Huberman Lab discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For

My guest this episode is Lex Fridman Ph.D. a Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT) an expert on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics and the host of the Lex Fridman Podcast. We discuss Lex’s recent trip to the heart of the Ukrainian-Russian War geopolitics perspectives on people living in war zones the shared human experience and how information is communicated and controlled. As an experienced podcaster and public educator Dr. Fridman offers unique insights into the art of holding conversations that grow understanding especially when they involve people with opposing viewpoints. We also discuss the peer-review process for scientific research publications and how social media and podcasts are evolving the way science and technology are communicated. We consider how to find and follow your life’s purpose maintain ongoing motivation and implement support systems to build and sustain momentum. Our conversation also covers capitalism masculinity chess and cheating Lex’s idea for an AI robotics start-up and a Q&A from audience questions solicited on social media. As one of the main inspirations for the Huberman Lab podcast hosting Dr. Fridman for this special centennial episode was an honor and a pleasure! Thank you to our sponsors AG1 (Athletic Greens): https://athleticgreens.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Levels: https://levels.link/huberman Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://www.insidetracker.com/huberman Supplements from Momentous https://www.livemomentous.com/huberman For the full show notes visit hubermanlab.com Timestamps (00:00:00) Dr. Lex Fridman (00:04:30) LMNT Levels Eight Sleep (00:08:28) Podcasting (00:12:11) Ukraine Russia War & Geopolitics (00:23:17) Conflict & Generalized Hate (00:26:23) Typical Day in Ukraine; American Military & Information Wars (00:37:28) AG1 (Athletic Greens) (00:38:42) Deliberate Cold Exposure & Sauna; Fertility (00:46:44) Ukraine: Science Infrastructure & Military; Zelensky (00:53:33) Firearms; Violence & Sensitization (00:57:40) MIT & Artificial Intelligence (AI) University Teaching & Pandemic (01:05:51) Publications & Peer Review Research Social Media (01:13:05) InsideTracker (01:14:17) Twitter & Social Media Mindset Andrew Tate & Masculinity (01:26:05) Donald Trump & Anthony Fauci; Ideological Extremes (01:35:11) Biotechnology & Biopharma; Money & Status (01:45:08) Robotics AI & Social Media; Start-ups (01:53:50) Motivation & Competition; Relationships (02:01:55) Jobs; A Career vs. A Calling; Robotics & Relationships (02:12:11) Chess Poker & Cheating (02:22:25) Ideas of Lately (02:24:44) Why Lex Wears a Suit & Tie (02:27:50) Is There an AI Equivalent of Psychedelics?  (02:29:06) Hardest Jiu-Jitsu Belt to Achieve (02:32:07) Advice to Young People (02:39:29) Zero-Cost Support YouTube Feedback Spotify & Apple Reviews Sponsors Momentous Supplements Neural Network Newsletter Social Media Disclaimer Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac

Dr. Lex Fridman: Navigating Conflict Finding Purpose & Maintaining Drive | Episode 100

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