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.

 

#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

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:35

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


#441

#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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20 Aug 2024


#440

#439 – Craig Jones: Jiu Jitsu, $2 Million Prize, CJI, ADCC, Ukraine & Trolling

Craig Jones is a legendary jiu jitsu personality, competitor, co-founder of B-Team, and organizer of the CJI tournament that offers over $2 million in prize money. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep439-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep439-sc) See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/craig-jones-2-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/craig-jones-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: CJI tickets: [https://lexfridman.com/cji] (https://lexfridman.com/cji) CJI on B-Team’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/bteamjiujitsu] (https://youtube.com/bteamjiujitsu) Craig Jones’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/craigjonesbjj] (https://instagram.com/craigjonesbjj) Craig Jones’s Instructionals: [https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones] (https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones) B-Team’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/bteamjj/] (https://instagram.com/bteamjj/) B-Team’s Website: [https://bteamjj.com/] (https://bteamjj.com/) 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-ep439-sc) LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep439-sc) BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep439-sc) NetSuite: Business management software. Go to [http://netsuite.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/netsuite-ep439-sc) Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep439-sc) ExpressVPN: Fast & secure VPN. Go to [https://expressvpn.com/lexpod] (https://lexfridman.com/s/expressvpn-ep439-sc) OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (12:20) – $1 million in cash (14:24) – Kazakhstan (16:49) – Ukraine (48:58) – Bali (56:18) – CJI (1:07:20) – Gabi Garcia (1:10:14) – The Alley (1:25:24) – Gordon Ryan and Nicholas Meregali (1:32:18) – Trolling (1:35:06) – ADCC (1:45:19) – Training camp (1:57:01) – Breaking legs (1:57:44) – Advice for beginners (2:04:23) – Volk (2:13:26) – Future of jiu jitsu (2:16:32) – Steroids (2:20:01) – 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

14 Aug 2024

2 HR 21 MINS

2:21:29

14 Aug 2024


#439

#438 – Elon Musk: Neuralink and the Future of Humanity

Elon Musk is CEO of Neuralink, SpaceX, Tesla, xAI, and CTO of X. DJ Seo is COO & President of Neuralink. Matthew MacDougall is Head Neurosurgeon at Neuralink. Bliss Chapman is Brain Interface Software Lead at Neuralink. Noland Arbaugh is the first human to have a Neuralink device implanted in his brain. Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/elon-musk-and-neuralink-team-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/elon-musk-and-neuralink-team-transcript) Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep438-sc] (https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep438-sc) SPONSOR DETAILS: – Cloaked: [https://cloaked.com/lex] (https://cloaked.com/lex) and use code LexPod to get 25% off – MasterClass: [https://masterclass.com/lexpod] (https://masterclass.com/lexpod) to get 15% off – Notion: [https://notion.com/lex] (https://notion.com/lex) – LMNT: [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://drinkLMNT.com/lex) to get free sample pack – Motific: [https://motific.ai] (https://motific.ai) – BetterHelp: [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://betterhelp.com/lex) to get 10% off CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/survey] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmlKeXdPcnJMQkZVT1d4VGtMT2VSM081OUtwZ3xBQ3Jtc0trNVNPb2N4WW9vMXNIQ0hHeGx1cHExaWF2MjMwQmpqSG5xZDdOM0JlTUJiZEF5S2hva3d1M1ZsX29EQjgydXJ0blJuSDVRRHFNR0tsSnVaYTdVZnJRQ08tOXY1YlNwQ3QzUGNyT3JwRkh2cF9BaXp5UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flexfridman.com%2Fsurvey&v=Kbk9BiPhm7o) AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: [https://lexfridman.com/ama] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUYzZmRoMTJtNjZFSnBGRHh3cGpDSDRQYWZmUXxBQ3Jtc0ttVm9Ba0ZYajN2cmwtU244ZGowNTNtVzIwMk5fSnRnOVEzMFk1V3dKUDdtTnB1SnhGUU9pUWpUU3VCZVBGM2l2WU9ORVBPNTRVdmRUV2U2SURrTTdoWWYyNURaZFNuSGl6Yk1uVUxvTGFxeGhFQUJRSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flexfridman.com%2Fama&v=Kbk9BiPhm7o) Hiring – join our team: [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa25aeHp3bVMzY2lKUzFHX0hZdXNJeDV0ZDJDUXxBQ3Jtc0ttOFJXa3o0YXBudWVRMWhFdnl0MEk4dnVpRk54ZU1iY2c5djFTbGdhbS1sX28tQkhvRHoxWlJzRWU2SU8wcWR6d292TmVWanh5ckRPOU9fU2JXTE9hUzBOWGtSenRlcG91YzdpLWliem5xTEhacE5KVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flexfridman.com%2Fhiring&v=Kbk9BiPhm7o) Other – other ways to get in touch: [https://lexfridman.com/contact] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BjRHVHNHY0cXNNWVFydFFTZzdrZ2dmUlV2d3xBQ3Jtc0ttNjZwTEs1Z2F4RTQ2T0VnN1VOQzlILXQ5a05OZFo3WWd6NGw5aGlpV2FXR0cyZHRueHUtVFJydjhRVExOQmhxUldpU3RkelVKcUZ3Nk5qV1pCbk9PU1dMdWZyNm9yMVF0WUh4b3NFSlVka3dwUUZHbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flexfridman.com%2Fcontact&v=Kbk9BiPhm7o) EPISODE LINKS: Neuralink’s X: [https://x.com/neuralink] (https://x.com/neuralink) Neuralink’s Website: [https://neuralink.com/] (https://neuralink.com/) Elon’s X: [https://x.com/elonmusk] (https://x.com/elonmusk) DJ’s X: [https://x.com/djseo_] (https://x.com/djseo_) Matthew’s X: [https://x.com/matthewmacdoug4] (https://x.com/matthewmacdoug4) Bliss’s X: [https://x.com/chapman_bliss] (https://x.com/chapman_bliss) Noland’s X: [https://x.com/ModdedQuad] (https://x.com/ModdedQuad) xAI: [https://x.com/xai] (https://x.com/xai) Tesla: [https://x.com/tesla] (https://x.com/tesla) Tesla Optimus: [https://x.com/tesla_optimus] (https://x.com/tesla_optimus) Tesla AI: [https://x.com/Tesla_AI] (https://x.com/Tesla_AI) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (09:26) – Elon Musk (12:42) – Telepathy (19:22) – Power of human mind (23:49) – Future of Neuralink (29:04) – Ayahuasca (38:33) – Merging with AI (43:21) – xAI (45:34) – Optimus (52:24) – Elon’s approach to problem-solving (1:09:59) – History and geopolitics (1:14:30) – Lessons of history (1:18:49) – Collapse of empires (1:26:32) – Time (1:29:14) – Aliens and curiosity (1:36:48) – DJ Seo (1:44:57) – Neural dust (1:51:40) – History of brain–computer interface (1:59:44) – Biophysics of neural interfaces (2:10:12) – How Neuralink works (2:16:03) – Lex with Neuralink implant (2:36:01) – Digital telepathy (2:47:03) – Retracted threads (2:52:38) – Vertical integration (2:59:32) – Safety (3:09:27) – Upgrades (3:18:30) – Future capabilities (3:47:46) – Matthew MacDougall (3:53:35) – Neuroscience (4:00:44) – Neurosurgery (4:11:48) – Neuralink surgery (4:30:57) – Brain surgery details (4:46:40) – Implanting Neuralink on self (5:02:34) – Life and death (5:11:54) – Consciousness (5:14:48) – Bliss Chapman (5:28:04) – Neural signal (5:34:56) – Latency (5:39:36) – Neuralink app (5:44:17) – Intention vs action (5:55:31) – Calibration (6:05:03) – Webgrid (6:28:05) – Neural decoder (6:48:40) – Future improvements (6:57:36) – Noland Arbaugh (6:57:45) – Becoming paralyzed (7:11:20) – First Neuralink human participant (7:15:21) – Day of surgery (7:33:08) – Moving mouse with brain (7:58:27) – Webgrid (8:06:28) – Retracted threads (8:14:53) – App improvements (8:21:38) – Gaming (8:32:36) – Future Neuralink capabilities (8:35:31) – Controlling Optimus robot (8:39:53) – God (8:41:58) – Hope ... 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#438

#437 – Jordan Jonas: Survival, Hunting, Siberia, God, and Winning Alone Season 6

Jordan Jonas is a wilderness survival expert, explorer, hunter, guide, and winner of Alone Season 6, a show in which the task is to survive alone in the arctic wilderness longer than anyone else. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest competitors in the history on that show. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – HiddenLayer: [https://hiddenlayer.com/lex] (https://hiddenlayer.com/lex) – Notion: [https://notion.com/lex] (https://notion.com/lex) – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial – NetSuite: [http://netsuite.com/lex] (http://netsuite.com/lex) to get free product tour – LMNT: [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://drinkLMNT.com/lex) to get free sample pack – Eight Sleep: [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://eightsleep.com/lex) to get $350 off AMA – Submit Questions to Lex: [https://lexfridman.com/ama-questions] (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG9FUDd2MkVTakRVaGt5ZmxzSDI1M05qRV9zQXxBQ3Jtc0tsbl9aMjMzTmJ6M1pDa2NGZzdzeUd4TllpamZkVDNQNlVSYzcxTmNJUTRvMGt6Vy1MLUhsZk5IaUVzZlYtR0R4Y0VZZUtoV1JNM0tLQjFOTC1JSW9ObS1WRzZyWGdhdktyWmR3WldpSE8zNmVXMGxpTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flexfridman.com%2Fama-questions&v=WA9gVKKPsBo) Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/jordan-jonas-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/jordan-jonas-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Jordan’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/hobojordo] (https://instagram.com/hobojordo) Jordan’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@hobojordo] (https://youtube.com/@hobojordo) Jordan’s Website: [https://jordanjonas.com/] (https://jordanjonas.com/) Jordan’s X: [https://x.com/hobojordo] (https://x.com/hobojordo) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (11:25) – Alone Season 6 (45:43) – Arctic (1:01:59) – Roland Welker (1:09:34) – Freight trains (1:21:19) – Siberia (1:39:45) – Hunger (1:59:29) – Suffering (2:14:15) – God (2:29:15) – Mortality (2:34:59) – Resilience (2:46:45) – Hope (2:49:30) – Lex AMA ... Read more

21 Jul 2024

2 HR 56 MINS

2:56:33

21 Jul 2024


#437

#436 – Ivanka Trump: Politics, Family, Real Estate, Fashion, Music, and Life

Ivanka Trump is a businesswoman, real estate developer, and former senior advisor to the President of the United States. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Cloaked: [https://cloaked.com/lex] (https://cloaked.com/lex) and use code LexPod to get 25% off – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial – NetSuite: [http://netsuite.com/lex] (http://netsuite.com/lex) to get free product tour – Eight Sleep: [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://eightsleep.com/lex) to get $350 off – ExpressVPN: [https://expressvpn.com/lexpod] (https://expressvpn.com/lexpod) to get 3 months free Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/ivanka-trump-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/ivanka-trump-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Ivanka’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/ivankatrump] (https://instagram.com/ivankatrump) Ivanka’s X: [https://x.com/IvankaTrump] (https://x.com/IvankaTrump) Ivanka’s Facebook: [https://facebook.com/IvankaTrump] (https://facebook.com/IvankaTrump) Ivanka’s books: Women Who Work: [https://amzn.to/45yHAgj] (https://amzn.to/45yHAgj) The Trump Card: [https://amzn.to/3xB22jS] (https://amzn.to/3xB22jS) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (10:17) – Architecture (22:32) – Modern architecture (30:05) – Philosophy of design (38:21) – Lessons from mother (1:01:27) – Lessons from father (1:09:59) – Fashion (1:20:54) – Hotel design (1:32:04) – Self-doubt (1:34:27) – Intuition (1:37:37) – The Apprentice (1:42:11) – Michael Jackson (1:43:46) – Nature (1:48:40) – Surfing (1:50:51) – Donald Trump (2:05:13) – Politics (2:21:25) – Work-life balance (2:27:53) – Parenting (2:42:59) – 2024 presidential campaign (2:46:37) – Dolly Parton (2:48:22) – Adele (2:48:51) – Alice Johnson (2:54:16) – Stevie Ray Vaughan (2:57:01) – Aretha Franklin (2:58:11) – Freddie Mercury (2:59:16) – Jiu jitsu (3:06:21) – Bucket list (3:10:50) – Hope ... Read more

02 Jul 2024

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#436

#435 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Controversy, Politics, and Relationships

Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist at Stanford and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Eight Sleep: [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://eightsleep.com/lex) to get $350 off – LMNT: [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://drinkLMNT.com/lex) to get free sample pack – AG1: [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://drinkag1.com/lex) to get 1 month supply of fish oil – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial – NetSuite: [http://netsuite.com/lex] (http://netsuite.com/lex) to get free product tour – BetterHelp: [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://betterhelp.com/lex) to get 10% off Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/andrew-huberman-5-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/andrew-huberman-5-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Andrew’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/AndrewHubermanLab] (https://youtube.com/AndrewHubermanLab) Andrew’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/hubermanlab] (https://instagram.com/hubermanlab) Andrew’s Website: [https://hubermanlab.com] (https://hubermanlab.com) Andrew’s X: [https://x.com/hubermanlab] (https://x.com/hubermanlab) Andrew’s book on Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3RNSIQN] (https://amzn.to/3RNSIQN) Andrew’s book: [https://hubermanlab.com/protocols-book] (https://hubermanlab.com/protocols-book) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (10:24) – Quitting and evolving (17:22) – How to focus and think deeply (19:56) – Cannabis drama (30:08) – Jungian shadow (40:35) – Supplements (43:38) – Nicotine (48:01) – Caffeine (49:48) – Math gaffe (1:06:50) – 2024 presidential elections (1:13:47) – Great white sharks (1:22:32) – Ayahuasca & psychedelics (1:37:33) – Relationships (1:45:08) – Productivity (1:53:58) – Friendship ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

1 HR 57 MINS

1:57:00

28 Jun 2024


#435

#434 – Aravind Srinivas: Perplexity CEO on Future of AI, Search & the Internet

Arvind Srinivas is CEO of Perplexity, a company that aims to revolutionize how we humans find answers to questions on the Internet. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Cloaked: [https://cloaked.com/lex] (https://cloaked.com/lex) and use code LexPod to get 25% off – ShipStation: [https://shipstation.com/lex] (https://shipstation.com/lex) and use code LEX to get 60-day free trial – NetSuite: [http://netsuite.com/lex] (http://netsuite.com/lex) to get free product tour – LMNT: [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://drinkLMNT.com/lex) to get free sample pack – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial – BetterHelp: [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://betterhelp.com/lex) to get 10% off Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/aravind-srinivas-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/aravind-srinivas-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Aravind’s X: [https://x.com/AravSrinivas] (https://x.com/AravSrinivas) Perplexity: [https://perplexity.ai/] (https://perplexity.ai/) Perplexity’s X: [https://x.com/perplexity_ai] (https://x.com/perplexity_ai) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (10:52) – How Perplexity works (18:48) – How Google works (41:16) – Larry Page and Sergey Brin (55:50) – Jeff Bezos (59:18) – Elon Musk (1:01:36) – Jensen Huang (1:04:53) – Mark Zuckerberg (1:06:21) – Yann LeCun (1:13:07) – Breakthroughs in AI (1:29:05) – Curiosity (1:35:22) – $1 trillion dollar question (1:50:13) – Perplexity origin story (2:05:25) – RAG (2:27:43) – 1 million H100 GPUs (2:30:15) – Advice for startups (2:42:52) – Future of search (3:00:29) – Future of AI ... Read more

19 Jun 2024

3 HR 11 MINS

3:11:22

19 Jun 2024


#434

#433 – Sara Walker: Physics of Life, Time, Complexity, and Aliens

Sara Walker is an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist. She is the author of a new book titled “Life as No One Knows It: The Physics of Life’s Emergence”. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Notion: [https://notion.com/lex] (https://notion.com/lex) – Motific: [https://motific.ai] (https://motific.ai) – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial – BetterHelp: [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://betterhelp.com/lex) to get 10% off – AG1: [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://drinkag1.com/lex) to get 1 month supply of fish oil Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/sara-walker-3-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/sara-walker-3-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Sara’s Book – Life as No One Knows It: [https://amzn.to/3wVmOe1] (https://amzn.to/3wVmOe1) Sara’s X: [https://x.com/Sara_Imari] (https://x.com/Sara_Imari) Sara’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/alien_matter] (https://instagram.com/alien_matter) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (10:40) – Definition of life (31:18) – Time and space (42:00) – Technosphere (46:25) – Theory of everything (55:06) – Origin of life (1:16:44) – Assembly theory (1:32:58) – Aliens (1:44:48) – Great Perceptual Filter (1:48:45) – Fashion (1:52:47) – Beauty (1:59:08) – Language (2:05:50) – Computation (2:15:37) – Consciousness (2:24:28) – Artificial life (2:48:21) – Free will (2:55:05) – Why anything exists ... Read more

13 Jun 2024

3 HR 01 MINS

3:01:39

13 Jun 2024


#433

#432 – Kevin Spacey: Power, Controversy, Betrayal, Truth & Love in Film and Life

Kevin Spacey is a two-time Oscar-winning actor, who starred in Se7en, the Usual Suspects, American Beauty, and House of Cards, creating haunting performances of characters who often embody the dark side of human nature. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – ExpressVPN: [https://expressvpn.com/lexpod] (https://expressvpn.com/lexpod) to get 3 months free – Eight Sleep: [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://eightsleep.com/lex) to get $350 off – BetterHelp: [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://betterhelp.com/lex) to get 10% off – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial – AG1: [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://drinkag1.com/lex) to get 1 month supply of fish oil Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/kevin-spacey-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/kevin-spacey-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Kevin’s X: [https://x.com/KevinSpacey] (https://x.com/KevinSpacey) Kevin’s Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/kevinspacey] (https://www.instagram.com/kevinspacey) Kevin’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/kevinspacey] (https://youtube.com/kevinspacey) Kevin’s Website: [https://kevinspacey.com/] (https://kevinspacey.com/) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (10:14) – Seven (13:54) – David Fincher (21:46) – Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman (27:15) – Acting (35:40) – Improve (44:24) – Al Pacino (48:07) – Jack Lemmon (57:25) – American Beauty (1:17:34) – Mortality (1:20:22) – Allegations (1:38:19) – House of Cards (1:56:55) – Jack Nicholson (1:59:57) – Mike Nichols (2:05:30) – Christopher Walken (2:12:38) – Father (2:21:30) – Future ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

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#431 – Roman Yampolskiy: Dangers of Superintelligent AI

Roman Yampolskiy is an AI safety researcher and author of a new book titled AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Yahoo Finance: [https://yahoofinance.com] (https://yahoofinance.com) – MasterClass: [https://masterclass.com/lexpod] (https://masterclass.com/lexpod) to get 15% off – NetSuite: [http://netsuite.com/lex] (http://netsuite.com/lex) to get free product tour – LMNT: [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://drinkLMNT.com/lex) to get free sample pack – Eight Sleep: [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://eightsleep.com/lex) to get $350 off Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/roman-yampolskiy-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/roman-yampolskiy-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Roman’s X: [https://twitter.com/romanyam] (https://twitter.com/romanyam) Roman’s Website: [http://cecs.louisville.edu/ry] (http://cecs.louisville.edu/ry) Roman’s AI book: [https://amzn.to/4aFZuPb] (https://amzn.to/4aFZuPb) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (09:12) – Existential risk of AGI (15:25) – Ikigai risk (23:37) – Suffering risk (27:12) – Timeline to AGI (31:44) – AGI turing test (37:06) – Yann LeCun and open source AI (49:58) – AI control (52:26) – Social engineering (54:59) – Fearmongering (1:04:49) – AI deception (1:11:23) – Verification (1:18:22) – Self-improving AI (1:30:34) – Pausing AI development (1:36:51) – AI Safety (1:46:35) – Current AI (1:51:58) – Simulation (1:59:16) – Aliens (2:00:50) – Human mind (2:07:10) – Neuralink (2:16:15) – Hope for the future (2:20:11) – Meaning of life ... Read more

02 Jun 2024

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#430 – Charan Ranganath: Human Memory, Imagination, Deja Vu, and False Memories

Charan Ranganath is a psychologist and neuroscientist at UC Davis, specializing in human memory. He is the author of a new book titled Why We Remember. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Riverside: [https://creators.riverside.fm/LEX] (https://creators.riverside.fm/LEX) and use code LEX to get 30% off – ZipRecruiter: [https://ziprecruiter.com/lex] (https://ziprecruiter.com/lex) – Notion: [https://notion.com/lex] (https://notion.com/lex) – MasterClass: [https://masterclass.com/lexpod] (https://masterclass.com/lexpod) to get 15% off – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial – LMNT: [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://drinkLMNT.com/lex) to get free sample pack Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/charan-ranganath-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/charan-ranganath-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Charan’s X: [https://x.com/CharanRanganath] (https://x.com/CharanRanganath) Charan’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/thememorydoc] (https://instagram.com/thememorydoc) Charan’s Website: [https://charanranganath.com] (https://charanranganath.com) Why We Remember (book): [https://amzn.to/3WzUF6x] (https://amzn.to/3WzUF6x) Charan’s Google Scholar: [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ptWkt1wAAAAJ] (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ptWkt1wAAAAJ) Dynamic Memory Lab: [https://dml.ucdavis.edu/] (https://dml.ucdavis.edu/) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (10:18) – Experiencing self vs remembering self (23:59) – Creating memories (33:31) – Why we forget (41:08) – Training memory (51:37) – Memory hacks (1:03:26) – Imagination vs memory (1:12:44) – Memory competitions (1:22:33) – Science of memory (1:37:48) – Discoveries (1:48:52) – Deja vu (1:54:09) – False memories (2:14:14) – False confessions (2:18:00) – Heartbreak (2:25:34) – Nature of time (2:33:15) – Brain–computer interface (BCI) (2:47:19) – AI and memory (2:57:33) – ADHD (3:04:30) – Music (3:14:15) – Human mind ... Read more

25 May 2024

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#429 – Paul Rosolie: Jungle, Apex Predators, Aliens, Uncontacted Tribes, and God

Paul Rosolie is a naturalist, explorer, author, and founder of Junglekeepers, dedicating his life to protecting the Amazon rainforest. Support his efforts at [https://junglekeepers.org] (https://junglekeepers.org) Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – ShipStation: [https://shipstation.com/lex] (https://shipstation.com/lex) and use code LEX to get 60-day free trial – Yahoo Finance: [https://yahoofinance.com] (https://yahoofinance.com) – BetterHelp: [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://betterhelp.com/lex) to get 10% off – NetSuite: [http://netsuite.com/lex] (http://netsuite.com/lex) to get free product tour – Eight Sleep: [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://eightsleep.com/lex) to get $350 off – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/paul-rosolie-2-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/paul-rosolie-2-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Paul’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/paulrosolie] (https://instagram.com/paulrosolie) Junglekeepers: [https://junglekeepers.org] (https://junglekeepers.org) Paul’s Website: [https://paulrosolie.com] (https://paulrosolie.com) Mother of God (book): [https://amzn.to/3ww2ob1] (https://amzn.to/3ww2ob1) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (12:29) – Amazon jungle (14:47) – Bushmaster snakes (26:13) – Black caiman (44:33) – Rhinos (47:47) – Anacondas (1:18:04) – Mammals (1:30:10) – Piranhas (1:41:00) – Aliens (1:58:45) – Elephants (2:10:02) – Origin of life (2:23:21) – Explorers (2:36:38) – Ayahuasca (2:45:03) – Deep jungle expedition (2:59:09) – Jane Goodall (3:01:41) – Theodore Roosevelt (3:12:36) – Alone show (3:22:23) – Protecting the rainforest (3:38:36) – Snake makes appearance (3:46:47) – Uncontacted tribes (4:00:11) – Mortality (4:01:39) – Steve Irwin (4:09:18) – God ... Read more

15 May 2024

4 HR 12 MINS

4:12:20

15 May 2024


#429

#428 – Sean Carroll: General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Black Holes & Aliens

Sean Carroll is a theoretical physicist, author, and host of Mindscape podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – HiddenLayer: [https://hiddenlayer.com/lex] (https://hiddenlayer.com/lex) – Cloaked: [https://cloaked.com/lex] (https://cloaked.com/lex) and use code LexPod to get 25% off – Notion: [https://notion.com/lex] (https://notion.com/lex) – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial – NetSuite: [http://netsuite.com/lex] (http://netsuite.com/lex) to get free product tour Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/sean-carroll-3-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/sean-carroll-3-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Sean’s Website: [https://preposterousuniverse.com] (https://preposterousuniverse.com) Mindscape Podcast: [https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/] (https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/) Sean’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@seancarroll] (https://youtube.com/@seancarroll) Sean’s Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/seanmcarroll] (https://www.patreon.com/seanmcarroll) Sean’s Twitter: [https://twitter.com/seanmcarroll] (https://twitter.com/seanmcarroll) Sean’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/seanmcarroll] (https://instagram.com/seanmcarroll) Sean’s Papers: [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Lfifrv8AAAAJ] (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Lfifrv8AAAAJ) Sean’s Books: [https://amzn.to/3W7yT9N] (https://amzn.to/3W7yT9N) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (11:03) – General relativity (23:22) – Black holes (28:11) – Hawking radiation (32:19) – Aliens (41:15) – Holographic principle (1:05:38) – Dark energy (1:11:38) – Dark matter (1:20:34) – Quantum mechanics (1:41:56) – Simulation (1:44:18) – AGI (1:58:42) – Complexity (2:11:25) – Consciousness (2:20:32) – Naturalism (2:24:49) – Limits of science (2:29:34) – Mindscape podcast (2:39:29) – Einstein ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

2 HR 44 MINS

2:44:40

22 Apr 2024


#428

#427 – Neil Adams: Judo, Olympics, Winning, Losing, and the Champion Mindset

Neil Adams is a judo world champion, 2-time Olympic silver medalist, 5-time European champion, and often referred to as the Voice of Judo. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – ZipRecruiter: [https://ziprecruiter.com/lex] (https://ziprecruiter.com/lex) – Eight Sleep: [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://eightsleep.com/lex) to get special savings – MasterClass: [https://masterclass.com/lexpod] (https://masterclass.com/lexpod) to get 15% off – LMNT: [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://drinkLMNT.com/lex) to get free sample pack – NetSuite: [http://netsuite.com/lex] (http://netsuite.com/lex) to get free product tour Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/neil-adams-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/neil-adams-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Neil’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/naefighting] (https://instagram.com/naefighting) Neil’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/NAEffectiveFighting] (https://youtube.com/NAEffectiveFighting) Neil’s TikTok: [https://tiktok.com/@neiladamsmbe] (https://tiktok.com/@neiladamsmbe) Neil’s Facebook: [https://facebook.com/NeilAdamsJudo] (https://facebook.com/NeilAdamsJudo) Neil’s X: [https://x.com/NeilAdamsJudo] (https://x.com/NeilAdamsJudo) Neil’s Website: [https://naeffectivefighting.com] (https://naeffectivefighting.com) Neil’s Podcast: [https://naeffectivefighting.com/podcasts/the-dojo-collective-podcast] (https://naeffectivefighting.com/podcasts/the-dojo-collective-podcast) A Life in Judo (book): [https://amzn.to/4d3DtfB] (https://amzn.to/4d3DtfB) A Game of Throws (audiobook): [https://amzn.to/4aA2WeJ] (https://amzn.to/4aA2WeJ) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (09:13) – 1980 Olympics (26:35) – Judo explained (34:40) – Winning (52:54) – 1984 Olympics (1:01:55) – Lessons from losing (1:17:37) – Teddy Riner (1:37:12) – Training in Japan (1:52:51) – Jiu jitsu (2:03:59) – Training (2:27:18) – Advice for beginners ... Read more

20 Apr 2024

2 HR 35 MINS

2:35:25

20 Apr 2024


#427

#426 – Edward Gibson: Human Language, Psycholinguistics, Syntax, Grammar & LLMs

Edward Gibson is a psycholinguistics professor at MIT and heads the MIT Language Lab. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Yahoo Finance: [https://yahoofinance.com] (https://yahoofinance.com) – Listening: [https://listening.com/lex] (https://listening.com/lex) and use code LEX to get one month free – Policygenius: [https://policygenius.com/lex] (https://policygenius.com/lex) – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial – Eight Sleep: [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://eightsleep.com/lex) to get special savings Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/edward-gibson-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/edward-gibson-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Edward’s X: [https://x.com/LanguageMIT] (https://x.com/LanguageMIT) TedLab: [https://tedlab.mit.edu/] (https://tedlab.mit.edu/) Edward’s Google Scholar: [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4FsWE64AAAAJ] (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4FsWE64AAAAJ) TedLab’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@Tedlab-MIT] (https://youtube.com/@Tedlab-MIT) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (10:53) – Human language (14:59) – Generalizations in language (20:46) – Dependency grammar (30:45) – Morphology (39:20) – Evolution of languages (42:40) – Noam Chomsky (1:26:46) – Thinking and language (1:40:16) – LLMs (1:53:14) – Center embedding (2:19:42) – Learning a new language (2:23:34) – Nature vs nurture (2:30:10) – Culture and language (2:44:38) – Universal language (2:49:01) – Language translation (2:52:16) – Animal communication ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

3 HR 00 MINS

3:00:32

17 Apr 2024


#426

#425 – Andrew Callaghan: Channel 5, Gonzo, QAnon, O-Block, Politics & Alex Jones

Andrew Callaghan is the host of Channel 5 on YouTube, where he does street interviews with fascinating humans at the edges of society, the so-called vagrants, vagabonds, runaways, outlaws, from QAnon adherents to Phish heads to O Block residents and much more. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – ShipStation: [https://shipstation.com/lex] (https://shipstation.com/lex) and use code LEX to get 60-day free trial – BetterHelp: [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://betterhelp.com/lex) to get 10% off – LMNT: [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://drinkLMNT.com/lex) to get free sample pack – MasterClass: [https://masterclass.com/lexpod] (https://masterclass.com/lexpod) to get 15% off – AG1: [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://drinkag1.com/lex) to get 1 month supply of fish oil Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/andrew-callaghan-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/andrew-callaghan-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan: [https://www.youtube.com/channel5YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/channel5YouTube) Andrew’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/andreww.me] (https://instagram.com/andreww.me) Andrew’s Website: [https://andrew-callaghan.com/] (https://andrew-callaghan.com/) Andrew’s Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/channel5] (https://www.patreon.com/channel5) This Place Rules: [https://www.hbo.com/movies/this-place-rules] (https://www.hbo.com/movies/this-place-rules) Books Mentioned: On the Road: [https://amzn.to/4aLPLHi] (https://amzn.to/4aLPLHi) Siddhartha: [https://amzn.to/49rthKz] (https://amzn.to/49rthKz) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (08:53) – Walmart (10:24) – Early life (29:14) – Hitchhiking (40:49) – Couch surfing (49:50) – Quarter Confessions (1:07:33) – Burning Man (1:22:44) – Protests (1:28:17) – Jon Stewart (1:31:13) – Fame (1:44:31) – Jan 6 (1:48:15) – QAnon (1:54:00) – Alex Jones (2:10:52) – Politics (2:20:29) – Response to allegations (2:37:28) – Channel 5 (2:43:04) – Rap (2:44:51) – O Block (2:48:47) – Crip Mac (2:51:59) – Aliens ... Read more

13 Apr 2024

2 HR 59 MINS

2:59:43

13 Apr 2024


#425

#424 – Bassem Youssef: Israel-Palestine, Gaza, Hamas, Middle East, Satire & Fame

Bassem Youssef is an Egyptian-American comedian & satirist, referred to as the Jon Stewart of the Arab World. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – AG1: [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://drinkag1.com/lex) to get 1 month supply of fish oil – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial – Eight Sleep: [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://eightsleep.com/lex) to get special savings – LMNT: [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://drinkLMNT.com/lex) to get free sample pack Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/bassem-youssef-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/bassem-youssef-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Bassem’s X: [https://x.com/Byoussef] (https://x.com/Byoussef) Bassem’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/bassem] (https://instagram.com/bassem) Bassem’s Facebook: [https://facebook.com/bassemyousseftv] (https://facebook.com/bassemyousseftv) Bassem’s Website: [https://bassemyoussef.xyz] (https://bassemyoussef.xyz) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (06:30) – Oct 7 (36:59) – Two-state solution (52:37) – Holocaust (1:00:24) – 1948 (1:09:17) – Egypt (1:23:39) – Jon Stewart (1:25:51) – Going viral during the Arab Spring (1:49:55) – Arabic vs English (2:02:18) – Sam Harris and Jihad (2:07:25) – Religion (2:26:37) – TikTok (2:31:10) – Joe Rogan (2:33:07) – Joe Biden (2:37:33) – Putin (2:39:21) – War (2:44:17) – Hope ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

2 HR 48 MINS

2:48:31

05 Apr 2024


#424

#423 – Tulsi Gabbard: War, Politics, and the Military Industrial Complex

Tulsi Gabbard is a politician, veteran, and author of For Love of Country. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Riverside: [https://creators.riverside.fm/LEX] (https://creators.riverside.fm/LEX) and use code LEX to get 30% off – ExpressVPN: [https://expressvpn.com/lexpod] (https://expressvpn.com/lexpod) to get 3 months free – NetSuite: [http://netsuite.com/lex] (http://netsuite.com/lex) to get free product tour – Notion: [https://notion.com/lex] (https://notion.com/lex) Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/tulsi-gabbard-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/tulsi-gabbard-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: For Love of Country (book): [https://amzn.to/3VLlofM] (https://amzn.to/3VLlofM) Tulsi’s X: [https://x.com/tulsigabbard] (https://x.com/tulsigabbard) Tulsi’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@TulsiGabbard] (https://youtube.com/@TulsiGabbard) Tulsi’s Podcast: [https://youtube.com/@TheTulsiGabbardShow] (https://youtube.com/@TheTulsiGabbardShow) Tulsi’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/tulsigabbard] (https://instagram.com/tulsigabbard) Tulsi’s Facebook: [https://facebook.com/TulsiGabbard] (https://facebook.com/TulsiGabbard) Tulsi’s Website: [https://tulsigabbard.com/] (https://tulsigabbard.com/) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (07:14) – War in Iraq (15:00) – Battle injuries and PTSD (22:10) – War on terrorism (30:51) – War in Gaza (34:52) – War in Ukraine (38:38) – Syria (46:20) – Warmongers (55:40) – Nuclear war (1:11:08) – TikTok ban (1:23:13) – Bernie Sanders (1:28:08) – Politics (1:46:59) – Personal attacks (1:49:07) – God ... Read more

02 Apr 2024

1 HR 56 MINS

1:56:56

02 Apr 2024


#423

#422 – Mark Cuban: Shark Tank, DEI & Wokeism Debate, Elon Musk, Politics & Drugs

Mark Cuban is a businessman, investor, star of TV series Shark Tank, long-time principal owner of Dallas Mavericks, and founder of Cost Plus Drugs. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Listening: [https://listening.com/lex] (https://listening.com/lex) and use code LEX to get one month free – Cloaked: [https://cloaked.com/lex] (https://cloaked.com/lex) and use code LexPod to get 25% off – Notion: [https://notion.com/lex] (https://notion.com/lex) – Eight Sleep: [https://eightsleep.com/lex] (https://eightsleep.com/lex) to get special savings – Shopify: [https://shopify.com/lex] (https://shopify.com/lex) to get $1 per month trial Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/mark-cuban-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/mark-cuban-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Mark’s X: [https://twitter.com/mcuban] (https://twitter.com/mcuban) Mark’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/mcuban] (https://instagram.com/mcuban) Cost Plus Drugs: [https://costplusdrugs.com] (https://costplusdrugs.com) Shark Tank: [https://abc.com/shows/shark-tank] (https://abc.com/shows/shark-tank) Dallas Mavericks: [https://www.mavs.com] (https://www.mavs.com) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (11:10) – Entrepreneurship (26:03) – Shark Tank (36:29) – How Mark made first billion (1:02:39) – Dallas Mavericks (1:08:05) – DEI debate (1:43:58) – Trump vs Biden (1:46:20) – Immigration (1:55:53) – Drugs and Big Pharma (2:11:53) – AI (2:16:05) – Advice for young people ... Read more

29 Mar 2024

2 HR 23 MINS

2:23:38

29 Mar 2024


#422

#421 – Dana White: UFC, Fighting, Khabib, Conor, Tyson, Ali, Rogan, Elon & Zuck

Dana White is the CEO and president of the UFC. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – LMNT: [https://drinkLMNT.com/lex] (https://drinkLMNT.com/lex) to get free sample pack – Notion: [https://notion.com/lex] (https://notion.com/lex) – AG1: [https://drinkag1.com/lex] (https://drinkag1.com/lex) to get 1 month supply of fish oil – InsideTracker: [https://insidetracker.com/lex] (https://insidetracker.com/lex) to get 20% off Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/dana-white-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/dana-white-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Dana’s X: [https://x.com/danawhite] (https://x.com/danawhite) Dana’s Instagram: [https://instagram.com/danawhite] (https://instagram.com/danawhite) Dana’s Facebook: [https://facebook.com/danawhite] (https://facebook.com/danawhite) UFC’s YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@UFC] (https://youtube.com/@UFC) UFC’s Website: [https://ufc.com/] (https://ufc.com/) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (06:31) – Mike Tyson and early days of fighting (17:10) – Jiu jitsu (23:14) – Origin of UFC (37:25) – Joe Rogan (43:31) – Lorenzo Fertitta (45:58) – Great fighters (49:55) – Khabib vs Conor (53:01) – Jon Jones (56:03) – Conor McGregor (1:01:05) – Trump (1:06:44) – Elon vs Zuck (1:08:04) – Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul (1:10:52) – Forrest Griffin vs Stephan Bonnar (1:18:06) – Gambling (1:33:08) – Mortality ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:03

25 Mar 2024


#421

#420 – Annie Jacobsen: Nuclear War, CIA, KGB, Aliens, Area 51, Roswell & Secrecy

Annie Jacobsen is an investigative journalist and author of “Nuclear War: A Scenario” and many other books on war, weapons, government secrecy, and national security. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – HiddenLayer: [https://hiddenlayer.com/lex] (https://hiddenlayer.com/lex) – BetterHelp: [https://betterhelp.com/lex] (https://betterhelp.com/lex) to get 10% off – Policygenius: [https://policygenius.com/lex] (https://policygenius.com/lex) – NetSuite: [http://netsuite.com/lex] (http://netsuite.com/lex) to get free product tour Transcript: [https://lexfridman.com/annie-jacobsen-transcript] (https://lexfridman.com/annie-jacobsen-transcript) EPISODE LINKS: Nuclear War: A Scenario (book): [https://amzn.to/3THZHfr] (https://amzn.to/3THZHfr) Annie’s Twitter: [https://twitter.com/anniejacobsen] (https://twitter.com/anniejacobsen) Annie’s Website: [https://anniejacobsen.com/] (https://anniejacobsen.com/) Annie’s Books: [https://amzn.to/3TGWyMJ] (https://amzn.to/3TGWyMJ) Annie’s Books (audio): [https://adbl.co/49ZnI7c] (https://adbl.co/49ZnI7c) PODCAST INFO: 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/) YouTube Full Episodes: [https://youtube.com/lexfridman] (https://youtube.com/lexfridman) YouTube Clips: [https://youtube.com/lexclips] (https://youtube.com/lexclips) SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman] (https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman) – Twitter: [https://twitter.com/lexfridman] (https://twitter.com/lexfridman) – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman] (https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman) – LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman) – Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman] (https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman) – Medium: [https://medium.com/@lexfridman] (https://medium.com/@lexfridman) OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (07:37) – Nuclear war (12:21) – Launch procedure (18:00) – Deterrence (21:34) – Tactical nukes (30:59) – Nuclear submarines (33:59) – Nuclear missiles (41:10) – Nuclear football (50:17) – Missile interceptor system (54:34) – North Korea (1:01:10) – Nuclear war scenarios (1:10:02) – Warmongers (1:14:31) – President’s cognitive ability (1:20:43) – Refusing orders (1:28:41) – Russia and Putin (1:33:48) – Cyberattack (1:35:09) – Ground zero of nuclear war (1:39:48) – Surviving nuclear war (1:44:06) – Nuclear winter (1:54:29) – Alien civilizations (2:00:04) – Extrasensory perception (2:13:50) – Area 51 (2:17:48) – UFOs and aliens (2:28:15) – Roswell incident (2:34:55) – CIA assassinations (2:53:47) – Navalny (2:56:12) – KGB (3:02:48) – Hitler and the atomic bomb (3:06:52) – War and human nature (3:10:17) – Hope ... Read more

22 Mar 2024

3 HR 12 MINS

3:12:59

22 Mar 2024