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!For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://athleticgreens.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlabWaking Up: https://wakingup.com/hubermanMomentous: https://livemomentous.com/hubermanTimestamps

Dr. Lex Fridman

Sponsor: LMNT

Podcasting

Ukraine, Russia, War & Geopolitics

Conflict & Generalized Hate

Typical Day in Ukraine; American Military & Information Wars

Sponsor: AG1

Deliberate Cold Exposure & Sauna; Fertility

Ukraine: Science, Infrastructure & Military; Zelensky

Firearms; Violence & Sensitization

MIT & Artificial Intelligence (AI), University Teaching & Pandemic

Publications & Peer Review, Research, Social Media

InsideTracker

Twitter & Social Media Mindset, Andrew Tate & Masculinity

Donald Trump & Anthony Fauci; Ideological Extremes

Biotechnology & Biopharma; Money & Status

Robotics, AI & Social Media; Start-ups

Motivation & Competition; Relationships

Jobs; A Career vs. A Calling; Robotics & Relationships

Chess, Poker & Cheating

Ideas of Lately

Why Lex Wears a Suit & Tie

Is There an AI Equivalent of Psychedelics?

Hardest Jiu-Jitsu Belt to Achieve

Advice to Young People