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#330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness
Hikaru Nakamura is a chess super grandmaster and is currently the #1 ranked blitz chess player in the world. He is also one of the top chess streamers on Twitch and YouTube. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Mizzen+Main: https://mizzenandmain.com and use code LEX to get $35 off – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour – SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex EPISODE LINKS: Hikaru’s Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gmhikaru Hikaru’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GMHikaru Hikaru’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMHikaru Hikaru’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/gmhikaru Hikaru’s Website: https://hikarunakamura.com Macauley Peterson’s video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tGXvcQP6VPo PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify:
#329 – Kate Darling: Social Robots, Ethics, Privacy and the Future of MIT
Kate Darling is a researcher at MIT Media Lab interested in human robot interaction and robot ethics. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – True Classic Tees: https://trueclassictees.com/lex and use code LEX to get 25% off – Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get 14-day free trial – Linode: https://linode.com/lex to get $100 free credit – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free EPISODE LINKS: Kate’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/grok_ Kate’s Website: http://katedarling.org Kate’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/grok_ The New Breed (book): https://amzn.to/3ExhBuf Creativity without Law (book): https://amzn.to/3MqV5F3 LuLaRobot (paper): http://drive.google.com/file/d/1PtYpkDQaQVPbhQIc6wcCC50JKWVsDo3k/view PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple
#328 – John Danaher: Submission Grappling, ADCC, Animal Combat, and Knives
John Danaher is one of the greatest coaches and minds in martial arts history. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Audible: https://audible.com/lex to get 30-day free trial – Calm: https://calm.com/lex to get 40% off premium – Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit – MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off – Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings EPISODE LINKS: John’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/danaherjohn Watch full matches at FloGrappling: https://flograppling.com PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above,
#327 – GothamChess: Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen, Cheating Scandal & Chess Bots
Levy Rozman, also known as GothamChess, is a professional chess player, streamer, and educator. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Notion: https://notion.com – Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month of fish oil – ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off EPISODE LINKS: GothamChess’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/gothamchess GothamChess’s Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gothamchess GothamChess’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GothamChess GothamChess’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/gothamchess GothamChess’s Website: https://gotham-chess.com PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best
#326 – Annaka Harris: Free Will, Consciousness, and the Nature of Reality
Annaka Harris is the author of Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Wealthfront: https://wealthfront.com/lex to get $50 sign-up bonus – BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off – Blinkist: https://blinkist.com/lex to get 25% off premium – Onnit: https://lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off – Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit EPISODE LINKS: Annaka’s Twitter: http://twitter.com/annakaharris Annaka’s Website: http://annakaharris.com Annaka’s Facebook: http://facebook.com/annakaharrisprojects Annaka’s Books: 1. Conscious: https://amzn.to/3SFLLPE 2. I Wonder: https://amzn.to/3UPQTTm Annaka’s Articles: 1. What Is Time?: http://nautil.us/what-is-time-238478 2. A Solution to the Combination Problem: http://annakaharris.com/the-future-of-panpsychism
#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: – Henson Shaving: https://hensonshaving.com/lex and use code LEX to get 100 free blades with your razor – Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings – LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off 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 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS:
#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
Daniel Negreanu is one of the greatest poker players of all time. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Backbone: https://playbackbone.com/lex to get perks with order – Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get 14-day free trial – BiOptimizers: http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex to get 10% off – Fundrise: https://fundrise.com/lex – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off 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 (MasterClass is a sponsor, use link to support podcast) 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 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast
#323 – Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling
Will Sasso is a comedian, actor, and co-host of the Dudesy podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings – Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month of fish oil – BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off – Onnit: https://lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off – Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit 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 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT
#322 – Rana el Kaliouby: Emotion AI, Social Robots, and Self-Driving Cars
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 – Notion: https://notion.com – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – 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 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website:
#321 – Ray Kurzweil: Singularity, Superintelligence, and Immortality
Ray Kurzweil is an author, inventor, and futurist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get 14-day free trial – NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour – Linode: https://linode.com/lex to get $100 free credit – MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off – Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit 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 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS:
#320 – Christopher Capozzola: World War I, Ideology, Propaganda, and Politics
Christopher Capozzola is a professor of history at MIT. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Wealthfront: https://wealthfront.com/lex to get $50 sign-up bonus – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack – SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex 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 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast –
#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
Alexandra and Andrea Botez are chess players, commentators, educators, entertainers, and streamers. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Calm: https://calm.com/lex to get 40% off premium – Weights & Biases: https://lexfridman.com/wnb – BiOptimizers: http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex to get 10% off – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit 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 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT
#318 – Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness
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: – Backbone: https://playbackbone.com/lex to get perks with order – Notion: https://notion.com – BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off – Blinkist: https://blinkist.com/lex to get 25% off premium 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 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple
#317 – John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom
John Vervaeke is a psychologist and cognitive scientist at University of Toronto. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Mizzen+Main: https://mizzenandmain.com and use code LEX to get $35 off – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings – Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month of fish oil – Onnit: https://lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off 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 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts:
#316 – Noam Chomsky: Putin, Ukraine, China, and Nuclear War
Noam Chomsky is a linguist, philosopher, and political activist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Skiff: https://skiff.com/lex – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – Onnit: https://lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off – Blinkist: https://blinkist.com/lex to get 25% off premium EPISODE LINKS: Noam’s Website: https://chomsky.info/ Noam’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/noam.chomskyofficial Manufacturing Consent (book): https://amzn.to/3KaEc0d PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: