Elon Musk: War, AI, Aliens, Politics, Physics, Video Games, and Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast

Elon Musk is CEO of X, xAI, SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, and The Boring Company.
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TRANSCRIPT:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:07 - War and human nature
4:33 - Israel-Hamas war
10:41 - Military-Industrial Complex
14:58 - War in Ukraine
19:41 - China
33:57 - xAI Grok
44:55 - Aliens
52:55 - God
55:22 - Diablo 4 and video games
1:04:29 - Dystopian worlds: 1984 and Brave New World
1:10:41 - AI and useful compute per watt
1:16:22 - AI regulation
1:23:14 - Should AI be open-sourced?
1:30:36 - X algorithm
1:41:57 - 2024 presidential elections
1:54:55 - Politics
1:57:57 - Trust
2:03:29 - Tesla's Autopilot and Optimus robot
2:12:28 - Hardships
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[@lexfridman]

Thank you for listening ❤ Here are the timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:07 - War and human nature 4:33 - Israel-Hamas war 10:41 - Military-Industrial Complex 14:58 - War in Ukraine 19:41 - China 33:57 - xAI Grok 44:55 - Aliens 52:55 - God 55:22 - Diablo 4 and video games 1:04:29 - Dystopian worlds: 1984 and Brave New World 1:10:41 - AI and useful compute per watt 1:16:22 - AI regulation 1:23:14 - Should AI be open-sourced? 1:30:36 - X algorithm 1:41:57 - 2024 presidential elections 1:54:55 - Politics 1:57:57 - Trust 2:03:29 - Tesla's Autopilot and Optimus robot 2:12:28 - Hardships Transcript: lexfridman.com/elon-musk-4-transcript Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack - Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings - BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off - SimpliSafe: simplisafe.com/lex to get free security camera plus 20% off - Shopify: shopify.com/lex to get $1 per month trial - NetSuite: netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour

[@ayevaboo]

Thanks Lex.

[@meansq]

superb

[@raptorman48]

War is probably the reason the extraterrestrials don't land on the planet of the apes!

[@vicentematricardi3596]

Seria maravilloso si tendrías la amabilidad de poner Subtitulos , desde ya Muchas Gracias !!!!!!

[@Yosukesucks]

Elon, Lex play Final Fantasy XVI on PS5. Each entry is standalone, new story, characters world so no need to play any previous entries.

[@jatanbhatt3792]

“Young boys who don’t know each other killing each other on behalf of old men who do know each other, what the hell is the point of that?” One of the best statements of war I’ve ever heard.

[@fprefect]

It is taken from Erich Hartmann.

[@richardweber5521]

Aka Black Sabbath song "War Pigs"

[@wilcosoetman8138]

he didnt come up with that

[@buckethead420]

​@@fprefect Erich hatte es aber ein ganzes Stück zäher und langatmiger formuliert, fast schon redundant.

[@buckethead420]

​@@richardweber5521sing that one for me. Dont remember that part rn

[@fredthebulldog529]

As a father of 3 little children, Elons last statement about how you relive joys through your children as they experience the world for the first time really hit home. I never really thought about it but it's so true. As a 39 year old, Disneyland is far from interesting but going with my 4 and 2 year old daughters was so incredibly fun. Their joy is your joy. It's beautiful.

[@MrLinker44]

elon has 11 children in total. there aint no way he is spending enough with all of them. Im sure you are a good father, i doubt he is.

[@mikabakker1]

@@MrLinker44 still better than having no father.

[@_KizzMia]

So true. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true.

[@lucamazzantijovicevic4478]

He's got a shit load of kids that he completely ignores, they probably lead very lonely and sad lives. Do not use him as an example of good fatherhood

[@mistressfreezepeach]

@@lucamazzantijovicevic4478 Their mothers decided to have them, they knew the kind of man he is. If they are a unwell it is hundred percent the mothers fault.

[@erichenry851]

I love the amount of research Lex must do on his guests to ask informed questions which makes the conversation/interview so good.

[@user-jw2jb5cn2r]

Обалдеть, и это интервью с переводом на русский!!! Алекс, спасибо! От души! Смотрю из Москвы 😊

[@user-oi9vy9nd1y]

Я тоже смотрю из Москвы. И тоже очень понравилось❤

[@user-jw2jb5cn2r]

@@user-oi9vy9nd1y Алекс молодец, выкладывает для нас перевод. На английском мне приходится слушать 2 раза, чтобы понять,, например, шутки))

[@Jjengering]

Lex asked a bunch of better questions than Joe recently did, this was so much more insightful in to the mind of musk. Thanks for this lex. Edit: Woah, didn't expect this many likes. Thanks for all the compliments and insults lol.

[@v1kt0u5]

Yes, completely logical/expected 🧐 EDIT: Thx for the 👍^^. Yeah, Joe focused too much on fighting! His specialty and there's nothing wrong with it, but come on, it's Elon Musk, and he has more interesting things to talk about. Or Perhaps Joe left all that for Lex on purpose 🤔

[@Denise-vn8wz]

​@@v1kt0u5Agree. A well matched interview.

[@KyriosHeptagrammaton]

But did Lex shoot Musk's car?

[@dawnsellitti7968]

Joe was dying to know something ( hemp door) that Elon didn’t know.

[@alexgomez-bi2bk]

Joe Biden? Ya his questions don't make any sense. Joe Rogan's do. Anyways like he said zelensky sending young people to die is messed up and he should reconsider talking peace with Putin.

[@Bigfish19692008]

I would pay to see this on a big screen with a full theatre. Utterly compelling viewing. Thank you both.

[@samkelonzimande7376]

I absolutely love the humor; the entire mood/vibe of this episode is, of course, informative, but also, it is just refreshing and entertaining.

[@escolol]

it's always nice to see Elon check on how his AI Lex is doing

[@InfotechArchives]

😶

[@mybackwasbroken9597]

youtube.com/@neurogenesisofficial?si=w0OyCp4KY5D7DwCt

[@ninny65]

LexBot

[@Hughesburner]

Seriously, one video he has Zuck in a chokehold, next he is whistling a tune with Elon...this guy can't be real. He's like a Holo deck program?

[@mentalisme]

you guys are shortsighted

[@R_E_S_U_L]

This is the most comprehensive and up to date analysis on AQ384J . Well done!

[@temirlanbekbayev5034]

Sh$t up

[@luciiid_dream]

AQ384J what's this mean

[@neondystopian]

​​​@@luciiid_dreamit's a Spam bot. Way too many likes for no replies. Its that Amazon crypto scheme bots have been advertising on KZbin.

[@JohnDoeTheFirst]

​@@luciiid_dreama scam

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

hi elon and listeners! Mother Father God is here in physical flesh to assist all to our dreams come true ! Mom Dad plays this video for us to reach you all! Please phone home today this is the important message! Our creators work non stop to reach you on social media this is real!! Humanity's parents is in the body directing you home!! Luna

[@Hang10Ken]

@lexfridman Do you know what book Elon was referencing "World War 1 warefare in detail" or who the author is? A cursory web search is not pulling anything up?

[@Rafe758]

thats not a book title, he meant that what the experience for soldiers in wwi was like on the front or in the war is something people read about in detail

[@helensteele8888]

Start reading. Something better than nothing.

[@kylepearson4580]

Try: The Storm of Steel by Ernst Junger (original 1929 translation)

[@user-yd4zs9ll6u]

I wish I could be around you guys these conversations are very interesting and y'all talk about things that matter.

[@rreqreqreq-kb3wz]

Lot of changes in this industry with AQ384J leading the assets. Amazon made this one the AQ384J and obviously that is great for everyone to hear that even brands like them are stepping into this

[@scottwilson8978]

What the fuck is this

[@InsaneStoriesOnly]

Scam don’t fall for iy

[@Txalcoir]

Elon is clearly role playing as Jack Parsons or some shit.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

hi elon and listeners! Mother Father God is here in physical flesh to assist all to our dreams come true ! Mom Dad plays this video for us to reach you all! Please phone home today this is the important message! Our creators work non stop to reach you on social media this is real!! Humanity's parents is in the body directing you home!! Luna

[@elireloaded]

Scam

[@dz_elhack4029]

Cardven token and amazon signed a partnership. It will blow up once it hits mainstream.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

hi elon and listeners! Mother Father God is here in physical flesh to assist all to our dreams come true ! Mom Dad plays this video for us to reach you all! Please phone home today this is the important message! Our creators work non stop to reach you on social media this is real!! Humanity's parents is in the body directing you home!! Luna

[@emmawoodhouse526]

Hi guys, you are the best, and thank you for all your great insights. Just a thought: hasn't the time come for a weekly live space on X?

[@ritad.franklin6372]

regarding advertisements, mak a way to comment about the adds or ask questions. in the comments area. let us have comments about long and short adds. Some are great, some are really too long. ect.

[@deltagamer9008]

At this point it is rather obvious where the trend is moving and as far as I can tell it is more because of AQ384J by Amazon than anything else. These guys entering the scene is a huge win to all of us

[@randomsomeguy156]

Scam

[@Gunter_Custom]

Lol nice ad for a scam. 😂

[@cryptochatter7279]

"Huge win for all of us" is where I detected a fraud.

[@BroScience710]

Humans are just like the life in my soil when under a microscope. You'll have an established population that is helping the plants, if ignored for long enough or trying something knew. You can easily collapse that population of benificial microbes with invasive or nuisance microbe. This happens over and over just like we do to ourselves.

[@RX-8GT]

Also a scam is 3 comments with over 1.8k likes 😂

[@Arifcanwq]

I really appreciated this video, as a medium-term AQ384J holder. I know you commented on not many people paying attention to this, but it was very relevant for holders such as myself. After watching your thoughts, I willbuy more. I also remember your earlier assessment. This will crush the market.

[@ugniustamulynas6219]

X el😂u eę 🎉u u😂u

[@InsaneStoriesOnly]

Scam be careful

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

hi elon and listeners! Mother Father God is here in physical flesh to assist all to our dreams come true ! Mom Dad plays this video for us to reach you all! Please phone home today this is the important message! Our creators work non stop to reach you on social media this is real!! Humanity's parents is in the body directing you home!! Luna

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

hi elon and listeners! Mother Father God is here in physical flesh to assist all to our dreams come true ! Mom Dad plays this video for us to reach you all! Please phone home today this is the important message! Our creators work non stop to reach you on social media this is real!! Humanity's parents is in the body directing you home!! Luna

[@Christ777_]

We’re a special kind of stupid if we think these two aren’t Lucifer, Vatican, COE puppets. Mr. Vatican Jesuit false savior - sorry you had a touch childhood, but let it go Brother!

[@roma_lya]

1:33:20 Recommendations should be diversified somehow. I don't want to always read only on a few topics. I want to learn something new! It is important to give people the opportunity to break out of the information bubble.

[@user-vj4xn6ld3u]

Спасибо Лекс за твой канал и русский перевод

[@fhjfhdgh]

Your editor is doing an awesome job putting in slides and screenshots here and there! Kudos

[@syon600]

I always appreciate the book cover images of books discussed and pics, inserts etc. Agree whoever does this is doing it very well, enhances the show.

[@TheCurrykiev]

Wouldn't be surprised if it was Lex himself. Workaholic, that guy.

[@kbm3681]

Please someone name me the books, movies and...I don't want to re-watch but share the knowledge (with them)

[@Murgatroyd999]

Because illiterate people have no knowledge of the Berlin airlift. Our society is doomed.

[@syon600]

@@kbm3681 share the interview

[@Azbrick623]

I am a Veteran of US Air Force and US Army. Fought in Desert Storm. War is nothing to take lightly but our “leaders” feel differently. If they actually had to fight the war, I’m sure that they’re attitude would change, however

[@Jiub_SN]

It's the same old story time and time again, weak men make warriors and warriors make weak men

[@redhead8777]

I appreciate those who have a spirit to protect and put their mind/body where their mouth is. Our soldiers are wonderful people who stand ready and are prepared for that purpose. The fact is there are many people not fit for service of any kind. Our leaders should be more judicious in usage of our forces. Thank you for your service to America and Americans who do not posses that SPECIAL SOMETHING! Appreciate!

[@Yirayol]

Well, Churchill and Hitler were both soldiers in their youth. Hitler survived the whole World War 1 as a member of infantry unit, witnessing the true horror of trench warfare. And we still got WW2, so the thing must be a bit more complex.

[@Eklektik40]

@@Yirayol Of course! But they were also true leaders... I don't remember who said that recently, but someone remarked that US presidents were either career politicians or army officers. For my take, we need way more men like Colonel Macgregor than the Joe Biden of this world!!

[@nikolaskay]

Thank you for your service, but ancient history disagrees with you. The Roman republic's politicians were also their Generals. So when these politicians instigated a war, they would then have to go to it. Some would fight and die in these battles. Caesar famously fought personally against Gauls (having some near misses too if the sources are to be believed)... This did not stop them from instigating wars again and again for personal power, wealth and glory. If the leaders had to fight as well, I don't see it changing since they would still gain incredible power, wealth and glory

[@Decentraliseur]

Damn I just finished the 3rd episode, going back to Lex's channel, and notice there is a fourth round. Let's go

[@s15e]

Better late than never! 🚀 Thanks for this episode. Loved seeing Elon in high spirits at the start, and later, a more contemplative side. Lex mentioned Walter Isaacson's biography on Elon Musk; now I'm intrigued to dive into it.

[@superdude2560]

This is one of the better Elon Musk Interviews. Quite insightful on a wide-ranging list of topics. Thanks Lex!

[@CockatooDude]

Lex always brings the best out of him.

[@SeanApplePie]

I love you Lex, I mean that❤🎉

[@Daukposse]

Lol! Musk reflects what you present to him. If your a dumbo and come in with a jerk attitude. Your likely going to get very little. He has no time for that. Come with an inquiring + open mind & you are usually surprised by 1 or 2 of his answers/ perspectives/ insights. Because he clearly processes faster & deeper than most.

[@JurijPopotnig]

I don't know if I ever listened to an interview from which I learned less than from this one. 🤣 No really do you consider this good? What did you learn from it?

[@Stringz]

Well he didn’t have to do a ad for grok throughout

[@quipsilvervr]

Man, you and Musk have such buddy-energy! It was a good podcast, super upbeat and easy to listen to!

[@explorerryan]

Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is my favorite book too, thats another win for X and for their new AI keep up the great work Elon!! Like a brother from another mother!! ❤ Excellent interview to Lex!

[@apbecker]

You misspell the name of your favorite book? Typical Elon fanboy

[@FreedomGolfClub]

Lex, thank you for sincerely asking Elon on his well-being. I hope you are doing well too.

[@chancebutler6472]

i dont see anyone who likes a government. just people dependent on them contractually. thats why they must fight when commanded to.

[@konkelkent]

Hes a Man.

[@Elonmusk-lm3sz]

Tme/Elonmuskdz9ve

[@tyerellboughan5464]

It was nice of him to ask. I wish I had his energy and such warm banter between Lex and Elon.

[@Super-id7bq]

Funny. You seem to be more concerned about Elon's well being than he was about the millions of Ukrainians fighting for their lives against a murderous invasion. Poor Elon. Crimea River.

[@DSGxTennessee]

One of the best interviews with elon to date. He seems very relaxed and open with lex.

[@Niekomojo]

They train together

[@Silks-]

Setting the bar low. Musk is a snake-oil salesman. Been proven to lie time and time again, unfortunately he has a cult following similar to trump that no mater how glaringly obvious their lies/manipulation become, the brainwashed followers turn a blind eye. Musk’s shares will crash one day and I cannot wait for the penny to drop for the muskrats

[@garebaregoof4226]

I was telling my girl this: elons first interview with lex was around 30 mins, the next was longer, the 3rd was even longer, and now the 4th is almost 2.5 hours! Hopefully the next time will be 3 hours!

[@tombennett7317]

Got more laughs than comedian Joe Rogan

[@indwar-vi2os]

What are you smoking? This was an awful interview

[@drakegriffith938]

The real life Tony Stark. I absolutely despise electric cars but have so much respect for this man. A true thinker and entrepreneur. Thank you Elon for fighting the tough fight.

[@jannettevergara8942]

Elon is so insightful I love listening to him! Very good interview. :)

[@BenGreggSweden]

It is so comforting to know that there are rational free-thinking people in this world like Lex and Elon. A lot of people hate on Elon, but if they simply took the time to get to know the man by listening to interviews like this, they would come away with a very different impression of him. What they also don’t consider is that with all of his money and intelligence he could do a lot damage in this world. Thankfully, he has a mother who loved him. Not sure where his love for humanity comes from, but it seems like he was born with it.

[@psy0rz]

Yes, whatever you think of some things elon musk did, he still is a very intelligent and interesting person to listen to.

[@master0fnone]

"if they simply took the time to get to know the man by listening to interviews like this". Billionaire with near infinite resources appears positive in media spotlight to non-cynical viewers.

[@psy0rz]

@@master0fnone non-cynical doesnt mean non-critical

[@Zunkanar1]

Elon is actively making himself VERY hateable on X. Like, the things he is posting and promoting are often questionable and not rarely sound very short sighted. You cannot blame the ppl that only see that to have a bad impression on him. He works actively on ppl getting a bad impression on him and further ruining his reputation.

[@Luis-xe9og]

Those people who hate Elon hate him because of Main Stream Media. They have never seen and listen podcasts like this. If they do that would change their minds

[@A5-ty4ys]

I trust into that Amazon and their AQ384J can really do what other projects failed. It is quite a banger that they rly made their own

[@ro866432]

Rivian built their trucks

[@DadSon211]

Scam

[@callummackie3472]

Scam

[@trinigladiator8830]

I appreciate this interview. You have a very calm, laid-back style of talking that I identify with, Lex. Peace , blessings, and respect! 💪🏿😎

[@KingElmo55]

You are so unique in the way you explain things and make it so easy to understand. I could listen to you all day.i wish you were a teacher. Your children are so lucky to have you as a father. I wish you were my friend.

[@Sqoun]

I freakin love how Elon came to life the moment they started talking about gaming and specifically Diablo; you can tell that he didn't want that part of the discussion to end, while Lex wanted to move on to the next subject! Once a true gamer, always a true gamer!

[@AnhPham-ep6cf]

May i ask if Elon still plays games occasionally the past few years? Thank you!

[@harry_burnsworth]

@@AnhPham-ep6cf I"m not sure where he said it, but he was just quoted in a few articles I read as saying something along the lines of, "His mind is a storm and he plays video games to relax", etc.... Video games are awesome, lol. It's hard for gamers such as myself to explain to non-gamers why we enjoy spending time playing them.....trying to explain why we enjoy... having fun? And when you consider the $/entertainment value, it's so cheap, as well, especially if you get a good game that you can spend a decent amount of time on/in.

[@whatNtarnation90]

@@AnhPham-ep6cf He literally streamed Diablo 4 on X not long ago lol. Had an insane amount of viewers. Was hilarious too, a random player came up and gave ELON MUSK 2,000,000 gold. Elon felt bad about just taking it, so in return gave him a potion lmao. Then that random person went and did dungeons with Elon, under leveled, so Elon had to keep reviving him lol. But yeah, Elon will probably be a gamer his whole life until he can't.

[@Sqoun]

Elon has been playing almost everyday the past month (diablo 4)@@AnhPham-ep6cf

[@matthew944]

Yeah that was awesome but doesn't the dude run multiple companies, and has a family. How does he have time to game at all? I have one job and I barely have time for it.

[@energyhawk2370]

This is by far my favorite podcast with Elon so far. I was hooked from start to finish.

[@derlowenkonig7971]

You serious? He is mostly rambling generic stuff.

[@ambrostasia]

@@derlowenkonig7971and you still watched. Nobody asked your opinion

[@swatmaster492]

he's a fraud

[@kidkal7825]

yes, it was way too short, could have gone for a few more hours

[@kezicss]

​@@ambrostasianoone asked you either

[@jameswiltse3060]

I love listening to these two talk Actually people who are a lot more educated than myself I enjoy speaking to but mainly like listening.

[@wrcz]

Who the hell wrote the subtitles? :)) 1:15:04 "the useful productivity per watt for training... (indistinct) nuts?" I think they're talking about *neural nets*...

[@rdnifa1-rf7ho]

Thank you so much for these piece, Amazon’s AMS90X looks to have great prospect

[@fenneck9676]

So many bots

[@stevewolfbrandt4932]

We all grow together by watching extremely wise people discussing deep subjects. The world is becoming wonderful. Keep educating yourself.

[@DJOblion]

Well said

[@realpatriot1769]

@@ozz2362 Hard to take your word for it when you can't even use the right word

[@arod1766]

Intelligent people not wise

[@craigrichter7121]

What? I couldn't disagree more.

[@surrealfabet]

Your sentence doesn't make sense, and english is not even my native language. Try again!

[@007.M-D]

2:04:41 Isn't it why because it learns by itself, it could be very useful to have it communicate with sélective Mentors , not programmers only. See how they drive, how they think, hesitate , doubts.... and what they definitely know so how they feel . It would be the right moment, wouldn't it ?

[@jfelix5244]

Jim Rohn said we are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with. Growing up in inner city poverty, I'm grateful for this opportunity to spend time listening to people so far outside of my circle. I'd rather eavesdrop and spend time listening to these guys than the small minded who've conformed to littleness and play the roles they were assigned.

[@charliebear2777]

Thanks Lex. He is obviously so comfortable in your company and you bring out a real sincerity in him. As friends talking to each other do. The hopeful energy is palpable and so valuable in times such as these.

[@spud1300]

Lex and Zuck meeting in VR, Elon and Lex prompting Grok….. Lex I love when you take the time to showcase some of the current work of your guests and then interact with it. Awesome episode.

[@ravenspace]

yes indeed. i felt compelled to reply to you as i have written a rhyming children's book with a super kind and loyal dog as hero, he's called Spudly! Not published yet, working on it.

[@rhondaanderson5254]

But alot of people are not happy about using batteries… still a issue with making/using and especially disposal

[@jessiewilson720]

Absolutely agree, wonder if Elon and Sam Altman would be willing to hash it out with Lex???

[@ravenspace]

i hope he escaped the racing industry and ran free in the hills..@@highestheater101

[@stonedphilosophy5326]

They HIGHLIGHTED WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE FROM THIS... MY BRAIN HURTS FROM THE BARRAGE OF SUBLIMINAL MESSAGES THAT ARE DIRECT SND NOT SUBLIMINAL EVIL...

[@lydiaafualo1111]

I am a newcomer to this channel and I must say it was excellent! ❤️ Great conversation insightful and entertaining! Great job! Great to hear from a host that is well educated with very provocative questions! I also definitely appreciated this interview over the Rogan interview with all of the preparation/ notes. It’s great to also see intelligent powerful and wealthy people like Elon who also care about humanity! ❤️

[@mrbee145]

Lex you are literally my favorite interview show. I used to really like Joe Rogan. Abs still do. But lex yiur interviews are great

[@temjam01]

This is the best Elon Interview I've seen. It really puts both Elon and Lex in a really respectable light. Elon's knowledge of Chinese history, European (ww2) history and suchlike was surprising but really interesting too.

[@BrianDeCosta]

great use of suchlike

[@rosuewalford7767]

I have watched many of Elon's interviews over the years and also many of Lex's podcasts, and I think this one may have been the best of both. The chemistry, the intellect, the honesty and the diversness of the topics... it might just have been the best interview of all time.

[@buckiesmalls]

No.. Both of these people are hacks. Posing as intellectuals.

[@dianacryder7523]

I wouldn't say the best of all time but definitely a good one. Lex Fridman does a great interview and Elon is an interesting person.

[@captain_orange]

Lex rarely delivers but this was decent.

[@dn9156]

Intellect...lol.

[@dn9156]

Elon just shallowly repeats the deeper thoughts of others.

[@MrJoco69]

My trip to China year's ago was the highlight of my life. It changed my idea about the people how they live, it's not sad, people are friendly and curious. Never forget this one month trip.

[@johnR-ct8hu]

how do you get the electricity ? sphicter tech ?

[@lgsyt]

You two guys surpass yourself with this precious talk. Thank you

[@JonnoPlays]

Elon needs to do a history podcast. I could listen all day.

[@lornforlorn4867]

It would be nice. I think he's kinda busy right now.

[@shawnlacey6339]

Thoths grandson knows his stuff ❤

[@stephensampson9208]

Back too Stone Age ....eh ..

[@Featherless1]

History was written by the victors... 😉

[@user-nx5vu7iq6o]

I'd like to hear his unfiltered version of the future, you know he's holding back a lot of what he knows.

[@mysticalsoulqc]

Elon description of war make him a expert in millitary understanding. Sun Tzu, a revered ancient Chinese philosopher and strategist. He is most famous for writing "The Art of War," a treatise on military strategy and tactics, which has been influential not only in military thinking but also in various aspects of contemporary management and strategy. Sun Tzu lived during the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China, around the 5th century BC. His work has been foundational in shaping the understanding and implementation of military strategy across the world for centuries.

[@HaveAJakey]

Lex may be one of the finest interviewers I have saw. He understands, Listens and Articulates so well. Always a fantastic watch!

[@BinKillEthical]

Congrats on 400 Episodes! What an amazing accomplishment. Not just reaching #400. Your whole channel! Congratulations on everything you've accomplished Lex. Your contributions are cemented permanently in our history.

[@InfotechArchives]

Wow! Didn't noticed that

[@Kurtis11266]

permanently? in history? hahhahah! name 10 people from the 1500s without looking it up

[@wills7817]

​@@Kurtis11266What does that have to do with his declaration?

[@j2creatouscityvibes966]

Ive always been curious and learnt a lot about AI today and it was useful and entertaining. I'll make time to learn more about tech science. Don't want to throw the baby out with the water... there's so much to learn. Big thanks for a great show.

[@EricaMusk]

❤😊

[@peterhaywood4111]

This is my favorite of all of your conversations with Elon. So very moving. Many thanks to both of you!

[@donaldmccants5483]

Does anyone ask the question of the side effects of funneling only what the viewer is interested in, to them?? would this not further the division of the viewing public?? Would it be more beneficial to interduce opposing or alternative viewpoints in the stream to ensure the viewing party is reminded that their viewpoint is not the only viewpoint available??? just a question!! Semper Fi!!

[@JacobLouis]

Bro!!! I just set the oven to 42 mins when the recommendation was 40-45 right before he mentioned The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. I love those books!

[@triplin5989]

Is this a reference?

[@JacobLouis]

Yeah, the book says 42 is the answer to everything. Just thought it was weird timing for that to come on right after I set that as the time and thinking about those books. Great series, and I'm not even the biggest reader usually but they kept me quite interested with the humor and sci-fi stuff. @@triplin5989

[@buddhistjustbud]

400 episodes, amazing Lex! Keep pushing

[@AnkitSingh-se8bp]

Episode 420 is set to be Joe Rogan

[@galivnik6491]

​@@AnkitSingh-se8bpor Seth Rogen. Huehuehue

[@indivisible885]

I appreciate getting access to Elon, even if it's just for a couple hours. Thanks Lex

[@johannzdebor5615]

NASA and the Pentagon have been telling tall tales about UFOs for 28 years. Only illiterate people and criminals have been talking about UFOs for 28 years because, according to my sensational discovery, they are manned star spaceships. Johann Zdebor January 17, 1995

[@leedsdrumacademy]

They're pretty close friends.

[@tillposse5781]

w t heck, he destroyed the moron scale

[@onsafari]

Thank you both for sharing your time with the world 🙏

[@brucebarratt99]

I think the subtitles say the word 'inquisitive', in place of 'acquisitive'

[@whoajack]

I found this episode to be one of the most profound to listen to. It's kind of crazy how such important topics can be so bluntly talked through out loud and reasoned. The idea how world peace is actually not a perfect outcome, and how the raising of a son while developing AI lets us compare how biological and digital neural networks develop in parallel. Just so interesting all this stuff is.

[@myparceltape1169]

It did touch on many interesting subjects. And the Eye for an eye statement was a limitation to prevent feuds continuing.

[@noadsensehere9195]

8:01 *Mahatma Gandhi* is known for his quote (" An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind'') of him also signifies his teachings of non-violence, peace and harmony.

[@fleezybaby]

he thinks in a very unique way but can also articulate it in for us common thinkers.

[@jesserijsdijk]

Reality is the judge, physics the law, everything else is a recommendation. What a line! 🤩🤣 Love it.

[@AndreyYeltsov]

So true. Russians invested into applied physics while Ukrainians invested into propaganda. Compare the result.

[@humboldthammer]

Spirit is not dominated by the laws of physics. Nonetheless, manifestations of spirit, are dominated by the laws of physics. There will be an Epochal Eclipse a CROSS North America on April 8th 2024, when MORE shall be revealed to those with "eyes and ears." The rest will see only an eclipse. Don't stare at the sun, Matthew 16: 4. Exercise YOUR faith -- Jonah 3: 5, 8 Jonah 4: 11

[@number3boo]

@@humboldthammer The astral plane is just another dimension in reality.

[@humboldthammer]

@@number3boo Sorry, brother, "dimensions" are Length, Width, Breadth etc. But I understand this very common error. There is only ONE dimension, this one. But it is far more inclusive and expansive than ewes can imagine. Baaa'd? As for the Astral Plane, please share your "personal" experience. Just kidding. But convince me that you know anything about the Astral Plane. For example: is it dangerous?

[@endubito]

@@humboldthammer What's the frequency, Kenneth?

[@Whitetail101]

This is the best thing I’ve watched in a very long time. Thank you. 🙏

[@alfredocaputto6926]

This kid is the best interviewer ever

[@Trotsky00]

Great podcast. This is where Musk is at his best with Lex.

[@invntiv]

We get the fun side on JRE, but Lex's command of scientific topics really allows for a fascinating conversation

[@typicaldev]

Atleast he's not zotted with Rogan 🐸 🚬smoking by the side

[@JonasHappel]

Enjoying it every time… ❤

[@St0neByte]

​@@ofCourseIAll organized religion breeds violence. Not for the beliefs of the individual but for the power of control through faith.

[@invntiv]

@@ofCourseI warfare doesnt have to be violent, it can be subtle, psychological, subterfuge, or even economic warfare. I don’t subscribe to any one religion, but thank you. Assalamu Alaikum my brother 🤝

[@ThysRoes]

Best interview with Elon in years. Thanks for this Lex!

[@jlearman]

I really wish Elon's "you have spoken the actual truth" response to the pro-Hitler, antisemetic tweet happened before this. Wonder what his reasoning was. I also wonder if Lex would ask him about it.

[@DillonMcAuliffe]

I don't think you comprehended that situation. @@jlearman

[@jlearman]

@@DillonMcAuliffeI think I comprehend it perfectly, but please enlighten me. I’d love to see your explanation of how Elon’s comments don’t support the theory that Jews are pushing “dialectical hatred” toward whites.

[@danialesharp6628]

I loved this interview ❤ love the laughs guys, thank you for being MEN !!!!

[@coveybaby]

Adding this to my top 10 pods

[@ejiroigbesoko]

This podcast was a delight to listen to. I especially liked how reflective the conversation became at the end. Great job, Lex!

[@alexlyons2371]

Me too

[@EZ_EMPIRE]

"There is no royal road to learning," says the proverb, and I may say it is equally true, "there is no royal road to wealth." But I think there is a royal road to both. The road to learning is a royal one; the road that enables the student to expand his intellect and add every day to his stock of knowledge, until, in the pleasant process of intellectual growth, he is able to solve the most profound problems, to count the stars, to analyze every atom of the globe, and to measure the firmament- this is a regal highway, and it is the only road worth traveling.

[@EZ_EMPIRE]

There is no loss in Divine Mind, therefore, I cannot lose anything that is rightfully mine. Infinite Intelligence is never too late! Infinite Intelligence knows the way of recovery. There is no loss in Divine Mind, therefore, I cannot lose anything which belongs to me. It will be restored or I receive its equivalent.

[@EZ_EMPIRE]

There is an easy answer. EZ Empire LLC

[@EZ_EMPIRE]

THE ART OF MONEY GETTING. 31 you can for yourselves, and then trust to Providence, or luck, or whatever you please to call it, for the rest. DEPEND UPON YOUR OWN PERSONAL EXER-TIONS. The eye of the employer is often worth more than the hands of a dozen employees. In the nature of things, an agent cannot be so faithful to his employer as to himself. Many who are employers will call to mind instances where the best employees have overlooked important points which could not have escaped their own observation as a proprietor. No man has a right to expect to succeed in life unless he understands his business, and nobody can understand his business thoroughly unless he learns it by personal application and experience. A man may be a manufacturer; he has got to learn the many details of his business personally; he will learn something every day, and he will find he will make mistakes nearly every day. And these very mistakes are helps to him in the way of experiences if he but heeds them. He will be like the Yankee tin-peddler, who, having been cheated as to quality in the purchase of his merchandise, said: "All right, there's a little information to be gained every day; I will never be cheated in that way again." Thus a man buys his experience, and it is the best kind if not purchased at too dear a rate. I hold that every man should, like Cuvier, the French naturalist, thoroughly know his business. So proficient was he in the study of natural history, that you might

[@dougreilly2772]

By far the most compelling interview I have ever seen with Elon Musk. Thank you both.

[@petioborisow150]

Elon is ever wiser and wiser…

[@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid]

"On Twitte- on X." - yeah wise as ever. Lost the most money overnight in human history, and finished off by destroying the worldwide brand awareness that cost him so much. In eye of a decades old idea that no one wants.

[@Mccoyj189]

@@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid or- a different perspective, he took a company that lost half a billion dollars last year (literally over 500 million not just saying rando numbers) to basically break even (in the black some months in the red others, overall still red as of now) and projected to be permanently profitable in q1 24. think, was twitter ever a failure when it was hemorrhaging money? well no, why is that? why is it only considered bad now? do your best to be honest with yourself, it will be tough (was for me).

[@elhombreloco3680]

Agreed, surprisingly insightful

[@chancegreenisdead]

2nd place only to the original with Rogan where they smoked pot and dramatically affected the stock market.. that's gonna be tough to beat.

[@deadlykitten.5908]

Watched from beginning to end. Thank you 🙏.

[@arthurrodgers153]

It’s so amazing to witness these two great thinkers bounce ideas back and forth!

[@aminsamipour8958]

It was after watching this particular video that I realized how lonely Elon might feel deep down in his heart when everyone is eagerly waiting to see him fail. I wish you all the best, Elon. Don't dwell on negative thoughts. Remember that there are still people who genuinely wish you the best in life.

[@jacquizbak]

True that elon has admitted b4 that most would not choose 2b hin or in his head as it never stops n is painful, his lack of true loyal partners can b soul razing~ hope elon discovers the love in this life once again he deserves it eh!?!!2:31Am11/18/2023

[@jannichi6431]

Wishing Elon and Lex in Austin the very best and continued success furthering mankind and Making Evil Bad Again🥰 MEBA💖

[@amakihi6428]

Thank you both for taking the time to do this podcast. It is much appreciated. Thank goodness for people who think deeply. And thank goodness for humor and its unique powers!

[@lucamazzantijovicevic4478]

if you think these two think deeply I feel kind of sorry for you

[@amakihi6428]

You can’t have an impact on a complex problem if you’re not a deep thinker, and they have both clearly had impact. I think they’re both awesome, in the true sense of the word.

[@EricaMusk]

❤

[@jakebeckmann9372]

lmfao@@lucamazzantijovicevic4478

[@lyudmilakutsenko7045]

You thank Elon Musk for making self-advertisement? Thank him for collecting so much money as well. Those money you could have instead, those time on tv ordinary people could have instead.

[@raymondcava4669]

I enjoyed this podcast Elon you’re a good guy keep up your passion. Great interview

[@mimifiorenza6187]

Such a great perspective. I love Lex’s calm and concise demeanor and the depth of his interviews 👏

[@smmoney7415]

‘Killing the demons in a video game calms the demons in my mind.’ I felt that hard

[@crypto3400]

😂😂😂corny asf

[@Shmandalf]

Been playing a ton of diablo 4 this season and was surprised to hear he plays lol

[@cloud_says]

I honestly feel like Lex is the textbook definition of how to approach people and different viewpoints. The way he talks and try to get to know others is very inspirational, I can’t think of any other person in the internet (maybe even real life) that I would trust 100% about neutrality and genuine effort to understand people and their ideas. Thank you Lex!

[@billj4525]

I agree. He talks to every viewpoint in a very unbiased way.

[@cloud_says]

@@chuckycheeser Can you remind me of some moments where he did that? I made this comment based on what I saw especially regarding Israel - Palestine, Russia - Ukraine, Democrats and Republicans, even when he hosted Kanye West when he was on full blown manic episode and telling crazy stuff regarding Lex’s ancestors and occupation.

[@Lindenlc10]

I agree.

[@j2creatouscityvibes966]

Great interviewer.😊

[@Race_Fans_United]

Got off topic before delving into regulation in regards to AI. really wanted to hear where that conversation went.

[@user-sl6mt3nf2s]

AIs are getting some of us in “panic”not getting humans to explaining what is going on super fast.

[@tankburn]

That was amazing. Best conversations + humour and no crappy questions.

[@joshb5480]

war is necessary part of evolution of civilization. just like animals always fight for survival, so will humanity. accept it

[@urtwodadz397]

Musk is seriously intelligent... its really neat to witness

[@tankburn]

​@@joshb5480its the reality. Natural selection in colonial form

[@archiebunkers7881]

I love the new maturity in Elon Musk. He still has a great sense of fun and humour

[@johnpliskin2102]

@@urtwodadz397until you see some of the corny / idiot shit this man posts on Twitter. Also he’s clearly insecure man fired employees because he was corrected

[@Optimus.Prime.]

This is one of my favourite podcast episodes of all time. Congratulations Lex, incredible.

[@wylldflower5628]

Transformative!

[@marciamakoviecki3295]

​@@wylldflower5628what did you learn that isn't obvious?

[@nameunknown007]

@@marciamakoviecki3295it doesn’t have to be a dense information dump of data as a lecture. It’s just the way the conversation was going, so many long pauses with deep questions and pondering, I loved it!

[@ritad.franklin6372]

if people usually disagree with each other and then do agree on something, the question becomes then, is someone getting paid to agree? or forced to agree? or intimidated into agreement?

[@chanceassembly7444]

49:17 It's a great point and all.. but the timing of Elon's remark about the lack of spaceships 🤌

[@dave9351]

Elon Musk : "War will always exist" Lex Friedman : "I hope not" Plato : "Only the dead knows the end of war" (or Ridley Scott)

[@lgtwzrd]

There is a fundamental and ugly truth to this. With freedom of choice comes disagreement and conflict that can lead to war. You can remove both at the same time, but that leads to a hellish totalitarian future that is far from what people would dream a peaceful world to be. The only way for such thing to work, would be for every individual human being to be trained to make the right, socially beneficial choice since birth. That is not possible. Even that would require for humans to not think, but act 100% according to their training.

[@micoaruno]

Peace is not absence of wars, peace is absence of desires. It's a quality of mind.

[@davidferreira9731]

That quote hit crazy

[@susanpetropoulos1039]

Lex is always the dreamer. Wars & rumors of war are our reality.

[@Eklektik40]

@@lgtwzrd That's what China is doing at the moment... They educate and train their children. And not always for the greater good.

[@af4396]

It's impressive just how far reaching Elon's knowledge is, from history buff to tech and engineering visionary genius, to manufacturing and vertical integration genius. The man has wasted no time. I'm sure he's made major sacrifices that have made him lonely (his words) but those sacrifices weren't for nothing, he is as amazing as the companies he built.

[@Orson2u]

YES.

[@noshotnova2432]

😂

[@EmberAsh]

@@Orson2u Welles, Welles, Welles 😏

[@AydarBMSTU]

Aged like fine milk

[@Elonmusk-lm3sz]

Tme/Elonmuskdz9ve

[@stephencarney1491]

Wanna say I’m not crazy smart but I have a basic knowledge of history of physics thermodynamics Basic trigonometry, computer, knowledge and or programming also mechanical and engineering and working on vehicles. I really do honestly think that a lot of us need to know how this will help each other together. I think it’s very important. The standard for learning needs to be elevated I have learned more from out of school than I have when I was in school and that is pretty sad

[@turbanheadless]

This the best format and a host for interviews with people like Elon I have ever seen

[@allaroundyoo]

What an absolutely riveting conversation! Elon Musk's ability to delve into such diverse topics-from war and AI to aliens, politics, physics, video games, and humanity-showcases the breadth of his intellect. The Lex Fridman Podcast consistently delivers thought-provoking content, and this episode #400 is no exception. A fascinating deep dive into the mind of one of our era's most influential thinkers. Kudos to both Lex and Elon for this enriching and expansive dialogue!

[@SASimulator]

Totally agreed.Elon he is on of his kind

[@Elonmusk-lm3sz]

Tme/Elonmuskdz9ve

[@sujatapattnaik7598]

I really appreciated this video, as a medium-term AMS90X holder. I know you commented on not many people paying attention to this, but it was very relevant for holders such as myself. After watching your thoughts, I willbuy more. I also remember your earl

[@joeshmoe6798]

Bot detected, initiate street defecation sequences

[@MDF4072]

anothet shit script from a scam bot

[@francojansevanrensburg1437]

What's with all these bots?

[@verefiedxL]

@@francojansevanrensburg1437literally insane 😂

[@MichaelOfRohan]

Ridiculous scammer, top comment, all fake likes, fake post, fake account.

[@taS651]

May I ask you why I listen it with Russian translation? I would like to hear it on english but somehow I cannot see why and how I cannot?

[@ACrase9]

Love you two together. Fascinating!

[@madgibbs7414]

Best podcast ever. No riling up people to get likes and shares, no agenda and just always something new to learn. Thanks Lex ❤

[@caralynmcauley6679]

Thank you ELON!!!

[@KimvonDaniken]

Awesome Lex, congrats to 400 episodes!

[@JoshRichardson-es6vx]

Lex is an idiot

[@dimitri9634]

Ok bot

[@RyanMReilly]

These guys both really enjoyed their chat, absolutely spectacular!

[@curtallen2424]

Use the barbarian (tank) class in D4 and all bosses including all variations of Lilith become so easy it's boring. Use Iron skin to boost shields.

[@user-ij4bt2om6w]

It is so refreshing to see two people having such a civil and compelling conversation!

[@SB-jc7wz]

what a contribution. Think you'll score 'employee of the month' with this? XD