Lex Fridman Podcast

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#372 – Simone Giertz: Queen of Sh*tty Robots, Innovative Engineering, and Design Apr 16, 2023

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Simone Giertz is an inventor, designer, engineer, and roboticist famous for a combination of humor and brilliant creative design in the systems and products she creates. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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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
(06:49) – Early creations
(23:42) – Sh*tty Robots
(38:40) – Robots and human connection
(40:55) – Dating AI
(44:14) – Proud parent machine
(46:05) – Creative process
(47:31) – Bubble wrap music box
(52:53) – Education
(58:27) – Difficult projects
(59:56) – TED talk
(1:06:13) – Brain tumor
(1:14:51) – Fear of death
(1:19:15) – Mass production
(1:34:40) – Truckla
(1:39:29) – Weapons
(1:43:29) – Consciousness
(1:45:33) – MMA
(1:49:36) – China, Kenya, and USA
(1:54:29) – Advice for young people
(1:58:21) – Meaning of life

#371 – Max Tegmark: The Case for Halting AI Development Apr 13, 2023

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Max Tegmark is a physicist and AI researcher at MIT, co-founder of the Future of Life Institute, and author of Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Max’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/tegmark
Max’s Website: https://space.mit.edu/home/tegmark
Pause Giant AI Experiments (open letter): https://futureoflife.org/open-letter/pause-giant-ai-experiments
Future of Life Institute: https://futureoflife.org
Books and resources mentioned:
1. Life 3.0 (book): https://amzn.to/3UB9rXB
2. Meditations on Moloch (essay): https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30/meditations-on-moloch
3. Nuclear winter paper: https://nature.com/articles/s43016-022-00573-0

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
(07:34) – Intelligent alien civilizations
(19:58) – Life 3.0 and superintelligent AI
(31:25) – Open letter to pause Giant AI Experiments
(56:32) – Maintaining control
(1:25:22) – Regulation
(1:36:12) – Job automation
(1:45:27) – Elon Musk
(2:07:09) – Open source
(2:13:39) – How AI may kill all humans
(2:24:10) – Consciousness
(2:33:32) – Nuclear winter
(2:44:00) – Questions for AGI

#370 – Edward Frenkel: Reality is a Paradox – Mathematics, Physics, Truth & Love Apr 10, 2023

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Edward Frenkel is a mathematician at UC Berkeley working on the interface of mathematics and quantum physics. He is the author of Love and Math: The Heart of Hidden Reality. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Edward’s Website: https://edwardfrenkel.com
Edward’s Book – Love and Math: https://amzn.to/40Bgxh0
Edward’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/edfrenkel
Edward’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/edfrenkel
Edward’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/edfrenkel

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
(05:54) – Mathematics in the Soviet Union
(16:05) – Nature of reality
(27:23) – Scientific discoveries
(40:45) – Observing reality
(56:57) – Complex numbers
(1:05:42) – Imagination
(1:13:33) – Pythagoreanism
(1:21:28) – AI and love
(1:34:07) – Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorems
(1:54:32) – Beauty in mathematics
(1:59:02) – Eric Weinstein
(2:20:57) – Langlands Program
(2:27:36) – Edward Witten
(2:30:41) – String theory
(2:36:10) – Theory of everything
(2:45:03) – Mathematics in academia
(2:50:30) – How to think
(2:56:16) – Fermat’s Last Theorem
(3:11:07) – Eric Weinstein and Harvard
(3:18:32) – Antisemitism
(3:38:45) – Mortality
(3:46:42) – Love

#369 – Paul Rosolie: Amazon Jungle, Uncontacted Tribes, Anacondas, and Ayahuasca Apr 04, 2023

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Paul Rosolie is a conservationist, explorer, author, filmmaker, real life Tarzan, and founder of Junglekeepers which today protects over 50,000 acres of threatened habitat. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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Paul’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/paulrosolie
Paul’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulRosolie
Junglekeepers: https://www.junglekeepers.com
VETPAW: https://vetpaw.org

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
(06:09) – Amazon rainforest
(17:24) – Discovery of the Amazon
(22:00) – Werner Herzog
(28:06) – Jane Goodall
(41:55) – Anacondas
(1:05:44) – Eaten Alive
(1:18:08) – Joe Rogan
(1:26:28) – Surviving in the Amazon
(1:53:39) – Uncontacted tribes in the Amazon
(2:03:34) – Surrounded by black caiman crocodiles
(2:21:11) – Graham Hancock and ancient civilizations
(2:26:43) – Aliens
(2:56:44) – Climate change
(3:01:55) – Jordan Peterson
(3:19:17) – Hunting
(3:26:33) – Ayahuasca
(3:35:00) – Meaning of life

#368 – Eliezer Yudkowsky: Dangers of AI and the End of Human Civilization Mar 30, 2023

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Eliezer Yudkowsky is a researcher, writer, and philosopher on the topic of superintelligent AI. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Eliezer’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ESYudkowsky
LessWrong Blog: https://lesswrong.com
Eliezer’s Blog page: https://www.lesswrong.com/users/eliezer_yudkowsky
Books and resources mentioned:
1. AGI Ruin (blog post): https://lesswrong.com/posts/uMQ3cqWDPHhjtiesc/agi-ruin-a-list-of-lethalities
2. Adaptation and Natural Selection: https://amzn.to/40F5gfa

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
(05:19) – GPT-4
(28:00) – Open sourcing GPT-4
(44:18) – Defining AGI
(52:14) – AGI alignment
(1:35:06) – How AGI may kill us
(2:27:27) – Superintelligence
(2:34:39) – Evolution
(2:41:09) – Consciousness
(2:51:41) – Aliens
(2:57:12) – AGI Timeline
(3:05:11) – Ego
(3:11:03) – Advice for young people
(3:16:21) – Mortality
(3:18:02) – Love

#367 – Sam Altman: OpenAI CEO on GPT-4, ChatGPT, and the Future of AI Mar 25, 2023

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Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI, the company behind GPT-4, ChatGPT, DALL-E, Codex, and many other state-of-the-art AI technologies. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
– NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour
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EPISODE LINKS:
Sam’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/sama
OpenAI’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenAI
OpenAI’s Website: https://openai.com
GPT-4 Website: https://openai.com/research/gpt-4

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
(08:41) – GPT-4
(20:06) – Political bias
(27:07) – AI safety
(47:47) – Neural network size
(51:40) – AGI
(1:13:09) – Fear
(1:15:18) – Competition
(1:17:38) – From non-profit to capped-profit
(1:20:58) – Power
(1:26:11) – Elon Musk
(1:34:37) – Political pressure
(1:52:51) – Truth and misinformation
(2:05:13) – Microsoft
(2:09:13) – SVB bank collapse
(2:14:04) – Anthropomorphism
(2:18:07) – Future applications
(2:21:59) – Advice for young people
(2:24:37) – Meaning of life

#366 – Shannon Curry: Johnny Depp & Amber Heard Trial, Marriage, Dating & Love Mar 21, 2023

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Dr. Shannon Curry is a clinical and forensic psychologist who conducts research, therapy, and clinical evaluation pertaining to trauma, violence, and relationships. She testified in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Shannon’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/currypsychgroup
Curry Psychology Group: https://currypsychology.com/

OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(05:41) – Starting a relationship
(09:40) – Couples therapy
(16:57) – Why relationships fail
(24:15) – Drama in relationships
(29:42) – Success in relationships
(36:06) – Dating
(44:42) – Sex
(46:36) – Cheating
(55:37) – Polyamory
(57:28) – Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial
(1:26:06) – Forensic psychology
(1:36:16) – PTSD
(1:45:51) – Advice for young people
(1:48:42) – Love

#365 – Sam Harris: Trump, Pandemic, Twitter, Elon, Bret, IDW, Kanye, AI & UFOs Mar 14, 2023

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Sam Harris is an author, podcaster, and philosopher. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Sam’s Website: https://samharris.org
Making Sense Podcast: https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes
Waking Up App: https://www.wakingup.com
Sam’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@samharrisorg
Sam’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/samharrisorg

OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(09:25) – Empathy and reason
(17:17) – Donald Trump
(1:00:11) – Military industrial complex
(1:04:45) – Twitter
(1:28:52) – COVID
(2:12:35) – Kanye West
(2:29:11) – Platforming
(2:47:07) – Joe Rogan
(3:03:59) – Bret Weinstein
(3:17:38) – Elon Musk
(3:29:45) – Artificial Intelligence
(3:45:48) – UFOs
(3:59:03) – Free will
(4:26:17) – Hope for the future

#364 – Chris Voss: FBI Hostage Negotiator Mar 10, 2023

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Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage and crisis negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Chris’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefbinegotiator
Chris’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/fbinegotiator
Chris’s Website: https://blackswanltd.com
Chris’s Masterclass: https://masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation
Never Split the Difference (book): https://amzn.to/3J5scNC

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) – Negotiation
(12:21) – Reason vs Emotion
(27:17) – How to listen
(36:06) – Negotiation with terrorists
(38:14) – Brittney Griner
(39:53) – Putin and Zelenskyy
(47:13) – Donald Trump
(54:23) – When to walk away
(58:37) – Israel and Palestine
(1:06:16) – Al-Qaeda
(1:11:46) – Three voices of negotiation
(1:20:11) – Strategic umbrage
(1:23:18) – Mirroring
(1:26:29) – Labeling
(1:33:55) – Exhaustion
(1:36:09) – The word “fair”
(1:39:06) – Closing the deal
(1:41:03) – Manipulation and lying
(1:42:58) – Conversation vs Negotiation
(1:54:17) – The 7-38-55 Rule
(1:58:16) – Chatbots
(2:07:39) – War
(2:09:10) – Advice for young people

#363 – B-Team Jiu Jitsu: Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Nicky Ryan Mar 06, 2023

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Craig Jones, Nicky Rod and Nicky Ryan, together with Ethan Crelinsten are founders of the B-Team, a legendary jiu jitsu team based in Austin, TX. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
B-Team’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/bteamjj/
B-Team’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bteamjiujitsu
B-Team’s Website: https://bteamjj.com/
Craig Jones’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/craigjonesbjj/
Nicky Rod’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickyrod247/
Nicky Ryan’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickyryanbjj/
Craig Jones’s Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones
Nicky Rod’s Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_nick-rodriguez
Nicky Ryan’s Instructionals: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_nicky-ryan

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
(06:21) – B-Team
(11:57) – Winning and losing
(19:43) – Danaher Death Squad (DDS)
(37:13) – Nicky Rod vs Gordon Ryan
(53:47) – Steroids
(1:08:31) – White belts
(1:16:40) – Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev
(1:36:15) – Greatest MMA fighter of all time
(1:38:43) – Dagestani fighters
(1:40:00) – Conor McGregor
(1:42:39) – Strength training and injuries
(1:55:03) – Pre-match ritual
(2:01:34) – Toughest match
(2:05:25) – Positional training
(2:11:59) – Perfect training week
(2:14:49) – Overtraining
(2:17:08) – Advice for beginners
(2:25:17) – Takedowns and submissions
(2:30:55) – Ego
(2:35:24) – Lion vs bear
(2:40:15) – Street fights
(2:42:17) – Money and friendship

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