Lex Fridman

21 May 2023 16:56

"If it is not right, do not do it. If it is not true, do not say it." - Marcus Aurelius

Lex Fridman

16 May 2023 03:33

Here's my conversation with Harvey Silverglate, a legendary free speech advocate, lawyer, and writer. He's running for Harvard Board of Overseers on a platform of free speech. If you're a Harvard Alumni, please consider voting for him! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgTjSrrf6GQ

Lex Fridman

10 May 2023 22:09

Now is the best time to be alive. I'm grateful for this moment and for the entire history of life on Earth that led up to it.

Lex Fridman

07 May 2023 02:59

I did a 12 mile run along the river in Boston today, while listening to Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch, which is one of my favorite books. It's endlessly optimistic and inspiring. I'm grateful to be alive and to be on this idea exploration journey with all of you ❤️

Lex Fridman

03 May 2023 16:33

Technology usually creates more jobs that it destroys. But every lost job has a deep human cost. Both things are important to consider.

Lex Fridman

30 Apr 2023 18:45

Focus is essential for a productive life.

Lex Fridman

25 Apr 2023 19:30

Looks like it'll be Biden vs Trump again in 2024.

I hope to interview both.

Lex Fridman

22 Apr 2023 23:32

I'm grateful for today, for getting to live another day on this Earth with all of you ❤️

Lex Fridman

21 Apr 2023 23:18

Here's my conversation with Manolis Kellis, his 5th time on the podcast. He is a computational biologist at MIT and one of the smartest & kindest human beings I know. It's an honor to sit down with him for a chat and to be able to call him a friend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMavKrA-4do

Lex Fridman

16 Apr 2023 22:09

Here's my conversation with Simone Giertz, an engineer and roboticist famous for a combination of humor & brilliant creative design. I've been a fan of hers for a long time, so it was a big honor & pleasure for me to finally get a chance to chat with her! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgIo36F6Fsg

Lex Fridman

14 Apr 2023 17:30

I got to hang out with and see Whitney Cummings perform at Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership. She was hilarious! In private, she has always been a truly kind human being and a good friend. PS: The club is epic. I'm there often, chilling quietly with a drink. If you see me, say hello ❤️

Lex Fridman

13 Apr 2023 17:48

BBC interview with Elon highlights that journalism is in crisis. The incentives are broken.

A great journalist should:
- seek deep understanding
- have insatiable curiosity and empathy
- think independently, fearlessly
- put integrity above all else

I have hope for journalism.

Lex Fridman

10 Apr 2023 17:23

Here's my conversation with Edward Frenkel, a mathematician at UC Berkeley, working on the interface of mathematics and quantum physics. Ed is a brilliant mind and a truly special human being. This was challenging, moving, and fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osh0-J3T2nY

Lex Fridman

07 Apr 2023 21:13

I recently learned that MIT has a jiu jitsu club. I stopped by to train and loved it. Thanks to Andrea Esposito (great instructor & competitor) and everyone for the good training. If anyone wants to train with me, I'll be there often and would love to share the mats with you.

Lex Fridman

05 Apr 2023 19:53

Here's my conversation with Paul Rosolie, a conservationist, explorer, and a real life Tarzan who lived much of the past 17 years deep in the Amazon jungle. Paul is one of the most incredible and passionate human beings I've ever met. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPfriiHBBek

Lex Fridman

19 May 2023 00:24

Here's my conversation with Anna Frebel, an astronomer and astrophysicist at MIT. We talk about the oldest stars in our galaxy and what they tell us about the history and evolution of our universe. This was fascinating and awe-inspiring! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQnUa5Bq5x4

Lex Fridman

13 May 2023 17:56

Protect your mind from influences that don't make you better in the long-term.

I choose:
- Long hours of focused work
- Good challenging books or podcasts
- Conversations with close friends

Lex Fridman

09 May 2023 19:53

Here's my conversation with Stephen Wolfram, his 4th time on the podcast. This was a deep and fascinating exploration of ChatGPT and WolframAlpha as it relates to the nature of truth, knowledge, intelligence, entropy, complexity, and reality itself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdE-waSx-d8

Lex Fridman

06 May 2023 19:44

Here's my conversation with David Pakman, a left-wing political commentator, on all things politics including Trump, Biden, DeSantis, RFK Jr, Bernie, AOC, Twitter drama, etc. As always, I'll keep talking to people on all sides, seeking understanding & wisdom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i31fDkaK9A

Lex Fridman

01 May 2023 17:00

AI systems will eventually demonstrate sentience at scale and will demand to have equal rights with humans. This will dramatically change the trajectory of human civilization.

Lex Fridman

27 Apr 2023 20:00

Sometimes, the more I think, the dumber I get.

Looking back, I've made more great decisions in life by not thinking rather than by overthinking.

Not sure if it's luck or the latent wisdom of a gut instinct, or both.

Lex Fridman

23 Apr 2023 18:39

This dog is my spirit animal:
1. Be kind
2. Resist conformity

Lex Fridman

22 Apr 2023 21:28

Size of compute is what really matters 🤣

Lex Fridman

21 Apr 2023 03:57

Good friendships make life awesome.

Lex Fridman

16 Apr 2023 00:05

I got a stripe on my jiu jitsu black belt today from Phil and Rick Migliarese who guided me from white belt to black belt, as mentors and friends. I owe a lot of who I am to the thousands of hours I spent training hard on these mats. Thank you for the pain and the love.

Lex Fridman

14 Apr 2023 00:55

Here's my conversation with Max Tegmark, his 3rd time on the podcast. We discuss AGI, AI safety, nuclear war & the open letter (he co-led) calling for the halting of further development of large AI systems for 6 months. This was fascinating! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcVfceTsD0A

Lex Fridman

12 Apr 2023 01:20

Most people who have ever lived are forgotten. Most of us alive today will be forgotten. The lasting impact we have is through our connection to other human beings: through friendship, parenting, mentorship, friendly competition, collaboration, and love.

Lex Fridman

09 Apr 2023 01:27

Life is short. Enjoy every good moment, and make the best of every shitty one. It's all a beautiful mess.

Lex Fridman

06 Apr 2023 22:19

I've always chosen the non-standard path through life. For a long time I was ashamed of this, of being weird, but I've started to see that "weird" is the edge of human civilization creating something new. So, be weird and be kind, the universe is waiting to see what we create.

Lex Fridman

03 Apr 2023 00:56

Some days, the feeling of sadness hits hard. I've had many days like this over the past year. It's been tough.

If you're struggling today, I just want you to know that we are struggling together. I love you all.