Lex Fridman

12 Dec 2022 18:28

Here's my conversation with Ed Calderon about Mexican drug cartels, ambushes, assassinations, kidnappings, narco cults, fentanyl, drug war, immigration, PTSD, and mortality. This was a powerful and eye-opening conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PIOoJMMptA

Lex Fridman

10 Dec 2022 08:20

Two amazing World Cup games today, both ended in penalty kicks. I was on edge of seat, forgetting to breath, for entire overtime of Argentina game.

The dream of Messi winning the World Cup lives on!

Lex Fridman

08 Dec 2022 20:59

Love you bro. I'm here for you. Everything will be okay 🤣

Lex Fridman

07 Dec 2022 22:37

If it didn't meme, it didn't happen.

Lex Fridman

05 Dec 2022 19:46

I'm hiring to help with podcast. We have a small team of amazing people. Join us. I need help, so that I can spend 80 hours a week on non-podcast, technical work. We need editors, reviewers, translators (w/ english & non-english voice-over skills), etc: https://lexfridman.com/hiring/

Lex Fridman

04 Dec 2022 04:17

I attended the Neuralink event this week, talked to engineers there and was extremely impressed and inspired by their team.

While I hope to continue doing podcasts, my goal in 2023 is to spend most of my time building stuff, either by joining a strong team or starting a new one.

Lex Fridman

29 Nov 2022 18:35

Here's my conversation with Todd Howard, legendary video game designer, who led the development of some of the greatest games ever made (Elder Scrolls, Fallout). I spent countless happy hours in worlds created by Todd & team. From all us fans: Thank you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9AAnV59ddE

Lex Fridman

26 Nov 2022 17:30

Here's my conversation with Guido van Rossum (@gvanrossum), creator of Python, one the most popular and impactful programming languages in the world. We talk all about the future of programming, from the philosophical to the technical. This was super fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DVyjdw4t9I

Lex Fridman

24 Nov 2022 17:37

I'm grateful for all of you, for the chaos and the beauty of human civilization. We've created something truly remarkable on this tiny little planet. I look forward to seeing what we do next.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Lex Fridman

22 Nov 2022 19:07

Here's my conversation with Chris Tarbell, FBI agent who brought down Silk Road & Ross Ulbricht. I hope to also interview Ross Ulbricht himself. I'll talk to everyone, with empathy & compassion. I'll be attacked for this, but I won't give up. Love you all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KiO8GRgwDk

Lex Fridman

19 Nov 2022 20:59

Reminder to self: Mental health is very important.

Lex Fridman

17 Nov 2022 17:57

I spent ~20,000+ hours programming in Emacs. I finally decided to switch to VSCode. It feels like saying goodbye to an old friend.

It's good to always be evolving, always willing to let go of the comfortable old way to discover a better new way.

Lex Fridman

15 Nov 2022 18:14

Here's my conversation with Chamath Palihapitiya about money, success, investing, engineering, startups, and the future of energy, computing, and tech. Chamath is a brilliant, kind-hearted, and inspiring human being, both as a leader and a friend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFQUDCgMjRc

Lex Fridman

11 Nov 2022 18:36

Here's my conversation with Steven Bonnell aka Destiny, a progressive political commentator, video game streamer, and a pioneer of livestreamed political debate. Melina Goransson also joins us at the end! This was a challenging & fascinating conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqeuFiAUU4o

Lex Fridman

07 Nov 2022 16:59

Here's my conversation with Ben Shapiro about politics, extremism, Hitler, WW2, Ye (Kanye West), Twitter & Elon Musk, free speech, Trump, Biden, war, life, meaning, and love. I will talk with everyone, left & right. Please approach with empathy not derision. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF8DOS4C2KM

Lex Fridman

10 Dec 2022 17:30

If you look for a reason to hate a person, eventually you'll find it. If you look for a reason to celebrate a person, eventually you'll find it.

The former leads to resentment and destructive cynicism. The latter leads to happiness and growth for you and for those you celebrate.

Lex Fridman

09 Dec 2022 03:32

Here's my conversation with Coffeezilla about SBF, FTX, financial fraud, scams & fake gurus. Coffeezilla is one of the most important journalistic voices working today, in terms of his integrity and fearlessness. Please support his work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi9Rf0oLdHk

Lex Fridman

08 Dec 2022 02:54

I'm not right-wing or left-wing, no matter how much either side attacks. In the end, we're one. I love you all.

For podcasts, I am trying my best to have honest, empathetic conversations with voices on the left & the right, each time steelmanning their case & the opposing case.

Lex Fridman

06 Dec 2022 23:44

Here's my conversation with Noam Brown, co-creator of AI systems that achieve superhuman level performance in games of poker and Diplomacy that involves strategic negotiations with humans. This was a fascinating, technical conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oHH4aClJQs

Lex Fridman

04 Dec 2022 20:20

I appreciate the emotional honesty of this piece of wood.

Lex Fridman

30 Nov 2022 18:34

Don't be jealous of other people's success. Celebrate it, use it as inspiration. Life is way more fun that way.

Lex Fridman

28 Nov 2022 03:59

For me, it's never okay to betray a friend. Not for any amount of money, power, sex, or fame.

Great lifelong friendships is one of the most awesome aspects of our time here on Earth.

Lex Fridman

25 Nov 2022 16:22

Simple is better than complicated.

Lex Fridman

23 Nov 2022 17:28

We should forgive each other for stupid things we've said in the past.

Lex Fridman

20 Nov 2022 19:50

I'm rooting for Argentina to win the World Cup. Let's go Messi! Sending love to everyone who disagrees, I look forward to your letters 🤣

And of course, I'm holding out hope for USA as the long shot.

Lex Fridman

18 Nov 2022 18:36

Here's my conversation & debate on climate change with Bjørn Lomborg and Andrew Revkin. Bjørn is the author of False Alarm. Andrew is a climate journalist for 30+ years. I will host many more such debates, with the goal of understanding not dividing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gk9gIpGvSE

Lex Fridman

16 Nov 2022 18:10

The better angels of human nature will prevail.

Lex Fridman

15 Nov 2022 02:00

To anyone criticizing me, I may not respond directly, but I read it, take it seriously, and work hard to improve. Thank you both for the love and the criticism.

Lex Fridman

10 Nov 2022 07:07

Most people are good.

Lex Fridman

05 Nov 2022 06:12

There is a lot of loneliness and pain in this world. If you're feeling down tonight, I'm with you. We're in this together.