Andrew Huberman: Neuroscience of Optimal Performance | Lex Fridman Podcast

[@lexfridman]

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX to get $200 off - SEMrush: www.semrush.com/partner/lex/ to get a free month of Guru - Cash App: cash.app/ and use code LexPodcast to get $10 2:29 - Fear 10:41 - Virtual reality 14:25 - Claustrophobia 16:13 - Skydiving 17:48 - Overcoming fears 22:48 - Optimal performance 26:02 - Deep work 41:27 - Psychedelics 45:13 - Deep work 58:53 - Everything in the brain is an abstraction 1:06:11 - Human vision system 1:17:47 - Neuralink 1:45:17 - Science of consciousness 2:00:05 - David Goggins 2:17:09 - Science communication 2:24:41 - Man's Search for Meaning

[@kumarshanu6429]

Sir ,please interview Prof.Geoffrey hinton

[@z17seattle]

I love huberman and all of your guests thank you so much Lex!! When are you going to do Daniel Schmachtenberger??

[@junkymcjunkster]

Why you releasing these on Monday morning? How am I supposed to get work done?

[@GurtTarctor]

Fantastic intro Lex, I'm really looking forward to seeing your future interviews. Much love.

[@mm-fn2co]

Love and patience 🙏❤️

[@slimmykimmy7774]

This guy is so genuinely enthusiastic about his topic and none of it comes across as forced or dogmatic it's seriously awesome.

[@stevenrogersfineart4224]

This is exactly how it SHOULD be. Oddly enough I am an artist but people say this about me when I talk about finance :)

[@ryancarey766]

Science

[@recreant359]

I guess you didn’t see his website

[@bernieattorney5797]

Huberman is god tier; I've seen dozens of his interviews, and he seldom repeats anything I've heard him say before.

[@joshuaaguas493]

Lex, you gotta stop releasing these bomb-ass interviews! I can't get on with my life!!

[@GFlow111]

Whole podcast was amazing but that ending in particular hit SO hard. That contracting and dilating of our sense of scope; "timespace bubbles"... early in life, I, like many, but more than most, was troubled and confused by my observations of humanity and escaped by dilating into nihilistic meaninglessness, and making choices accordant with that frame. This quickly becomes a hellish way to exist. I eventually crawled (and am still crawling) my way out of it via zooming in and engaging the process of "cleaning my room". Still have and keep an insatiable philosophical bent, grasping for greater meaning... To have this articulated as a dynamic process of increasing and decreasing scope; so poignant; it hit me to the core. True meaning coming from that process of zooming in and out... so beautiful & powerful. Huberman is amazing, I feel massively grateful and blessed to have access to such high quality content and high quality fellow human. Thank you

[@asherreich9820]

Well said mate, can relate

[@Owen-C1997]

I'm with you.. 💪🏻🧠

[@WulfenF0x]

Andrew Huberman needs his own podcast, I could watch him talk all day!!! Edit: I know he has one out of his own now, thank you

[@smarty71693]

He does a weekly teaching on his Instagram page I think

[@WulfenF0x]

@@smarty71693 !!! Thank you! I'll check it out

[@JustinLockwood44]

He will be starting his own podcast in 2021, very excite !

[@kimcase9]

noo video-- dude is HOT!! giggles

[@kchannel5317]

Agreed, if he wasn't busy doing neuroscience research, I could listen to this guy talk about neuroscience for hours. Good communicator.

[@bigreddodge]

I fell asleep watching something else on KZbin. A few videos passed before I suddenly woke up in the middle of this one. I don't know how that happened [on so little sleep] but I restarted it from the beginning during work. I have to say that this is legitimately one of the most interesting conversations that I have ever witnessed. Thank you both for such an elaborate yet digestible discussion. This is my introductory viewing, and the first of many.

[@shahirabdullah5438]

Lex you have no idea the amount of joy and knowledge you are bringing into my life. Being born in a third world country it is very difficult for us to get a good intellectual circle or knowledge base. I am truly grateful for this. The world is less chaotic for people like you. Keep doing what you are doing and keep bringing those intellectual people around you into your podcast. I listen to your podcast everyday and I have learned a lot from your podcast than I did from my classes. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to become who I wanna become in my life.

[@pechoja]

He is a great interviewer. He lets his guest speak and does not interject himself interrupting as so often heard but listens to what his guest has to share that is always well selected. I frankly love Russians. They are often more intellectual, and rational than Americans. Not so egocentric, and shows a great desire to have his own personal growth as well.

[@beckyweaver5981]

Hello from Oregon, come visit!

[@greatest5902]

@@beckyweaver5981 Send me a ticket! :)

[@dodgyxd4772]

💪💪lex is forsure the man

[@dolfan1318]

@@pechoja More rational, less egocentric - like V. Putin maybe? This one didn't age well! 🤣

[@amyk.budzinski6303]

I've been waiting for the two of you to meet. I'm such a fan of the both of you- this was truly an enjoyable way to spend time, learn, and let my brain ponder all kinds of questions and ideas. Thank you, Lex! Thank you, Andrew!

[@tanhtsung961]

Andrew has a genuinely humble and leveled approach to communicating, really enjoyed this podcast.

[@coreyochai8054]

Lex thanks for the intro. I think you're interview with Yaron ( i hope i spelled that correctly) is one of my favorite Podcast of all time. Keep up the great work and continue this beautiful journey with love and confidence.

[@FollowtheEve]

Lex, we would like to invite you over for dinner. My wife makes a mean Pad Thai! Keep doing your thing! We appreciate these conversations.

[@FollowtheEve]

@@glockdookie5231 😂 god you’re right. I don’t stand a chance

[@Equinoxus]

Lex has the most successful STEM podcast. I wish you never stop this lex. Here is my home ❤️

[@Bling92]

2 blokes extremely passionate about their work, this is uplifting

[@Thomas-tm3ts]

*cancels all appointments, turns up volume*

[@leahsegura6614]

I could listen to Andrew speak all day. Please have him on again in the future. He’s brilliant and a wonderful listen.

[@crishormesis4525]

Thank you both Lex and Andrew. Informative and interesting conversation. Helps me a lot.

[@alexgomezkolar2097]

This podcast autoplayed while I was sleeping and became a part of my dream which was surreal and trippy. It had a miniature horse knocking on my door and me being genuinely upset that the miniature horse talked about space time continuum and algorithms as much as it did.

[@lobobandito3152]

THANK YOU LEX! What makes Lex' podcast better than Joe Rogan is being able to see what the podcast is about without clicking on it first. If I only had a dollar for everytime I wasted time clicking on a Rogan guest just to find out its another comedian I don't wan't to listen to talk about much ado about nothing. Thanks for helping manage my priceless time more efficiently 🍻

[@aaRept]

Fantastic! Thank you for making these podcasts and letting us into these conversations!

[@timothychang34]

The last couple minutes of this is so beautiful, I nearly cried. I've been neglecting ppl around me because my space/time focus has been too large, I need to come back to earth and focus on the here and now occasionally.,

[@dankindcom]

36:59 Drowsy theta state whole-brain activation 45:12 Waking theta work states.. moments of clarity

[@thetuckerrayshow]

I love hearing Andrew's neuroscience perspectives. I've only studied the psychology and philosophy sides but see many correlations. Pretty cool. Thanks Lex!

[@yolandajosso7598]

Lex, everyone has their opinion to agree or disagree with certain topics, free will is what makes us humans, freedom to choose. If we all thought the same, then no one is really thinking. Accept the negativity to a certain extent and cherish those who regardless of disagreement will still support you.

[@aishwaryakhot9353]

omg i was waiting for this for very long, both my favourite 😗😗

[@michaelschasteen2407]

Great Talk Gentlemen...Every Time I Listen To Either of You at any time ..Thank You Both Always

[@f.p.r.2658]

This has been one of the most informative and useful podcasts I've ever listened to. Thank you for you work Lex, I always feel a bit less stupid after listening to your interviews.

[@rebeccaerb9935]

Fascinating conversation talk! I really got a lot from it Thankyou very much!

[@tfshan9]

Lex, you were great and did very well in this episode. One of my favorite guests for sure.

[@joshuaaguas493]

Lex at this point, I’m starting to watch your podcast more that Joe’s. Keep up this great work.

[@SlashcamStudios]

Absolutely wonderful podcast, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@eden-hj6fi]

So interesting how he said the reality about the waveform of the action potential having variety. Also, Hearing him talk about the way the brain will have an individual neuron to identify a specific person, has me intrigued. I wonder if our brains code these neurons in a way. For example, Does the neuron in my fusiform facial area look the same as the same "Lex-face-recognition" neuron in someone else's brain. Is there an algorithm for that?

[@da-qz6li]

Haters gonna hate, Professor. Keep on keeping it real, respectful and with love. With your fine example, we'll all get through this 💓🙂💓

[@danielrodgers3002]

Careful where you plug those chips in. Hope you have a clear read of what is Interface and what is Implementation.

[@lnc-to4ku]

What a brilliant guy, with a very brilliant energy too!

[@musashi6064]

Definitely looking forward to this!

[@andrewharvey4958]

Speaking of vertical perception: I have a proplem really grasping WHY a plane mirror inverts side-to-side and not up-down. When I try to grasp the idea it throws me into a "state". I can only say that the perception of vertical is determined only by our own human bilateral symmetry, but we live in a gravity well, so the whole complex is adaptive. Sorry if I'm not explaining this clearly.

[@bobbyv3]

"Whatever flavor of crazy I am..." I felt that.

[@benjaminjiin8432]

1:31:00 Conscerning the Bee Waggle:. What does a Waggle dance look like through a bee's eyes?

[@0SydKyd0]

Fascinating conversation! I wish Andrew would have interrupted Lex less though :/

[@CyberAnalyzer]

Astonishing are the thumbnails with the high quality photos! Are they shot by you @Lex Fridman?

[@AngelHernandez-qf5wc]

After listening to these guys I came to a realization. I'm only smart enough to know I'm too dumb to follow this conversation!

[@bonnie3937]

Lex, you are awesome.

[@kevint985]

Great guest Lex!!🤙🏾👍🏾

[@megazeus7972]

I loved the Yaron episode

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Lex Fridman...a sample of one.

[@jtekmmx]

What is "First Principles" thinking? what are secondary principles?

[@lampanish]

the 'sound' you described is the same noise of my tinnitus.

[@MihaiBadea24031992]

Brilliant individual 👏

[@TheUnitedWeStand1776]

The two intellectuals fighting for Whitney Cummings' heart have come to battle it out in this podcast

[@Littlefoot377]

Subscribing because you said you wanna Improve, good on yeah 👍

[@garyprice6295]

Lex at this point, I’m starting to watch your podcast more that Joe’s. Keep up this great work.

[@user-tv1kw4wl7t]

Same.

[@convolutedlogic8778]

Blasphemy

[@EarlLedden]

I like a guy who can express himself without swearing.

[@jbasti227]

Been doing this for a while. I really enjoy both but have found myself listening to Lex’s podcast a lot more often lately

[@matthewfrancis8470]

Yeah bc Joe's is on stupid spotify

[@mills1540]

Andrew saved my life. He helped me get my anxiety in check. I follow his rules to live by. Glad you had him on. I wish I can give him a hug and thank him.

[@willfrank961]

Lex, you gotta stop releasing these bomb-ass interviews! I can't get on with my life!!

[@nativealien_14]

😂 I feel like I listen to him daily (not a bad thing)

[@sooofunny37]

same

[@kyrgyzsanjar]

True man

[@Darkpsycheexplained]

I really admire this guys ability to recall complex amounts of information. I honestly can’t remember what I did yesterday. I guess that’s why being passionate about something and understanding it deeply is way more effective than simply memorizing facts.

[@basedchadthad9597]

Maybe genetics too his dad is a scientist as well

[@kirstinstrand6292]

Or he could have a photographic memory to complement his big brain.

[@kirstinstrand6292]

What age are you?

[@Feldscher1039]

How often do you do something interesting or new in your days? It appears that the most vivid memories and recognisable time-passing happens in the teens and twenties of most peoples lifes. One hypothesis is that this is simply the time where most people do things that are new and interesting, after which they tend to fall into a routine of same work, same house, same family and same hobbies, which makes days and months and even years blend together into a mash of time passed without recognisable points. There is a simple remedy for that, which is also proven to be rather neuro-protective: Learn new stuff and try new things. That's kinda hard for adults, cause we don't like to be really bad at something, which is the natural starting point of learning something new. Embrace the suck. Play a completely new game (as in: completely different genre and mechanics as you usually play) and fail at it constantly until you figure out how to win. Go learn a new sport, in which you will completely suck against any teen that has done it for a year, and embrace the suck. Have your holidays for a week or two in a place where you have never been and no one speaks your language, pick up words and phrases as you go and communicate with your face hands and feet where words fail. A lot of us sit in a bubble of comfort where we feel competent and on top of it, which is really unremarkable time in which you put no memory-anchors at all.

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@@Feldscher1039 100% True

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[@inbasicterms-popculturevid1704]

I really appreciate the effort that Andrew puts into making sure he gives applicable advice

[@lunix5438]

It's interesting because I have the exact opposite feeling. I would like to understand how to apply these things into my daily life to make my life better. I don't feel like he explained how I could do that

[@lechsiz1642]

@@lunix5438 Agreed. I've watched hours of his stuff and only get a few nuggets here and there on how this can be applied to my life, how to incorporate practices. I'll still watch hours more of Huberman, but wish he'd give far more practical ideas and edit his videos to make them shorter, more concise. His ideas are important.

[@nichtdu5051]

@Lechsi Look up his spotify podcast huberman lab, there he gives much applicable advice

[@lechsiz1642]

@@nichtdu5051 ok, thanks. I just deleted Spotify because of its censorship. bad timing for me.

[@nichtdu5051]

Just saw that it is also available in youtube

[@pieterstofberg3841]

Lex - I am sorry that people see fit to attack you on the basis of a single question/statement during a single conversation. I thank you for the love filled and patient response - right in that minute you took to give that response, you have demonstrated, to me at least, why you are worthy of the leadership position you are so rapidly making your own.

[@Likexner]

What question/statement was it? Im not up to speed.

[@UserName-ii1ce]

"If you can walk on water, motherf*****s will say it's cause you can't swim" -Goggins

[@abnersuniga7]

Lex "I'm russian" Fridman :D

[@nastya831]

@@ik1408I totally agree, and I am a Russian

[@Brian-sh5ne]

@@ik1408 Forgive me if this is a stupid question, for I am American and completely ignorant of all happenings outside the US, but can someone not be Jewish and Russian? I also realize Lex left Russia at a young age, but does that completely remove the Russian identity he built in childhood? I have heard Lex praise several aspects of Russian culture and I always assumed he has a fair bit of pride for his Russian origin. I took his “mocking” of Russian stereotypes as completely playful, and at no time did I think he was creating an accurate representation of Russian people.

[@Brian-sh5ne]

@@ik1408 In that case, I sincerely apologize. The last thing I meant to do was insult you or any other Russian people. I swear that I was not consciously trying to make excuses for any prejudice. I merely did not know this could be prejudice in the first place (although looking back on it, Lex did go strangely far with the torture comment). I was completely unaware of the distinction between Russkiy and Rossiane. Perhaps those words should be used by English speakers to better understand the nuance. The word “Russian” certainly does not encapsulate the ethnic diversity of Russia, which I think a lot of Americans are ignorant of. Once again, I’m sorry if I offended you or anyone else and thank you for informing me of the distinction. I am always trying to broaden my understanding and I think diplomacy between America, Russia, and other nations is vital for humanity. I am intending on learning the Russian language next year for that very reason.

[@tem_vremenem_v_kanade]

@@ik1408 have no idea who Lex is but are you sure he’s Jewish? His last name is but is his mom Jewish? He may literally identify as a russian or identify as a Rossiyanin as you said. This is my first interview listening to him but I laughed out loud when he mentioned the russian torturer joke. Guess it’s not funny if he always does it and there is genuine malice but that’s not what it sounded like here. Btw I’m from Russia too

[@conceptflow]

@@ik1408 Lmao dude chill out and enjoy a joke, holy crap. Lex is the exact opposite of hostility. Wow.

[@Cr3at1vem1nd]

Interesting, my wife just got her Ph.D in Neuroscience this week. So proud of her. But she has done her work in dementia and alzheimer's. I enjoy to try understand her field to a better degree so not everything flies over my head haha.

[@Rana-yk6xn]

cute.

[@RoboticRebel]

This is cute as fuck king, bless you

[@crypticmonkey9333]

Lex i'm convinced i have watched over 100 of your podcasts now. You have provided me with hours and hours of intellectually stimulating podcasts that i listen to when revising and whenever i am free keep it up brother.

[@HAZMOLZ]

One of the best guests on JRE, looking forward to this.

[@Topsnap_Podcast]

Both!

[@janspawn9971]

Two of the best ;)

[@dannyg9948]

I can not find this on jre KZbin

[@Mr-li3wo]

The only thing I disliked about this is the fact I could only like it once. Thank you both.

[@MixtapeEntertainment]

One of the virtual reality stress tests is probably Huberman kicking you down a well.

[@BB-zp8lu]

LMAO

[@mirroredname3389]

@@DanielNyong you tell him.

[@dnbjedi]

Damn Andrew swole-erman Got bigger since Rogan. Such a intellectual beast

[@darekklich4267]

One of the virtual reality stress tests is probably Huberman kicking you down a well.

[@contemptcreatorarthurave4042]

He's smarter than and can beat you up.

[@lechsiz1642]

give me a man with a runner's body or swimmer's body any day....and brains, of course. Buff makes me think "He's big and stupid" and has nothing else to offer.

[@JeagerTv]

@@lechsiz1642 2021 now, it's time to stop feeding into stereotypes.

[@paroxysm4101]

Andrew has a genuinely humble and leveled approach to communicating, really enjoyed this podcast.

[@tanhtsung961]

"I've spent a lot of time with monkeys...." Same here, Andrew. Every freaking day. On the road, at work, standing in line.

[@kasha5839]

Connor Courtney, I agree with your comment. In a word, Masterful.

[@MrHaggyy]

He is also soo damn good in telling how reliable a information is he brings up. He also brings up the person doing the professional stuff he talks about. Really good stuff and must be a pleasure to work with him.

[@emelypineda6881]

Whitney’s boyfriends in one podcast.

[@KevinSmith-vg9yu]

IKR!

[@motivationforbreakfast]

She's so lucky!

[@tb8827]

Eeewwww...there is no way those two are together.

[@KB-ej8hm]

oh please. she was flirting with him like mad, he was just being polite.

[@KB-ej8hm]

@@DanielNyong Whitney Cummings kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGewZ4CBbq-JpaM

[@khimaros]

“Fear is a friend that you misunderstood”. - John Mayer

[@jamesw.blatch1584]

I was lying in post-op (full quadriceps tendon rupture) when I watched this podcast, the information was fantastic and gave me hope during a dark time. Great podcast as always, Lex. Thankyou.

[@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew]

How is your recovery going?

[@Lucasvoz]

I already know this is about to be super informative and amazing, my favorite neuroscientist with one of the best podcast hosts in the universe.

[@MrSharkman19]

my man looks like he's ready to squat a truck, respect

[@andrewandersonbmx7009]

Yesssssssss, make him & manolis your “duncal trussel” 💪🏼 keep killing it for the science community

[@carltonpenaloza1395]

But there can only ever be 1 Duncan!!!

[@laelweyenberg]

Lex's opening comments regarding a previous interview and criticism he'd received for it are really inspirational. It's so easy to either ignore critical feedback or give up trying when you receive a lot of it. He modeled how to keep your head up and learn from it. Beautiful!

[@altex_caligo]

Another one brilliant guest, thx for the podcast, Lex.

[@iamwhoyousayiam6773]

You seem so sweet and kind Lex. I really enjoy these discussions. I've only recently discovered your channel. Thank you for sharing your work. Hang in there... Though times are dark, you help brighten up the lives of others immensely 🌺🤗 You're loved and you're not alone.

[@Negrodu63]

2:14:42 "I think I have enemies but they are usually versions of me inside my head" those lex moments are the reason why I watch his show

[@kirstinstrand6292]

Yes! Paranoia is frequently projected to "perceived" enemies. Very good observation on your side.

[@身赤-w3w]

Stop saying stuff like that. It's so harmful for victims of abuse.

[@midtierplayer3890]

@@身赤-w3w -500 social credit

[@midtierplayer3890]

@@rktsnail I agree

[@angeloreyes707]

@@rktsnail Chinese government is a location or body of government - not a race. The irony being what you just said is stupid. AND racist - because your focus is on race so deeply that you can’t see that his comment had nothing to do with race. 🤠

[@ThePianoKeys]

Lex, you are so humble and real. Your great intellect doesn't get in the way of your humanity. Can't stop watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your insights with the world.

[@gregorioartusato3291]

Please next one with Dr Bennet Omalu

[@ReneVaeli]

The door lock position made my thalamic activation pattern result in quasi-stable interpretation of him simultaneously having and not having a manbun

[@AprilGay]

Your comment is better than virtual reality anything... thalmiccaly hilarious. 👏🏼😊

[@morgangreen2601]

Lol

[@waynecake5867]

For my experience in rock climbing and vertical caving, I developed a more 3D view of the world. Most people see in 3D but their thinking of locolization is based on 2D. Caving is much more intense because the vertical surface is usually slippery and you are in confined underground, structure in caves are much more 3D and complex than a building. I used to have depression and anxiety 😥 I see these experiences as a training tool for acceptance.

[@nyu3492]

I also feel that climbing stimulates/excites parts of the brain that not really used for anything else I've done before.

[@aydtsang]

I've listened to hundreds of hours of Lex, and I've only become more curious about this social media competitor that Lex is building.

[@christiangallagher8856]

Yesssssssss, make him & manolis your “duncal trussel” 💪🏼 keep killing it for the science community

[@koco1puffs]

Lex these Guest choices have been amazing recently!!! Thank you!

[@jessicathomas4951]

I’ve heard him interviewed many times Lex, but this one is my favorite! I enjoy you so very much.

[@nestorlovesguitar]

More than any other field of knowledge, mathematics is a recluse's game. It needs very long and frequent periods of complete, uninterrupted isolation. Probably the fact that young people are at their peak in math is due to the fact that they have no important diversions to this seclusion: no kids, no partner and no responsibilities of a steady job. I don't feel my math vein has stiffened or anything. I just have much less time to spend in that secluded zone.

[@connormcneill9024]

Tell that to Paul Erdös

[@morgangreen2601]

@@connormcneill9024 Paul Erdos supports Néstor’s point donchya think?

[@miaodu1695]

Can we have David Eagleman for a second round? Please.

[@elliotthyde5623]

Your doing great lex. Easily one of the best podcasts out there.

[@HawkMcDork]

wow! this now rivals "back to the future (part 1)" as the best 'around 2 hours' thing i've ever seen. all of the potential of VR and neuroScience is so exciting to me. i'm anxiously awaiting the witnessing and experiencing of the intersection of sciFi and personal development that is sure to make quantum leaps soon thanks to Huberman and those like him.

[@maggyfrog]

lex podcast episodes are certified fresh :D

[@catherinerossba-fineartma-6619]

Beautiful preface Lex - ty for being so genuine, vulnerable, and humble Your courage to present topics that are important and complicated - being brave enough to discuss cutting edge concerns and exploring new perspectives, ideas, and knowledge is offering us great value Also, this particular episode with Huberman is beyond fantastic - love learning in this way 💪❤️🙏👏

[@TwistedMesses]

Wait lex is running on a 28 hour day? I'm surprised that I'm surprised by this

[@marvinsannes9397]

Studying "pain and suffering with a cold water swim" 2:20. Man, if that ain't the statement of a 2020 buffoon. I got a neighbor who can't leave her house until the yard-guys have manicured here lawn. She had a tree cut down because pitch had ruined the sole of a shoe. Now that's suffering!

[@silentblocks3457]

I love this guy... I think you should do double interviews... imagine him and joscha bach or any other of your more unique guest having discussions of life

[@joas162]

I think Johnn Hopkins and Imperial College London are studying conciousness in an interesting way. They may have something to say in the coming years

[@leonmuentjes6062]

Is it just me or does Andrew sound like a well-adjusted David Foster Wallace?

[@tpark91]

This man is such a scholar and a treasure trove of research and insight.

[@abouttime5630]

"The Dance of Dilation and Contraction". It might be one of the most Beautiful things I have ever heard about

[@kpeezyforsheezy]

Two of my favored scientific minds together one one podcast?! I don’t have a secretary but if I did I’d tell them to hold my calls. 😉 Thanks for making this happen Lex!

[@denway4321]

Who else do you like for example?

[@basedchadthad9597]

@@denway4321 Malcolm x speeches

[@Alexandros74738]

Lex pls get Donald Hoffman on the podcast

[@jbalger_01]

Lex with MIT at the end LOL. Also, this dropped on my bday. Thank you for the gift Lex!

[@94bayo]

Regarding the "limbic friction", there are some noise generators, mynoise.net is the one I use that simulates the coffee shop noise but without any discernible words in the background chatter so you stop looking to recognize them subconsciously. It also has volume sliders for various sounds. Helps my productivity when I'm sleepy and thought I'd share. Respect for my boy Lex

[@Likexner]

Aindatsumshit

[@randomname39cf]

Omg I'm hearing coffee shop and this is hilarious

[@Kevin-hb7yq]

Lex, Anybody interested in learning knows that conversation is how people learn to express themselves. Of course we all make mistakes, people who haven't looked at themselves cannot understand this. Thank for all of your work and the wide variety of topics you cover. Excellent interviews! Cheers!!

[@locdout80sqt26]

👍❤❤

[@NathanielVargas]

Enjoyed how Andrew tried to refocus Lex’s way of questioning “deep philosophical questions” into manners where they can reference things in the physical world and not lead into large abstractions. The main one being man’s search for meaning so instead of saying that there is no meaning of life Andrew gives his perspective of how people can oscillate between different modes of thinking at certain times. Reminds me of Buddhism and how understanding stimuli that affects you can lead to a better sense of “self“.