perception
88 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxApr 21, 2026Oz Pearlman's Mind-Bending Mentalism: Unpacking Human Predictability and Cognitive Biases
PsychologyMentalismCold readingRecency biasBody language analysis
psychacksApr 3, 2026Turning Inertia into Momentum: A Practical Guide to Winning in Life
Self-DevelopmentPsychological inertiaPsychological momentumThreshold of achievementWin chains
hubermanlabMar 5, 2026The Neurobiology of Taste, Sugar Craving, and the Gut-Brain Axis
SciencePerception vs. SensationGustatory PerceptionFive Basic Taste Qualities (Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Salty, Umami)Appetitive vs. Aversive Taste Valence- ChrisWillxFeb 11, 2026
What the Modern World Misunderstands About Long-Term Marriage and Aging
RelationshipsLong-term commitmentMarital successAging gracefullySuperficiality vs. depth - hubermanlabSep 15, 2025
How to Expand Your Consciousness: Defining Self, Perception, and Reality with Dr. Christof Koch
NeuroscienceConsciousness (subjective experience)Self-consciousnessFirst-person propertiesThird-person properties 
HealthyGamerGGJun 1, 2025How Your Perception is Destroying Your Motivation: The Thalamus, Klishta, and Cultivating Reality
PsychologyMotivationPerceptionDisciplineHabits- HealthyGamerGGMay 6, 2025
Why Self-Improvement Backfires in Dating: The Role of Projection and Perception
RelationshipsSelf-improvement paradoxPsychological projectionCognitive assumptionsSelection bias - HealthyGamerGGJan 10, 2025
Overcoming Addiction: The Addict's Brain, Recovery Rules, and Life Transformation
PsychologyAddict's brainDenialDeal-makingPerception of control - hubermanlabNov 14, 2024
The Nervous System's Parts List: How Your Brain Works, Changes, and How to Leverage Neuroplasticity
NeuroscienceNervous SystemBrain-Body LoopSensory ReceptorsPerception 
lexfridmanOct 11, 2024Jordan Peterson on Nietzsche, the Death of God, Totalitarian Ideologies, and the Search for Meaning in a Post-Religious World
PhilosophyAphoristic styleIntellectual densityImagistic writingEmbodied communication- psychacksOct 7, 2024
The Lens of Attraction: How a Woman's Desire Shapes Her Perception of Your Behavior
PsychologyLens of AttractionHigh AttractionLow AttractionDesire (emotion) - psychacksJul 15, 2024
The Paradox of Dating Apps: How Perceived Supply and Demand Drive Down Relationships in the Sexual Marketplace
RelationshipsSexual MarketplacePerception of Supply and DemandGendered IncentivesInfinite Optionality 
DrTraceyMarksJun 26, 2024Beyond Medication: A Holistic Approach to Chronic Mental Health Conditions When Nothing Seems to Work
PsychologyBenzodiazepine (Klonopin/clonazepam)Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)Instrumental ADLsSevere depression- 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 
drekbergDec 1, 2023The Autonomic Nervous System: 10+ Signs of Stress and Solutions for Health
HealthAutonomic Nervous System (ANS)Sympathetic Nervous System (Fight-Flight)Parasympathetic Nervous System (Feed-Breed)Resource Allocation (Blood Flow)- HealthyGamerGGNov 28, 2023
Unlocking 100% Motivation: The Interplay of Identity, Emotion, and Energy
Self-DevelopmentMotivation100% EffortEmotional AlignmentEnergy Levels - 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) - DrTraceyMarksAug 9, 2023
Frustration Intolerance: Understanding Its Signs and Building Patience
PsychologyFrustration IntoleranceLow Frustration ToleranceDiscomfort IntoleranceEntitlement (psychological) 
NewEconomicThinkingJul 28, 2023The Art of Hyper Reflection: Cultivating Deep Observation in a Turbulent, Distracted World
PsychologyObservation as daily practiceSeeing yourself seeingGestalt psychologyPerception of "wholes" vs. "parts"
DocSnipesJun 16, 2023How Trauma Distorts Thinking: Reclaiming Safety, Trust, and Personal Power Through Factual Evaluation
PsychologyMemory salienceCognitive distortionsAttribution styles (Global, Stable, Internal)Perception of safety- HealthyGamerGGJun 1, 2023
Short-Circuiting Social Anxiety: A Physiological and Perceptual Approach to Disabling the Inner Voice
PsychologySocial anxietyInner voiceAnalytical overdriveLeft hemisphere (cerebral cortices) - HealthyGamerGGApr 4, 2023
Why Logic Fails to Treat Depression: The Paradox of Intelligence and Emotional Processing
PsychologyDepression (clinical and subclinical)LogicIntelligence Quotient (IQ)Emotional Quotient (EQ) - hubermanlabMar 24, 2023
Strategies for Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Distinguishing True OCD
PsychologyIntrusive thoughtsObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ObsessionsCompulsions - psychacksMar 10, 2023
Produce More Than You Consume: A Holistic Approach to Physical, Financial, and Intellectual Well-being
Self-DevelopmentCalorie deficitFinancial solvencyCredit card debtInterest rates (financial) - DocSnipesJan 10, 2023
The Profound Impact of Attitude on Physical and Mental Health: Cultivating Hardiness and Tragic Optimism
HealthAttitudePerceptionOptimism (toxic vs. healthy)Pessimism - psychacksJan 5, 2023
The Practice of Contentment: Embracing the Present Moment as Fully Half Full
PsychologyContentmentHappinessPresent moment acceptanceSufficiency - HealthyGamerGGNov 22, 2022
Tiredness as an Adaptive Emotion: Understanding Your Brain's Energy Conservation Strategy
PsychologyTiredness as an emotionAdaptive mechanismEnergy conservation strategyPerception of high workload - lexfridmanOct 15, 2022
Social Robots, Ethics, Privacy, and the Future of Human-Robot Interaction with Kate Darling
TechnologyHuman-robot interaction (HRI)Robot ethicsAnthropomorphismSocial robots - psychacksSep 25, 2022
The Inevitability and Unconscious Nature of Communication: More Than You Think
PsychologyNon-verbal communicationUnconscious communicationInternal stateInformation transfer - hubermanlabJul 18, 2022
The Biology of Taste Perception, Sugar Craving, and the Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Charles Zuker
SciencePerceptionDetectionGustatory PerceptionTaste Receptors - HealthyGamerGGJun 20, 2022
The Illusion of Dating App Metrics: Why Measurable Traits Don't Predict Relationship Success
RelationshipsDating app assumptionsProfile feature correlationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills - HealthyGamerGGMay 5, 2022
How to Actually Handle Rejection: Mastering Perception and Communication
Self-DevelopmentRejection sensitivitySelf-perceptionThick skin approachExposure therapy (as a parallel) - psychacksApr 13, 2022
The Psychology of "Enough": How Unlimited Desire Fuels Unhappiness
PsychologyExtensive universeIntensive universePsychological quantityPerception of sufficiency - lexfridmanFeb 6, 2022
Garry Nolan: DNA, Consciousness, UFOs, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
ScienceDynamic computation (DNA)Epigenetic stateComputational matrix (universe)Selfish gene hypothesis - DocSnipesJan 18, 2022
Cultivating a Rich and Meaningful Life: A Holistic Guide to Intentional Well-being
Self-DevelopmentEnergy bank accountRich and meaningful lifeAutopilot (behavior)Mindfulness - lexfridmanDec 25, 2021
Joe Rogan's Vegas Trip: Wedding, Relaxation, and Lex Fridman's Sobriety
PsychologySocial observationPersonal anecdotePost-event relaxationAlcohol consumption - NewEconomicThinkingDec 6, 2021
China & U.S. - A Clash of Two Gilded Ages: Economic Paradoxes, Political Instability, and the Dangers of Misperception
GeopoliticsGilded AgeClash of CivilizationsCrony CapitalismPlutocracy - psychacksNov 30, 2021
Reclaiming Emotional Power: Why Offense is Taken, Not Given
PsychologyLocus of controlEmotional regulationCognitive reappraisalMindfulness - HealthyGamerGGOct 20, 2021
The Paradox of Failure, Identity, and the Therapeutic Journey
PsychologyParadox of advertising failureInternal conflictEfficacy over placeboHidden failure vs. public success - psychacksSep 19, 2021
Theory of Mind: How Unconscious Projection Shapes Our Reality and Overcomes Social Anxiety
PsychologyTheory of Mind (ToM)Unconscious projectionConsciousnessInterpersonal interaction - drekbergJul 30, 2021
Challenging Age-Related Decline: Epigenetics, Personal Control, and the Dynamic Body
HealthArterial stiffeningHypertensionBone lossOsteoporosis - HealthyGamerGGJul 8, 2021
Navigating Misunderstood Social Cues: The Impact of Cognitively Learned Relationship Rules and Online Drama
PsychologySocial conditioningInterpersonal dynamicsResponsibility vs. blameNon-judgment - HealthyGamerGGJan 16, 2021
QuarterJade on Intrusive Thoughts, Parental Anger, and Finding Self-Worth Through Streaming
PsychologyIntrusive thoughtsSelf-expressionPerception of selfPersonal rebellion - HealthyGamerGGDec 12, 2020
The Burden of Perception: Navigating Judgment, Vulnerability, and Public Persona
PsychologyPublic personaVulnerabilityEgo defense mechanismsSocial intelligence - lexfridmanJul 21, 2020
The Underestimated Complexity of Computer Vision, AI, and Autonomous Driving with Jitendra Malik
TechnologyComputer VisionDeep LearningArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human Vision - lexfridmanJul 14, 2020
Bridging the Intelligence Gap: Sergey Levine on Robotics, Deep Learning, and the Nature of Intelligence
ScienceDeep LearningReinforcement LearningRoboticsComputer Vision - lexfridmanMay 20, 2020
Sertac Karaman on the Future of Autonomous Robots: Flying, Driving, Simulation, and Societal Impact
TechnologyAutonomous FlyingAutonomous DrivingHuman-Present EnvironmentsRobot Density - HealthyGamerGGMar 10, 2020
The Internal Landscape of Internet Conflict: Misrepresentation, Suffering, and the Illusion of External Control
PsychologyInternet conflictStraw man argumentMisrepresentationPersonal attack masquerading as analysis - drekbergMar 9, 2020
Ultimate Natural Metabolism Booster: Fixing Insulin Resistance and Resetting Your Body's Setpoint for Fat Burning
HealthMetabolismMetabolic setpointInsulin resistanceCarbohydrate dependency - HealthyGamerGGFeb 12, 2020
The Journey of Self-Transformation: Detachment, Emotional Stability, and Ayurvedic Insights
PsychologyInternal workSelf-reflectionExternal influenceTrial and error (mental problem-solving) - HealthyGamerGGJan 30, 2020
Navigating Relationship Boundaries, Uncertainty, and Trauma: A Deep Dive with Reckful
PsychologyDefine The Relationship (DTR)Therapeutic relationship boundariesFriendship vs. therapyFear of abandonment - lexfridmanJan 18, 2020
Daniel Kahneman on the Underestimated Complexity of Autonomous Driving and AI Collaboration
TechnologyRobot-human collaborationSemi-autonomous vehiclesTesla AutopilotSystem 1 thinking - HealthyGamerGGJan 16, 2020
Dr. K Chats with LilyPichu: Processing Public Betrayal, Self-Worth, and Grief
PsychologySelf-judgmentPublic persona vs. authentic selfPerception biasEmotional suppression - lexfridmanDec 18, 2019
Vsauce on Perception, Reality, and the Brain-in-a-Vat Problem
PhilosophyPerception vs. RealityEpistemologyMetaphysicsBrain-in-a-vat thought experiment - lexfridmanNov 17, 2019
Neuralink's Vision for Deepening Human Brain and Mind Understanding
NeuroscienceHuman brainHuman mindNeuralinkfMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - lexfridmanNov 16, 2019
Perception vs. Control in Autonomous Systems: The Primacy of Accurate Representation
Technologyperceptioncontrolmultitask learning neural networkaccurate representation - lexfridmanNov 5, 2019
Perception vs. Reality: The Role of Senses and Cognition in Understanding the World
SciencePerception vs. RealityObjective RealitySubjective PerceptionQuantum Mechanics - lexfridmanOct 10, 2019
The Fundamental Limits of Deep Learning: Generalization, Hybrid AI, and the Path to True Intelligence
TechnologyDeep Learning LimitsFunction ApproximatorsLocal GeneralizationExtreme Generalization - lexfridmanSep 2, 2019
Deep Learning's Inevitable Role in Autonomous Driving: Evolution from Engineering to Learning
TechnologyDeep LearningAutonomous DrivingSupervised LearningModel-based Reinforcement Learning - lexfridmanAug 24, 2019
Elon Musk on Tesla's Dominance in Self-Driving AI and the Narrow vs. General AI Distinction
TechnologyNarrow AIGeneral Intelligence (AGI)Self-driving technologyAutonomous navigation - lexfridmanAug 17, 2019
The Role of Lidar in Autonomous Vehicles: A "Crutch" or Essential for Robustness and Safety?
TechnologyLidar (Light Detection and Ranging)Autonomous Vehicles (AVs)Sensor SuitePassive Vision - lexfridmanJul 22, 2019
Chris Urmson on the Evolution, Challenges, and Future of Self-Driving Cars from DARPA to Aurora
TechnologyAutonomous Vehicles (AVs)DARPA Grand ChallengeDARPA Urban ChallengeHigh-Definition (HD) Mapping - drekbergJun 7, 2019
Understanding Muscle Testing: Applied Kinesiology, Its Mechanisms, Proper Use, and Limitations
HealthApplied Kinesiology (AK)Muscle TestingNeurological ReflexAfferent Information - lexfridmanFeb 26, 2019
Deep Learning, Safety, and the Industrialization of Autonomous Mobility
TechnologyDeep learningAutonomous driving/vehicles (AVs)Machine learningPerception system - lexfridmanFeb 12, 2019
Taming the Long Tail: Waymo's Machine Learning Approach to Autonomous Driving Challenges
TechnologyAutonomous drivingMachine learningDeep learningPerception (AV) - lexfridmanDec 9, 2018
Stuart Russell on Meta-Reasoning, AI Evolution, and the Future of Intelligent Systems
TechnologyMeta-reasoningAlpha-beta searchDepth-one searchUncertainty (in decision-making) - drekbergJul 20, 2018
Chiropractic vs. Medicine: A Signal-Based Approach to Health and Crisis Management
HealthReceptor-based therapySignal processingFrontal lobe activityInhibitory action (brain) - DocSnipesJul 12, 2018
Cognitive Interventions: Practical Tools to Defeat Depression & Anxiety Through Thought Restructuring
PsychologyCognitive InterventionsEmotional InterventionsPerceptionsAttributions - lexfridmanFeb 16, 2018
Waymo's Decade-Long Journey: Engineering Self-Driving Perception with Deep Learning
TechnologySelf-driving carsDeep learningMachine learningPerception (autonomous driving) - DocSnipesFeb 8, 2018
Discovering Essential Life Skills: Communication, Assertiveness, and Conflict Resolution for Client Success
Self-DevelopmentCommunication skillsNonverbal communicationDigital communicationOral communication - lexfridmanDec 13, 2017
Motion Planning and the Evolution of Autonomous Systems: From DARPA Challenge to Agile Robotics
TechnologyMotion PlanningAutonomous VehiclesRapidly Exploring Random Tree (RRT)RRT* (RRT-star) - DocSnipesDec 12, 2017
A Revealing Look at Thinking Errors and Cognitive Distortions: Practical Tools to Combat Misery
PsychologyCognitive distortionsAll-or-nothing thinkingPersonalizationMagnification - DocSnipesSep 8, 2017
Group and Individual Activities for Developing Interpersonal Skills in Counseling
PsychologyInterpersonal Skills DevelopmentRelationship in ContextReciprocal Nature of RelationshipsSelf-awareness - drekbergJul 5, 2011
DNA, Heredity, and the Power of Perception: Challenging Genetic Determinism
ScienceDNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)HeredityGenetic DeterminismMaterialism (scientific philosophy) - drekbergMay 16, 2011
Human Health Requirements, Restoration, and Stress Management: The Eat Well, Move Well, Think Well Framework
HealthStructural needsChemical needsEmotional needsOptimal health - drekbergMay 16, 2011
The Autonomic Nervous System, Stress Perception, and a Non-Reductionist View of Health
HealthReductionismHolistic biologyAutonomic Nervous System (ANS)Sympathetic Nervous System - hubermanlab
Sam Harris on Meditation, Consciousness, Free Will, and the Illusory Self
PhilosophyConsciousnessMeditationFree WillIllusory Self - lexfridman
MIT Self-Driving Cars: Utopian Visions, Ethical Dilemmas, and the Future of Human-AI Autonomy
TechnologyAutonomous VehiclesDeep LearningHuman-Centered AutonomyFull Autonomy - psychacks
Transforming Responsibilities: The Power of 'Choose To' Over 'Have To'
PsychologyCognitive reframingLocus of controlPerception managementMental discipline - lexfridman
Ray Dalio on the Nature, History, and Future of Money
EconomicsMedium of exchangeStore of wealthCollective agreementEmergent phenomenon - psychacks
The Unreasonable Expectation of Recognition: Why Mastery Remains Invisible to the Uninitiated
PsychologyPsychological need for recognitionExpectation managementCompetenceMastery - hubermanlab
The Neuroscience of Memory: Formation, Enhancement, and Forgetting Using Science-Based Tools
ScienceMemory formationNeural circuitsNeurochemicalsUnlearning - lexfridman
Oliver Cameron (Voyage CEO) on Founding a Self-Driving Car Startup and Niche Market Disruption
TechnologySelf-driving carsDeep learningMassively Open Online Courses (MOOCs)Artificial intelligence for robotics - psychacks
Enough as a Psychological Quantity: Breaking the Cycle of Unlimited Desire
PsychologyPsychological quantityIntensive universeExtensive universeContentment - hubermanlab
The Brain's Logic & Function: From Vision to Circadian Rhythms with Dr. David Berson
NeuroscienceNeurobiologyOphthalmologyIntrinsically Photosensitive Melanopsin Cells (ipRGCs)Circadian Rhythms - lexfridman
Rodney Brooks on the Nature of Intelligence, Computation, and the Future of Robotics
TechnologyRoboticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Humanoid RobotsSeries Elastic Actuators - lexfridman
Exploring Reality: Michael Stevens on AI, Consciousness, and the Scientific Method
SciencePsychology rigorPhysical foundations of psychologyConsciousness (definition and origin)Self-reference - psychacks
From Pickup to Connection: Overcoming Approach Anxiety and Cultivating Social Freedom
PsychologyApproach anxietySocial freedomSexual intent (non-verbal)Connection (vs. pickup)
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- neural circuits
- consciousness
- dopamine
- sensory stimuli
- nervous system
- metaphor
- cerebellum
- frustration tolerance
- dialectics
- neural networks
- emotional load
- decision-making process
- cognitive flexibility
- fmri (functional magnetic resonance imaging)
- autonomous driving
- synapses
- humanoid robots
- time perception
- vector space representation
- sensory input (seeing, hearing)