Best Lex Fridman Podcasts (2024)

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#437 – Jordan Jonas: Survival, Hunting, Siberia, God, and Winning Alone Season 6 2:56:33

13m ago2:56:33

2:56:33

Jordan Jonas is a wilderness survival expert, explorer, hunter, guide, and winner of Alone Season 6, a show in which the task is to survive alone in the arctic wilderness longer than anyone else. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest competitors in the history on that show. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Hid…

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The True Genius of Marxism (with Lex Fridman) 2:41

6h ago2:41

2:41

"Was Karl Marx's vision of socialism truly utopian or an inevitable shift dictated by economic forces?" Dive deep with our expert as they break down the difference between Marxian economics and Marxist political ideology. Unwrap the critical role of the 'tendency for the rate of profit to fall' in Marx's theories and how this economic principle is …

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"Childish Thinking" Top Economist Exposes Politicians (On Every Investor) 10:14

2h ago10:14

10:14

"It's kindergarten thinking about the economy if you're under surplus for four or five years, which is the sort of stuff that both parties are saying." Join Steve Keen as he dismantles the simplistic economic narratives pushed by major political parties. In this eye-opening discussion, Keen explains why running a sustained government surplus is a r…

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The Next Economic Catastrophe (On BBC HardTalk) 24:38

1h ago24:38

24:38

"I'm not going to be somebody who says we have to stay there for the sake of peace in our time and lock ourselves into a policy system which is actually causing the collapse of Europe." Join the provocative economist Steve Keen on Hard Talk as he challenges the foundations of modern economics and the European Union. In this riveting discussion, Kee…

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The tortured soul of an artist (that artist being me)

9h ago

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By Dave Kehnast

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N24: Путин запретил тапать хомяка! Цены на печенье? Блокировка YouTube, Санкции, Инклюзивность 59:35

1h ago59:35

59:35

Video is here: https://youtu.be/KoGoyeFNgpABy Yegor Bugayenko

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How Debt Zombies Like China Will Cause A Credit Crisis (On Real Vision) 27:45

3d ago27:45

27:45

"When QE first started, I called it a pact with the devil, a bit like signing a contract with Mephistopheles because once you've signed this contract, you know you can't get out of it." Join economist Steve Keen as he delves into the intricacies of Quantitative Easing (QE) and its long-term implications on the global economy. In this video, Keen cr…

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F34: PHP или Python? | удалить Microsoft | Azure + .NET + C#? | CrowdStrike | SberJDK | IT STANDUP 1:15:20

1h ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Video is here: https://youtube.com/live/fSiNDxTyp6MBy Yegor Bugayenko

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И24: Н. В. Литвак | математика, искусственный интеллект и перспективы молодежи 1:27:54

7h ago1:27:54

1:27:54

Video is here: https://youtu.be/Gp4J2dK0umUBy Yegor Bugayenko

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F33: GitHub project | low code | TDD | OOP | SeedRamp | 256 Bloghacks | startups | IT STANDUP 1:06:40

7h ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Video is here: https://youtube.com/live/3QOevN0n-WQBy Yegor Bugayenko

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Try on the Emotional Freedom Technique!

20h ago

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By Dave Kehnast

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Why Communism Actually Failed (with Lex Fridman) 13:15

2h ago13:15

13:15

"How did the ideas of Karl Marx lead to Stalinism?" In this engaging video, renowned economist Steve Keen delves into the complex history and ideas of Karl Marx, exploring their impact on the emergence of Stalinism. Keen discusses the interplay between socialism, capitalism, and central economic control, drawing on historical examples and personal …

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WTF is happening???

14d ago

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By Dave Kehnast

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Dark Truth Behind Austrian Economics (with Lex Fridman) 3:42

1d ago3:42

3:42

"Schumpeter's argument, it's the deviation from equilibrium that's where all the fun happens, that's where all the magic lies." Dive deep with us as we explore Austrian Economics and Schumpeter's revolutionary vision of capitalism. Understand the intricate dance between equilibrium, innovation, and finance that drives our economic systems. Discover…

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Top Economist Explains Fascism (with Lex Fridman) 1:04

12d ago1:04

1:04

"The Nazi regime's 'socialism' was a facade, merely directing industry, not owning it." Dive deep into the intricacies of fascism and socialism in our latest discussion. Discover how true socialism contrasts starkly with the Nazi regime's so-called 'national socialism,' which involved state direction rather than public ownership. Understand the imp…

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Top Economist Warns Students "Dont Study Economics" (with Lex Fridman) 3:52

5d ago3:52

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"I say don't do an economics degree...doing an economics degree is like learning Ptolemaic astronomy." Steve Keen shares unconventional career advice and personal reflections. In this captivating discussion, discover why Keen advises against traditional economics degrees and advocates for a more dynamic approach to education through system dynamics…

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84. Should we ban social media for kids? Mentioning Jon Haidt, Seymour Skinner, Marc Andreessen... 1:03:51

7d ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Jon Haidt's main points:- No smartphones before high school. Parents should delay children’s entry into round-the-clock internet access by giving only basic phones (phones with limited apps and no internet browser) before ninth grade (roughly age 14). - No social media before 16. Let kids get through the most vulnerable period of brain development …

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Why Economic Crisis Exists (with Lex Fridman) 18:05

11d ago18:05

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"The biggest danger in capitalism is the debt deflation far more dangerous than inflation." Join the influential economist Steve Keen as he delves into the critical threats posed by debt deflation within our capitalist system. Learn about the intricacies of private debt, financial instability, and the paradox described by Irving Fisher. Unpack how …

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Marxism Misinformation (with Lex Fridman) 3:10

10d ago3:10

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"Government running a deficit is a feature of a well-functioning mixed fiat credit economy, not a bug." Join Steve Keen as he debunks common misconceptions about Marxism and the importance of government deficits. In this important discussion, he explains how modern monetary theory and government spending can reduce societal angst and improve the st…

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#436 – Ivanka Trump: Politics, Family, Real Estate, Fashion, Music, and Life

11d ago

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Ivanka Trump is a businesswoman, real estate developer, and former senior advisor to the President of the United States. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Cloaked: https://cloaked.com/lex and use code LexPod to get 25% off – Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get $1 per month trial – NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to g…

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What is the actual f**K is going on???

28d ago

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By Dave Kehnast

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The Real Truth about Economics (with Lex Fridman) 7:55

18d ago7:55

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"Economic systems are some of the most complex on Earth, and understanding them means using the right tools, which we've fundamentally failed to do." Join Steve Keen as he delves into the true essence of economics and its profound impact on human civilization. Discover why he believes the field has lost its way and how adopting engineering principl…

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#435 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Controversy, Politics, and Relationships 1:57:00

19d ago1:57:00

1:57:00

Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist at Stanford and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/lex to get $350 off – LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack – AG1: https://drinkag1.com/lex to get 1 month supply of fish oil – Shopify: https://shopi…

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How Socialism Actually Works (with Lex Fridman) 16:18

18d ago16:18

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"The fundamental failing of socialism was the inability to innovate, as illustrated by a 1940s motorbike still being produced in Soviet Russia decades later." Join Dr. Steve Keen as he dives into the complexities of socialism versus capitalism, drawing on historical examples and economic theories. Discover why socialism, despite its lofty ideals, s…

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A bit on nofap, Elon Musk’s interview with Lex Fridman, and the opportunities we have to create breakthroughs every day. Also, a bit on forgiveness and AOC’s epic rally.

23d ago

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By Dave Kehnast

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Top Economist Explains Modern Monetary Theory 10:41

25d ago10:41

10:41

Join 10,000 Other Truth-Seekers by Downloading my new 'Funny Money' Bundle for Free at https://new.stevekeenfree.com -- "Money is fundamentally a threesome, and everybody gets involved." Explore the complexities of modern monetary theory with Steve Keen as he breaks down the true nature of money in today's economy. Discover why money is not a commo…

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The One Thing Karl Marx Got Wrong 18:19

28d ago18:19

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Join 10,000 Other Truth-Seekers by Downloading my new 'Funny Money' Bundle for Free at https://new.stevekeenfree.com -- "And he actually writes, does this have significance in economics? And then he probably went home that night, and, like, that that that idea changed him. It changed him completely." Dive deep with Steve Keen as he explores Karl Ma…

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#434 – Aravind Srinivas: Perplexity CEO on Future of AI, Search & the Internet 3:11:22

24d ago3:11:22

3:11:22

Arvind Srinivas is CEO of Perplexity, a company that aims to revolutionize how we humans find answers to questions on the Internet. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Cloaked: https://cloaked.com/lex and use code LexPod to get 25% off – ShipStation: https://shipstation.com/lex and use code LEX to get 60-day free trial – Net…

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Why China is Winning (with Lex Fridman) 21:14

25d ago21:14

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Join 10,000 Other Truth-Seekers by Downloading my new 'Funny Money' Bundle for Free at https://new.stevekeenfree.com -- "There was the centralization of the economic stuff, the GOS Plan approach. I think that was where the Soviets failed, and what the Chinese realized after what they went through under Mao was you have to have that capitalist perio…

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50+ Years of Economics In Under 12 Minutes (with Lex Fridman) 11:19

28d ago11:19

11:19

Join 10,000 Other Truth-Seekers by Downloading my new 'Funny Money' Bundle for Free at https://new.stevekeenfree.com -- "That's right, and so that's what makes them interesting." Dive into a thought-provoking journey with a critical analysis of historical and modern economic theories as unfolded in the conversation. Uncover why ancient economic ins…

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F32: Рен Женфей | PMP Exam Prep | продакт без опыта | стратегия джуна | совет тестерам | IT STANDUP 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

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Video is here: https://youtube.com/live/s7eIBPA81iABy Yegor Bugayenko

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#433 – Sara Walker: Physics of Life, Time, Complexity, and Aliens 3:01:39

1M ago3:01:39

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Sara Walker is an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist. She is the author of a new book titled “Life as No One Knows It: The Physics of Life’s Emergence”. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Notion: https://notion.com/lex – Motific: https://motific.ai – Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get $1 per month trial – BetterH…

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BB1: Будьте смелее, покажите свое резюме 1:08:34

1M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

Video is here: https://youtu.be/af6bidlat6QBy Yegor Bugayenko

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The True Genius of Karl Marx (with Lex Fridman) 19:55

1M ago19:55

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Join 10,000 Other Truth-Seekers by Downloading my new 'Funny Money' Bundle for Free at https://new.stevekeenfree.com -- "The tensions between our basic humanity and the capitalist machine can transform society over time." Dive deep with Steve Keen as he unpacks Karl Marx's revolutionary ideas and their relevance in today's world. Discover how Marx'…

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F31: Tech CV review | junior Java | developer to team leader | PM | AGI | Lex Fridman | IT STANDUP 1:06:10

1M ago1:06:10

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Video is here: https://youtube.com/live/C1WG7SM75eQBy Yegor Bugayenko

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#432 – Kevin Spacey: Power, Controversy, Betrayal, Truth & Love in Film and Life

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Kevin Spacey is a two-time Oscar-winning actor, who starred in Se7en, the Usual Suspects, American Beauty, and House of Cards, creating haunting performances of characters who often embody the dark side of human nature. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free – Eight…

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Cling to God as if your soul depends on it

2M ago

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By Dave Kehnast

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#431 – Roman Yampolskiy: Dangers of Superintelligent AI 2:22:39

1M ago2:22:39

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Roman Yampolskiy is an AI safety researcher and author of a new book titled AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Yahoo Finance: https://yahoofinance.com – MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lexpod to get 15% off – NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour – …

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F30: Роберт Мартин vs Кейси Муратори | язык V | Трамп | США vs Китай | работа в Huawei | IT STANDUP 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Video is here: https://youtube.com/live/8M1wpAdDDOYBy Yegor Bugayenko

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И23: А. С. Медведников｜язык V - простой, быстрый, безопасный, скомпилированный, Open Source 56:41

2M ago56:41

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Video is here: https://youtu.be/xMGNlUZQ-6wBy Yegor Bugayenko

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#430 – Charan Ranganath: Human Memory, Imagination, Deja Vu, and False Memories 3:20:12

2M ago3:20:12

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Charan Ranganath is a psychologist and neuroscientist at UC Davis, specializing in human memory. He is the author of a new book titled Why We Remember. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Riverside: https://creators.riverside.fm/LEX and use code LEX to get 30% off – ZipRecruiter: https://ziprecruiter.com/lex – Notion: https:…

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83. Do humans need meaning? Are wokeness and Trumpism new age religions? Mentioning Yuval Harari... 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

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http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/andrew-sullivan-americas-new-religions.html“Religion is an attempt to find meaning in events, not a theory that tries to explain the universe.” It exists because we humans are the only species, so far as we can know, who have evolved to know explicitly that, one day in the future, we will die. And this existen…

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