Episodes (Page 18)
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Zev Weinstein discusses emerging ideas and perspectives from younger generations on technology, philosophy, and society
Zev Weinstein
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Natalya Bailey explains rocket propulsion engineering, electric spacecraft propulsion, and Accion Systems' innovations
Natalya Bailey
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Tim Dillon uses comedy to explore power structures, conspiracy theories, and society's contradictions
Conspiracy Theories
Tim Dillon: Comedy
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Lex Fridman answers audience questions on diverse topics including AI, physics, personal development, and podcast direction
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Max Tegmark discusses AI safety, the future of artificial intelligence, and existential risks from advanced AI systems
Max Tegmark
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Avi Loeb explores the mysterious object 'Oumuamua' and whether it could be an interstellar spacecraft or probe from extraterrestrial civilization
Avi Loeb: Aliens
Black Holes
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Dmitry Korkin explains protein evolution, viral mechanisms, and how computational biology reveals life's complexity
Dmitry Korkin
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Dan Gable shares his Olympic wrestling legacy, coaching philosophy, and methods for developing mental toughness in athletes
Mental Toughness
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Dan Kokotov discusses automatic speech recognition technology, AI advances, and Rev.ai's approach to transcription
Dan Kokotov
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Michael Malice discusses the concept of 'the white pill'
Happiness Amidst Chaos
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Diana Walsh Pasulka examines UFO beliefs and alien encounters in American culture, exploring intersection of technology, religion, and contemporary mythology
Diana Walsh Pasulka: Aliens
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Charles Isbell (Georgia Tech Dean) and Michael Littman (Brown computer scientist) discuss how machine learning and AI are transforming education and computing
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Dmitri Dolgov, Waymo CTO, discusses autonomous vehicle technology and the current state of self-driving car development
Dmitri Dolgov
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Michael Mina, Harvard immunologist, advocates for rapid testing as a critical tool in pandemic response and viral transmission control
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Matthew Johnson from Johns Hopkins presents research on psychedelics as potential therapeutic treatments for mental health conditions
Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
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Michael Littman explores reinforcement learning as a fundamental approach to AI that mimics how agents learn through interaction and rewards
Michael Littman
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BJJ black belt and MMA coach John Clarke discusses the art and philosophy of fighting, grappling techniques, and the pursuit of excellence in martial arts
John Clarke
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Manolis Kellis is a computational biologist exploring fundamental questions about life, meaning, and the universe
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Erik Brynjolfsson discusses economic impacts of AI and automation on labor, inequality, and wealth distribution in society
Social Networks
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Lisa Feldman Barrett presents her research on how emotions are constructed by the brain rather than hardwired reactions
Lisa Feldman Barrett: Love