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154 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxMar 29, 2026Chris Williamson's 'Man vs Australia': Navigating Live Performance, Personal Growth, and Burnout on Tour
Self-DevelopmentJet Lag AcclimationSelf-ReinventionAdversity as a Catalyst for GrowthObjective vs. Subjective Achievement- ChrisWillxFeb 20, 2026
The Modern Male Pursuit of Objective Success vs. the Value of Presence and Pleasure
Self-DevelopmentMasculine energyFeminine energyProjected irrationalityHyper-rationality 
psychacksFeb 16, 2026Deconstructing the Perceived Value of Sex in the Sexual Marketplace
RelationshipsSexual marketplaceValue propositionEmotional attachmentMarket rate- ChrisWillxFeb 4, 2026
Bryan Johnson's 'Evening Brian' Strategy: Overcoming Habits, Moderation Fallacies, and the Ultimate Status Game
Self-DevelopmentHabit formationSelf-controlWillpower depletionPersonification (of problematic self) - psychacksSep 26, 2025
The Art of Surrender: Embracing Powerlessness to Navigate Life's Inevitable Misfortunes
Psychologyart of surrenderjaws of lifepowerlessnesshopelessness 
DocSnipesSep 10, 2025Parenting Infants for Secure Attachment: Foundations of Trust, Cognition, and Emotional Well-being (0-2 Years)
PsychologyChild development 101Infancy stage (0-2 years)Maslow's hierarchy of needsErikson's theory of trust vs. mistrust
PredictiveHistoryAug 22, 2025The Illusion of Scarcity: How Power Shapes Reality, Money, and Happiness
PhilosophyNominaPhenomenaObjective RealityImagination (as an act of creating reality)- PredictiveHistoryAug 21, 2025
The Illusion of Scarcity and the Mechanisms of Power: A Secret History of Money, Happiness, and Human Agency
PhilosophyObjective Reality (Nomina)Perceived Reality (Phenomena)Imagination as Reality ConstructionAnalytical Model (Geopolitics) - psychacksAug 11, 2025
Why Love Can Diminish Male Sexual Desire: The Aggression-Objectification Dynamic and the Madonna-Whore Complex
RelationshipsMale sexualitySexual desireLove (as a suppressor of desire)Aggression (in sex) - psychacksJul 25, 2025
Sex as Power: The Wish Fulfillment of Male Pornography and the Paradoxical Fantasies of Powerful Men
PsychologySexual selectionSocial power rankingsSublimated sexual impulseWish fulfillment - DocSnipesJul 3, 2025
Developing Emotional Intelligence in Children to Mitigate Distress and Promote Well-being
PsychologyEmotional intelligenceDistress and Chronic StressNeurotoxicityBrain Malleability - psychacksJun 23, 2025
Stop Short or Go Long: The Two Pathways to Lasting Relationship Success
RelationshipsStop Short Relationship PathwayGo Long Relationship PathwaySexual MarketplaceGoodness of Fit (Relationships) - PredictiveHistoryMay 29, 2025
A Philosophical Critique of Karl Marx's Historical Materialism and Predictions
PhilosophyDialectical MaterialismClass StruggleAlienation (Marxist)Teleological History 
hubermanlabMay 29, 2025The Philosophical and Practical Dimensions of AI: From Self-Supervised Learning to Human-Robot Relationships
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning (ML)Deep LearningNeural Networks- DocSnipesMar 13, 2025
The Overlap of CPTSD and BPD: Trauma, Diagnosis, and Neurobiological Insights
PsychologyComplex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Attachment Disruption 
lexfridmanJan 19, 2025Jennifer Burns on Milton Friedman, Ayn Rand, Economics, Capitalism, Freedom, and the Evolution of Ideas
EconomicsIndividualismCollectivismCapitalismRationalism
HealthyGamerGGDec 24, 2024Escaping Your Ego: Advanced Perspectives on A-humkar and Mind Control
PsychologyA-humkar (Ego)Manas (Emotional Mind)Buddhi (Analytical Mind)Samskaras (Stored Experiences/Emotional Energy)- HealthyGamerGGNov 14, 2024
Marijuana: Differentiating Neurological Benefits from Psychiatric Harms and Promoting Responsible Use
HealthNeurologic conditionsPsychiatric conditionsMyelin sheathDemyelination - HealthyGamerGGSep 21, 2024
The True Nature of Therapy: Undoing Childhood Gaslighting, Not Creating It
PsychologyGaslighting (external)Self-gaslighting (misconception)Childhood conditioningNegative self-beliefs - DocSnipesSep 3, 2024
A Trauma-Informed Psychodynamic Approach to Creating Safety and Healing from Past Experiences
PsychologyPsychodynamicsPhenomenological realityTransferenceTrauma-informed care - psychacksJul 19, 2024
The Cost of Undue Self-Respect: Navigating Interpersonal Goals with Flexibility
PsychologySelf-respect effectivenessObjective effectivenessRelationship effectivenessDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - HealthyGamerGGMay 24, 2024
Navigating Fear, Identity, and Relationships: Insights from Social Engineering and Self-Perception with PirateSoftware
PsychologyGame JamSafe to Fail EnvironmentGame Design DocumentSocial Engineering - DocSnipesMay 4, 2024
Building Unbreakable Relationships: The CARES Approach to Nurturing Secure Attachment Across the Lifespan
RelationshipsSecure attachmentAttachment traumaCPTSDCARES approach - psychacksMay 3, 2024
The Business of Suffering: Reification, Medicalization, and the Crisis of Mental Health Outcomes
PsychologyReification of mental disordersMonopoly on treatmentPharmacotherapyPsychotherapy - psychacksApr 29, 2024
The Reification of Mental Illness: A Critical Look at Diagnosis, Responsibility, and Unnecessary Suffering
PsychologyReificationDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)Objective assessmentSelf-reported criteria - DocSnipesFeb 21, 2024
Navigating Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) in Pornography Addiction Recovery
PsychologyPost-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)Delta FosBHormone and Neurotransmitter ImbalancesDopamine Receptors - DocSnipesJan 11, 2024
The Neuroscience of Porn Addiction: From Anticipation to Dysregulation and Recovery
NeuroscienceFour Component Theory of ArousalCognitive AppraisalEmotional AppraisalAutonomic/Physical Response - DocSnipesJan 4, 2024
Uncovering Pornography's Multifaceted Impact: The Good, The Bad, and The Nuances
PsychologyDestigmatization of pornographyPrevalence of pornography useCompulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD)Dopaminergic system - DocSnipesDec 13, 2023
Secrets of Effective Treatment Planning & Reassessment for Clinicians
PsychologyTreatment PlanningReassessmentIntegrated SummaryStandardized Assessment Instruments - DocSnipesDec 12, 2023
Cultivating Prudence for Marital Restoration and Deeper Connection
RelationshipsPrudenceGood Orderly Direction (GOD)Wisdom (vs. Knowledge)Active Listening - lexfridmanDec 9, 2023
Lee Cronin on Assembly Theory: Quantifying Selection, Evolution, and the Emergence of Complexity Across the Universe
ScienceAssembly TheoryAssembly IndexObject (definition)Causal Cones - psychacksNov 24, 2023
The Carrot and the Stick: Understanding Human Behavior Through Incentives, Not Personality
PsychologyIncentivesCarrot and StickRewardPunishment - DocSnipesNov 1, 2023
Nurturing Secure Attachment Across the Lifespan: The CARES Approach and Age-Appropriate Strategies
PsychologySecure attachmentCARES approachConsistency (caregiving)Attention (caregiving) - psychacksOct 2, 2023
Teaching People How to Feel About You: The Salesman's Guide to Social Confidence
Self-DevelopmentSocial perceptionNon-verbal communicationFirst impressionsBlank slate (social) - HealthyGamerGGSep 29, 2023
The Science of Personality Change: Mastering Metacognition and Meta-Emotion
PsychologyPersonalityLife transplantPersonality transplantInterpretation of information - psychacksSep 15, 2023
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Understanding Its Paradox and Cultivating Authentic Confidence
PsychologyImposter syndromeParadox of imposter syndromeReassurance seekingAuthentic confidence - DocSnipesSep 6, 2023
Healing from Attachment Issues: Understanding Complicated Grief and Early Childhood Development
PsychologyComplicated GriefPrimary Attachment RelationshipSecondary LossInternal Working Model - DocSnipesAug 30, 2023
Empowering Children for Life: Fostering Psychological Flexibility from Toddlerhood to Adolescence
PsychologyPsychological flexibilityVulnerabilities (physiological)HPA axisNeurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine) - psychacksJun 17, 2023
The Limitations of Science: Deconstructing Objectivity and the Value of Know-How
ScienceStatistical interpretationResearch designBias in modelsLimitations of analysis - DocSnipesMay 30, 2023
Mastering Effective Communication: 12 Practical Tips for Stronger Relationships
RelationshipsVerbal communicationNon-verbal communicationInterpretation of communicationPrior learning experiences - DocSnipesApr 18, 2023
The Surprising Connection Between Anxiety and Trauma: Unpacking Triggers and Resolution
PsychologyAnxiety as a symptom of traumaFight-or-flight responseHPA axisStress response system - psychacksApr 15, 2023
Why 50/50 Relationships Are Unsustainable: The Discrepancy Between Objective Equality and Subjective Fairness
Relationships50/50 relationshipsObjective equalitySubjective fairnessResource allocation - HealthyGamerGGFeb 28, 2023
The Asian American Mental Health Crisis: Navigating Cultural Pressure, Model Minority Myth, and the Path to Self-Worth
PsychologyAsian American Mental Health CrisisSuicide RatesModel Minority MythObjective Disadvantage - DocSnipesFeb 17, 2023
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Children: A Parent's Guide to Emotional Regulation and Effective Communication
RelationshipsEmotional RegulationWise MindGrounding Techniques (Who-When-Where-What-Why)Individuation - psychacksJan 9, 2023
Why Men Care About a Woman's Sexual History: Understanding Male Perception and Attraction Dynamics
RelationshipsSexual MarketplacePerceived ValueAttraction DynamicsInvestment (Time, Energy, Money) - psychacksDec 6, 2022
The Paradox of Attraction: Why Indifference Cultivates Reciprocity
PsychologyAttraction paradoxReciprocal feelingsSubjective attractionObjective empirical fact - psychacksNov 14, 2022
The Myth of Completion: Why Nothing Ever Truly Ends and How Perspective Shapes Our Understanding of "Done"
PsychologyMyth of completionPerspective biasCreator perspectiveObserver perspective - HealthyGamerGGOct 11, 2022
The Nuances of ADHD: Deconstructing TikTok Misconceptions on Brain Function, Social Impact, and Relationships
PsychologyAdaptive strategiesStimulus levelDistractibilityFrontal lobes - HealthyGamerGGSep 22, 2022
Finding Purpose and Peace: Overcoming Burnout by Cultivating Detachment from Mind Fluctuations
Self-DevelopmentHedonismFluctuation cessation (Chitta Vritti Nirodha)Dopamine chasingDetachment (Vairagya) - HealthyGamerGGJul 27, 2022
Overcoming Emotional Dependence and Self-Doubt: Reclaiming Inner Authority
PsychologyEmotional dependenceExternal validationSelf-doubtAnxiety paralysis - HealthyGamerGGJul 25, 2022
Navigating the Overwhelming Demands of Modern Life: Reclaiming Self Amidst Societal Pressures
PsychologyCredential inflationMass production (societal)Proxy metricsLoss of self - HealthyGamerGGJul 16, 2022
Beyond Fictional Ideals: Building Authentic Confidence and Masculinity
Self-DevelopmentMasculinity idealsSelf-improvement paradoxSocial anxietyEmotional sensitivity - psychacksJul 7, 2022
The Art of Receiving Compliments: Overcoming Awkwardness Through Perspective Shifting
PsychologyCompliment receptionPositive feedbackFlatterySincere compliments - DocSnipesJun 30, 2022
The Psychology of Needing the Last Word: Assertiveness, Validation, and Productive Disagreement
PsychologyNarcissistEgomaniacBehavior as communicationPower play - lexfridmanJun 12, 2022
Donald Hoffman: Reality as an Adaptive User Interface and the Evolutionary Illusion of Space-time
ScienceAdaptive fictionObjective realityNatural selectionSensory systems - psychacksJun 9, 2022
Three Steps to Cultivating Consistent Self-Confidence: A Practical Guide
Self-DevelopmentSelf-confidenceFelt experience of successSkill acquisitionPractice and rehearsal - lexfridmanMay 30, 2022
Dan Reynolds on Creativity, Authenticity, Spirituality, and the Complexities of Life
PsychologyAddiction to completionObject-oriented programmingSoundscape (music production)Self-imposed artistic confines - HealthyGamerGGMay 19, 2022
The Paradox of the Baby Elephant Syndrome: How Ingrained Beliefs Drive Success and Limit Fulfillment
PsychologyBaby Elephant Syndrome (metaphor)Internalized beliefsCognitive conditioningPrecision of language - psychacksMay 9, 2022
The Illusion of the 'Right Decision': Embracing Choice and Reducing Decision-Making Anxiety
PsychologyDecision-making anxietyCognitive reframingSubjective experienceObjective vs. subjective reality - psychacksApr 29, 2022
Relationships and the Inescapable Game: Deconstructing Authenticity as Strategy
RelationshipsThe game of relationshipsGoals in relationshipsRules in relationshipsRelationship strategy - DocSnipesApr 17, 2022
Overcoming Cherophobia: Understanding and Embracing the Fear of Happiness
PsychologyCherophobiaDepressive worldviewConfirmation biasHappiness guilt - HealthyGamerGGApr 14, 2022
What the Research Says about DMT: Psychedelic Experiences, Meditation, and the Nature of Reality
PsychologyDMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine)AyahuascaStates of ConsciousnessCognitive Biases - psychacksMar 8, 2022
The Empty Canoe: A Zen Lesson on Disarming Anger by Releasing the Imputation of Agency
PsychologyZen metaphorEmotional regulationAnger managementImputation of agency - DocSnipesFeb 7, 2022
Identifying and Addressing Toxic Relationship Dynamics: A Comprehensive Guide to 20 Warning Signs
RelationshipsToxic relationshipSelf-fulfilling prophecyAssertive communicationPhysical boundaries - DocSnipesJan 14, 2022
Developmental Milestones: Preventing and Addressing Childhood 'Stuck Points' from Infancy to Adolescence
PsychologyStuck pointsRe-parentingPsychosocial milestonesProtective factors - HealthyGamerGGJan 13, 2022
The Paradox of Attraction: Overcoming Relationship Hopelessness and Motivational Paralysis
RelationshipsIncel mindsetObjective uglinessConventional uglinessMotivational paralysis - DocSnipesJan 8, 2022
Nurturing Secure Attachment Across the Lifespan: The CARES Approach
PsychologySecure attachmentAttachment theoryCARES approach (Consistency, Attention, Responsiveness, Empathy/Validation, Solutions)Emotional regulation - psychacksDec 8, 2021
The Problem with Passion: Why Liking Your Work is Healthier Than Loving It
PsychologyPassion (etymological meaning)SufferingSelf-transcendenceOver-identification - DocSnipesNov 10, 2021
The Art of Constructive Disagreement: Navigating Differences Without Derailing Relationships
RelationshipsConstructive DisagreementEgocentric ThinkingPreemptive AnxietyStress Response - psychacksAug 6, 2021
The Block-and-Replace Technique: The Fundamental Skill of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
PsychologyBlock-and-replace techniqueCognitive restructuringCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Negative cognitions - DocSnipesAug 5, 2021
Strategies for Listening Without Defensiveness and Enhancing Assertiveness
PsychologyDefensivenessAssertivenessAggressive CommunicationSelf-Esteem - hubermanlabJul 19, 2021
The Future of Human-Machine Interaction: AI, Learning, and the Dance with Robots with Dr. Lex Fridman
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning (ML)Deep LearningNeural Networks - HealthyGamerGGJul 13, 2021
Unpacking the Roots of Low Confidence: External Validation, Self-Minimization, and Upbringing
PsychologyConditional self-worthExternal validationInternal belief systemMinimization of accomplishments - DocSnipesJun 15, 2021
Navigating Parent-Teen Battles: A Quickstart Guide to Communication and Understanding
RelationshipsDevelopmental stageDifferentiation from parentsIndustry versus inferiority (Erikson)Self-efficacy - DocSnipesMay 25, 2021
Positive Parenting and Behavior Modification: Nurturing Secure Attachment and Developmental Growth
PsychologySecure attachmentCRAVES mnemonicBETA practiceHPA axis down-regulation - lexfridmanMay 1, 2021
Sergey Nazarov on Chainlink, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Finance, and the Nature of Digital Truth
TechnologyDecentralized oracle networkSmart contractsHybrid smart contractsDefinitive truth - lexfridmanFeb 5, 2021
Zev Weinstein: The Peril and Promise of Deep Thought in Stagnant Eras
PhilosophyPhilosophy (broadly defined)IdeationSocietal StagnationEmbedded Growth Obligations - lexfridmanDec 28, 2020
Diana Walsh Pasulka on the Interconnected Nature of Belief, Technology, Religion, and Objective Reality
PhilosophyBelief (attitudes dictating actions)Objective RealityNoumenal (Kant's 'thing in itself')Phenomenal (perceived reality) - lexfridmanDec 28, 2020
Diana Walsh Pasulka on the Interconnected Nature of Belief, Technology, Religion, and Objective Reality
PhilosophyBelief (attitudes dictating actions)Objective RealityNoumenal (Kant's 'thing in itself')Phenomenal (perceived reality) 
DrTraceyMarksDec 9, 2020Two Steps to Manage Negative Thoughts and Break Rumination Cycles
PsychologyNegative programmingDistorted thoughtsShameSelf-worth- lexfridmanNov 13, 2020
Yaron Brook on Ayn Rand's Objectivism: The Primacy of Reason, Free Will, and Objective Reality
PhilosophyObjectivismReasonFree WillHuman Nature - lexfridmanNov 13, 2020
Yaron Brook on Ayn Rand's Objectivism: The Primacy of Reason, Free Will, and Objective Reality
PhilosophyObjectivismReasonFree WillHuman Nature - HealthyGamerGGNov 12, 2020
Navigating Unchangeable Social Dynamics: Unwanted Attention, Boundaries, and Self-Advocacy
PsychologyGroup coachingShared human experienceObjective self-reflectionUnchangeable circumstances - HealthyGamerGGNov 12, 2020
Navigating Unchangeable Social Dynamics: Unwanted Attention, Boundaries, and Self-Advocacy
PsychologyGroup coachingShared human experienceObjective self-reflectionUnchangeable circumstances 
NewEconomicThinkingOct 1, 2020The Shifting Balance of Control: Human and Machine Agency in the Modern World
Technologythought experimentmachine agencyhuman controltechnological influence- lexfridmanSep 24, 2020
James Gosling on Java, Early Computing, Emacs, and the Philosophy of Programming
TechnologyJava programming languageObject-oriented programmingSoftware engineeringConcurrent programming - HealthyGamerGGAug 11, 2020
The Speedrunner's Dharma: Navigating Purpose, Ego, and Expectation in Competitive Gaming
PsychologyDharmaFlow stateBurnoutWorld record (goal) - lexfridmanAug 11, 2020
Hacking Java's Integer Cache: Making 2 + 2 = 5 with Reflection
TechnologyJava reflectionInteger cacheInteger classInteger object - HealthyGamerGGJul 21, 2020
Understanding Porn Addiction and the NoFap Journey: Personal Stories and Psychological Insights
PsychologyPorn addictionNoFapBrahmacharyaInstant gratification - DocSnipesJul 1, 2020
Effective Treatment Planning and Reassessment to Enhance Mental Health Outcomes
HealthTreatment planningReassessmentIntegrated summaryComprehensive summary - lexfridmanJun 26, 2020
The Evolutionary and Cultural Roots of Human Goodness and Evil
PhilosophyIndividual selectionGroup selectionSelfish DNAAltruism - NewEconomicThinkingJun 24, 2020
The Dangerous Ideological Bias of Economists: An Empirical Study and Its Disciplinary Rejection
EconomicsPositivist conception of economicsMethodology of positive economicsObjective scienceRandomized control trial (RCT) - lexfridmanJun 13, 2020
Joscha Bach on Artificial Consciousness, the Nature of Reality, and the Philosophy of AI
PhilosophyArtificial ConsciousnessGeneral IntelligenceNature of RealityInformation Processing - lexfridmanMar 13, 2020
The Nature of Reality, Scientific Progress, and Realism vs. Anti-Realism
PhilosophyRealism (philosophy)Anti-realism (philosophy)Human perceptionCognitive constructs - lexfridmanFeb 21, 2020
Andrew Ng's Expert Advice on Getting Started and Building a Career in Deep Learning and AI
TechnologyDeep LearningMachine LearningNeural NetworksGradient Descent - lexfridmanDec 23, 2019
Vsauce Mortality, Legacy, and the Human Purpose in an Indifferent Universe
PhilosophyMortalityMeaning of LifeLegacyConsciousness - DocSnipesDec 20, 2019
Attachment Theory and Adult Relationships: Reducing Abandonment Fears in Counseling
RelationshipsAttachment TheoryPrimary Attachment FigureAttachment BehaviorsEmotional Regulation - lexfridmanDec 18, 2019
Vsauce on Perception, Reality, and the Brain-in-a-Vat Problem
PhilosophyPerception vs. RealityEpistemologyMetaphysicsBrain-in-a-vat thought experiment - lexfridmanNov 18, 2019
Bjarne Stroustrup's Journey Through Programming Languages and the Genesis of C++
TechnologyAlgol 60FortranPascalSimula - lexfridmanNov 10, 2019
Bjarne Stroustrup on Simplification, Reliability, and Efficiency in Software Systems
TechnologyObject-Oriented ProgrammingPerformance EfficiencySystem ReliabilitySoftware Dependability - lexfridmanNov 10, 2019
Bjarne Stroustrup on the Indispensable Value of Learning Multiple Programming Languages and C++ Abstraction
TechnologyProgramming paradigmsMachine codeAbstraction mechanismsCompiler optimization - lexfridmanNov 8, 2019
Bjarne Stroustrup on Constructors, Destructors, and RAII as C++'s Core Beauty
TechnologyConstructorsDestructorsResource Acquisition Is Initialization (RAII)Garbage Collection - lexfridmanNov 7, 2019
Bjarne Stroustrup on C++, Programming Language Evolution, and Engineering Reliable Systems
TechnologyC++ programming languageObject-oriented programming (OOP)InheritanceRuntime polymorphism - lexfridmanNov 5, 2019
Perception vs. Reality: The Role of Senses and Cognition in Understanding the World
SciencePerception vs. RealityObjective RealitySubjective PerceptionQuantum Mechanics - lexfridmanNov 5, 2019
Perception vs. Reality: The Role of Senses and Cognition in Understanding the World
SciencePerception vs. RealityObjective RealitySubjective PerceptionQuantum Mechanics - lexfridmanNov 1, 2019
Sean Carroll on Quantum Mechanics, Many-Worlds, and the Evolution of Scientific Understanding
ScienceQuantum MechanicsMany-Worlds InterpretationClassical MechanicsAction at a Distance - lexfridmanOct 13, 2019
The AI Control Problem: Aligning Superintelligent Systems with Human Values and Humility
TechnologyControl Problem (AI)Super-intelligent AIValue AlignmentObjective Function - lexfridmanOct 6, 2019
Yann LeCun on the Architecture and Obstacles to Human-Level AI: Self-Supervised Learning and Predictive World Models
TechnologyHuman-level intelligenceSelf-supervised learningModels of the worldObservation-based learning - lexfridmanOct 6, 2019
Yann LeCun on the Architecture and Obstacles to Human-Level AI: Self-Supervised Learning and Predictive World Models
TechnologyHuman-level intelligenceSelf-supervised learningModels of the worldObservation-based learning - lexfridmanSep 15, 2019
HAL 9000, AI Ethics, and the Design of Objective Functions for Autonomous Systems
TechnologyValue misalignmentObjective functionCost functionEthical codes - lexfridmanAug 31, 2019
Yann LeCun on Deep Learning's Foundations, AI Reasoning, and Ethical Alignment
TechnologyDeep LearningConvolutional Neural Networks (ConvNets)Value MisalignmentObjective Functions - DrTraceyMarksJul 17, 2019
Breaking the Cycle: How Childhood Experiences Drive Negative Relationship Patterns
PsychologyCorrective Emotional ExperienceObject Relations TheoryNarcissismBorderline Personality Disorder - lexfridmanJun 17, 2019
Rosalind Picard on Affective Computing, AI Ethics, Emotion, Privacy, and Human-Machine Connection
TechnologyAffective computingEmotion recognitionHuman-computer interaction (HCI)AI ethics - DocSnipesApr 12, 2019
Effective Couples Counseling: Addressing Clinician Challenges and Implementing Key Interventions
RelationshipsCouples therapyIndividual therapyConfidential dialogueNormalizing feelings - DocSnipesMar 21, 2019
The Complex Impact of Problematic Pornography Use on Relationships, Intimacy, and Individual Well-being
RelationshipsProblematic pornography usageClinical significance of porn useObjectificationNeurotransmitter dysregulation - DocSnipesMar 8, 2019
Complicated Grief, Trauma, and the Profound Impact of Insecure Early Childhood Attachment
PsychologyComplicated GriefPrimary Attachment RelationshipSecondary LossTrauma - lexfridmanFeb 26, 2019
Deep Learning, Safety, and the Industrialization of Autonomous Mobility
TechnologyDeep learningAutonomous driving/vehicles (AVs)Machine learningPerception system - lexfridmanFeb 1, 2019
Self-Driving Cars: State of the Art, Challenges, and the Human Experience (2019)
TechnologyAutonomous Vehicles (AVs)Semi-autonomous drivingFull autonomyMachine Learning - DocSnipesAug 16, 2018
SMART Goal Setting for Recovery and Behavior Change in Counseling
PsychologyGoal-settingSMART goalsBehavior changeRecovery journey - DocSnipesAug 9, 2018
Individualizing Treatment for Temperament: Applying Keirsey and DISC Dimensions in Recovery
PsychologyTemperament dimensionsIndividualized treatmentKeirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS)Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - DocSnipesJun 28, 2018
Child and Adolescent Development: Key Theories, Practical Strategies, and Environmental Influences
PsychologyBiopsychosocial perspectivePhysiological responsesBehavioral urgesEmotional vocabulary - NewEconomicThinkingMay 23, 2018
The Moral Limits of Markets: Speculation, Consent, and Profiting from Misfortune
Philosophyjanitor's insurancedeath poolsspeculationconsent - NewEconomicThinkingMay 16, 2018
The Ethics and Economics of Selling Doctor's Appointments: Willingness to Pay vs. Societal Need
EconomicsMarket mechanismWillingness to payHealthcare accessSocial solidarity - NewEconomicThinkingApr 25, 2018
The Body Market: The Ethics and Economics of Commodifying Organs and Human Services
EconomicsFree market in organsSupply and demand gapCoercion (economic)Exploitation - DocSnipesMar 29, 2018
Problem Solving & Goal Setting: Navigating Distress and Choosing Effective Solutions
Self-DevelopmentProblem-solving optionsDistress toleranceEmotion regulationEmotional mind - DocSnipesFeb 8, 2018
Discovering Essential Life Skills: Communication, Assertiveness, and Conflict Resolution for Client Success
Self-DevelopmentCommunication skillsNonverbal communicationDigital communicationOral communication - NewEconomicThinkingDec 12, 2017
The Future of Technology, Platforms, and Economic Paradigms: Rewriting the Rules
EconomicsTechnological changePlatform economicsAlgorithmic managementWinner-takes-all platforms - DocSnipesOct 20, 2017
Revealing Developmental Issues Impacting Mental Health: Infancy Through Adolescence
PsychologyStuck pointsReparentingPsychosocial milestonesGoal-driven behaviors - DocSnipesOct 20, 2017
The Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction and Mental Health on Family Systems and Community Well-being: Clinical Interventions and Prevention Strategies
PsychologyBiopsychosocial modelIdentified patientFamily equilibriumFamily system - DocSnipesJun 2, 2017
Unveiling and Challenging Irrational Thoughts: A CBT Approach to Overcoming Core Fears
PsychologyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Irrational ThoughtsUnhelpful ThoughtsThinking Errors - DocSnipesMay 19, 2017
Understanding and Managing Triggers and Cravings in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
PsychologyTrigger (physical stimulus)Trigger (cognitive stimulus)Cognitive distortionsDopamine - DocSnipesJan 10, 2017
Understanding Thinking and Feeling Temperaments for Enhanced Relationships and Recovery
RelationshipsTemperamentThinking-Feeling DimensionPsychological FlexibilityExtrovert vs. Introvert - DocSnipesDec 15, 2016
Unveiling Infant Development Myths: Foundations of Trust, Attachment, and Schema Formation
PsychologyInfant stage (0-2 years)SchemasDevelopmental crisesMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs - lexfridmanSep 27, 2016
The Evolution, Architecture, and Impact of Convolutional Neural Networks in Computer Vision
TechnologyDeep LearningComputer VisionNeural NetworksConvolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) - DocSnipesOct 22, 2013
Navigating Ethical Complexities in Clinical Practice: Bartering, Gifts, Diagnosis, Testing, and Managed Care
PsychologyBarteringDual RelationshipImpaired Professional JudgmentMonetary Value of Gifts - lexfridman
Nationalism, Individualism, and the Role of History: A Debate on Political Philosophy
PhilosophyNationalismIndividualismConservatismObjectivism - psychacks
Enough as a Psychological Quantity: Breaking the Cycle of Unlimited Desire
PsychologyPsychological quantityIntensive universeExtensive universeContentment - psychacks
The Metagame of Relationships: Why Being Right Doesn't Always Matter for Long-Term Success
RelationshipsMetagameGame theory (implied)Interaction effectsObjective reality - lexfridman
Oriol Vinyals on Generalist AI Agents, AGI, and the Future of Deep Learning
TechnologyNeural NetworksDeep LearningArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)Reinforcement Learning - psychacks
Embracing the Inner Monster: Shadow Work for Psychological Integration
PsychologyShadow workPsychological archetypesDream interpretationSelf-concept - psychacks
How Men Sabotage New Relationships by Failing to Tolerate Insecurity and Rushing Commitment
PsychologyReproachment stageDevelopmental psychologyObject permanenceSecure base - psychacks
The Insidious Business of Female Validation: How Content Creators Profit by Making Women 'Feel Right'
PsychologyContent trapManosphereEmotional compelling contentVicarious fantasy - psychacks
The Primacy of Behavior: How Objective Observation Reveals True Desires
PsychologyEpistemologySubjective ExperienceObjective ObservationBehavioral Analysis - psychacks
The Power of Self-Objectification for Objective Relationship Decision-Making
Self-DevelopmentSelf-objectificationEmotional investmentSunk cost fallacyCognitive bias - psychacks
Navigating No-Win Conversations: Dealing with Difficult People Through Emotional Reflection
PsychologyNo-win conversationsMoving goal postsEmotional reflectionEgo invisibility - lexfridman
Philip Goff on Panpsychism, the Scientific Study of Consciousness, and Objective Value
PhilosophyPanpsychismPhilosophy of MindConsciousnessScientific Method - lexfridman
The Business and Philosophy of Machine Learning: Promise, Limitations, and the Quest for General Intelligence
TechnologyMachine LearningArtificial Intelligence (AI)Deep LearningSupervised Learning - lexfridman
Convolutional Neural Networks for End-to-End Learning of the Driving Task: Computer Vision, Image Classification, and Self-Driving Car Automation
TechnologyConvolutional Neural NetworksComputer VisionImage ClassificationSelf-Driving Cars - lexfridman
Peter Norvig on AI Trust, Explainability, and the Seduction of Low-Dimensional Metaphors
TechnologyNeural networksExplainability (of AI)Trust (in AI)Validation (of AI systems) - lexfridman
Human-Centered AI: Integrating Human Intelligence for Robust, Ethical, and Explainable AI Systems
TechnologyHuman-Centered Artificial Intelligence (AI)Learning-based approachesDeep learningMachine learning - lexfridman
Noam Chomsky on Mortality, Consciousness, and the Self-Created Meaning of Life
PhilosophyMortalityConsciousnessExistential dreadMeaning of life - psychacks
Redefining 'Get Better' for Men: The Pursuit of Strength, Riches, and Attractiveness
Self-DevelopmentActionable suggestionVague moralistic wordMoral frameworkGender-based preference - psychacks
Let People Be Wrong: Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict and Embracing Reality's Vindication
PsychologyUnnecessary conflictInterpersonal conflictGlobal conflictVindication by reality - lexfridman
Nozick's Experience Machine: Reality, Value, and Simulated Consciousness
PhilosophyExperience Machine thought experimentValue theoryStatus quo effectSimulated reality