My guest this episode is Lex Fridman, Ph.D., a Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT), an expert on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, and the host of the Lex Fridman Podcast. We discuss Lex’s recent trip to the heart of the Ukrainian-Russian War, geopolitics, perspectives on people living in war zones, the shared human experience, and how information is communicated and controlled. As an experienced podcaster and public educator, Dr. Fridman offers unique insights into the art of holding conversations that grow understanding, especially when they involve people with opposing viewpoints. We also discuss the peer-review process for scientific research publications and how social media and podcasts are evolving the way science and technology are communicated. We consider how to find and follow your life’s purpose, maintain ongoing motivation and implement support systems to build and sustain momentum. Our conversation also covers capitalism, masculinity, chess and cheating, Lex’s idea for an AI robotics start-up and a Q&A from audience questions solicited on social media. As one of the main inspirations for the Huberman Lab podcast, hosting Dr. Fridman for this special centennial episode was an honor and a pleasure!
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Dr. Lex Fridman
00:04:30 LMNT, Levels, Eight Sleep
00:08:28 Podcasting
00:12:11 Ukraine, Russia, War & Geopolitics
00:23:17 Conflict & Generalized Hate
00:26:23 Typical Day in Ukraine; American Military & Information Wars
00:37:28 AG1 (Athletic Greens)
00:38:42 Deliberate Cold Exposure & Sauna; Fertility
00:46:44 Ukraine: Science, Infrastructure & Military; Zelensky
00:53:33 Firearms; Violence & Sensitization
00:57:40 MIT & Artificial Intelligence (AI), University Teaching & Pandemic
01:05:51 Publications & Peer Review, Research, Social Media
01:13:05 InsideTracker
01:14:17 Twitter & Social Media Mindset, Andrew Tate & Masculinity
01:26:05 Donald Trump & Anthony Fauci; Ideological Extremes
01:35:11 Biotechnology & Biopharma; Money & Status
01:45:08 Robotics, AI & Social Media; Start-ups
01:53:50 Motivation & Competition; Relationships
02:01:55 Jobs; A Career vs. A Calling; Robotics & Relationships
02:12:11 Chess, Poker & Cheating
02:22:25 Ideas of Lately
02:24:44 Why Lex Wears a Suit & Tie
02:27:50 Is There an AI Equivalent of Psychedelics?
02:29:06 Hardest Jiu-Jitsu Belt to Achieve
02:32:07 Advice to Young People
02:39:29 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous Supplements, Neural Network Newsletter, Social Media
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Tate is not a bad role model.
Dr. Huberman-have you done an episode on grief ? I try to catch all your content and don’t think I have seen anything on how to navigate grief and what is happening in the body during the grief process. I lost my son 1 month ago (adult son with mental illness). I don’t know how to recover and have motivation for life and for working towards better health as I did before my son died. I like what I learn from you because when I can understand what is happening inside my body and understand the science it is so helpful. Thank you for all your hard work on each episode of Huberman Lab Podcast.
Everyone's said it so I won't repeat it (amazing podcast & milestone!) – but what is in those jars????
Just a beautiful podcast between two good friends!
Got me all teary eyed with that ending🥲
andrew is sooo cuute
like so handsome
like really dreamy
i dont even pay attention when he speaks
like i cant
I don’t know how, probably through optimology of the algorithm, but no matter what I watch, YouTube autoplay always puts you as the next video.
I appreciate you both Dr. Fridman and Dr. Huberman. You have a beautiful friendship.
Congratulations on 100 episodes! I'm eager to see what the future holds for you.
Number 100 was truly a banger! 🫡 Cherished this conversation ✨
LMAO! That was a great opening 😂
"This feels like a porn set"
These podcasts will change the world
Wow! I now have 2 podcasts I listen to; Andrew Huberman and Lex Fridman. Congratulations on 100 amazing and life changing episodes Andrew. 👏
So beautiful:) Thank you both. Insightful perceptions were gained here🙏
I love you both to no end. Hope we can grab a drink one day
One of your best podcasts yet! Thanks for searching out the most incredible guests. Happy 100th Anniversary.
43:00 it’s a network of caves 😂
Bye. Anyone who thinks seeing trump is good are you kidding . Bye.
Lex your thinking way too hard about starting a company. Just start by building a mvp. You could probably even do it in your lab with grad students and then spin it into a start up.
2 of the top 50 most intelligent minds on Earth
Can anyone provide insight on what age people can start taking PS128
I follow Lex, and thanks to YouTube, I'll follow you.
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Hey Andrew – im following you for years now; thank you and your team for your blessed work. And I've been wondering – you strongly suggest exposure to sunlight in the first hours of the day, and If remember correctly, you said that the upper side of our vision field should be exposed to sunlight.
My question is if wearing a baseball cap all day long may affect the ability of our brain to observe sunlight?
Please interview Sam Harris!
What was the Lex's podcast episode that Andrew said he watched two times and took notes?
This man came back from Ukraine and interviewed Todd Howard for 3 hours, what a legend
"He chose to stay in Kiev"
No, he didn't. All of his videos "from Kiev" were in front of a green screen.
It's great that the world is "standing by" Ukraine, but to me it just boils down to "world against Russia". Because nothing happens for a good will you know, everyone just going for their benefits and now the world just teaches Russia a lesson… And it's very painful to realize this…
I cant help it in making a comment regarding the new normal in wich death it is a common thing, although we live in citys and in the age of technology people are still used to kill in order to have a meal, maybe in a different manner (paying for that piece of meat, therefore the killing to occure) but the act of killing has not changed, in this context the transition to death amongst the people around us is just the expanding of killings and deaths around, instead of love and genuine care… the rush for money has win in some casses even the human souls, this is not a comment wich can be done short, my point is that I truly understand the neuroplasticity of the ukrainians and their ability to have a decent talk at dinner with AK next to the fork, this is an accomplishment of the modern life, we humans somehow managed to fight, cry and care with the same ease, in some casses in a different and unique manner, war does not solves the humanity issues but it helps in growing whealth amongst the ones who allready have the power, and as always the bills are payed by the majority, the "general public".
This episode was not only a surprise, was not just a cookie… but one with the best ingredients, a healthy piece of truth !
Thank you for sharing science and i dare to say part of yourselfs ! Thanks, hugs and kisses !
18:47 My great grandfather left Russia after the first Russian revolution in 1905. He left before the 1917 Russian revolution.
Congratulations to you Andrew Huberman to the 100 Episode. That's a great performance. You have great guests and friends. Your medical knowledge is very helpful. 😃🙂😀😃🤠👨👩👦👨👩👧👨👩👧👨👩👧👨👩👧👦👨👩👧👨👩👧👦👨👩👧🎅
Thank you! 🤗
Lex selling his sperm as NFT… I laughed hard. What a sense of humor 😂
Why don't you upload the video on Spotify?