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psychacksApr 17, 2026Strategic Urban Living: Leveraging Big Cities for Success and Transitioning to Small Cities for Quality of Life
Self-DevelopmentStrategic urban livingIndustrial RevolutionInformation AgeDecentralization of industry
ChrisWillxApr 3, 2026Why Polymarket Feels Like a Truth Machine: Prediction Markets, Arbitrage, and the Gamification of Reality
TechnologyPrediction marketsArbitrageSkin in the gameInformation asymmetry- ChrisWillxApr 3, 2026
Why Polymarket Feels Like a Truth Machine: Prediction Markets, Arbitrage, and the Gamification of Reality
TechnologyPrediction marketsArbitrageSkin in the gameInformation asymmetry 
barryseconomicsMar 8, 2026How Social Media Hacks Your Brain: The Profit Motive and Unregulated Psychological Experimentation
PsychologyUnregulated psychological experimentBias blind spotAnchoring effectNudge theory
Awakening RichardMar 8, 2026Geopolitical Analysis of the US-Israel War on Iran: Objectives, Dollar Hegemony, and Regional Balkanization
GeopoliticsGlobal colonial empirePetrodollar systemMoney supply manipulationInformation space control- ChrisWillxFeb 16, 2026
The Art of Authentic Connection: Boundaries, Vulnerability, and 'Non-Fungible' Friendships
RelationshipsAuthentic ConnectionEmotional PresenceBoundary SettingSensory Sensitivity - barryseconomicsJan 13, 2026
Why We Mistake Structural Advantage for Genius: The Mastermind Myth in Economics and Power Dynamics
EconomicsInformation asymmetryManipulationStructural advantageInertia (systemic) - barryseconomicsJan 11, 2026
Why The Powerful Never Need To Argue: The Traitors, Inequality, and the Wealth Tax
EconomicsInformation asymmetryPower asymmetryStrategic silenceFragmentation of opposition - psychacksJan 9, 2026
Gendered Communication and Value Exchange: The \"What's for Dinner?\" Dilemma
PsychologyValue exchangeGendered perceptionExplicit communicationImplicit communication 
PredictiveHistoryDec 16, 2025The Alliance of Transnational Capital and Sabbatean Frankists: Shaping Modernity and Empire
HistoryTransnational CapitalSabbatean FrankistsBritish EmpireModernity- psychacksAug 1, 2025
The Perils of the "Tea" App: How a Women-Only Dating Review Platform Threatens the Dating Market
RelationshipsRelational aggressionDoxingPublic shamingBegging the question (fallacy) - PredictiveHistoryAug 1, 2025
When Eschatologies Converge: Geopolitical Predictions for the Next 10-20 Years
GeopoliticsEschatologyGeopoliticsHybrid WarfareInformational Warfare 
NewEconomicThinkingJul 23, 2025What Really Drives Innovation and Who Gets Left Behind: Unpacking the Innovator Inventor Gap and Inclusive Innovation
EconomicsInclusive innovationIntellectual property (IP)PatentsTrademarks
lexfridmanJul 23, 2025Demis Hassabis on AI's Capacity to Model Nature, Simulate Reality, and Revolutionize Video Games
TechnologyClassical learning algorithmsNonlinear dynamical systemsFluid dynamicsNavier-Stokes equations- PredictiveHistoryJul 18, 2025
Putin's Grand Strategy: A Game Theory and Orthodox Eschatological Analysis of the Ukraine War
GeopoliticsGame theory counterfactualSelf-defeating policiesDefensive artillery warfareDrone warfare adaptation - Awakening RichardMay 11, 2025
India-Pakistan Conflict: A Chinese Perspective on Military Performance and Geopolitical Intricacies
GeopoliticsAir-to-air combatFourth-generation fighter jetsMilitary-industrial complexGeopolitical alignment 
EconomicsExplainedApr 6, 2025How Poland Quietly Became Europe's Rising Power: Economic Strategies and Challenges
EconomicsEconomic stagnationDebt to GDPSatellite stateShock therapy- EconomicsExplainedMar 31, 2025
How the Finance Industry Destroys Economies: Value Creation vs. Value Extraction
FinanceFinancial intermediaryFactors of productionReturn on investment (ROI)Consumer credit - Awakening RichardMar 13, 2025
Romania's Election, European Sovereignty, and the Illusion of Democracy in a Deep State World
GeopoliticsAuthoritarianismDeep StateVassal StateNational Sovereignty - Awakening RichardJan 31, 2025
A Chinese Perspective on the Ukraine War 2025: Escalation or Capitulation in a Dangerous Phase
GeopoliticsGeopolitical analysisStrategic defeatCapitulationEscalation - Awakening RichardDec 21, 2024
East Asian Geopolitical Tensions: Alleged South Korean Coup Attempt, Philippine Political Drama, and US Influence
GeopoliticsFailed military coupGeopolitical analysisDrone warfareProvocation strategy 
DocSnipesNov 16, 2024Essential Trauma-Informed Skills for Counseling Older Adults: Exploring the Trauma of Aging and Loss
PsychologyTrauma of AgingPrimary LossSecondary LossAnticipatory Anxiety- Awakening RichardOct 15, 2024
Chinese Military Drills and the Escalating Risk of Taiwan Unification by Force
GeopoliticsMilitary deterrenceSovereigntyUnification operationEconomic fragility - Awakening RichardOct 1, 2024
US-China Competition in Southeast Asia: Geopolitical Strategies, Economic Influence, and Media Manipulation
GeopoliticsUS-China competitionGeopolitical strategyDomestic competitivenessForeign relationships - Awakening RichardSep 21, 2024
Chinese Response to Lebanon Pager Attacks: A Breach of International Norms and Global Trust
GeopoliticsInternational NormsMoral Red LineWeaponization of Commercial DevicesMass Terrorist Operation - NewEconomicThinkingAug 28, 2024
Unpacking the Productivity Puzzle: Management Practices and Economic Performance
PsychologyProductivity DynamicsAggregate Productivity GrowthMicrodata AnalysisReallocation of Economic Activity - Awakening RichardAug 27, 2024
Geopolitical Media Control, Sovereignty, and the Clash of Political Philosophies
GeopoliticsMedia freedomCensorshipFreedom of speechShadow banning - Awakening RichardAug 14, 2024
Analyzing World Order, Nuclear Deterrence, and the Potential for World War III
GeopoliticsNuclear deterrenceUnipolar worldBipolar worldMultipolar world 
DrTraceyMarksAug 14, 2024Differentiating Memory Problems: ADHD, Depression, and the Specter of Dementia
PsychologyADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)DepressionMemory IssuesWorking Memory- Awakening RichardJul 3, 2024
Disinformation Campaigns, Media Trust, and Geopolitical Narratives: A Critical Analysis
GeopoliticsDisinformation campaignInformation warfareGeopolitical topicsMacroeconomic issues - lexfridmanJun 19, 2024
Perplexity AI: Revolutionizing Search with Answer Engines, LLMs, and Citation-Backed Knowledge Discovery
TechnologyAnswer EngineLarge Language Models (LLMs)Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)Chain of Thought reasoning - lexfridmanJun 13, 2024
Sara Walker on Redefining Life, Matter, and Time: The Physics of Emergence and Universal Principles
ScienceMaterialismVitalismOrigin of LifeAstrobiology - Awakening RichardJun 6, 2024
US Passport Seizure, Media Disinformation, and China's Geopolitical Stance on Ukraine Escalation
GeopoliticsPassport seizureState Department ordersMedia disinformationGeopolitical narratives - Awakening RichardJun 6, 2024
Chinese General's Controversial Critique of Zelensky and China's Geopolitical Stance on the Ukraine War
GeopoliticsShangri-La DialogueGeopolitical neutralitySovereigntyProxy war - lexfridmanMay 25, 2024
Human Memory's Adaptive Nature: From False Memories to Life's Purpose Across Stages
PsychologyExperiencing selfRemembering selfMisinformation effectIllusion of stability - Awakening RichardMay 3, 2024
The Genesis and Demographics of a Geopolitics YouTube Channel: A Chinese Perspective
GeopoliticsGeopolitical commentaryAlternative perspectivesWestern-centric historyHistorical reconstruction 
hubermanlabApr 24, 2024The Pivotal Role of Sleep in Optimizing Learning, Memory, and Creative Insight
HealthSleep and learningMemory consolidationSynaptic plasticityHippocampus function- Awakening RichardApr 9, 2024
How Normal Chinese People View the Ukraine War: Surveys, Geopolitical Realism, and Anti-US Sentiment
GeopoliticsGeopolitical realismUS Imperial powerNATO expansionSovereignty - Awakening RichardMar 30, 2024
The Burden of Leadership: A Chinese Perspective on Zelensky, Putin, and Wartime Accountability
GeopoliticsGeopolitical polarizationInformation warfarePropagandaLeadership accountability - Awakening RichardMar 30, 2024
The Geopolitical Void: Why No English-Speaking Chinese YouTube Channels and the Risk of Voicing Chinese Perspectives
GeopoliticsYouTube censorshipContent moderationGeopolitical discourseInfluence operations - Awakening RichardMar 26, 2024
Deconstructing Peter Zeihan: A Lens into American Establishment Thinking and Global Narratives
GeopoliticsGeopolitical narrativesState propagandaAmerican establishmentDeep state - Awakening RichardMar 26, 2024
Chinese Perspectives on John Mearsheimer and the Geopolitics of Worldviews
GeopoliticsControversial RealismProxy WarGeopolitical PolarizationCultural Worldview (Circle Metaphor) - Awakening RichardMar 26, 2024
Bridging the Geopolitical Information Gap: The Scarcity of English-Speaking Chinese Voices on Global Affairs
GeopoliticsTurbulent decadeChaotic decadeChinese-centric perspectiveLanguage barrier - hubermanlabMar 11, 2024
How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity: Deep Work, Slow Productivity, and Cognitive Strategies with Dr. Cal Newport
PsychologyDeep WorkSlow ProductivityBurnout AvoidanceFocus Enhancement - lexfridmanFeb 27, 2024
Tucker Carlson on His Putin Interview, Navalny's Death, US Foreign Policy, and Media Deception
GeopoliticsLong-form conversationParticipatory democracyState mediaWartime economy - lexfridmanDec 29, 2023
The Physics of Progress: Guillaume Verdon on Effective Accelerationism, AI, and the Universe as Computation
ScienceEffective Accelerationism (EACC)Quantum Machine LearningTheory of EverythingInformation Theory (physics lens) - psychacksDec 1, 2023
Understanding Emotional Detachment: The Key to Resilience and Effective Decision-Making
PsychologyEmotional DetachmentEmotional AmputationEmotional FusionImpermanence 
HealthyGamerGGNov 24, 2023The Illusion of Progress: Why Consuming Mental Health Content Isn't Enough for Real Change
Self-DevelopmentFalse sense of well-beingPassive content consumptionBehavioral changeInformation manipulation- lexfridmanOct 11, 2023
Jared Kushner on the Hamas Attack, Israel-Palestine Conflict, Iran's Role, and the Abraham Accords
GeopoliticsGeopolitical proxy warfareTerrorism financingRegional destabilizationPeace normalization agreements - lexfridmanJun 22, 2023
Marc Andreessen on the Future of AI, Search, Content, and Truth in the Digital Age
TechnologyAI assistantsNatural language interface10 Blue LinksSemantic web - PredictiveHistoryJun 21, 2023
The Gay Talese Research Method: Cultivating Exploration and Reflection for Creative Journalism and Beyond
Self-DevelopmentLiterary journalismGay Talese methodExploration (research principle)Reflection (research principle) - psychacksMay 6, 2023
The Dichotomy of Communication: Information vs. Experience in Masculine and Feminine Styles
PsychologyMasculine communicationFeminine communicationInformation transmissionExperience transmission - HealthyGamerGGApr 27, 2023
Gaining Control in a Chaotic World: The Philosophy of Action Over Outcome
Self-DevelopmentExistential depressionHopelessnessDespairInformation Age overload - lexfridmanApr 21, 2023
Manolis Kellis on Human Irreplaceability, Evolutionary Layers, and AI as the Next Stage of Information Processing
ScienceAI AlignmentHuman IrreplaceabilityEvolutionary BaggageCognitive Layer - lexfridmanApr 13, 2023
Max Tegmark: The Urgent Case for Halting Advanced AI Development and Redefining Humanity's Future
TechnologyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)SuperintelligenceAI SafetyLife 1.0 (Biological evolution-based learning) - MIT Open EconomyApr 5, 2023
Public Finance in Developing Countries: Redistribution Programs and Taxation Challenges
EconomicsCash transfersIn-kind transfersDemand shockSupply shock - MIT Open EconomyApr 5, 2023
The Puzzle of Preventive Health: Demand, Incentives, and Behavioral Biases
EconomicsDemand for healthPreventive careCurative medicinePrice elasticity of demand - MIT Open EconomyApr 5, 2023
Evaluating Poverty Targeting Methods: Community-Based Approaches vs. Self-Targeting Ordeals
EconomicsCommunity-based targetingSelf-targeting (ordeals)Poverty identificationRedistribution programs - MIT Open EconomyApr 5, 2023
Gender Dynamics, Information Asymmetry, and Labor Market Outcomes
EconomicsEfficient household modelsInformation flowsSocial learningBayesian updating - MIT Open EconomyApr 5, 2023
Tax Administration, Incentives, and Causal Inference in Developing Economies
EconomicsTax Administration ReformTax Rate ReformInformation Challenges (in taxation)Corporate Taxpayers - NewEconomicThinkingMar 29, 2023
The Political Underbelly of Early American Marine Insurance and State Formation
HistoryMarine insuranceUnderwritingPolitical riskCommercial fleets - lexfridmanMar 14, 2023
Empathy, Reason, and the Fragility of Society: A Dialogue on Trump, Truth, and Public Discourse with Sam Harris
PhilosophyCognitive EmpathyEmotional ContagionTheory of MindEthical Intuitions - DrTraceyMarksJan 11, 2023
ADHD vs. Autism: Differentiating Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Overlapping Traits
PsychologyAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Neurodevelopmental disordersSocial communication - lexfridmanDec 9, 2022
The FTX Collapse: Unpacking Sam Bankman-Fried's Alleged Fraud, Image Cultivation, and the Crypto Death Spiral
FinanceFraudScamsArbitrage (Kimchi Premium)Market Making - psychacksSep 25, 2022
The Inevitability and Unconscious Nature of Communication: More Than You Think
PsychologyNon-verbal communicationUnconscious communicationInternal stateInformation transfer - lexfridmanSep 17, 2022
Ray Kurzweil on the Singularity, Superintelligence, and the Future of Human-AI Mergence
TechnologyTechnological SingularitySuperintelligenceExponential GrowthTuring Test - DrTraceyMarksAug 31, 2022
Understanding and Managing Low Working Memory Capacity
PsychologyWorking memoryExecutive brain functionTemporary storageInformation retrieval 
drekbergAug 5, 2022The Absolute Best Way to Improve Energy & Clear Brain Fog: Understanding Brain Needs and Addressing Disruptions
HealthBrain fogCognitive functionInformation processingElectrical signals- HealthyGamerGGJul 21, 2022
Managing Global Anxiety: The Impact of Digital Overwhelm and Strategies for Mental Well-being
PsychologyGlobal anxietyDigital overwhelmInformation dietStress system (HPA axis) - HealthyGamerGGJul 8, 2022
Navigating Generational Despair: Escaping the 'Crappy Job Forever' Mindset
Self-DevelopmentGenerational despairDead-end jobsInformation dietBlack-and-white thinking - NewEconomicThinkingJul 6, 2022
The World After Capital: Navigating the Transition to the Knowledge Age and the Attention Economy
EconomicsKnowledge AgeEconomic Sphere ShrinkageBinding Constraint ShiftAttention Economy - psychacksJun 17, 2022
The Truth About Rejection: Dispelling the Illusions of Pain, Personalization, and Permanence
PsychologyRejectionAcceptanceIllusions of rejectionThe Three P's (Painful, Personal, Permanent) - HealthyGamerGGMay 9, 2022
Psychiatrist's Reaction to Euphoria: Unpacking Addiction, Birth Trauma, Attachment, and Societal Crises
PsychologyEmotional managementSubstance addictionAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) principlesPowerlessness (in addiction) - lexfridmanApr 3, 2022
Chris Blattman on Why We Fight: The Roots of War and Paths to Peace
GeopoliticsProlonged violent struggleGame theoryStrategic incentivesCommitment problems - DrTraceyMarksFeb 15, 2022
Dr. Tracey Marks Celebrates One Million YouTube Subscribers and Reflects on Mental Health Education Mission
HealthMental Health EducationSubscriber MilestoneContent CreationAudience Engagement - lexfridmanFeb 11, 2022
John Abramson: Big Pharma's Influence on Healthcare, Science, and Public Health
HealthCommercialization of Medical KnowledgeShareholder PrimacyRegulatory CaptureCorporate Malfeasance - hubermanlabDec 27, 2021
The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging: Epigenetics, Fasting, and Longevity Interventions with Dr. David Sinclair
ScienceAging as a diseaseEpigenomeSirtuinsLongevity genes - HealthyGamerGGDec 19, 2021
The Psychology Behind the Great Resignation: How Technology, COVID, and Corporate Practices Fuel the Anti-Work Movement
PsychologyGreat ResignationAnti-work movementInformation disseminationGreat Equalizers (Internet, Printing Press, Gunpowder) - NewEconomicThinkingDec 13, 2021
Affluence, Narcissism, and the Decline of Democratic Virtue: Our Own Worst Enemy
PsychologyNarcissismIlliberalismDeath of ExpertiseConstitutional Order - lexfridmanDec 8, 2021
Jamie Metzl on the COVID-19 Lab Leak Hypothesis and Geopolitical Implications
GeopoliticsLab leak hypothesisNatural origin hypothesisDeductive reasoningCircumstantial evidence - HealthyGamerGGNov 12, 2021
The Neuroscience and Psychology of Night Owl Motivation: Dopamine, Adenosine, and Distraction
PsychologyFatigue grooveNucleus accumbensDopamineDopamine blocker - HealthyGamerGGOct 13, 2021
The Four Universal Pillars of Performance: Transcending Industry for Human Success
PsychologyFour Pillars of PerformanceHuman-centric performance optimizationIndustry-specific vs. fundamental performanceDiagnostic problem - NewEconomicThinkingAug 20, 2021
Credit Ratings, ESG, and the 'Too Big to Fail' Dilemma: Unmasking Biases in Investment Decisions
FinanceToo Big to FailMoral HazardCredit Rating AgenciesESG Investing - lexfridmanAug 9, 2021
Fermat's Library, Open Science, and the Human Backstory of Scientific Discovery
ScienceFermat's LibraryScientific backstoriesEureka momentsOpen science - lexfridmanJul 9, 2021
Sara Walker on the Origin of Life, Alien Worlds, and the Physics of Existence
ScienceRNA world scenarioMetabolism-first hypothesisHydrothermal ventsDarwinian evolution - lexfridmanJun 7, 2021
The Information Theory of Aging, Bio-Wearables, and the Future of Human Longevity with David Sinclair
ScienceLongevity researchInformation theory of agingEpigenomeGenome - NewEconomicThinkingMay 12, 2021
The Privacy Paradox: Balancing Data Exchange and Protection in the Digital Era
EconomicsPrivacy ParadoxData CalculusDigital EraInformation Economics - lexfridmanApr 30, 2021
The Evolving Power and Leadership of the American Presidency: From Lincoln to the Modern Era
HistoryPresidential powerLeadership stylesCharisma (Max Weber)Political strategy (Carl von Clausewitz) - lexfridmanMar 25, 2021
Anthony Pompliano on War, Human Nature, and the Future of Bitcoin and Digital Economies
FinanceBitcoin maximalismDigital economyOpen decentralized protocolsSovereignty - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 22, 2021
Changing the Conversation on the Climate Emergency: Communication, Policy, and Economic Solutions
ScienceClimate EmergencyPlanetary Tipping PointsCarbon PollutionFossil Fuel Industry Disinformation - DocSnipesFeb 10, 2021
Mental Health and Cancer: Addressing the Unique Needs of Caregivers and Loved Ones
HealthCaregiver needsGrief processAdjustment processLoss of security - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 10, 2021
Venture Capital's Role in Technological Innovation and Economic Development: Lessons from the Digital and Green Revolutions
FinanceVenture capitalTechnological innovationEconomic developmentInformation technology - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 3, 2021
The Double Gap: Quantifying Black Women's Systemic Wage Undervaluation and its Impact on the Community
EconomicsDouble GapGender Wage GapRacial Wage GapHuman Capital Theory - NewEconomicThinkingJan 21, 2021
Making Technologies Work for All: Addressing Inequality, Financialization, and the Future of Inclusive Innovation
EconomicsTechnological advancementProductivity growthWage stagnationInformation era technologies - EconomicsExplainedOct 25, 2020
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Economics: Unpacking Auction Theory and Its Real-World Impact
EconomicsAuction TheoryEfficient MarketsValuationProcurement - EconomicsExplainedOct 22, 2020
Beyond Supply and Demand: Understanding Sticky Prices, Market Rigidities, and Real-World Economics
EconomicsSupply and DemandPerfect MarketMarket InefficiencySticky Prices - NewEconomicThinkingOct 15, 2020
Offshoring, Automation, and the Pandemic: Reshaping Labor, Wealth, and Policy in the Digital Economy
EconomicsOffshoringAutomationTechnological disruptionEconomic globalization - NewEconomicThinkingOct 2, 2020
Pandemics, Inequality, and the Future of Global Economic Transformation
EconomicsGlobal economic transformationPandemic trackingDeglobalizationIncome and wealth distribution - NewEconomicThinkingSep 24, 2020
The Future of Work: Navigating Technological Disruption, Inequality, and the Evolving Social Contract
EconomicsAI technologyNatural Language Processing (NLP)RoboticsMachine Vision - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
Keynes's Critique of Hayek's 'The Road to Serfdom' and the Pursuit of a Moral Middle Way in Economic Planning
EconomicsThe Road to SerfdomCentral PlanningFree MarketSlippery Slope Argument - NewEconomicThinkingAug 21, 2020
Digital Transformation: Geopolitics, Economics, and Governance in the Data-Driven Era
TechnologyDigital TransformationKnowledge-Based EconomyData-Driven EconomyIntellectual Property (IP) - NewEconomicThinkingAug 7, 2020
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Reshape the Global Economy, Labor-Capital Relations, and the Future of Globalization
EconomicsDevelopment EconomicsCrude Mortality RateCurated LockdownLabor-Saving Technology - lexfridmanJul 18, 2020
Brian Kernighan on UNIX, C, AWK, AMPL, and the Genesis of Modern Computing at Bell Labs
TechnologyUNIX operating systemC programming languageAWK text processing languageAMPL algebraic modeling language - NewEconomicThinkingJul 17, 2020
Building a Global Economic Response to COVID-19: Challenges, Disconnects, and Future Implications
EconomicsGlobal economic transformationEconomic nationalismIsolationismDebt restructuring - NewEconomicThinkingJul 17, 2020
Building a Global Economic Response to COVID-19: Challenges, Disconnects, and Future Implications
EconomicsGlobal economic transformationEconomic nationalismIsolationismDebt restructuring - DocSnipesJul 15, 2020
Optimizing Learning: Understanding Learning Styles and Temperaments in Children and Adolescents
PsychologyLearning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)Temperament dimensions (extroversion/introversion)Temperament dimensions (sensing/intuition)Temperament dimensions (thinking/feeling) - EconomicsExplainedJul 9, 2020
The Nuances of Wealth Inequality: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Misconceptions
EconomicsWealth inequalityAbsolute wealth accumulationMaslow's hierarchy of needsTechnological innovation - lexfridmanJun 13, 2020
Joscha Bach on Artificial Consciousness, the Nature of Reality, and the Philosophy of AI
PhilosophyArtificial ConsciousnessGeneral IntelligenceNature of RealityInformation Processing - lexfridmanApr 3, 2020
David Silver on AlphaGo, AlphaZero, and the Reinforcement Learning Path to Artificial Intelligence
TechnologyReinforcement Learning (RL)Deep Reinforcement LearningAlphaGoAlphaZero - lexfridmanMar 25, 2020
A Day in the Life of an ER Doctor on the COVID-19 Frontlines: Challenges, Realities, and Public Health Imperatives
HealthCOVID-19Emergency medicinePersonal protective equipment (PPE)Social distancing - DrTraceyMarksMar 20, 2020
Managing COVID-19 Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Mental Well-being During a Pandemic
HealthCoronavirus anxietyPandemic panicSocial distancingIsolation (psychological) - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 26, 2020
The Perils of Globalization, Populism, and Polanyi's Double Movement: Towards Societal Protection and Conservation
EconomicsRight-wing populismNationalist reactionsGlobalized economyFinancialized economy - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 26, 2020
Three Existential Crises: Ecology, Nuclear Weapons, and the Information Technology Revolution
EconomicsEcological infrastructure collapseRepresentative democraciesAtomic weapons proliferationInternational institutions - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 26, 2020
Karl Polanyi's Legacy and the Genesis of Great Financialization
EconomicsLiterary legacyNeoliberalismProgressive taxationCentenary conference - lexfridmanFeb 18, 2020
Scott Aaronson on the Fundamentals of Quantum Computing, Qubits, Decoherence, and the NISQ Era
TechnologyQuantum ComputingQuantum MechanicsAmplitudes (Complex Numbers)Superposition - lexfridmanJan 29, 2020
David Chalmers on the Hard Problem of Consciousness, Simulation Theory, and the Nature of Reality
PhilosophyHard Problem of ConsciousnessSimulation HypothesisReality 2.0Manifest Image - lexfridmanJan 15, 2020
The Interplay of Discovery and Invention in Mathematics and its Connection to Physical Reality
ScienceDiscovered vs. Invented MathPythagorean Theorem2D Space (R2)Metric (mathematics) - lexfridmanJan 7, 2020
Grant Sanderson on the Nature of Mathematics, Notation, and the Universe's Underlying Reality
ScienceNotation in mathematicsExponential functionComplex numbersDifferential equations - EconomicsExplainedDec 28, 2019
Economics Explained: A Critical Review of 2019 Mistakes, Biases, and the Importance of Information Scrutiny
EconomicsPeer reviewInformation scrutinyHuman errorCognitive bias - lexfridmanDec 21, 2019
Sebastian Thrun: Pioneering Autonomous Vehicles, Flying Cars, AI, and Online Education
TechnologyAutonomous VehiclesElectric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraftMassive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)Artificial Intelligence (AI) - lexfridmanNov 21, 2019
Sean Carroll on the Many-Worlds Interpretation, Quantum Measurement, and the Impossibility of Time Travel
ScienceMany-Worlds Interpretation (MWI)Measurement ProblemWavefunction CollapseSchrödinger Equation - lexfridmanNov 6, 2019
Sean Carroll on Hilbert Space, Quantum Wave Functions, Entropy, and the Nature of Infinity
ScienceHilbert spaceEuclidean spaceQuantum mechanicsQuantum wave functions - lexfridmanOct 12, 2019
David Ferrucci on IBM Watson's Jeopardy Victory: AI Architecture, Challenges, and Project Management
TechnologyOpen-domain factoid question answeringNatural Language Understanding (NLU)Confidence estimation (AI)Machine learning (ML) - lexfridmanSep 26, 2019
Leonard Susskind on Quantum Mechanics, String Theory, Black Holes, and the Intuitive Path to Understanding Nature
ScienceIntuition in physicsVisualization in scientific thoughtQuantum mechanicsClassical physics - lexfridmanSep 24, 2019
The Embodied Nature of Intelligence and the Flaws of the Intelligence Explosion Hypothesis
TechnologyIntelligence explosionArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)Recursive self-improvementEmbodied intelligence - NewEconomicThinkingJul 24, 2019
AI, Autonomy, and the Future of Labor: Economic and Societal Challenges
EconomicsHuman autonomyArtificial intelligence (AI)AutomationDeep learning - lexfridmanJul 10, 2019
Sean Carroll on the Nature of the Universe, Life, Intelligence, and the Future of Reality
ScienceQuantum mechanicsGravityCosmologyEmergence - NewEconomicThinkingMay 15, 2019
Rethinking Finance: How Inequality Drives Financialization and Economic Fragility
EconomicsTraditional notion of financeInclusive prosperityEconomic fundamentalsInequality - lexfridmanDec 28, 2018
Tuomas Sandholm on Libratus, Game Theory, and AI in Imperfect Information Games
ScienceHeads-up No-Limit Texas Hold'emImperfect Information GamesGame TheoryNash Equilibrium - lexfridmanApr 21, 2018
Geoffrey Hinton on Future Deep Learning Excitements: Machine Translation and Semantic Document Search
TechnologyDeep LearningMachine TranslationDocument UnderstandingSemantic Search - lexfridmanApr 19, 2018
Max Tegmark on Life 3.0, AI, Consciousness, and the Cosmic Future of Intelligence
ScienceArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)Existential riskCosmological universeFermi paradox - drekbergApr 6, 2018
Why Dr. Ekberg Created His YouTube Channel: A Holistic Approach to Health
HealthHolistic HealthNeurology (as foundational to health)Nutrition (as foundational to health)Triad of Health (emotional, chemical, structural) - drekbergMar 12, 2018
What Is Holistic Health: A Comprehensive, Scientific Approach to Well-being
HealthHolistic HealthPseudoscienceMatter as EnergyEnergy, Frequency, Vibration - drekbergJan 15, 2018
Redefining Health: From Symptom Management to Optimal Information Processing
HealthOptimal well-beingSymptom-based careSick care modelInformation processing (human body) - drekbergDec 29, 2017
Scars: Hidden Health Disruptors and Their Impact on Body Regulation and Chronic Stress
HealthScar tissueBody regulationFight-flight responseSympathetic response - DrTraceyMarksDec 28, 2017
The Cognitive Impact of Sleep Deprivation: Memory, Thinking, and Brain Function
HealthSleep DeprivationCognitive ImpairmentMemory ConsolidationDeclarative Memory - NewEconomicThinkingDec 12, 2017
Challenging Economic Dogma: Imperfect Knowledge, Unpredictability, and the Failure of Stationary Models
EconomicsImperfect knowledgeRadical uncertaintyUnpredictability (intrinsic, instance, extrinsic)Distributional shifts / Location shifts - drekbergDec 1, 2017
Re-evaluating Chiropractic Subluxation: Nerve Pressure vs. Brain-Body Feedback
HealthChiropractic SubluxationNerve InterferenceSpinal AlignmentCadaver Experiment - NewEconomicThinkingNov 14, 2017
The Blindspot in Mainstream Economics: Challenging the Efficient Market and Invisible Hand Narratives
EconomicsMainstream economicsEfficient capital market hypothesisInvisible handInformation asymmetry - drekbergNov 9, 2017
Mastering True Health: Cutting Through Fads and Misinformation with Dr. Ekberg
HealthTrue HealthHealth MisinformationHealth FadsInformation Overload - DocSnipesMay 26, 2017
Cognitive Distortions: Understanding, Impact, and Therapeutic Interventions
PsychologyCognitive DistortionsThinking ErrorsHPA AxisFight-or-Flight Reaction - DocSnipesJan 10, 2017
Sensing vs. Intuitive Temperaments: Navigating Relationships and Recovery
PsychologyTemperamentSensing temperamentIntuitive temperamentInductive reasoning - DocSnipesJan 10, 2017
Sensing vs. Intuitive Temperaments: Navigating Relationships and Recovery
PsychologyTemperamentSensing temperamentIntuitive temperamentInductive reasoning - DocSnipesAug 31, 2016
Unlocking Personal Potential: A SNAP-T Framework for Strengths, Needs, Attitudes, Preferences, and Temperament
Self-DevelopmentSNAP-T FrameworkStrengths-based approachNeeds vs. WantsMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs - DocSnipesAug 4, 2016
Mastering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tools for Enhanced Happiness and Well-being
PsychologyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Thinking ErrorsCognitive DistortionsCore Beliefs - lexfridmanMay 8, 2014
Ido Portal on Generalist Movement, Specialization's Price, and the Philosophy of Training
HealthGeneralismSpecializationUnified Theory of MovementMovement Culture - lexfridman
Alex Gladstein on Bitcoin, Human Rights, and Resisting Authoritarianism in the Digital Age
GeopoliticsNegative rightsPositive rightsAuthoritarian regimesHuman rights - lexfridman
Pavel Durov on Freedom, Self-Discipline, and Digital Sovereignty in a Manipulated World
PhilosophyFreedom of speechCensorshipSurveillanceSelf-discipline - lexfridman
Neri Oxman: Designing with Nature – From Material Ecology to Growing Products and Empowering Biological Systems
ScienceMaterial ecologyAnthropomassBiomassTechnosphere - lexfridman
Programming Meme Review with George Hotz: Automation, AI, and the Culture of Code
TechnologyProgramming memesAutomation paradoxSelf-driving carsKnowledge outsourcing - lexfridman
CIA Operations, Presidential Influence, and the Geopolitics of the Ukraine War with Andrew Bustamante
GeopoliticsCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)National Security MissionIntelligence Community (IC)President's Daily Brief (PDB) - lexfridman
Alien Debate: Defining Life, Intelligence, and Cosmic Curiosity with Sara Walker and Lee Cronin
ScienceAlien civilizationsHuman-level intelligenceUniversal curiosityAnthropomorphism - lexfridman
Oliver Stone on Geopolitics, Nuclear Energy, and the US-Russia Dynamic
GeopoliticsMilitary-industrial complexImperialismNuclear energyClimate change - lexfridman
Anca Dragan on Human-Robot Interaction, Reward Engineering, and Understanding Human Rationality
TechnologyHuman-Robot Interaction (HRI)Reward EngineeringOptimizationInverse Reinforcement Learning (IRL)