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Lex Fridman Podcast

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

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Norman Ohler is a historian and author of “Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich,” a book that investigates the role of psychoactive drugs, particularly stimulants such as methamphetamine, in the military history of World War II. It is a book that two le... more

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Dave Hone is a paleontologist, expert on dinosaurs, co-host of the Terrible Lizards podcast, and author of numerous scientific papers and books on the behavior and ecology of dinosaurs. He lectures at Queen Mary University of London on topics of Ecol... more

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Dave Plummer is a programmer, former Microsoft software engineer (Windows 95, NT, XP), creator of Task Manager, author of two books on autism, and host of the Dave’s Garage YouTube channel, where he shares stories from his career, insights on softwar... more

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Norman Ohler
Author of Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich
Episode: #481 – Norman Ohler: Hitler, Nazis, Drugs, WW2, Blitzkrieg, LSD, MKUltra & CIA
Dave Plummer
Programmer and former Microsoft software engineer known for his work on Windows 95, NT, XP, and creator of the Windows Task Manager.
Episode: #479 – Dave Plummer: Programming, Autism, and Old-School Microsoft Stories
Keyu Jin
An economist specializing in China's economy, global trade imbalances, and financial policy, author of The New China Playbook Beyond Socialism and Capitalism.
London School of Economics
Episode: #477 – Keyu Jin: China’s Economy, Tariffs, Trade, Trump, Communism & Capitalism
Demis Hassabis
Leader of Google DeepMind, AI pioneer, and Nobel Prize winner
Google DeepMind
Episode: #475 – Demis Hassabis: Future of AI, Simulating Reality, Physics and Video Games
David Heinemeier Hansson
Co-owner and CTO of 37signals, creator of Ruby on Rails.
37signals
Episode: #474 – DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Ruby on Rails, Productivity & Parenting
James Holland
Historian specializing in World War II
Episode: #470 – James Holland: World War II, Hitler, Churchill, Stalin & Biggest Battles
Christopher Anthony Lunsford
Singer-songwriter from Virginia, known for his hit song 'Rich Men North of Richmond'.
Episode: #469 – Oliver Anthony: Country Music, Blue-Collar America, Fame, Money, and Pain
Janna Levin
A theoretical physicist and cosmologist specializing in black holes, extra dimensions, and gravitational waves.
Episode: #468 – Janna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra Dimensions
Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Historian of modern China
University of California, Irvine
Episode: #466 – Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao

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Lex Fridman
AI researcher and host, engaging in conversations across various disciplines, focusing on science, technology, ethics, and consciousness.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 102.2k ratings
  • Boring and questionable intent

    Bunch of self-appointed “authorities” on here — rarely a decent guest. Show seems to have an affinity for MAGA and oligarch tech ideology and pushing power to narcissists who want to run dominate world.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gilty Plezurs
    United States13 days ago
  • Lex Fraudman

    This guy went to Drexel, yet has MIT all over his socials. He didn’t go to MIT, just lectured there.

    Is not an academic. His claim to fame was Elon that is it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dewey Crow
    United States20 days ago
  • Love the topic and podcast length

    Love the variety of topics covered and love the long podcasts so many podcasts are far too short

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    john wicker 87
    United States20 days ago
  • Used to love Lex, but he needs to take responsibility for ideas he platforms.

    Used to love Lex, but he needs to take responsibility for ideas he platforms.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Depaul student
    United Statesa month ago
  • Genghis Khan episode

    This episode is probably one of the best podcast episodes I’ve ever listened to in my life. The guest who tells the story of Genghis Khan is truly outstanding — he brings real depth while keeping everything engaging and accessible. He manages to weave together biographical and historiographical details without ever losing sight of the human element. It feels like listening to a book come to life, and it definitely makes me want to read his work. And as if the history itself weren’t enough, the e... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedro from Brazil
    Brazila month ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep, nuanced conversations with experts from various fields, praising the host's ability to make complex topics accessible.
Some reviewers express concerns over the length of the episodes, suggesting that they can be overwhelming or lead to fatigue.
Listeners value the diversity of guests and topics, often highlighting the intellectual stimulation they derive from the content.
The host's interviewing style is sometimes described as gentle and sincere, fostering open discussions, although a minority find it less engaging.

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#482 – Pavel Durov: Telegram, Freedom, Censorship, Money, Power & Human Nature
Q: How do you maintain your values of freedom against financial pressures?
By prioritizing principles over profits, I focus on creating a platform that ensures privacy and freedom of expression.
#482 – Pavel Durov: Telegram, Freedom, Censorship, Money, Power & Human Nature
Q: What influenced your philosophy about freedom?
Experiencing life in societies with and without freedom shaped my view that freedom is essential for innovation and culture.
#474 – DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Ruby on Rails, Productivity & Parenting
Q: What's your opinion on TypeScript?
I dislike TypeScript as it complicates the coding process for me and detracts from Ruby's dynamic nature.
#474 – DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Ruby on Rails, Productivity & Parenting
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting to learn programming?
I would recommend starting with Ruby because it's a great language for beginners, and I encourage building real applications to drive the learning process.
#474 – DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Ruby on Rails, Productivity & Parenting
Q: How did you get into the programming world?
After several failed attempts, it was discovering the Internet and HTML that reignited my desire to learn programming.

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