Dr. Lex Fridman: Machines, Creativity & Love
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Mon Jul 19 2021
Show Notes
Dr. Lex Fridman Ph.D., is a scientist at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), working on robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and human-robot interactions. He is also the host of the Lex Fridman Podcast where he holds conversations with academics, entrepreneurs, athletes and creatives. Here we discuss humans, robots, and the capacity they hold for friendship and love. Dr. Fridman also shares with us his unique dream for a world where robots guide humans to be the best versions of themselves, and his efforts to make that dream a reality.
Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
Introduction: Lex Fridman
Sponsors: AG1, LMNT & Waking Up
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Machine & Human Learning
Curiosity
Story Telling Robots
What Defines a Robot?
Magic & Surprise
How Robots Change Us
Relationships Defined
Lex’s Dream for Humanity
Improving Social Media
Challenges of Creativity
Suits & Dresses
Loneliness
Empathy
Power Dynamics In Relationships
Robot Rights
Dogs: Homer & Costello
Friendship
Russians & Suffering
Public vs. Private Life
How To Treat a Robot
The Value of Friendship
Martial Arts
Body-Mind Interactions
Romantic Love
The Lex Fridman Podcast
The Hedgehog
Concluding Statements