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#325 – Michael Levin: Biology, Life, Aliens, Evolution, Embryogenesis & Xenobots

Michael Levin is a biologist at Tufts University working on novel ways to understand and control complex pattern formation in biological systems. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmichaellevin
Michael’s Website: https://drmichaellevin.org
Michael’s Papers:
Biological Robots: https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.00880
Synthetic Organisms: https://tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19420889.2021.2005863
Limb Regeneration: https://science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abj2164

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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(06:40) – Embryogenesis
(14:08) – Xenobots: biological robots
(27:55) – Sense of self
(37:27) – Multi-scale competency architecture
(48:58) – Free will
(58:27) – Bioelectricity
(1:11:44) – Planaria
(1:23:33) – Building xenobots
(1:47:08) – Unconventional cognition
(2:11:39) – Origin of evolution
(2:18:42) – Synthetic organisms
(2:25:27) – Regenerative medicine
(2:29:14) – Cancer suppression
(2:33:15) – Viruses
(2:38:28) – Cognitive light cones
(2:43:03) – Advice for young people
(2:47:47) – Death
(2:57:17) – Meaning of life

#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker

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Daniel Negreanu is one of the greatest poker players of all time. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Daniel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKidPoker
Daniel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnegspoker
Daniel’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dnegreanu
Daniel’s MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex
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Daniel’s books:
Power Hold’em Strategy: https://amzn.to/3ByYtJg
Hold’em Wisdom for All Players: https://amzn.to/3LpgXQG
Book mentioned:
Modern Poker Theory: https://amzn.to/3dkJIBK

OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(06:43) – Poker hands
(14:39) – Poker ranges
(20:10) – Game theory optimal
(36:25) – Winning
(42:57) – Losing
(48:58) – Mental game
(53:17) – Day in the life
(1:02:20) – History of poker
(1:06:10) – Poker solvers
(1:12:46) – Online poker
(1:20:49) – Greatest poker player of all time
(1:40:43) – Main Event of the WSOP
(1:49:14) – Advice for beginners
(1:54:44) – Cheating
(2:04:43) – Movies
(2:10:10) – Advice for young people
(2:19:29) – Love
(2:24:43) – The Gambler

#323 – Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling

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Will Sasso is a comedian, actor, and co-host of the Dudesy podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Will’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/willsasso
Will’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillSasso
Dudsey’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/Dudesy
Dudsey’s Website: https://dudesypod.com
Dudsey’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/dudesy

OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(07:16) – Video games
(13:22) – Bobby Lee
(15:32) – Stand-up comedy
(23:03) – Robin Williams
(24:25) – Loneliness and depression
(32:46) – John Candy
(39:35) – Friendship
(45:23) – Ten Minute Podcast
(50:22) – Dudesy podcast
(58:41) – Acting
(1:10:00) – Impressions
(1:15:28) – Artificial intelligence
(1:46:55) – Anxiety
(1:56:49) – Kindness
(2:00:45) – Bad days
(2:04:39) – Pro wrestling
(2:08:15) – Advice for young people
(2:22:20) – Meaning of life

#322 – Rana el Kaliouby: Emotion AI, Social Robots, and Self-Driving Cars

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Rana el Kaliouby is a pioneer in the field of emotion recognition and human-centric AI. She is the founder of Affectiva, deputy CEO of Smart Eye, and author of Girl Decoded. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
– Mizzen+Main: https://mizzenandmain.com and use code LEX to get $35 off
– Weights & Biases: https://lexfridman.com/wnb
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– ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free

EPISODE LINKS:
Rana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaliouby
Rana’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/ranaelkaliouby
Rana’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/RanaelKaliouby
Affectiva (website): https://affectiva.com
Smart Eye: (website): https://smarteye.se
Girl Decoded (book): https://amzn.to/3DnRAN4

OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(06:58) – Childhood
(16:35) – Hijab
(19:18) – Faith
(21:26) – War
(25:35) – Women in the Middle East
(29:53) – Rana’s journey
(42:28) – Rosalind Picard
(44:36) – Advice for women
(55:07) – Dating
(1:02:43) – Human nature
(1:07:23) – AI and emotions
(1:38:01) – Smart Eye
(1:47:22) – Tesla and Waymo
(1:56:09) – Drunk driving
(2:05:40) – Robotics
(2:19:27) – Advice for startups
(2:24:15) – Investing
(2:31:39) – Advice for young people
(2:39:59) – Love

#321 – Ray Kurzweil: Singularity, Superintelligence, and Immortality

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Ray Kurzweil is an author, inventor, and futurist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Ray’s Website: https://kurzweilai.net
Ray’s Books:
The Singularity Is Nearer (pre-order): https://amzn.to/3BNXmGR
How To Create A Mind: https://amzn.to/3qqlkBw
The Singularity Is Near: https://amzn.to/3DfXP5z
The Age of Spiritual Machines: https://amzn.to/3RSjtAX
Danielle: https://amzn.to/3Bww2N7
Transcend: https://amzn.to/3RAEYGV

OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(07:06) – Turing test
(20:52) – Brain–computer interfaces
(32:32) – Singularity
(38:51) – Virtual reality
(41:31) – Evolution of information processing
(47:57) – Automation
(57:58) – Nanotechnology
(59:52) – Nuclear war
(1:01:57) – Uploading minds
(1:09:39) – How to think
(1:16:09) – Digital afterlife
(1:25:29) – Intelligent alien life
(1:28:19) – Simulation hypothesis
(1:32:31) – Mortality
(1:40:11) – Meaning of life

#320 – Christopher Capozzola: World War I, Ideology, Propaganda, and Politics

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Christopher Capozzola is a professor of history at MIT. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Christopher’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/boundbywarbook
Christopher’s Website: https://boundbywarbook.com
Christopher’s books:
Bound by War: https://amzn.to/3QssboA
Uncle Sam Wants You: https://amzn.to/3Bw5KdT

OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(05:50) – How World War I started
(20:27) – US and World War I
(37:24) – US Military
(43:43) – War in Ukraine
(47:53) – American Civil War
(53:31) – World War II
(1:12:38) – Nationalism
(1:23:27) – US elections
(1:49:34) – Donald Trump
(2:03:39) – Philippine–American War
(2:10:02) – Greatest US president
(2:14:36) – Advice for young people
(2:16:53) – Meaning of life

#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame

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Alexandra and Andrea Botez are chess players, commentators, educators, entertainers, and streamers. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
BotezLive Twitch: https://twitch.tv/botezlive
BotezLive YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/BotezLive
BotezLive Instagram: https://instagram.com/botezlive
Alexandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/missbotez
Andrea’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsandreabotez
Alexandra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexandravbotez
Andrea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsandreabotez
ChessBase: https://chessbase.com/post/the-carlsen-niemann-affair

OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(10:15) – Trip to Italy
(17:16) – Chess tournaments
(22:03) – Streaming
(34:07) – Chess strategies
(54:33) – King’s Indian Defense
(1:12:33) – Chess training
(1:16:59) – Losing
(1:20:18) – Street chess and trash talk
(1:25:07) – Passion and study
(1:43:00) – Loneliness and depression
(2:07:49) – Andrew Tate
(2:16:32) – Greatest chess player of all time
(2:19:07) – Magnus Carlsen
(2:28:17) – Advice for young people
(2:30:10) – Chess boxing
(2:39:04) – Meaning of life
(2:40:09) – Love

#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness

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Nick Lane is a biochemist at UCL and author of Transformer, The Vital Question, and many other amazing books on biology, chemistry, and life. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Nick’s Website: https://nick-lane.net
Nick’s Books:
Transformer: https://amzn.to/3cy7lpO
The Vital Question: https://amzn.to/3q0vN6q
Oxygen: https://amzn.to/3edy3V5
Power, Sex, Suicide: https://amzn.to/3B3OInk
Life Ascending: https://amzn.to/3wKIsOE
Books mentioned:
21 Lessons for the 21st Century: https://amzn.to/3AZQaqy
The Black Cloud: https://amzn.to/3wJhDKC

OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(05:45) – Origin of life
(19:31) – Panspermia
(25:05) – What is life?
(38:20) – Photosynthesis
(41:55) – Prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells
(51:56) – Sex
(59:39) – DNA
(1:06:51) – Violence
(1:17:25) – Human evolution
(1:23:21) – Neanderthals
(1:26:53) – Sensory inputs
(1:37:43) – Consciousness
(2:09:17) – AI and biology
(2:38:36) – Evolution
(2:59:07) – Fermi paradox
(3:12:27) – Cities
(3:20:14) – Depression
(3:22:50) – Writing
(3:30:49) – Advice for young people
(3:37:57) – Earth

#317 – John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom

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John Vervaeke is a psychologist and cognitive scientist at University of Toronto. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
John’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/johnvervaeke
John’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john
John’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/VervaekeJohn
John’s Website: https://johnvervaeke.com
Books mentioned:
Flow: https://amzn.to/3cQDby9
On Bullshit: https://amzn.to/3PZDvYW
The Denial of Death: https://amzn.to/3KsIctp

OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(07:03) – Meaning
(27:17) – Consciousness
(36:17) – Relevance realization
(47:40) – Wisdom
(54:54) – Truth
(59:38) – Reality
(1:11:59) – Meaning crisis
(1:35:27) – Religion
(1:43:17) – Nontheism
(1:58:26) – Distributed cognition
(2:16:37) – Flow
(2:36:35) – Psychedelics
(2:45:03) – Marxism and Nazism
(2:57:08) – Evil
(3:01:19) – Powerful ideas
(3:08:10) – Advice for young people

#316 – Noam Chomsky: Putin, Ukraine, China, and Nuclear War

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Noam Chomsky is a linguist, philosopher, and political activist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Noam’s Website: https://chomsky.info/
Noam’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/noam.chomskyofficial
Manufacturing Consent (book): https://amzn.to/3KaEc0d

OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(07:28) – Putin’s motivations
(20:35) – War in Ukraine
(27:37) – Propaganda
(35:01) – China and American relations
(50:02) – Hope for humanity

Lex Fridman

Research Scientist at MIT. Host of Lex Fridman Podcast.

Author Archives: lexteam

#325 – Michael Levin: Biology, Life, Aliens, Evolution, Embryogenesis & Xenobots

#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker

#323 – Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling

#322 – Rana el Kaliouby: Emotion AI, Social Robots, and Self-Driving Cars

#321 – Ray Kurzweil: Singularity, Superintelligence, and Immortality

#320 – Christopher Capozzola: World War I, Ideology, Propaganda, and Politics

#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame

#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness

#317 – John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom

#316 – Noam Chomsky: Putin, Ukraine, China, and Nuclear War