: It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism: [https://amzn.to/4fiIqS3] (https://amzn.to/4fiIqS3) Where We Go from Here: [https://amzn.to/4eUSJMj] (https://amzn.to/4eUSJMj) Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution: [https://amzn.to/3YkVAa4] (https://amzn.to/3YkVAa4) Our Revolution: [https://amzn.to/40cIbnf] (https://amzn.to/40cIbnf) Outsider in the White House: [https://amzn.to/3BSfD8u] (https://amzn.to/3BSfD8u) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Eight Sleep: Temp-controlled smart mattress. Go to [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep450-sc) Saily: An eSIM for international travel. Go to [https://saily.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/saily-ep450-sc) Ground News: Unbiased news source. Go to [https://groundnews.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep450-sc) AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep450-sc) LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep450-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (08:51) – MLK Jr (11:43) – Corruption in politics (23:00) – Healthcare in US (31:33) – 2016 election (37:32) – Barack Obama (43:26) – Capitalism (51:35) – Response to attacks (56:32) – AOC and progressive politics (1:04:24) – Mortality (1:06:30) – Hope for the future PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

23 Oct 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:50

23 Oct 2024


#450

#449 – Graham Hancock: Lost Civilization of the Ice Age & Ancient Human History

Graham Hancock a journalist and author who for over 30 years has explored the controversial possibility that there existed a lost civilization during the last Ice Age, and that it was destroyed in a global cataclysm some 12,000 years ago. He is the presenter of the Netflix documentary series “Ancient Apocalypse”, the 2nd season of which has just been released. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep449-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep449-sc) See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Graham’s Website: [https://grahamhancock.com/] (https://grahamhancock.com/) Ancient Apocalypse (Season 2): [https://netflix.com/title/81211003] (https://netflix.com/title/81211003) Graham’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/GrahamHancockDotCom] (https://youtube.com/GrahamHancockDotCom) Graham’s X: [https://x.com/Graham__Hancock] (https://x.com/Graham__Hancock) Graham’s Facebook: [https://facebook.com/Author.GrahamHancock] (https://facebook.com/Author.GrahamHancock) Fingerprints of the Gods (book): [https://amzn.to/4eM3QXC] (https://amzn.to/4eM3QXC) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Notion: Note-taking and team collaboration. Go to [https://notion.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep449-sc) Riverside: Platform for recording podcasts and videos from everywhere. Go to [https://creators.riverside.fm/LEX] (https://lexfridman.com/s/riverside-ep449-sc) LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep449-sc) Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep449-sc) BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep449-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (09:58) – Lost Ice Age civilization (17:03) – Göbekli Tepe (29:07) – Early humans (34:07) – Astronomical symbolism (45:36) – Younger Dryas impact hypothesis (1:03:55) – The Great Pyramid and the Sphinx of Giza (1:24:29) – Sahara Desert and the Amazon rainforest (1:33:49) – Response to critics (1:57:56) – Panspermia (2:05:22) – Shamanism (2:29:22) – How the Great Pyramid was built (2:36:41) – Mortality PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

2 HR 41 MINS

2:41:34

16 Oct 2024


#449

#448 – Jordan Peterson: Nietzsche, Hitler, God, Psychopathy, Suffering & Meaning

Jordan Peterson is a psychologist, author, lecturer, and podcast host. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep448-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep448-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/jordan-peterson-2-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/jordan-peterson-2-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Peterson Academy: [https://petersonacademy.com] (https://petersonacademy.com) Jordan’s X: [https://x.com/jordanbpeterson] (https://x.com/jordanbpeterson) Jordan’s YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@JordanBPeterson] (https://www.youtube.com/@JordanBPeterson) Jordan’s Website: [https://jordanbpeterson.com] (https://jordanbpeterson.com) Jordan’s Books: We Who Wrestle with God: [https://amzn.to/485Dz4a] (https://amzn.to/485Dz4a) Beyond Order: [https://amzn.to/3T4LRBw] (https://amzn.to/3T4LRBw) 12 Rules for Life: [https://amzn.to/3c4sqYF] (https://amzn.to/3c4sqYF) Maps of Meaning: [https://amzn.to/3A1Ods2] (https://amzn.to/3A1Ods2) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Eight Sleep: Temp-controlled smart mattress. Go to [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep448-sc) Ground News: Unbiased news source. Go to [https://groundnews.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep448-sc) BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep448-sc) LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep448-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (07:07) – Nietzsche (14:48) – Power and propaganda (19:54) – Nazism (24:54) – Religion (41:18) – Communism (47:03) – Hero myth (49:12) – Belief in God (59:24) – Advice for young people (1:12:02) – Sex (1:32:00) – Good and evil (1:44:46) – Psychopathy (1:58:15) – Hardship (2:10:31) – Pain and gratitude (2:21:32) – Truth PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

11 Oct 2024

2 HR 30 MINS

2:30:11

11 Oct 2024


#448

#447 – Cursor Team: Future of Programming with AI

Aman Sanger, Arvid Lunnemark, Michael Truell, and Sualeh Asif are creators of Cursor, a popular code editor that specializes in AI-assisted programming. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep447-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep447-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/cursor-team-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/cursor-team-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Cursor Website: [https://cursor.com] (https://cursor.com) Cursor on X: [https://x.com/cursor_ai] (https://x.com/cursor_ai) Anysphere Website: [https://anysphere.inc/] (https://anysphere.inc/) Aman’s X: [https://x.com/amanrsanger] (https://x.com/amanrsanger) Aman’s Website: [https://amansanger.com/] (https://amansanger.com/) Arvid’s X: [https://x.com/ArVID220u] (https://x.com/ArVID220u) Arvid’s Website: [https://arvid.xyz/] (https://arvid.xyz/) Michael’s Website: [https://mntruell.com/] (https://mntruell.com/) Michael’s LinkedIn: [https://bit.ly/3zIDkPN] (https://bit.ly/3zIDkPN) Sualeh’s X: [https://x.com/sualehasif996] (https://x.com/sualehasif996) Sualeh’s Website: [https://sualehasif.me/] (https://sualehasif.me/) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Encord: AI tooling for annotation & data management. Go to [https://encord.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/encord-ep447-sc) MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to [https://masterclass.com/lexpod] (https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep447-sc) Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep447-sc) NetSuite: Business management software. Go to [http://netsuite.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep447-sc) AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep447-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (09:25) – Code editor basics (11:35) – GitHub Copilot (18:53) – Cursor (25:20) – Cursor Tab (31:35) – Code diff (39:46) – ML details (45:20) – GPT vs Claude (51:54) – Prompt engineering (59:20) – AI agents (1:13:18) – Running code in background (1:17:57) – Debugging (1:23:25) – Dangerous code (1:34:35) – Branching file systems (1:37:47) – Scaling challenges (1:51:58) – Context (1:57:05) – OpenAI o1 (2:08:27) – Synthetic data (2:12:14) – RLHF vs RLAIF (2:14:01) – Fields Medal for AI (2:16:43) – Scaling laws (2:25:32) – The future of programming PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

06 Oct 2024

2 HR 37 MINS

2:37:38

06 Oct 2024


#447

#446 – Ed Barnhart: Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations of South America

Ed Barnhart is an archaeologist and explorer specializing in ancient civilizations of the Americas. He is the Director of the Maya Exploration Center, host of the ArchaeoEd Podcast, and lecturer on the ancient history of North, Central, and South America. Ed is in part known for his groundbreaking work on ancient astronomy, mathematics, and calendar systems. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep446-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep446-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/ed-barnhart-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/ed-barnhart-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Ed’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@archaeoedpodcast] (https://youtube.com/@archaeoedpodcast) Ed’s Website: [https://archaeoed.com/] (https://archaeoed.com/) Maya Exploration Center: [https://mayaexploration.org] (https://mayaexploration.org) Ed’s Lectures on The Great Courses: [https://thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhart] (https://thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhart) Ed’s Lectures on Audible: [https://adbl.co/4dBavTZ] (https://adbl.co/4dBavTZ) 2025 Mayan Calendar: [https://mayan-calendar.com/] (https://mayan-calendar.com/) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to [https://masterclass.com/lexpod] (https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep446-sc) Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep446-sc) NetSuite: Business management software. Go to [http://netsuite.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep446-sc) AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep446-sc) Notion: Note-taking and team collaboration. Go to [https://notion.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep446-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (08:59) – Lost civilizations (16:04) – Hunter-gatherers (19:36) – First humans in the Americas (29:28) – South America (34:57) – Pyramids (42:01) – Religion (55:05) – Shamanism (57:02) – Ayahuasca (1:03:15) – Lost City of Z (1:08:09) – Graham Hancock (1:15:11) – Uncontacted tribes (1:21:12) – Maya civilization (1:37:00) – Mayan calendar (1:52:17) – Flood myths (2:20:46) – Aztecs (2:38:12) – Inca Empire (2:56:13) – Early humans in North America (3:02:10) – Columbus (3:06:46) – Vikings (3:10:55) – Aliens (3:15:23) – Earth in 10,000 years (3:31:33) – Hope for the future PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

3 HR 36 MINS

3:36:19

30 Sep 2024


#446

#445 – Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump, Conservatism, Nationalism, Immigration, and War

Vivek Ramaswamy is a conservative politician, entrepreneur, and author of many books on politics, including his latest titled Truths: The Future of America First. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep445-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep445-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/vivek-ramaswamy-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/vivek-ramaswamy-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Truths (new book): [https://amzn.to/3XPgZJF] (https://amzn.to/3XPgZJF) Vivek’s X: [https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy] (https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy) Vivek’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@VivekGRamaswamy] (https://youtube.com/@VivekGRamaswamy) Vivek’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/vivekgramaswamy] (https://instagram.com/vivekgramaswamy) Vivek’s Facebook: [https://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy] (https://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy) Vivek’s Rumble: [https://rumble.com/VivekRamaswamy] (https://rumble.com/VivekRamaswamy) Vivek’s LinkedIn: [https://bit.ly/4e5g0uv] (https://bit.ly/4e5g0uv) Vivek’s other books: Woke, Inc.: [https://amzn.to/4eqiDqs] (https://amzn.to/4eqiDqs) Nation of Victims: [https://amzn.to/3Tu4259] (https://amzn.to/3Tu4259) Capitalist Punishment: [https://amzn.to/3XOwi5c] (https://amzn.to/3XOwi5c) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Saily: An eSIM for international travel. Go to [https://saily.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/saily-ep445-sc) BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep445-sc) NetSuite: Business management software. Go to [http://netsuite.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep445-sc) Ground News: Unbiased news source. Go to [https://groundnews.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep445-sc) Eight Sleep: Temp-controlled smart mattress. Go to [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep445-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (12:50) – Conservatism (16:06) – Progressivism (21:41) – DEI (26:33) – Bureaucracy (33:25) – Government efficiency (48:34) – Education (1:02:59) – Military Industrial Complex (1:25:18) – Illegal immigration (1:46:53) – Donald Trump (2:08:18) – War in Ukraine (2:19:31) – China (2:30:42) – Will Vivek run in 2028? (2:42:21) – Approach to debates PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

2 HR 51 MINS

2:51:22

25 Sep 2024


#445

#444 – Vejas Liulevicius: Communism, Marxism, Nazism, Stalin, Mao, and Hitler

Vejas Liulevicius is a historian specializing in Germany and Eastern Europe, who has lectured extensively on Marxism and the rise, the reign, and the fall of Communism. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep444-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep444-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/vejas-liulevicius-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/vejas-liulevicius-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Vejas’s Courses: [https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/vejas-gabriel-liulevicius] (https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/vejas-gabriel-liulevicius) Vejas’s Books: [https://amzn.to/4e3R1rz] (https://amzn.to/4e3R1rz) Vejas’s Audible: [https://adbl.co/4esRrHt] (https://adbl.co/4esRrHt) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep444-sc) BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep444-sc) Notion: Note-taking and team collaboration. Go to [https://notion.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/notion-ep444-sc) LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep444-sc) Eight Sleep: Temp-controlled smart mattress. Go to [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep444-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (08:48) – Marxism (36:33) – Anarchism (51:30) – The Communist Manifesto (1:00:29) – Communism in the Soviet Union (1:20:23) – Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin (1:30:11) – Stalin (1:37:26) – Holodomor (1:51:16) – The Great Terror (2:04:17) – Totalitarianism (2:15:19) – Response to Darryl Cooper (2:30:27) – Nazis vs Communists in Germany (2:36:50) – Mao (2:41:57) – Great Leap Forward (2:48:58) – China after Mao (2:54:30) – North Korea (2:58:34) – Communism in US (3:06:04) – Russia after Soviet Union (3:17:35) – Advice for Lex (3:25:17) – Book recommendations (3:28:16) – Advice for young people (3:35:08) – Hope PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

20 Sep 2024

3 HR 37 MINS

3:37:43

20 Sep 2024


#444

#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

Gregory Aldrete is a historian specializing in ancient Rome and military history. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep443-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep443-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/gregory-aldrete-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/gregory-aldrete-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Gregory’s Website: [https://gregorysaldrete.com/] (https://gregorysaldrete.com/) Gregory’s Books: [https://amzn.to/3z6NiKC] (https://amzn.to/3z6NiKC) Gregory’s Great Courses Plus: [https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/gregory-s-aldrete] (https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/gregory-s-aldrete) Gregory’s Audible: [https://adbl.co/4e72oP0] (https://adbl.co/4e72oP0) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep443-sc) Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep443-sc) AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep443-sc) BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep443-sc) ExpressVPN: Fast & secure VPN. Go to [https://expressvpn.com/lexpod] (https://lexfridman.com/s/expressvpn-ep443-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (08:38) – Ancient world (22:34) – Three phases of Roman history (25:24) – Rome’s expansion (37:04) – Punic wars (45:36) – Conquering Greece (47:14) – Scipio vs Hannibal (50:21) – Heavy infantry vs Cavalry (53:57) – Armor (1:06:48) – Alexander the Great (1:12:49) – Roman law (1:22:29) – Slavery (1:30:09) – Fall of the Roman Republic (1:33:54) – Julius Caesar (1:38:33) – Octavian’s rise (1:48:25) – Cleopatra (1:56:47) – Augustus (2:24:57) – Religion in Rome (2:49:03) – Emperors (2:56:10) – Marcus Aurelius (3:02:21) – Taxes (3:05:29) – Fall of the Roman Empire (3:22:41) – Decisive battles (3:46:51) – Hope PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

12 Sep 2024

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12 Sep 2024


#443

#442 – Donald Trump Interview

Donald Trump is the 45th President of the United States and the Republican candidate in the 2024 US Presidential Election. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep442-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep442-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/donald-trump-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/donald-trump-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Trump’s Truth: [https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump] (https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump) Trump’s X: [https://x.com/realDonaldTrump] (https://x.com/realDonaldTrump) Trump’s Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/realdonaldtrump] (https://www.instagram.com/realdonaldtrump) Trump’s Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump] (https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump) Trump’s TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@realdonaldtrump] (https://www.tiktok.com/@realdonaldtrump) Trump’s Website: [https://www.donaldjtrump.com] (https://www.donaldjtrump.com) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Ground News: Unbiased news source. Go to [https://ground.news/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep442-sc) Encord: AI tooling for annotation & data management. Go to [https://encord.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/encord-ep442-sc) Eight Sleep: Temp-controlled smart mattress. Go to [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep442-sc) NetSuite: Business management software. Go to [http://netsuite.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep442-sc) Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep442-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (09:19) – Psychology of winning and losing (12:01) – Politics is a dirty game (13:38) – Business vs politics (16:15) – War in Ukraine (18:03) – Kamala Harris interview on CNN (18:46) – Trump-Harris debate (21:43) – China (23:57) – 2020 election (32:13) – Project 2025 (33:03) – Marijuana (35:24) – Joe Rogan (39:04) – Division (46:10) – Communism and fascism (49:46) – Power (51:47) – UFOs & JFK (52:26) – Jeffrey Epstein (54:05) – Mortality and religion (55:35) – Lex AMA PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

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03 Sep 2024


#442

#441 – Cenk Uygur: Trump vs Harris, Progressive Politics, Communism & Capitalism

Cenk Uygur is a progressive political commentator and host of The Young Turks. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep441-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep441-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/cenk-uygur-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/cenk-uygur-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Cenk’s X: [https://x.com/cenkuygur] (https://x.com/cenkuygur) The Young Turks YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks] (https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks) The Young Turks Website: [https://tyt.com/] (https://tyt.com/) The Young Turks on X: [https://x.com/TheYoungTurks] (https://x.com/TheYoungTurks) Justice Is Coming (Cenk’s book): [https://tyt.com/justice] (https://tyt.com/justice) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Saily: An eSIM for international travel. Go to [https://saily.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/saily-ep441-sc) Policygenius: Life insurance. Go to [https://policygenius.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/policygenius-ep441-sc) AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep441-sc) MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to [https://masterclass.com/lexpod] (https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep441-sc) LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep441-sc) NetSuite: Business management software. Go to [http://netsuite.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep441-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (14:27) – Progressivism (20:37) – Communism (35:24) – Capitalism (41:27) – Corruption (46:13) – Money in politics (1:03:00) – Fixing politics (1:22:11) – Meritocracy & DEI (1:33:10) – Far-left vs far-right (2:07:43) – Donald Trump (2:28:00) – Joe Biden (2:46:27) – Bernie Sanders (2:59:56) – Kamala Harris (3:07:25) – Harris vs Trump presidential debate (3:20:55) – RFK Jr (3:30:37) – The Young Turks (3:38:49) – Joe Rogan (3:48:30) – Propaganda (3:55:46) – Conspiracy theories (4:03:33) – Israel-Palestine (4:13:20) – Hope PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

30 Aug 2024

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30 Aug 2024


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#440 – Pieter Levels: Programming, Viral AI Startups, and Digital Nomad Life

Pieter Levels (aka levelsio on X) is a self-taught developer and entrepreneur who has designed, programmed, launched over 40 startups, many of which are highly successful. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep440-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep440-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/pieter-levels-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/pieter-levels-transcript) CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://lexfridman.com/survey) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://lexfridman.com/ama) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://lexfridman.com/hiring) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://lexfridman.com/contact) EPISODE LINKS: Pieter’s X: [https://x.com/levelsio] (https://x.com/levelsio) Pieter’s Techno Optimist Shop: [https://levelsio.com/] (https://levelsio.com/) Indie Maker Handbook: [https://readmake.com/] (https://readmake.com/) Nomad List: [https://nomadlist.com] (https://nomadlist.com) Remote OK: [https://remoteok.com] (https://remoteok.com) Hoodmaps: [https://hoodmaps.com] (https://hoodmaps.com) SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep440-sc) Motific: Generative ai deployment. Go to [https://motific.ai] (https://lexfridman.com/s/motific-ep440-sc) AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep440-sc) MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to [https://masterclass.com/lexpod] (https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep440-sc) BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep440-sc) Eight Sleep: Temp-controlled smart mattress. Go to [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep440-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (11:38) – Startup philosophy (19:09) – Low points (22:37) – 12 startups in 12 months (29:29) – Traveling and depression (42:08) – Indie hacking (46:11) – Photo AI (1:22:28) – How to learn AI (1:31:04) – Robots (1:39:21) – Hoodmaps (2:03:26) – Learning new programming languages (2:12:58) – Monetize your website (2:19:34) – Fighting SPAM (2:23:07) – Automation (2:34:33) – When to sell startup (2:37:26) – Coding solo (2:43:28) – Ship fast (2:52:13) – Best IDE for programming (3:01:43) – Andrej Karpathy (3:11:09) – Productivity (3:24:56) – Minimalism (3:33:41) – Emails (3:40:54) – Coffee (3:48:40) – E/acc (3:50:56) – Advice for young people PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] (https://lexfridman.com/podcast) – Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] (https://apple.co/2lwqZIr) – Spotify: [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] (https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8) – RSS: [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] (https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/) – Podcast Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4) – Clips Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips] (https://www.youtube.com/lexclips) ... Read more

20 Aug 2024

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