This was a fun, interesting, and challenging conversation, which is the best kind. It was great to have Eric back at MIT and Boston that was home to him for many years.
AI + Economics + Govt, you need to talk with Andrew Yang he's friends with Eric Weinstein and running for president in 2020 based platform that assumes AI will really effect jobs.
This was such a fascinating and thought provoking interview with several gems, but the thing that really stood out was the last statement Eric made about compassion for everyone. Most people would agree that people who think the "system" is entirely to blame and those that think the "individual" is always to blame are both wrong, but few put it as compassionately as Eric did here. Right or wrong, people are only able to operate at the level that their current programming will allow. Help them upgrade, don't condemn or discard them.
@@toordog1753 Just because you don't understand it doesn't make it nonsense.... well, to you and everyone that doesn't understand then yes, pure and utter nonsense
@@prototype8137 Just leave the fucking comment section with your bullshit. But then again, we'd all be captivated for you to enlighten us on how Eric is a fraud and speaks nonsense. Best of luck buddy. Unlike most troll traps this comment section will eat you alive.
0:50 Kung-Fu Panda and Tom Lehrer 23:15 “Nobody knows the meaning of life...” - “Oh, they didn’t tell you?” - chuckles 41:31 two dimensions of time? “you could just head over to Building 2 and talk to the mathematicians, or you could go talk to a Shaman and end up in Peru” 43:10 the terrible choice: loyalty to the consensus and microscopic heresies in academia vs the risk of losing your way but being allowed a larger heresy and making use of your freedom while contending with lunatics and madmen outside of academia, still maintaining a level of discipline for yourself. 48:42 Best rant about theoretical physicists and mathematicians, their community, their achievements and shortfalls and the lack of recognition. 58:29 “You don’t want to get rid of everybody who is pre-correct and currently crazy”; Popper and Dirac and the dialogue between theory and experiment; 1:00:32 The Double Helix (Watson) and whose careers have to be put to the sword not being about fairness, but keeping those who you fear: they might be onto something right in the end 1:06:08 “They can do better: Why do Google, Facebook, Twitter engage us in such low-level discussions?” ... “I do not wish to be part of your fake conversation.” - “Why is every gadget a listening-device?” - “Where is my lens-cap?” - “It’s about social control.” - “There is emergence and intention, and everybody who suggests there is no intention is a child.” 1:12:37 Capitalism nurturing Revolution by ignoring the Human Soul and being disappointed by your own team 1:16:54 “Nice” is dead, “Good” has a future. “Nice” ends up with Gulags. 1:21:15 You owe us your struggle, but you don’t owe us success. - You have to struggle, you have to try, but you are not totally responsible for your failure (or success).
when people shit on the concept of the IDW, and by that I mean the loose conglomeration of individuals that make it up, rather than the name itself, i remember that those critics are not having these kinds of conversations.
every time lex says "damn thats a good answer" or something similar to it. I would react the same way. He is almost fanboying/starstruck at the brilliance and intricacy of Eric's vocabulary and mind. You can also see it when he was on the JRE podcast, saying things like "jaime look that up. haha got that off the bucket list" or " it's entirely possible" knowing it's something joe says alot throughout the existence of the podcast. Lex isn't just interested in intellectual conversation, but is also a young humble fan. which is great! i love the conent.
Eric you need your own podcast. No one captures and explicates ideas like you. You would have an immense following very quickly. Specifically about math and science, the important stuff ;)
In the lens of time that has past since this conversation I am mindful of the constants. Lex, you have grown into a great Podcaster. I suppose Eric has always been great. Lol. Wonderful to look back and ahead at the same time. Ty.
My brain had been bent by this conversation... I was holding my breath for you Lex when Eric asked what you were really trying to do on this podcast and why you really invited Eric... I was so nervous looking into Eric’s eyes trying to pierce my wall of not being honest, authentic or humane. Very intelligent and confronting conversation. I am so glad our society still has people who is loyal to the truth and their soul even during hard times. Thanks Lex!
I tremble before the precision and depth of Eric's unique ability to comprehend such complex matters and ideas with such humility and eloquent expression. What a gift to hear the man talk, and access fleeting insight to his unique mind. Thanks Lex.
Yeah ima say to be that intelligent and to think the way he does takes some ego and hubris. Does he try to say things at times to make it look bigger or smarter than it is yes but just look at one of his first answers about his love for a singer from when he was a child.
Just came across this. Had a rough couple of days and was hoping to occupy my mind with something substantive. I did not expect to be uplifted. I got something substantive also. Thanks so much eric and thank you lex I will definitely be listening to this podcast in the future. First time listener btw.
Which is a valuable commentary on business as an analogue to war.
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Weird isn't it. In almost every way, economic, cultural, art, music, poetry, technology, war is a massive boon. There's just that little issue of the suffering and death.
J T G - war is not much of an economic win if you're a citizen in one of the losing countries, or a taxpayer in one of the winning ones. The only true economic winners are banking and businesses in the military-industrial complex.
@@9SmartSand6 And that's the problem. In my opinion, War creates two losers. Kinda like two siblings fighting. Sometimes I do wish for a sky daddy to appear. Guess that just makes me lazy
That end speech hit extremely close to home i really needed to hear that. Low and behold this was one of the times the algorithm was serendipitous in its timing. Thank you for the top notch conversation gentlemen may you both keep doing what you do. All the while benefiting the collective conscience for the betterment of humanity and everything that surrounds us. 🙏
About time someone wants to talk about my phone listening to me, dropping my location at all times and my camera always on. Eric your not just a podcast guy. Your a genius.
Took me forever to get through this video. So many side tracks. First Tom Lehrer, then Bridge Over River Kwai, then Day After, then, then , then.... such a fantastic journey that was! Thanks you Lex and Eric
Feinstein, Glady Knight and the Pips, Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns.... dude, this guy is sending me on so many side tracks. How Lex managed to keep up is beyond me. How can you even interview Eric? He is a mad genious!
1:19:30 "struggle mightily, bc its no one else's job to do your struggling for you" . It's ridiculously inspiring to know that even hyper rational and intelligent individuals like these two are holding as Paramount the search for meaning.
"The tongue map or taste map is a common misconception that different sections of the tongue are exclusively responsible for different basic tastes." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue_map
@@jeromedeleon1226 - The reason I pointed it out is that Eric is a very smart guy, and people tend to assume that things that smart people say are true, even if they're not. It's one way mistaken ideas continue to exist and to spread. Not that this one concept is that important.....but I tend to not let mistaken ideas slide, just on principle. CZcams comments sections can be frustrating to deal with, in that respect.
You give us the ladder to climb to the shoulders of giants. Not many wield the internet as a platform for meaningful education. You, directly and indirectly, have both terrified and inspired me. A dry branch in the dwindling flame of wisdom, thank you.
Please Eric go into details of your struggle in learning math, what the problems were (specifically) and what type of insights and practices got you through to the other side.
Maybe the most gratifying podcast ive listened to.. Loved the back an forth of argument, this really made me "think".. Hope to see a part 2 with this great brain. Thank you Lex Fridman for this one
All 4 of the interactions with you and Eric--- leaves me with an expansive heart felt feeling. I'm not sure what it is, but I'm content with allowing it to be. He gets it, the deep end 🦂 I digg it~
@@rpjswish Same. Oh and the beauty of art. Stories. Being able to read and see stories unfold with up to date graphics. Something tells me we could probably create a virtual reality and save human consiousness forever in the form of many solar panels and understanding gravity. We can live forever in bliss. Until someone could figure it out... i mean... something tells me a species already figured it out. Rick n Morty really messes with my mind. I love psuedoscience
@@rpjswish Yes. Struggle leads us to finding solutions. No one wants to struggle forever... unless, the whole theory behind this is the notion or fact that struggle is needed so we need some to struggle for us in the long run? :
I think it's the confluence of intelligence and broad interests. Eric is both intelligent and interested in a wide range of topics. Someone that's one or two standard deviations to the left of Eric might be called a dilettante, while he's competent enough to earn the label "Renaissance man."
@nymersic, that humility is part of a strategy to convince you of his ideas because he does speak in settings where truly cold factual discussion is less important than convincing an audience. I have looked for his ideas fleshed out anywhere and am finding it difficult, it's good questions and promotion of proto commie bullshit. I came here looking for it and I'm finding good humor but no help, just references to why he should be believed like his high patrician taste for commie music. Edit: His demeanor and speech are relatable, I'm enjoying it but I don't hear much economic detail besides armchair summing up of long term trends. This is an interesting part of an interview from him and his relation to the country. czcams.com/video/ofDXJsKsA30/video.html
Eric.... your interviews feed the soul. Thank you. Please ... feed us more. We NEED this. Thank you Lex for creating this space where I could hear these ideas.
One of the best ones! Listened to it so eagerly. From what i heard Eric Weinstein has very unique way of thinking which in turn gave inspirational food for my own thoughts. Fantastic interview!
1:19:00 I literally wept listening to this final point. Eric, thanks for the honesty and self refection. It is incredibly powerful. You've given me courage to do the same. It was exactly the thing I needed to hear. I am that dad, that artist (but definitely NOT that mathematician). Thanks for the podcast, Lex. Good work.
Wow. This may be the most important interview Eric has ever given, at least that I've had the privilege to listen to. A lot of insightful comments, a lot to think about. Perhaps surprisingly, on a personal level a lot to relate to, especially towards the end. He brings up many pointed and logical criticisms of the current economic, political, and academic systems we have in place. Global capitalism is indeed courting revolution as they push blindly ahead with automation, surveillance, debased political discourse and the growing authoritarianism of our institutions. Worth watching multiple times.
Gotta say, Eric's final words, not withstanding all his other brilliant insights are amazing. "You don't owe people your success, you owe them your struggle." This is the message we need to hear more often. Much love and respect Lex and Eric.
Lex thanks for this interview. This is most interesting and intriguing interview i have ever listened in my life. Thanks Eric you just reminded us how small we think.
That analogy about the transference of kinetic energy to potential energy in terms of fighting and tensions, was a great one. I think that's also in alignment with statistics and some general arguments by Nassim Nicholas Taleb and that systemic removals of mild perturbances lead to higher level destructive forces in the long run. That wouldn't bode well for us, if true.
Great interview. Other interviewers haven't drawn the same intensity out of Eric. Enjoyed his passion and occasional anger in this. Him & Lex's conversational styles compliment each other really well.
Thank you Eric and Lex for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas. I appreciate you shining a light in the path. I've no inclination as to whether it is the right path or where it will lead but I prefer to wander in the wilderness then to hunker down under fluorescent lights
Now I know what people 30 years my senior where saying when I was 25 or so. 'I don't even recognize my country anymore.' I just had a discussion today about interviewing for IT contract work. The recruiter was from India. He mentioned the client was questioning how someone could have all these items on a resume. A business analyst, database developer, back end app developer, front end app developer, unit tester, QA tester and acceptance tester. I explained that once upon a time people my age got out of college joined a company and were given several business areas to respond to any request or issue that came up with any of the systems that supported their functional processes. I told him we did in one job what 5 or 6 people do now. I told him that being asked to work one of the 5 jobs would only allow us to use 20% of what we can do. I said that makes us feel diminished in scope and purpose. He said he understood. I can't blame the current generation for playing out their roles in this scenario. I think Eric is onto something about the dangers of allowing value systems to deteriorate in the name of capitalist exploitation. Its more than just 'where has the middle class gone?'.
I am a very impressed with the interviewer Lex fridman with your humble kind non egotistic personality to allow your guests to feel comfortable and speak congratulations Bravo..
I get the sense that I only get about 70% of what Eric is talking about. (well, 30%) That's one of the things I find "maddening" about Eric Weinstein... he comes across as brilliant, and yet he struggles (in my opinion -- and as we all do I guess) to articulate in a digestible form the point he's actually trying to make. I'm tempted to think he does it intentionally (or that he has learned to be a bit opaque) because it makes him seem deeper and smarter. Dunno.
@@danielbigham That you realize you're missing significant portions of what he says shows an innate intelligence in yourself. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for people like Eric and Elon to dither down unfathomable considerations into palatable presentations.
Something in this conversation for everyone. I haven’t listened to a conversation that opened my perspective this way since I had a debate with my in-laws on abortion 15 years ago. So much to process. Thank you both.
Brilliant discussion. Thank you for these Mr. Fridman. Always thought provoking. Your questions are perfect to all of your guests for all of your viewers. Thank you.
Two intellectuals discourse;"Kung Fu panda is one of your favorite films..."
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Dear God (literally), dude is not only astoundingly interesting, but just damn funny. "...only one letter away from Einstein..." "yeah, but only 1 away from Feinstein, too..." thats gold, Jerry...gold. Keep it comin Eric....you push the boundaries, tempered by incredible intelligence and humility, and that's exactly what the world needs atm.
Wow another great interview! How fortunate are you to have this conversation, i believe i am feeling mild envy. Always wanted to go to MIT, i think you are my people :)
Your thoughts on nationalism and globalism are so on target you made me tear up. I'm a nationalist, this is where my bones are buried and you articulated that so well. You also said that both nationalism and globalism run amok become a nightmare and that's so true. I so appreciate your words and thoughts. Thank you.
Eric literally has more valid information than anyone else that is in the public eye and he never tells you the context of very important things and it's frustrating for someone on the outside who actually understands to a degree what's going on...
I've always equated the love of Tom Lehrer with the ability to think outside the box. Eric's son was indeed the recipient of a fabulous Bar Mitzvah present. I would add another artist to the list - Gary Larson.
I was recommended this video through CZcams's algorithm after watching both of these men appear on Joe Rogan's podcast. I'll definately be following Eric for the philosophy, logic and wisdom we need for moving forward.
Holy shit.. that last minute of this podcast about responsibility hit me deep as hell. i have had teachers, parents, family, friends, and bosses ALL completely negate responsibility, as have I, yet there are so many times i recognize that i am putting too much of it on my own shoulders. what a profound point Eric brought up there. WOW. woah.
Lex, dude, you don't have to be scared of this man and constantly try to please him. The best part of this interview is before 1:09:40 when you're coming into your own, confidently asking him questions. Then of course he flips it around, begins questioning you, and it's all lost
This was awesome content please keep it up. A little feedback, the editing made the conversation become a bit lackluster. There's some element of authenticity that an unedited interview retains.
There's actually something profound about what you just said. You picked up the aesthetic before the full understanding. This is a powerful intuition, you know a great idea before you know why.
"We have the insolence to say: why should we fund you with our taxpayer dollars? No - the question is: are you enjoying your physics dollars?" As Lex would say - beautifully put (hah, this was the 1337th comment)
You asked some pretty intelligent questions, and best of all you didn't interrupt him when he was making a point like many interviewers do. Thanks for the good content.
I'm Russian, and on my wedding day some 20 years ago we visited memorials in the Park of Victory in Moscow. This was a deep-rooted tradition in our country. Not sure if it still is though.
Great conversion/discussion! 32:49 A fascinating exchange about nuclear war and Pinker's optimism. I LOVE how Eric doesn't let frivolities, trivialities, nor humorous interjections, cause the focal point to be lost. He knows how to, politely, keep things on track. It is, IMO, one of the nearly lost arts in so many of these conversations! It should be studied...we might get somewhere, instead of interesting intellectual pursuits getting diluted into light-weight, almost banter... Anyway... 39:13 Lex: Speaking of Einstein...the beauty of geometry..." Eric: "I tremble before it..." Lex: "...if you're religious, that's one of the..." Eric: "I don't have to be religious, it's just so beautiful, you will tremble anyway.." 43:10 "What is the difference between inside academia and outside academia?" Great question; fascinating answer. "... inside academics you are constantly forced to show great loyalty to the consensus and you distinguish yourself with small. almost microscopic heresies to make your reputation, in general.. ... when you go outside you meet lunatics and crazy people ...and the key question is: ..." 45:30 the baby boom generation ... string theory (Eric: why I went from physics to mathematics...) 46:53 "I thin k it is largely an affirmative action program ..." "...to have inflicted this level of loyalty..." I CAN'T GO ON... now I want to copy ever sentence Eric says. I've got to listen to the rest of this and get on with my day! God bless us, every one. (Even though Eric is an atheist...) Okay, one more. 50:12 "This has been the greatest collapse, this intellectual collapse, ever witnessed within academics." "These people created our economy." 1:08:05 "Why is every piece of hardware that I purchase...equipped with a listening device? ... Where is my physical shutter to cover my lens?" ... "...total fucking bullshit!...wait, wait, wait... it's not just privacy, we're talking about social control." "The idea that there is absence of intention, is a child." "Why are you coming to me, what are you seeking?" 1:12:58 going into discussion of what capitalists don't see about the worker that drives a desire for socialism. Check out his article on Anthropic capitalism and the new gimmick economy. Capitalists harping on the bootstrapping idea. "Nice is dead, good has a future... nice ends up with gulags!"
This was a fun, interesting, and challenging conversation, which is the best kind. It was great to have Eric back at MIT and Boston that was home to him for many years.
Thank your for your work Lex. Can you interview Sam Harris?
@@Rivali0us I definitely will. We have a lot to talk about on the topic of AI.
Thank you. I can't wait!
AI + Economics + Govt, you need to talk with Andrew Yang he's friends with Eric Weinstein and running for president in 2020 based platform that assumes AI will really effect jobs.
This was such a fascinating and thought provoking interview with several gems, but the thing that really stood out was the last statement Eric made about compassion for everyone. Most people would agree that people who think the "system" is entirely to blame and those that think the "individual" is always to blame are both wrong, but few put it as compassionately as Eric did here. Right or wrong, people are only able to operate at the level that their current programming will allow. Help them upgrade, don't condemn or discard them.
Eric if you’re seeing this,
PLEASE keep doing interviews and podcast‼️
-everybody
Don't stop Eric!
i third that
Upvote the hell out of this comment people.
Eric, look how badly people want new content from you!
Keep up the good work, brother!
@Jan Valach can you give any evidence for what you are saying.
I completely agree!
Please keep sharing the knowledge, Mr. Weinstein!
Lex my friend, I gotta be honest with you: This podcast is 4 hours short. Weinstein is the real life version of Google's I'm Feeling Lucky button.
@@toordog1753 Just because you don't understand it doesn't make it nonsense.... well, to you and everyone that doesn't understand then yes, pure and utter nonsense
@@prototype8137 Just leave the fucking comment section with your bullshit. But then again, we'd all be captivated for you to enlighten us on how Eric is a fraud and speaks nonsense. Best of luck buddy. Unlike most troll traps this comment section will eat you alive.
@@prototype8137 man said roger penrose is a fraud lmao gtfo
@@k2r1ce56 👊🏽
For sure, I love those buttons, its called winging it when buttons dont exist, bare in mind buttons are not toys and Eric is flying :-D
I just started listening to this on my 15 minute drive to the supermarket and just sat in a parking space listening to the whole thing. Amazing guest.
What festival is your profile pic frommm
Yes, EW is that good.
He is manipulating you. This man is a scam artist along with his brother Bret. Stay away from the whole intellectual dark web
0:50 Kung-Fu Panda and Tom Lehrer
23:15 “Nobody knows the meaning of life...” - “Oh, they didn’t tell you?” - chuckles
41:31 two dimensions of time? “you could just head over to Building 2 and talk to the mathematicians, or you could go talk to a Shaman and end up in Peru”
43:10 the terrible choice: loyalty to the consensus and microscopic heresies in academia vs the risk of losing your way but being allowed a larger heresy and making use of your freedom while contending with lunatics and madmen outside of academia, still maintaining a level of discipline for yourself.
48:42 Best rant about theoretical physicists and mathematicians, their community, their achievements and shortfalls and the lack of recognition.
58:29 “You don’t want to get rid of everybody who is pre-correct and currently crazy”; Popper and Dirac and the dialogue between theory and experiment;
1:00:32 The Double Helix (Watson) and whose careers have to be put to the sword not being about fairness, but keeping those who you fear: they might be onto something right in the end
1:06:08 “They can do better: Why do Google, Facebook, Twitter engage us in such low-level discussions?” ... “I do not wish to be part of your fake conversation.” - “Why is every gadget a listening-device?” - “Where is my lens-cap?” - “It’s about social control.” - “There is emergence and intention, and everybody who suggests there is no intention is a child.”
1:12:37 Capitalism nurturing Revolution by ignoring the Human Soul and being disappointed by your own team
1:16:54 “Nice” is dead, “Good” has a future. “Nice” ends up with Gulags.
1:21:15 You owe us your struggle, but you don’t owe us success. - You have to struggle, you have to try, but you are not totally responsible for your failure (or success).
Thank you so much for the timestamps
Thank you for doing this. I'm going to be coming back to this; so, very much appreciated.
Bravo. Appreciate this numbering in podcasts xo
MUCH better than the timestamps guy on Joe Rogan Podcasts. Thanks
I love how he sees deep-shit in Kung-Fu panda.
I'm an audience for Eric Weinstein anytime.
Thank you
He seriously never disappoints.
How are conversations like this even possible? So good. Please repeat and repeat.
We live in amazing times.
when people shit on the concept of the IDW, and by that I mean the loose conglomeration of individuals that make it up, rather than the name itself, i remember that those critics are not having these kinds of conversations.
imagine he isnt even doing equations or going deep into the topics XD
😆 It's not getting better culturally a year after this comment.
every time lex says "damn thats a good answer" or something similar to it. I would react the same way. He is almost fanboying/starstruck at the brilliance and intricacy of Eric's vocabulary and mind. You can also see it when he was on the JRE podcast, saying things like "jaime look that up. haha got that off the bucket list" or " it's entirely possible" knowing it's something joe says alot throughout the existence of the podcast. Lex isn't just interested in intellectual conversation, but is also a young humble fan. which is great! i love the conent.
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I could listen to this 4 times to hear the parts I missed.
Eric you need your own podcast. No one captures and explicates ideas like you. You would have an immense following very quickly. Specifically about math and science, the important stuff ;)
His channel already has 34k. He would explode!
Physics, especially!
He needs a cohost
He's recorded his first 2 episodes this month.
He just announced one on Joe Rogan
Lol what are the chances. I found both of you interesting on joe rogan show. Now I'm watching you both together. Bonus
Same here, but so far, I'm disappointed with this one.
In the lens of time that has past since this conversation I am mindful of the constants. Lex, you have grown into a great Podcaster. I suppose Eric has always been great. Lol. Wonderful to look back and ahead at the same time. Ty.
My brain had been bent by this conversation... I was holding my breath for you Lex when Eric asked what you were really trying to do on this podcast and why you really invited Eric... I was so nervous looking into Eric’s eyes trying to pierce my wall of not being honest, authentic or humane. Very intelligent and confronting conversation. I am so glad our society still has people who is loyal to the truth and their soul even during hard times. Thanks Lex!
There seemed to be an edit there also. (Probably just a pause)
You're a hot asian girl. Yum.
I was worried too but luckily he has the father he has so rolled with the confrontation
I tremble before the precision and depth of Eric's unique ability to comprehend such complex matters and ideas with such humility and eloquent expression. What a gift to hear the man talk, and access fleeting insight to his unique mind. Thanks Lex.
I tremble before his immense load of bullshit and enormous ego. His vocabulary makes me cringe,especially his made up words. The GIN, The DISC. Etc.
Yeah ima say to be that intelligent and to think the way he does takes some ego and hubris. Does he try to say things at times to make it look bigger or smarter than it is yes but just look at one of his first answers about his love for a singer from when he was a child.
Just came across this. Had a rough couple of days and was hoping to occupy my mind with something substantive. I did not expect to be uplifted. I got something substantive also. Thanks so much eric and thank you lex I will definitely be listening to this podcast in the future. First time listener btw.
"Nice is dead. Good has a future. Nice ends up with gulags." -Eric Weinstein
Gulags?
@@questioneverything4120 the soviet concentration camps
This wasnt an interview I expected but it was something I needed.
"...almost everything is good about war, except for death and destruction." - great line - not sure how you kept a straight face :+)
Tom Lehrer would know.
Which is a valuable commentary on business as an analogue to war.
Weird isn't it. In almost every way, economic, cultural, art, music, poetry, technology, war is a massive boon.
There's just that little issue of the suffering and death.
J T G - war is not much of an economic win if you're a citizen in one of the losing countries, or a taxpayer in one of the winning ones. The only true economic winners are banking and businesses in the military-industrial complex.
@@9SmartSand6 And that's the problem. In my opinion, War creates two losers. Kinda like two siblings fighting. Sometimes I do wish for a sky daddy to appear. Guess that just makes me lazy
That end speech hit extremely close to home i really needed to hear that. Low and behold this was one of the times the algorithm was serendipitous in its timing. Thank you for the top notch conversation gentlemen may you both keep doing what you do. All the while benefiting the collective conscience for the betterment of humanity and everything that surrounds us. 🙏
About time someone wants to talk about my phone listening to me, dropping my location at all times and my camera always on. Eric your not just a podcast guy. Your a genius.
One year anniversary of this, Lex! What an enlightening 90 minutes. Lost count of the times I've watched and re-watched parts of this.
This was a great podcast. Eric has a wonderful ability to give well articulated and thoughtful answers. Loved it.
I'll say one thing for the algorithms at you tube, They just served up the most satisfying hour and twenty-one minutes online I have spent in a while.
The algorithm seems to deliver a lot of Jewish Conservative Inc. gatekeepers.
nbfdmd or maybe Jews are just smart, so they get into positions of prestige more on average, shits very simple
@@drewmandan idiot
Took me forever to get through this video. So many side tracks. First Tom Lehrer, then Bridge Over River Kwai, then Day After, then, then , then.... such a fantastic journey that was! Thanks you Lex and Eric
Feinstein, Glady Knight and the Pips, Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns.... dude, this guy is sending me on so many side tracks. How Lex managed to keep up is beyond me. How can you even interview Eric? He is a mad genious!
PSEUDO-RIEMANNIAN GEOMETRY!!!!!! *explodes*
1:19:30 "struggle mightily, bc its no one else's job to do your struggling for you" . It's ridiculously inspiring to know that even hyper rational and intelligent individuals like these two are holding as Paramount the search for meaning.
my favorite part of the convo.
"The tongue map or taste map is a common misconception that different sections of the tongue are exclusively responsible for different basic tastes."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue_map
yeah, i was meaning to point it out too... but im afraid Weistein will argue lol but I guess he can't be right all the time
@@jeromedeleon1226 - The reason I pointed it out is that Eric is a very smart guy, and people tend to assume that things that smart people say are true, even if they're not. It's one way mistaken ideas continue to exist and to spread. Not that this one concept is that important.....but I tend to not let mistaken ideas slide, just on principle. CZcams comments sections can be frustrating to deal with, in that respect.
I watched this several times, chewing on various parts each time. Good stuff.
Thank you both :)
This is a fantastic interview. Thank you Lex and Eric.
This is the best Eric Weinstein interview I have ever seen. Absolutely mesmerizing. Thanks.
keep pretending that you understand what he says
You give us the ladder to climb to the shoulders of giants. Not many wield the internet as a platform for meaningful education. You, directly and indirectly, have both terrified and inspired me. A dry branch in the dwindling flame of wisdom, thank you.
Well articulated sir.
Please Eric go into details of your struggle in learning math, what the problems were (specifically) and what type of insights and practices got you through to the other side.
Maybe the most gratifying podcast ive listened to.. Loved the back an forth of argument, this really made me "think".. Hope to see a part 2 with this great brain. Thank you Lex Fridman for this one
I wish this podcast was 17 hours
Longer.
I'm always after Weinstein content. Either brother. Thanks for this.
Weinstein content is where it's at.
@@ZacksMetalRiffs Harvey weinstein to and bob weinstein....antisemites. Everything that come out of all weinsteins is delicious.
All 4 of the interactions with you and Eric--- leaves me with an expansive heart felt feeling. I'm not sure what it is, but I'm content with allowing it to be. He gets it, the deep end 🦂 I digg it~
Omg, so relatable,
Whos listening while in Covid World
@@rpjswish Same. Oh and the beauty of art. Stories. Being able to read and see stories unfold with up to date graphics. Something tells me we could probably create a virtual reality and save human consiousness forever in the form of many solar panels and understanding gravity. We can live forever in bliss. Until someone could figure it out... i mean... something tells me a species already figured it out. Rick n Morty really messes with my mind. I love psuedoscience
i'm listening.
@@rpjswish Yes. Struggle leads us to finding solutions. No one wants to struggle forever... unless, the whole theory behind this is the notion or fact that struggle is needed so we need some to struggle for us in the long run? :
who isn't in covid world dummy
@@rpjswish amen xo
Thank you!!! Amazing Interview!
How can anyone be that freakin’ smart?!
I think it's the confluence of intelligence and broad interests. Eric is both intelligent and interested in a wide range of topics. Someone that's one or two standard deviations to the left of Eric might be called a dilettante, while he's competent enough to earn the label "Renaissance man."
Love math, do math. It builds the foundation for lots of other topics.
I know, he makes me want to keep studying, though it would be near impossible to get to his level.
@nymersic, that humility is part of a strategy to convince you of his ideas because he does speak in settings where truly cold factual discussion is less important than convincing an audience. I have looked for his ideas fleshed out anywhere and am finding it difficult, it's good questions and promotion of proto commie bullshit. I came here looking for it and I'm finding good humor but no help, just references to why he should be believed like his high patrician taste for commie music.
Edit: His demeanor and speech are relatable, I'm enjoying it but I don't hear much economic detail besides armchair summing up of long term trends. This is an interesting part of an interview from him and his relation to the country. czcams.com/video/ofDXJsKsA30/video.html
Because they are channelling in demons literally. Literally. Daemons.
Eric.... your interviews feed the soul. Thank you. Please ... feed us more. We NEED this. Thank you Lex for creating this space where I could hear these ideas.
One of the best ones! Listened to it so eagerly. From what i heard Eric Weinstein has very unique way of thinking which in turn gave inspirational food for my own thoughts. Fantastic interview!
1:19:00 I literally wept listening to this final point. Eric, thanks for the honesty and self refection. It is incredibly powerful. You've given me courage to do the same. It was exactly the thing I needed to hear. I am that dad, that artist (but definitely NOT that mathematician).
Thanks for the podcast, Lex. Good work.
Yes, incredibly powerful. Rationality that
feels like... music.
Wow. This may be the most important interview Eric has ever given, at least that I've had the privilege to listen to. A lot of insightful comments, a lot to think about. Perhaps surprisingly, on a personal level a lot to relate to, especially towards the end. He brings up many pointed and logical criticisms of the current economic, political, and academic systems we have in place. Global capitalism is indeed courting revolution as they push blindly ahead with automation, surveillance, debased political discourse and the growing authoritarianism of our institutions.
Worth watching multiple times.
That's a very nice summary regarding global capitalism.
Gotta say, Eric's final words, not withstanding all his other brilliant insights are amazing. "You don't owe people your success, you owe them your struggle." This is the message we need to hear more often. Much love and respect Lex and Eric.
Lex thanks for this interview. This is most interesting and intriguing interview i have ever listened in my life. Thanks Eric you just reminded us how small we think.
"Are you enjoying your physics dollars?" 51:06. Love it!
Great job Lex. Amzing podcast ! Lucky you, that must of been have been something special sitting down wity this guy. Good job getting to do that!.
Podcasts like these are so mentally stimulating, I fucking love it.
These two guys are brilliant. Keep it up Lex! You’re doing an amazing job!
Thank you Lex, for bringing this man to your podcast so often. Thank you Eric. Thanks to both of you.
I love Eric Weinstein
Did that trigger you?
Does that tinfoil hat come with a flat earth Tshirt, because I want one
I know man, fucking NASA with their paid scientists and governments, covering up for the true geometric shape of the earth.
Neither are chemtrails and bigfoot, what's your point?
He has a very likable social personality from what I have seen so far.
Amazing, inspiring interview, thank you for this.
Thank you so much for having more public conversations Eric. I was starting to miss your voice of reason.
Weinstein was totally on form in this interview. Wish he'd post more videos to his own channel!
This is some high level stuff! I hope I can follow along until the end.
Eric, thanks for bringing up Tom Lehrer! I have never heard his music before you mentioned him!
That analogy about the transference of kinetic energy to potential energy in terms of fighting and tensions, was a great one. I think that's also in alignment with statistics and some general arguments by Nassim Nicholas Taleb and that systemic removals of mild perturbances lead to higher level destructive forces in the long run. That wouldn't bode well for us, if true.
Great interview. Other interviewers haven't drawn the same intensity out of Eric. Enjoyed his passion and occasional anger in this. Him & Lex's conversational styles compliment each other really well.
"If you think about our immune systems, they dont know what is coming next..."
15:48
Not wrong there buddy
29: "I've seen the gated institutional narrative break 3 times in my life [..] that tells you how much we've been on top of developing events"
I love how he cites Tom Lehrer as one of his main influences.
Thank you Eric and Lex for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas.
I appreciate you shining a light in the path. I've no inclination as to whether it is the right path or where it will lead but I prefer to wander in the wilderness then to hunker down under fluorescent lights
Two of my most favourite people having a conversation together, absolutely beautiful! Thank you greatly and kindly from Australia!
Tara Quinlan 😉
These conversations are so stimulating and honest. I love them, never stop.
Now I know what people 30 years my senior where saying when I was 25 or so. 'I don't even recognize my country anymore.' I just had a discussion today about interviewing for IT contract work. The recruiter was from India. He mentioned the client was questioning how someone could have all these items on a resume. A business analyst, database developer, back end app developer, front end app developer, unit tester, QA tester and acceptance tester. I explained that once upon a time people my age got out of college joined a company and were given several business areas to respond to any request or issue that came up with any of the systems that supported their functional processes. I told him we did in one job what 5 or 6 people do now. I told him that being asked to work one of the 5 jobs would only allow us to use 20% of what we can do. I said that makes us feel diminished in scope and purpose. He said he understood. I can't blame the current generation for playing out their roles in this scenario. I think Eric is onto something about the dangers of allowing value systems to deteriorate in the name of capitalist exploitation. Its more than just 'where has the middle class gone?'.
I am a very impressed with the interviewer Lex fridman with your humble kind non egotistic personality to allow your guests to feel comfortable and speak congratulations Bravo..
Am convinced Eric Weinstein is a modern wizard. The IDW head wizard. Great, brilliant interview Lex.
I get the sense that Lex actually gets only about 70% of what Eric is talking about.
Maybe 7%
I get the sense that I only get about 70% of what Eric is talking about. (well, 30%) That's one of the things I find "maddening" about Eric Weinstein... he comes across as brilliant, and yet he struggles (in my opinion -- and as we all do I guess) to articulate in a digestible form the point he's actually trying to make. I'm tempted to think he does it intentionally (or that he has learned to be a bit opaque) because it makes him seem deeper and smarter. Dunno.
@@danielbigham I don't have any problems understanding Eric and I don't think that I'm particularly brilliant.
I'd say he's doing pretty good then!
@@danielbigham That you realize you're missing significant portions of what he says shows an innate intelligence in yourself. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for people like Eric and Elon to dither down unfathomable considerations into palatable presentations.
Something in this conversation for everyone. I haven’t listened to a conversation that opened my perspective this way since I had a debate with my in-laws on abortion 15 years ago. So much to process. Thank you both.
Brilliant discussion. Thank you for these Mr. Fridman. Always thought provoking. Your questions are perfect to all of your guests for all of your viewers. Thank you.
By far the best podcast I've ever heard. Thank you guys.
Two intellectuals discourse;"Kung Fu panda is one of your favorite films..."
Dear God (literally), dude is not only astoundingly interesting, but just damn funny. "...only one letter away from Einstein..." "yeah, but only 1 away from Feinstein, too..." thats gold, Jerry...gold. Keep it comin Eric....you push the boundaries, tempered by incredible intelligence and humility, and that's exactly what the world needs atm.
Wow another great interview! How fortunate are you to have this conversation, i believe i am feeling mild envy. Always wanted to go to MIT, i think you are my people :)
Your thoughts on nationalism and globalism are so on target you made me tear up. I'm a nationalist, this is where my bones are buried and you articulated that so well. You also said that both nationalism and globalism run amok become a nightmare and that's so true. I so appreciate your words and thoughts. Thank you.
Same here although I might add, I became a nationalist in 2012 when the globalists let the mask slip. Now there is no middle ground. Dangerous times.
Eric literally has more valid information than anyone else that is in the public eye and he never tells you the context of very important things and it's frustrating for someone on the outside who actually understands to a degree what's going on...
I've always equated the love of Tom Lehrer with the ability to think outside the box. Eric's son was indeed the recipient of a fabulous Bar Mitzvah present. I would add another artist to the list - Gary Larson.
Man Eric should write a book...or 10. He has such a unique mind, any topic he discusses he does so in such a fresh and insightful way
Please have Eric on in the future to discuss his newly released theory of everything!
"My's dad's a physicist, I'll probably have to live up to that for the rest of my life..."
I nearly spit out my drink! haha
Loved this interview, especially the last 10 minutes.
I was recommended this video through CZcams's algorithm after watching both of these men appear on Joe Rogan's podcast. I'll definately be following Eric for the philosophy, logic and wisdom we need for moving forward.
Thank you! We need more of this man.
This man speaks from heart
Holy shit.. that last minute of this podcast about responsibility hit me deep as hell. i have had teachers, parents, family, friends, and bosses ALL completely negate responsibility, as have I, yet there are so many times i recognize that i am putting too much of it on my own shoulders. what a profound point Eric brought up there. WOW. woah.
One of the most enlightening podcasts I’ve heard. Will be listening to this one a few more times.
Lex, dude, you don't have to be scared of this man and constantly try to please him. The best part of this interview is before 1:09:40 when you're coming into your own, confidently asking him questions. Then of course he flips it around, begins questioning you, and it's all lost
Spread word. And seek Jesus!
First time I've seen this interviewer. Great interview, constantly demonstrating active understanding through an eclectic range of weinsteinisms.
This was awesome content please keep it up. A little feedback, the editing made the conversation become a bit lackluster. There's some element of authenticity that an unedited interview retains.
Ohhhhhhh! I will be re-watching and re-watching and (you know) this podcast many more times, now that I have finally seen it once. Wow! Thank you!
Eric. Thank you. Your message at the end was quite beautiful. I feel for reasons I'm yet to understand for myself.
There's actually something profound about what you just said. You picked up the aesthetic before the full understanding. This is a powerful intuition, you know a great idea before you know why.
"We have the insolence to say: why should we fund you with our taxpayer dollars? No - the question is: are you enjoying your physics dollars?"
As Lex would say - beautifully put
(hah, this was the 1337th comment)
You asked some pretty intelligent questions, and best of all you didn't interrupt him when he was making a point like many interviewers do. Thanks for the good content.
How is it that I don't understand hardly much of anything Eric is saying, but he cracks me up! I love this guy!!
Smartest and most interesting dude alive! MORE CONTENT ERIC
It was such a beautiful conversation. Thanks.
Hey guys n gals, it's 2022 now! Who's genuinely grateful that we now have the portal? I'm sure lots of us. Great to give this a listen today.
Excellent interview, tantalising guest. Kudos!
Greatest thing I've ever heard this guy truly is something else gift that keeps on giving
please bring Elon on the show
Vegana?
@Robert Muldoon could you please unpack that? It's an understandably vague statement.
I'm Russian, and on my wedding day some 20 years ago we visited memorials in the Park of Victory in Moscow. This was a deep-rooted tradition in our country. Not sure if it still is though.
Great conversion/discussion!
32:49 A fascinating exchange about nuclear war and Pinker's optimism. I LOVE how Eric doesn't let frivolities, trivialities, nor humorous interjections, cause the focal point to be lost. He knows how to, politely, keep things on track. It is, IMO, one of the nearly lost arts in so many of these conversations! It should be studied...we might get somewhere, instead of interesting intellectual pursuits getting diluted into light-weight, almost banter...
Anyway... 39:13 Lex: Speaking of Einstein...the beauty of geometry..." Eric: "I tremble before it..." Lex: "...if you're religious, that's one of the..." Eric: "I don't have to be religious, it's just so beautiful, you will tremble anyway.."
43:10 "What is the difference between inside academia and outside academia?" Great question; fascinating answer.
"... inside academics you are constantly forced to show great loyalty to the consensus and you distinguish yourself with small. almost microscopic heresies to make your reputation, in general.. ... when you go outside you meet lunatics and crazy people ...and the key question is: ..."
45:30 the baby boom generation ... string theory (Eric: why I went from physics to mathematics...)
46:53 "I thin k it is largely an affirmative action program ..." "...to have inflicted this level of loyalty..."
I CAN'T GO ON... now I want to copy ever sentence Eric says. I've got to listen to the rest of this and get on with my day! God bless us, every one. (Even though Eric is an atheist...)
Okay, one more. 50:12 "This has been the greatest collapse, this intellectual collapse, ever witnessed within academics." "These people created our economy."
1:08:05 "Why is every piece of hardware that I purchase...equipped with a listening device? ... Where is my physical shutter to cover my lens?" ... "...total fucking bullshit!...wait, wait, wait... it's not just privacy, we're talking about social control." "The idea that there is absence of intention, is a child." "Why are you coming to me, what are you seeking?"
1:12:58 going into discussion of what capitalists don't see about the worker that drives a desire for socialism. Check out his article on Anthropic capitalism and the new gimmick economy. Capitalists harping on the bootstrapping idea. "Nice is dead, good has a future... nice ends up with gulags!"