Daniel Schmachtenberger: Steering Civilization Away from Self-Destruction | Lex Fridman Podcast

Daniel Schmachtenberger is a philosopher and founding member of The Consilience Project. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:31 - Aliens and UFOs
20:15 - Collective intelligence of human civilization
28:12 - Consciousness
39:33 - How much computation does the human brain perform?
43:12 - Humans vs ants
50:30 - Humans are apex predators
57:34 - Girard's Mimetic Theory of Desire
1:17:31 - We can never completely understand reality
1:20:54 - Self-terminating systems
1:31:18 - Catastrophic risk
2:01:30 - Adding more love to the world
2:28:55 - How to build a better world
2:46:07 - Meaning of life
2:53:49 - Death
2:59:29 - The role of government in society
3:16:54 - Exponential growth of technology
4:02:35 - Lessons from my father
4:08:11 - Even suffering is filled with beauty
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Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Ground News: ground.news/lex - NetSuite: netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour - Four Sigmatic: foursigmatic.com/lex and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off - Magic Spoon: magicspoon.com/lex and use code LEX to get $5 off - BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off 1:31 - Aliens and UFOs 20:15 - Collective intelligence of human civilization 28:12 - Consciousness 39:33 - How much computation does the human brain perform? 43:12 - Humans vs ants 50:30 - Humans are apex predators 57:34 - Girard's Mimetic Theory of Desire 1:17:31 - We can never completely understand reality 1:20:54 - Self-terminating systems 1:31:18 - Catastrophic risk 2:01:30 - Adding more love to the world 2:28:55 - How to build a better world 2:46:07 - Meaning of life 2:53:49 - Death 2:59:29 - The role of government in society 3:16:54 - Exponential growth of technology 4:02:35 - Lessons from my father 4:08:11 - Even suffering is filled with beauty

[@muninnsmith7958]

You're hardcore.

[@DickoWA2010]

Lex, the timestamps are super useful. Thanks

[@zunoyo1028]

Thank you fren

[@michaelbraden9177]

you have the best fucking podcast bro

[@m1shuC]

Where's the Love topic, Lex? :P Thanks a lot for the podcasts, amazing guests and conversations!

[@demongoblinghoul629]

Man I am so lucky to live in a time where I get access to such thought provoking, intelligent and truly admirable conversations for FREE from the comfort of my own home.

[@akarshrastogi3682]

I really wish there was a functioning neuralink/BMI around so I could just download, understand and access this information at will. There's so much to be heard and seen and read and known.

[@jacobrohr5903]

@@akarshrastogi3682 just wait buddy no need to be anxious..

[@akarshrastogi3682]

@@jacobrohr5903 by the time a high bandwidth interface is launched to the public, it would be either too late for me and/or earth might be a technological dystopia

[@UnarmingGnat]

@@akarshrastogi3682 that’s a bit depressing there man, let’s try not to focus on the dystopian possibilities and focus more on building the world we want to live and leave for future generations :)

[@grapy83]

Damn right!

[@kingsley2009]

Schmactenberger is probably the greatest systems thinker I’ve come across in my 10 years of dredging KZbin for novel content on these topics. His ability to synthesize and analogize is astounding.

[@frosticlle]

Completely agreed! The way Daniel Schmactenberger seamlessly weaves together diverse perspectives and communicates them through powerful analogies is truly awe-inspiring. I was particularly fascinated by his insights on the meta-crisis, as well as his exploration of how rivalrous dynamics and exponential growth pose significant challenges to our survival.

[@goodnatureart]

😀 dredging... so true!

[@avipinckney]

I also like Jordan hall and Ken Wilber I’m sure you’ve heard of them.

[@7JeTeL7]

yeah, usually these "praise" statements are letdown, but here it is understatement...like, wow, this man is multi-disciplinary scholar, who not only knows, but is also able to convey this knowlege in reachable way...and on top he seems to be living in accordance with it

[@MB64676]

time to get Daniel back. this was the best podcast ever

[@azamoon-3776]

Daniel is always the best guest

[@ArrakisMusicOfficial]

Lex, this is your most amazing guest, and your most amazing conversation. I am astounded. I have never been so inspired by anyone's clarity and healthy mental agility. Just watching this has already measurably changed my life.

[@pinnedyllmboxrp5933]

+ 𝟣 𝟥 𝟣 𝟧 𝟤 𝟪 𝟢 𝟧 𝟢 𝟪 𝟦

[@myronarnold1363]

completely agree! What an inspiring gentleman. I can only dream of being this intelligent and intuitive! He really has an abundance of knowledge in so many different facets of life.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Check out this CRUCIAL documentary on youtube 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖

[@journeytothevoid2899]

Meaning of life is always an interesting question. I think humans need volatility in their life to determine the meaning they're looking for (relative to their experiences). Depending on your volatility is how much resistance you will face. Based off that meaning you will derive a purpose so they are related.

[@sarahsierz233]

I feel the exact same!

[@streetscience8646]

I don't know why i have never heard of this guy before but his ability to articulate himself and think openly and critically at the same time is mind blowing.

[@ChristinaChrisR]

Watch “The War on Sensemaking”, if you want to listen to him some more. It’s a video (there’s more than one actually but in particular the first) I wanna share with EVERYONE.

[@ErnestoEduardoDobarganes]

go watch the Deep Code so you get to know his close friend Jordan Hall, ultra brilliant mind too.

[@KillaKiRawBeats]

Truly

[@muffinman5214]

This is the most articulate man ive ever heard

[@columbasaint465]

Who doesn't understand evolution and natural selection.

[@eterno2457]

@@columbasaint465 being articulate has to do with one's ability to speak coherently, it's not about understanding a topic. And btw, most people don't truly understand evolution and natural selection, besides the surface level, which also happen to be littered with misconceptions

[@kylepaxton431]

Agreed!

[@columbasaint465]

@@eterno2457 I know but being articulate when you are wrong is a bit of a disappointment. That's all I meant. I wouldn't be bothered if he was just ignorant of natural selection but he actually uses it to try to make an argument against individualism. For someone who displays a good knowledge of things like information theory I think it smells more like intellectual dishonesty.

[@quaternio]

@@TML0677 Right! I don’t know what they mean. If anything, it’s more parsimonious with my knowledge of DT that he’s explaining a nuance that this critic fails to grasp.

[@ts694]

I get the feeling that this is the most intelligent human being that I’ve ever heard speak. Im so lucky to have access to a conversation like this. What if television programming was like this?

[@bigmikeyc83]

This guy is one of the most intelligent guys ive heard speak and for lexs show and that is saying something

[@papacerto5050]

Lately I’ve realized that all the philosophy that I’ve been reading the past 10 years, and despite...no, rather: because of my decision to quit school and go the “auto-didact” route, I could not just speak with and hold my own with the leading voices in sociology, psychology and philosophy but could genuinely help the critique of the status quo but help in steering/changing its course for the better.

[@MtMeadow]

Do you suspect a little bullshit with this guy? He knows big fancy words, and knows a little about a lot, but what has he actually done aside from sounding smart?

[@MtMeadow]

like… look at his LinkedIn Page. He has a very flowery summary, and his experience history only goes back to 2017. Sus

[@MtMeadow]

He got his math degree from an online university sponsored by transcendental meditation

[@BryWMac]

He's obviously very well read and has a great memory

[@nathancurtis5820]

Lex is pulling in all of the galaxy brains with a Schmachtenberger interview

[@LuisDiaz-gx7ee]

Well, you can't go into these podcasts without having developed your capacity for abstraction to a certain level. Abstraction in this case is everything that you can't quite point your finger at, like a spoon or the sky. If you have time you should read and keep an open ear, cause your missing out.

[@well.within]

@@ika5666 hahaha.. i hear jealousy. beyond the genius level articulation of ideas, you can see in the way he takes the time to listen, and pauses to reflect before answering, and really speaks with intention to provide meaning and context in a way that will perhaps influence Lex. He wants to make sure that the concepts are fully grasped, because Lex, as a computer scientist who will be shaping culture. If he can absorb and grasp what DS is offering, this is important for the bigger picture. Also, there is massive depth here, there is empathy, compassion and love present, and that is depth and genius.

[@well.within]

@@ika5666 I've got no respect for faux chi

[@well.within]

@@ika5666 but you haven't listened to him. He's not asking for power. Back to my first comment, you sound jelly. Lol

[@JasonSmith-mk7up]

@@ika5666 Idiocracy speaks. Intelligent people know nothing and the world is going to be saved by a convoy of truckers. Thank you for bestowing upon us your turds of wisdom Professor Truck-Nuts.

[@danacooper74]

Never heard Daniel laugh that much. You brought out an interesting side of him that I’d love to see more of!

[@benjaminfrances]

I feel like a couple of times I almost saw Daniel shed a tear while I was doing the same :)

[@goncalomoreira1217]

Was thinking about it the whole time!

[@Thundermaned]

Cute

[@alexwilson8034]

Time stamp s? I can’t find the laughing

[@tarico4436]

Good point, V. I'm glad someone wrote it. Lex with the quick razor sharp wit, very intelligent jokes he said off the cuff. Plus, I've always felt that out of the bigger intellectual names out there, that Lex was the weak link. Probably because he's the youngest to be included. "All he does is robot stuff," is how I used to pooh pooh him. BOY WAS I WRONG. Clearly, as shown in this interview, Lex has quite the range. Very expansive ken. He almost kept up with the Schmack.

[@imm0rtalitypassi0n]

This might be the most important conversation on your podcast, Lex. And that meaning of life segment- I wish it was something every human could hear and digest. SO many crucial talking points and statements made by both of you. Nice work.

[@gamblinguru33]

Daniel is simply on another level. He gives me hope for our species

[@user-gr6rv1pj7d]

⭐Thanks for watching, for questions, guidances and support anytime. Just send a DM on WhatsApp +1...6...1...4...9...9...6...3...1...9...0

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Check out this CRUCIAL documentary on youtube 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖

[@quantumpotential7639]

Our species, the slave species, is destined for bondage and despair. How so? They will have given their full and unbridled consent. Some species 😊

[@govindagovindaji4662]

@@quantumpotential7639 It does seem humanity could go this way as things are definitely becoming too hot to handle and everyone wants the easiest way out, not the way that is usually for a best end benefit.

[@rajeevram4681]

Daniel Schmachtenberger is one of my favorite intellectuals in the entire world. Full of embodied wisdom and unmatched competence in terms of intellectual presence, flow, synthesis.

[@PatrykKarter]

Couldn't have put it in better words. I have been following Daniel for over 3 years, it's so exciting to see him reaching more minds. His thinking is what the world needs right now.

[@adeline7980]

okay yeah but what does he actually do? Why is he an intellectual? What does he say that is new or wise, what is he building? Sometimes people are very good at talking but when you break down what they're actually saying it isn't as much as they want you to think it is.

[@thesuperiorman537]

@@adeline7980 I bet you spent more time writing that comment (questions) than you spent finding answers to them.

[@rajeevram4681]

@@adeline7980 Lex put a link to Daniel's website in the video description. You can read more of his biography there. He is an entirely homeschooled individual (never involved directly with any formal academic institutions) who began his life deeply involved in systems design, social activism, and meditative practices. If one had to put a label on him, one could say he is a social philosopher that is interested in understanding existential risk as it pertains to emergent civilization design. He has co-founded both Neurohacker Collective and The Consilience Project. I strongly suggest you check out his Sensemaking Series on Rebel Widsom hosted by David Fuller.

[@adeline7980]

@@rajeevram4681I read more of his biography and personally did not find it more clear. Thank you for a reply which offers more of an explanation. So he is designing a new system he wants to implement? Or he's more of a speaker? Even just that phrase - as it pertains to emergent civilization design... does that mean he researches risks to the human race and then comes up with ways to design society which would lower that risk? Is that what his companies do?

[@Squigglydodah]

Daniel should be a monthly guest 👍

[@nellkellino-miller7673]

I love Daniel so much. His war on sensemaking video literally changed my life during the pandemic. He gave a voice to things I've always intuitively understood, but could never articulate. I've tried to get so many people to watch his sensemaking stuff, but they all freak out because it's WAY too real. He's a global treasure.

[@AnAlgernon]

1:03:30 Daniel describes two maxims I've been trying to live with: Curate your signal, and Cultivate the signal you offer to others. I love these guys.

[@HeltonMoraes]

This reminds me of the robustness theorem in systems engineering: "be strict about what you emit, and forgiving about what you receive"

[@GlobeHackers]

I want to pin this on my wall or repost it every day. This conversation feels like home to me. I have been pondering these questions my whole life, and I love hearing a modest, knowledgable, eloquent autodidact talk about these things with another sincere seeker of knowledge. Daniel is the most attractive person I can think of. I could wallow in this kind of relationship and never tire of it. It's about time, Lex.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Check out this CRUCIAL documentary on youtube 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖

[@kaylacarr2200]

I feel like Daniel is one of the first guests to have really expanded on the death / meaning of life question and thought about it beyond surface level. As someone fascinated by the concept of our mortality & the inevitable end to our physical life on earth, I loved every second of it.

[@LE0NSKA]

ye, that part is usually just 2 minutes long at most.

[@cy8569]

The range of his intellect is unreal. But so satisfying to listen to!! Wow.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Check out this CRUCIAL documentary on youtube 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖

[@isakekelund]

Hello KZbin’s comment section. I just felt the need, after finishing this 4h complex, beautiful and important conversation between two truly great minds, to explain my gratitude. I am a 23 year old man from Sweden who now lives in Australia. I’ve just arrived in the part of my life where I finally feel maturely ready to seriously advance in my thinking and living. This conversation is the most complex piece of information I have understood so far in my life. Through that, I can’t help but feeling both immense love for life in general and intense curiosity about what the future will give. Thank you to both Lex and Daniel. It means a lot to me to have the chance to be alive and thrive in the same epoch as great thinkers like yourselves.

[@samcinematics]

One of my favorite comments of what's looking to be my favorite comment section in all of KZbin! Anybody that can become a catalyst for this amount of inspiration is truly amazing!

[@cosmicharbour8074]

Beautifully put.

[@raresmircea]

*Schmachtenberger, Vervaeke, Jordan Hall and Gregg Henriques* have incredibly unique ways of looking at the world and self. These four by themselves have enough knowledge, intelligence, rationality and wisdom to considerably propel civilization forward. I wish they gather bigger and bigger audiences 🤘

[@ErnestoEduardoDobarganes]

That is a 'Civilization Upgrade Starting Kit' right there.

[@tomj2810]

Don't forget zak stein! get zachary stein on as well!

[@raresmircea]

@@ErnestoEduardoDobarganes :))

[@ErnestoEduardoDobarganes]

@@tomj2810 Yes, Zak has to be there... and Jim Rutt too, but then you can't leave out Forrest Landry, and Jordan Peterson, but with no Martial Arts in the mix, Joe has to be there, which probably brings in both Jamies... this ARK has to be really spacious.

[@tomj2810]

@@ErnestoEduardoDobarganes OMG I forgot Forrest Landry and Jim Rutt!!! Yes!

[@Rahulg5233]

I have just clicked, and I'm sure that this will be my favorite podcast here. Daniel is wisdom well. All insights, zero noise.

[@LE0NSKA]

almost too much insight. I'm afraid I'll start seeing Amygdalas next

[@Eggcornbean]

@@LE0NSKA fear the old blood

[@6lack5ushi]

2nd listen! So dense!!!!

[@MoneyMotivation360]

Topics like this going out to the masses of open minded ppl is going to open a new generation of thought for the world. You’re making a positive impact Lex!

[@angelariley5403]

Yes, but what creates the open mind? I feel, this interview could benefit those not already willing to watch.

[@dugglebay3483]

@@angelariley5403 Human experience and as a product personality and dispositions I suppose determine openness. While true that there are things that can most obviously benefit a person’s quality of life and fulness in heart, it is not obvious if that person has gained the experiences to allow them pursue such things at that stage in their life or determine the true value relative to them I suppose.

[@angelariley5403]

@@dugglebay3483 Then, subjective factors gained through experience, that which creates persona. Fullness of heart; I wonder where, in most 'advanced', or advantaged countries, youth may be exposed to experience that might develop this characteristic. Thank you for your thoughtful reply. Good day to you.

[@samcinematics]

I'm so hyped and I haven't even listened to this episode yet. But if my experience with my other recent listening encounters with Daniel is any indication, this is sure to be a treat! Just reading the comments is flooding me with so much emotion that other people feel the same way!

[@donkeywaffle]

This is one of my favorite podcasts that you've done Lex. I'm outside in the morning sun gardening, enjoying nature and this awesome conversation. Beautiful.

[@waynejones1996]

I used to think I wanted to see Daniel on Joe's podcast. I am so glad it was Lex instead. We all owe Joe a huge thank you for convincing Lex and maybe Andrew Huberman to start their own podcast.

[@yesensikal9616]

Hopefully Daniel will pay a visit to Joe too...

[@alyssacrypto]

I think Joe is too standoffish these days for intellectuals. I mean be barked back at Degrasse-Tyson over semantics. Then he doesn't take Eric seriously when he's trying to bring something profound to the world. He even tries to push Sean Carrol in ways that are just for the sake of it -- not the curiosity he used to have.

[@alyssacrypto]

He changed in dealing with the truly elite intellectual minds. Think thats why Sam Harris slowly stopped going on. It's a hassle fielding Joes stubborn moods. He still gels with authors and journalists decently. But someone with a hyper focused specialty he gets in the weeds on points that just insult their knowledge base because he's unable to see what they're saying.

[@waynejones1996]

@@alyssacrypto well said that is why I don't think it would be a good fit with him and Daniel, lex complimented him very nicely though. Joe can be obtuse and i fear him interviewing Daniel would be "clunky" but who knows could be the best interview ever lol...

[@waynejones1996]

@@alyssacrypto do you think being lumped in to the "intellectual dark web" screwed with his ego a bit?

[@cody7500]

This is a conversation that will likely take 3 or 4 listens to digest. Keep up the quality content, nobody is even close to you right now Lex!

[@paulburgess5111]

Making Sense? Definitely not as long and Lex has unique guests that are pumped out at an impressive rate, but arguably as good.

[@Rose-Peek]

2 years later, I think it’s now time to bring Daniel back onto the show for another episode!

[@Anne-FromQc]

Thank you Lex, for making Dan laugh, I hadn’t seen him laugh before. Thanks for your humour. I love you both! Been listening for years. You give me hope, seriously. But never made me laugh before. Till today, this week in fact, can’t listen to this in one time, things to do, places to go, life ya know. I am so gratefull for people like you both in the world right now.

[@TheDAT9]

We are in a death spiral, laugh that off.

[@AJ.Rafael]

I hope Daniel makes it on Rogans podcast soon. I can’t explain how much I want this man to have the exposure he deserves!

[@beetlejuice3715]

Rogan is a poser

[@quaternio]

Part of me feels like it’s a mismatch, but it’s clear DT is a great communicator, and JR is a good interviewer. I’d like to see it, except that I have no plan to pay for or listen to ads on Spotify.

[@northisalwaysup9754]

@@M.Redsky what is that based on? Anything other than the usual bs self indulgent narcissistic tripe that is usually behind such generalisations?

[@Mrbeastifed]

This Daniel was amazing this is in my top 5 lex pods forsure

[@jeffcooper7258]

Rogan's brain would melt in the first five minutes.

[@silence4682]

Watching this in Siberia, Krasnoyarsk. Thanks for spreading such facinating ideas to the world. :)

[@Hippiekinkster]

Greetings from Atlanta, Georgia. FINALLY Lex has Daniel. I've been following Daniel for over a year. He's a brilliant man. A podcast with him, "Ubiquitous Psychopathology" is a fascinating look at "perverse incentives", which is basically how the predominant economic system, Capitalism, rewards people for decimating the environment, exponentially making whole species extinct, extracting irreplaceable resources for consumerist junk, enslaving people with debt and poverty, causing climate, and encouraging population growth, which accelerates all of the harm Capitalism causes.

[@stevenm006]

Greetings from Washington state , USA .

[@mirrorengine]

greetings from switzerland with love ❤️

[@vadim921]

Hey I am from Siberia as well

[@silence4682]

@@vadim921 Privet

[@etfacetimehome]

This is the best conversation on the internet. Everyone needs to see this... it just might save us all.

[@theMidsizeLebowski]

Your ability to bring out the best in your guests is truly incredible. There are a lot of great interviews with Daniel Schmachtenberger out there, but this is the greatest. I hope he becomes another one of your regular guests.

[@jaimebrooks51]

Yessssss!!! 4 hours of bliss! I've been waiting for this. Thank you, Lex! Daniel Schmachtenberger is one of the greats. I took pages upon pages of notes...being, doing, becoming. Governance vs government. Compersion and compassion. Ritualized discomfort. The love equation. Creating creators of creation! Bravo, gentlemen! BRAVO.

[@SuperDuperPooperScooper4321]

Are those notes typed by any chance? 👀

[@danielrazulay]

Don't you get this feeling we're in a new era of enlightenment? Although Lex is a hopeless romantic haha..

[@samcinematics]

Gaah! So excited to listen!

[@rdub4nd]

I find it almost impossible to believe you 2 just met each other. Your playfulness toward each other throughout this entire 4+ hours was captivating. I know this is like my 5th comment but I am just gushing on the inside watching this dance! You guys are the best.

[@RosaLeeJean]

I am ill and soo nicely surprised at this gem,enjoyed soo much

[@nellkellino-miller7673]

I hope you get better. I'm ill too.

[@Sue_7198]

Heard Daniel on Bret Weinstein’s Darkhorse podcast and I was totally immersed in the conversation. Same here. So much to learn and so much to consider. Thank you both.

[@lievenyperman9363]

That conversation between Daniel and Bret is one of, if not the, best conversations I've ever heard. I must have listened to it over 20 times now. They really sum up our global problems perfectly imo.

[@daveberg751]

Wow..after several sittings, I'm still blown away. So many topics and such depths..Wow!

[@delinquents212]

Amazing that the interview starts immediately with Lex making Daniel laugh harder than I've ever heard.

[@tobskii1040]

I would really like a book list from Schmachtenberger. I am in awe

[@lanerider7265]

Lex your introduction to this episode was truly beautiful. Thank you for spending time talking about such important issues. A very wonderful talk.

[@jeffperry167]

YES THANK U LEX .. THIS MAN IS SUCH A TREASURE.. HES ABLE TO EXPLAIN THE MOST COMPLEX THOUGHTS IN A WAY US MERE MORTALS CAN UNDERSTAND.. Daniel for pres 2024

[@movement2contact]

Maybe work just a fraction as much on your grammar as you are on your roided muscles... 🙄😏🧚🏻‍♂️

[@mallow610]

I really love all of the deeper technical talks you have, but this is one of my all-time favorite chats you’ve had.

[@felixfromearth]

I have enormous gratitude for you letting us share in on this conversation. Thank you both.

[@JesseAllenJr]

This was the first L.F. podcast I literally could not comprehend once the first hour passed. My ape brain could not handle the concepts they were discussing - and I understood the basic, underlying principles whenever I heard a few words that were familiar - but holy shit the depth in which these two humans speak is incredibly multi-leveled and somehow so fluid...It's going to take a couple weeks for me to listen to this session again in its entirety and understand what I've heard. I am just thankful that something like this exists - Lex, you are doing a beautiful thing for mankind. I always think back to the days when you first appeared on JRE - you've come so far, it feels like a journey for not only you but myself as well. I'm learning so much about humanity, science, spirituality, and dare I say - myself. Thank you. You have already solidified yourself in history as a legend. I am so thankful to witness this moment in time. And I feel myself becoming a better human being the more this podcast series progresses.

[@rdub4nd]

This may have in all reality been the best conversation I've ever been a part of. Thank you both.

[@alexandrurau1173]

Daniel is an amazing thinker, I hope you will have him on in the future as well.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Check out this CRUCIAL documentary on youtube 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖

[@MrMexikin]

This one deserves more views. Absolutely fascinating conversation no wonder it went on for longer than most of these podcasts I couldn't get enough ! Thank you Daniel

[@nellkellino-miller7673]

Bring this man back for an 8 hour podcast! I'm watching this one again as soon as I finish it lol

[@armchairastrologer1858]

Anytime Schmachtenberger's talking, I'm listening.

[@michaelvance1838]

So much gratitude each and every time I hear Daniel speak. What a guy!

[@simonagrinberga6258]

... total gold ! Daniel is one and only... simple and comforting ... so much common sense ... GREAT !

[@Yummy270]

That line about happiness was beautiful. It being a state between modes of being, doing, and becoming.

[@alvarez.l9422]

Peace, love and many blessings to all you fellow night owls listening to this 😊

[@SamirKhan-yy5gy]

You too 😊💪

[@maxsmolinets]

The way Lex asks questions is similar to ordering a sandwich, then having chef add and switch ingredients while you are already holding it in your hand

[@davejolly582]

I cant stand it lol

[@craigshelton5903]

What a gift to public discourse this interview! Thank you, Lex!

[@monte4673]

First episode of any podcast that I’ll be listening to again immediately after it’s done

[@kaylacarr2200]

The best part of waking up this morning was seeing this latest episode drop & knowing I’ll have time to finish it before my work shift starts. I’m grateful for you and your content every day, Lex Fridman! I make sure to listen, or re-listen, to one of your videos every day. You make this world a better & brighter place, my friend.

[@eirref]

Lex, this was an IN-CRE-DI-BLE podcast!!! No other words available... Thank you SO MUCH..! You are doing an an incredible job of invaluable dimension. You are a beautiful human, a real treasure..!!! I needed to express this here...

[@yossarian67]

When I saw this video I immediately stopped what I was doing and excitedly jumped to listening to it. Huge fan of Daniels work and Lex’s podcast. We need more!

[@AdamGoodlet]

Wow - Yes, thank you Lex, two of my heroes in one place! So pleased to see Daniel here - This is fantastic.

[@kevins5386]

Thank you for getting Daniel on the show. You continue to do great work Lex! I love the length of the podcasts as well.

[@sherrydionisio4306]

Daniel you are one among few, A-1. Thank you for getting him, Lex

[@BrianDeCosta]

Ritualized discomfort, compassion for others, and celebrating the success of others. Got it

[@AlexeyPopoff44]

Took 4 sessions to listen through the whole thing, but it is one of the best ones ever. So insightful. And the ending was so touching. Thank you.

[@dunnjustintime]

My favorite interview you've done so ar. Eternally grateful that we could all have a little window from which we could share a part of it. Thank you Lex and Daniel.

[@matthewlock888]

I listened to this on another platform but I was so blown away by how good it was I had to come here to comment. I think it's the best podcast I've ever listened to and will certainly be listening to it again. Please have him back on soon

[@teiuq]

You know you can type Daniel Schmachtenberger into the youtube search bar and get many more conversations right?

[@matthewlock888]

@@teiuq yeah, I’d never come across Daniel at that point but I’ve since listened to several others, including on the great Theories of Everything podcast with Curt Jaimungle from last week. Recommended if you haven’t come across it before (but I imagine you have)

[@douglasrobert7843]

I was so excited for these two together, but I had no idea how much fun they would have as well being thoughtful. Loved it.

[@durksgarage]

4 hours and 15 minutes of mind blown. Thank you for making this possible and accessible to us all. Grateful!

[@patrickkathambana4112]

I'm a simple man. I see Daniel, I click immediately. Always a mind-blowing ride

[@quaternio]

Yeah, at the moment, he’s the one person for which I’m like: “everything else can wait.”

[@z17seattle]

I'm a complicated man but I do the same s***

[@JoshuaRichardson123]

This is by far my favourite of your podcasts and perhaps my favourite podcast of all time. What a time to be alive.

[@jhsrecordsentertainment4972]

I love your discussions in many areas. This one was a Great dialog.

[@alvarez.l9422]

We love you Lex, your positivity, knowledge and immense curiosity of everything is a gift to all of us. I feel happy and fortunate to be along on the ride 🙏🏼

[@lexfridman]

I love you too 🙏

[@darinhitchings7104]

I strongly believe these conversations are important for our culture and for our future. It's socially cathartic

[@____uncompetative]

@@lexfridman The entry written by Ford Prefect in _The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy_ was shortened by editors to: *Mostly Harmless* In later books, Ford Prefect is pleased to discover his full entry is restored, mainly because it was so full of whimsy.

[@alvarez.l9422]

@@lexfridman Appreciate that Lex 🙏🏼

[@alvarez.l9422]

@@darinhitchings7104 I agree

[@motorcycleboy6939]

Lex is on fire with the jokes, just when the conversation gets deep he throws in a joke out of nowhere and I shoot beer out of my nose.

[@z17seattle]

If you weren't drinking beer that'd be a pretty cool trick

[@dermetzgerman9041]

@@z17seattlewhy?

[@MasBassify]

@@Chigi42 Step aside Jesus. Sure you can make water out of wine but beer out of boogers I think not.

[@nealtauss1715]

@@MasBassify ....pessimist....

[@tarico4436]

Time stamps when it's NOT deep. Please. (Asking 4 a friend.)

[@orions10]

Sometimes I select a Lex video randomly, and I'm always amazed how great they turn out to be. It's been a long time since I've seen such an intelligent and eloquent person like Daniel. He's really on another level. And of course, Lex is a great host (and also intelligent which is crucial) which enables his guests not only to show their ideas but also to engage in discussion.

[@timcrowley4777]

Thank you Lex for having a conversation with Daniel. I feel I am better prepared for the future. Keep up the great work! Your friend Tim.

[@iain2053]

This conversation was one of my favorites and I would love to see Daniel back on the podcast in 2022!

[@milesteghades]

This was one of the best conversation I've ever heard. Now i need to take some shrooms and go cry in front of a tree. Thank you Lex and thank you Daniel.

[@user-gr6rv1pj7d]

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[@kynderium5053]

I hear psylocibe suberuginosa can be quite effective 😂

[@DennyBob521]

Daniel is one of the smartest, well spoken people I've ever heard. Given the level of guests Lex has, that's an extreme compliment. I've heard him on a dozen podcasts and put together a "to read" list based on his recommendations or references.

[@anothernp]

Also want to say what Daniel said at the very end is a great point. Having great thinkers speak is an excellent service. We need a conference of these thinkers to help the rest of us form propositions of great change for our communities. The big idea is to great a governance system so efficient that we blockbuster the current one. Thanks Lex.

[@johnoestmannmusic]

Funnily enough, this is one of the most profound conversations I have ever been exposed to and it was made possible by the your chosen application of a disruptive technology - internet video streaming. I think that whole discussion about how technological development drives social/cultural change feels like one of the most important areas to explore today, especially as we keep seeing our current political, legal, and socioeconomic systems are simply unable to keep up.

[@Howisthisone]

Listening to conversations like this reminds me that I am just an elegant monkey, but the struggle to grasp their abstractions is aiding in my evolution.

[@dcperk6795]

Indeed!

[@SinisterAnimationS]

@Lex Frdman. lmaoo

[@x97s]

@Lex Frdman. lmao

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Check out this CRUCIAL documentary on youtube 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖

[@JereKrischel]

Love is maximized by reducing resentment and increasing gratitude. Many of the best religious of history are particularly good at accomplishing this.

[@word-pictures]

Daniel is one of the most articulate/fascinating/humble thinkers in the public sphere right now. So grateful for his perspective. Thanks for having him on Lex 🤘

[@user-gr6rv1pj7d]

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[@paulwintermute1495]

Such a beautiful conversation. Probably the best I listened to all year. Much love for both of you.

[@camillacalhoun1089]

Spectacular conversation. Am so grateful. I will go back to parts of this over and over. You enriched my mind during the isolation of the pandemic and so appreciate you continue to share this caliber of thinkers and communicators with us.

[@boazklachkin9661]

tears of joy and emotional energy flowing freely throughout the interview. I love you both and am grateful to have experienced the amazing intelligence and perception that you have generated.

[@KL-ni9ju]

On the night shift binging the podcast while I work. This is one of my favorite episodes. It has made me think about the events unfolding in Eastern Europe more profoundly.

[@restlessoriginals6580]

Wow. The last half hour was non-stop tears for me. Absolutely incredible conversation, one of the best. Thank you both!

[@shelley8024]

I'm Electrified every minute by the VITALITY, BRILLIANCE and IMPORTANTCE of every word in this podcast with LEX and DANIEL!!! "Ritualized discomfort " And more and more and more endlessly stunning thought out in words. Wow wow wow!!! So much to learn, to feel and experience non stop throughout! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU BOTH for this surprisingly greatest GIFT much like what all the wisdom possibly gained in these 4 hours instead of 4 years of college courses that reach and wind through long hazed weeks and months of slow brain churning made dull and making dull these same vitak issues here so clear and memorable! In these 4 stellar timeless hours SO many vital courses, subjects and thought skills vital for understanding the real, today, yesterday and tomorrow of ALL of WHATs up with our worlds, the Earth and what it spins on! Not forgetful of anything and all inclusive and amalgamated all that we need to know with clear access while still going round and round in time on the path round the sun! AND~~~The near death experience!!! I have been there and found same clarity of life, time and ability to prioritize. EXCLUDES silliness while included is "all ye need know....truth is beauty ..." Like the Ode On a Grecian Urn the complete in brilliance between the lines of that poem!!! Thank Keats too, (and his inspiring Shelley)!!! F￦¥°king ~~Beautiful!!! Yes yes yes!!! Awed by the shade of future trees that we plant in old or any age!!! ALL SO PROFOUND!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU LEX and DANIEL!!! I. WILL LISTEN MANY MANY MANY TIMES TO THIS BEST OF LEX PODCAST!!! Sorry for so many indulgent words here from me, but I'm just stunned to blizzard stupid white out amazement conditions in my silly old brain by the richness of ALL words here in!!! Just biggest WOW!!!

[@doughntworry]

The best conversation, right up there with the one with Joscha Bach

[@KevinSmith-gw5rk]

Thank you for having Daniel on. More people need to hear his thoughts

[@doppelganger178]

I most of the time listen to the episodes instead of watching them, it feels different to actually watch two smart people talk rather than just listen to them, it might be that human connection that Lex always talks about. Awesome podcast by the way.

[@austenl43]

This is the best podcast episode I've ever experienced. Illuminating. Beautiful. Thank you Lex and Daniel!

[@Adam-nk4oj]

You are my One Sunday Market Stop Shop (everything you need from a wholesome supplier) in podcasting. Keep spreading the love. For your personal search.... Remember you have your whole life to find the person you want to spend the rest of it with 🙏🙏❤️💪

[@SCQT]

One of my favorites so far

[@andymaxwell2359]

Probably the best, most useful, insightful and touching podcast episode I've ever heard.

[@PatrickFerryCoach]

So awesome and fun, I feel so much more hopeful about my kids future life! Thank you guys! And Daniel should have given him a Qualia Shot 💪

[@juliawinsa4260]

Daniel is always smashing, but this is the greatest conversation with him I ever listened to. You’re both a blessing to this world. Thanks for all you’re doing.

[@jacobrohr5903]

This guy just pulls you right in to a whole different perspective. Love it!

[@user-gr6rv1pj7d]

Thanks for watching, for questions, guidances and support anytime. Just send a DM on WhatsApp +1...6...1...4...9...9...6...3...1...9...0