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136 episodes mention this concept
hubermanlabMar 16, 2026Dr. Richard Davidson on Meditation's Neuroplasticity, Brain States, and Practical Benefits for Health and Well-being
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityStates of MindTraits (psychological)Focused Attention Meditation
HealthyGamerGGMar 1, 2026The Illusion of Discipline: Why Willpower Leads to Stagnation and How Autonomous Motivation Drives True Excellence
PsychologyAnalysis ParalysisAction CrisisWillpowerDiscipline
ChrisWillxFeb 25, 2026The Two Roadblocks to Happiness: Overcoming Desire for Change and Uncertainty
PsychologyImpediments to happinessState of happinessWanting things to be differentUncertainty aversion
Awakening RichardFeb 13, 2026The Geopolitics of Fiat Currency: US Dollar Hegemony and Global Economic Management
GeopoliticsFiat currencyCentral bank governanceReserve currencyMoney supply
PredictiveHistoryJan 29, 2026Game Theory of Ideologies: Communism as a Capitalist Weapon Against Its True Enemies
GeopoliticsFalse dialecticClass consciousnessVanguard partyRedistribution of wealth
DrTraceyMarksJan 28, 2026Why Self-Love is Internal Safety: The Nervous System's Role in Receiving Connection
PsychologySelf-love circuitInternal safetyNervous system regulationSignal detection problem- PredictiveHistoryJan 22, 2026
The World's Bank: Tracing Global Financial Systems and Elite Behavior to British Imperialism
GeopoliticsGlobal Financial SystemOffshore Financial Centers (OFC)Money LaunderingNational Sovereignty - DrTraceyMarksDec 3, 2025
Mastering Family Stress: A 4-Step Brain-Based Approach to Emotional Regulation
PsychologyEmotional memoryFamily triggersAmygdalaHippocampus - hubermanlabNov 27, 2025
Hypnosis for Enhanced Mental & Physical Health & Performance: Brain Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, and Self-Regulation with Dr. David Spiegel
PsychologyHighly focused attentionCognitive flexibilitySuspension of critical judgmentDorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex (DACC) 
NewEconomicThinkingNov 19, 2025Capitalism's Global Genesis: State Power, Slavery, and the Cotton Revolution
HistoryCapitalismMarketsEconomic growthHuman productivity- Awakening RichardSep 30, 2025
Chinese Professors' Exchange: Navigating Neocolonialism, Geopolitical Shifts, and China's Role in a Delobalizing World
GeopoliticsNeocolonialismDollar hegemonyFinancial capital globalizationNational liberation struggle - Awakening RichardSep 8, 2025
Sino-Soviet Relations: China's Industrialization, Geopolitical Control, and the Struggle for Sovereignty
GeopoliticsSino-Soviet relationshipWaring State eraHistorical materialismMarxist theory of five developmental stages - Awakening RichardSep 5, 2025
Global Chaos, Financial Capital Globalization, and Systemic Discrepancies: A Chinese Professor's Perspective
GeopoliticsFinancial monitoring crisisFinancial capital globalizationFinancial liberalizationFinancial borderlessness - Awakening RichardSep 3, 2025
India's Unfulfilled Potential: A Chinese Geopolitical Analysis of Colonial Legacy, Land Reform, and Trade
GeopoliticsTrade surplusTrade deficitOpium WarsColonial expansion 
lexfridmanAug 13, 2025Keyu Jin on China's Decentralized Economy, Competitive Culture, and the Blend of Capitalism and Socialism
EconomicsDecentralized economyMayor economyPolitical centralizationEconomic decentralization- lexfridmanAug 13, 2025
Keyu Jin on China's Decentralized Economy, Competitive Culture, and the Blend of Capitalism and Socialism
EconomicsDecentralized economyMayor economyPolitical centralizationEconomic decentralization 
EconomicsExplainedJul 2, 2025China's Hidden Debt Problem: A Deep Dive into its Unique Economic Structure and Vulnerabilities
EconomicsGovernment debtDebt-to-GDP ratioReserve currencyBudget deficit- lexfridmanJun 26, 2025
Iran Nuclear Program: A Debate on War, Diplomacy, and Deterrence with Scott Horton and Mark Dubowitz
GeopoliticsMaximum Pressure CampaignLatent Nuclear DeterrentZero EnrichmentFull Dismantlement - NewEconomicThinkingJun 11, 2025
The Geopolitical Struggle for Academic Freedom and Excellence in Global Higher Education
PsychologyAcademic FreedomInstitutional AutonomyResearch University ModelLehrfreiheit (Freedom to Teach) - 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 29, 2025
Why California's Economy Looks Broken (But Isn't): An Analysis of Strengths, Challenges, and Misconceptions
EconomicsIndustrial AgglomerationEconomic Feedback LoopPer Capita OutputNet Migration - EconomicsExplainedApr 20, 2025
China's Economic Reality: Unpacking Debt, Deflation, and Data Reliability in a Slowing Superpower
EconomicsSpecial economic privilegesGDP (Gross Domestic Product)Debt to GDP ratioNational debt - Awakening RichardMar 27, 2025
Niger's Seizure of Chinese Assets: China's Biggest Foreign Investment Loss and Geopolitical Implications
GeopoliticsEconomic sovereigntyNeocolonialismResource plunderingSalary dispute - HealthyGamerGGMar 4, 2025
Deconstructing Inaction: The Self-Loathing Man's Path to Radical Transformation
PsychologySelf-loathing man of inactionState of limboWrong actionMental action / Mental karmas - hubermanlabDec 30, 2024
Guiding Life Decisions: Integrating Impulses, Responsibility, and the Superordinate Self
PsychologyAutonomic physiologyBrain circuitries (hypothalamus, prefrontal cortex)Motivational states (impulses)Executive function - NewEconomicThinkingNov 20, 2024
Economic Policy Dilemmas in Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention
EconomicsHumanitarian dilemmaFungibility of aidSmart AidHumanitarian exemptions - EconomicsExplainedNov 10, 2024
Chile's Economic Paradox: Prosperity, Inequality, and the Legacy of the Chicago Boys
EconomicsIncome inequalityPrivatizationEconomic shock treatmentExport dependency - NewEconomicThinkingNov 6, 2024
War-to-Peace Transitions: Balances of Power, Economics, and State-Building in Post-Conflict Settings
GeopoliticsNegotiated settlementWinner-take-all outcomeBalances of powerDistributional issues 
psychacksOct 18, 2024The Paradox of Problem Solving: When Solutions Create Worse Problems
PsychologyProblems as their own best solutionsBurden of proofDue diligenceSystemic interconnectedness- EconomicsExplainedOct 13, 2024
The Paradoxical Economy of Washington D.C.: Unpacking Wealth, Inequality, and Political Control
EconomicsFederal DistrictGDP per capitaEconomic inequalityLobbying - 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 - lexfridmanSep 20, 2024
Vejas Liulevicius on the Ideological Roots and Historical Consequences of Communism, Marxism, Nazism, and Totalitarianism
HistoryMan-made famineNegative selectionLebensraum (Living space)Communist ideology - EconomicsExplainedAug 15, 2024
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Economic Transition: Post-War Recovery, Decentralization, and EU Aspirations
EconomicsSocialist Federation of Yugoslaviacentralized planningfree marketsupper-middle-income economy - NewEconomicThinkingJul 10, 2024
Learning and Mislearning from China's Economic Development: Successes, Failures, and Adaptive Governance
EconomicsChinese miracleReform and openingNeoliberalismState intervention - NewEconomicThinkingJul 3, 2024
The Parallel Gilded Ages of US and China: Economic Inequality, State Capture, and Progressive Responses
EconomicsCapitalist RevolutionGilded Age (American)Gilded Age (Chinese)Common Prosperity - NewEconomicThinkingJun 26, 2024
China's Gilded Age: Unbundling Corruption and its Role in Economic Growth and Systemic Risk
EconomicsAccess MoneySpeed MoneyPetty Theft (corruption)Grand Theft (corruption) - NewEconomicThinkingJun 12, 2024
The Economics of China's 'Directed Improvisation' Model and its Evolution
EconomicsChina modelAutocratic ruleSoft power challengeWestern liberal model - PredictiveHistoryJun 7, 2024
The Second American Civil War: Likelihood, Dynamics, and Potential Outcomes
GeopoliticsAmerican exceptionalismManifest DestinyMissouri CompromiseRentier economy - Awakening RichardJun 6, 2024
US Passport Seizure, Media Disinformation, and China's Geopolitical Stance on Ukraine Escalation
GeopoliticsPassport seizureState Department ordersMedia disinformationGeopolitical narratives - Awakening RichardMay 18, 2024
Chinese Perspective on the Evolving China-Russia Relationship and Global Geopolitics
GeopoliticsUS hegemonyContainment strategyRule-based international orderProxy wars - 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 - EconomicsExplainedMar 12, 2024
Florida's Economic Boom: Drivers, Sustainability, and Intra-National Economic Competition
EconomicsEconomic growthNet migrationState income taxCost of living - lexfridmanFeb 27, 2024
Tucker Carlson on His Putin Interview, Navalny's Death, US Foreign Policy, and Media Deception
GeopoliticsLong-form conversationParticipatory democracyState mediaWartime economy - lexfridmanJan 31, 2024
Omar Suleiman on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Gaza, Occupation, Resistance, and Global Injustice
GeopoliticsOpen-air prisonDisproportionate casualtiesSettler violenceOccupation - EconomicsExplainedJan 28, 2024
France's Economic Crossroads: Balancing Egalitarianism, Dirigisme, and Global Competitiveness
EconomicsIndustrial RevolutionCapital DevelopmentBrain DrainMonopoly - EconomicsExplainedNov 17, 2023
Norway's Economic Paradox: Managing New Trillions in Phosphate Wealth and Avoiding the Resource Curse
EconomicsSovereign Wealth FundResource CurseStrategic Raw MaterialEgalitarian Culture - lexfridmanNov 17, 2023
John Mearsheimer on Power, Anarchy, and the Drivers of Great Power Conflict
GeopoliticsPower maximizationInternational AnarchyRelative powerStructural realism - lexfridmanNov 17, 2023
John Mearsheimer on Power, Anarchy, and the Drivers of Great Power Conflict
GeopoliticsPower maximizationInternational AnarchyRelative powerStructural realism - EconomicsExplainedOct 18, 2023
China's Crumbling Economic Story: The Crisis of Expectations, Debt, and Deflation
EconomicsSpecial Economic PrivilegesGross Domestic Product (GDP)Economic Growth RatesDebt-to-GDP Ratio - EconomicsExplainedJul 23, 2023
Taiwan's Economic Miracle: Diversification, Geopolitics, and Global Influence
EconomicsAdvanced semiconductorsPurchasing Power Parity (PPP)Human Development Index (HDI)Economic Miracle - EconomicsExplainedJun 4, 2023
Somalia's Paradoxical Economy: Anarchy, Piracy, and the Struggle for Statehood
EconomicsStatelessnessAnarchyDe jure sovereigntyDe facto independence - NewEconomicThinkingMay 3, 2023
Private Equity's Pervasive Influence, Systemic Risks, and Proposed Reforms
FinancePrivate Equity (PE)Leveraged Buyout (LBO)Dividend RecapitalizationSale-leaseback - NewEconomicThinkingApr 5, 2023
Basic Income: A Global History and Neoliberal Reinterpretation of Welfare
EconomicsLaissez-faireNeoliberalismWelfare stateBasic income (BI) - NewEconomicThinkingMar 29, 2023
The Political Underbelly of Early American Marine Insurance and State Formation
HistoryMarine insuranceUnderwritingPolitical riskCommercial fleets - hubermanlabMar 6, 2023
Optimizing Water Quality & Intake: From Molecular Physics to Cold Exposure Benefits
HealthH2O (water molecule)Polarization (of water molecules)Covalent bonds (in water)States of matter (liquid, gas, solid/ice) - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 15, 2023
The Long-Term Impact of Technological Shocks and State Repression on Gender Equality and Civil Society in China
EconomicsGender inequalityDiscriminationProductivity differencesEconomic growth explanations - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 8, 2023
Comparative Economic Paradigms: Unintended Consequences, State Intervention, and Ideological Critiques
EconomicsUnintended consequencesAustrian School of economicsDemocratic socialismKeynesian economics - lexfridmanDec 15, 2022
Michael Malice on The White Pill, 20th Century Ideologies, and the Enduring Nature of Man
PhilosophyWhite PillBlack PillRed PillBlue Pill - lexfridmanNov 29, 2022
Todd Howard on Designing Open Worlds, Immersion, and the Future of Gaming with Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield
TechnologyOpen-world designPlayer agencyNPC reactivityState machines (AI) - psychacksNov 26, 2022
The Unspoken Truth: Why Women's Stated Preferences for Men Mislead and How Men Can Truly Attract Them
RelationshipsFemale attractionPartner selection criteriaStated preferencesImplicit vs. explicit communication - HealthyGamerGGSep 23, 2022
The Psychology of Online Gambling Addiction: ADHD, Forbidden Attraction, and Digital Exploitation
PsychologyOppositional NaturesDiscovery LearnersDissemination LearnersBehavioral Conditioning - HealthyGamerGGJul 19, 2022
The Science, Psychology, and Spirituality of Dreams: Navigating Dream-Related Relationship Conflict
PsychologyDream interpretationSubconscious mindConscious mindDefense mechanisms 
DocSnipesJul 5, 2022E-Therapy and Online Counseling Ethics in 2022: Navigating the Evolving Landscape
PsychologyE-therapy ethicsFace-to-face counselingConfidentiality in e-therapyBoundaries in online counseling- HealthyGamerGGJun 30, 2022
ADHD as a Superpower: Cultivating Peak States of Mind for Consistent Performance
PsychologyMoments of true potentialBrain fogRandom Number Generator (RNG)Traits (fixed capacities) - NewEconomicThinkingJun 6, 2022
The Failure of Statecraft: American Exceptionalism, NATO Enlargement, and the Path to Peace Through Diplomacy
GeopoliticsAmerican exceptionalismStatecraftDiplomacyConstructive engagement - lexfridmanMay 25, 2022
Stephen Kotkin on Putin, Stalin, Russia's Perpetual Geopolitics, and the War in Ukraine
GeopoliticsPersonalist ruleCoercive modernizationPerpetual geopoliticsAbijania (resentment/losers in transition) - 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 - NewEconomicThinkingApr 4, 2022
The Global Lewis Turning Point: Navigating a New Economic World of Digital Transformation, Aging, and Supply Constraints
EconomicsLewis Turning PointSurplus LaborStructural ChangeExport Sector - HealthyGamerGGMar 14, 2022
The Paradox of Self-Change: Overcoming Disgust Through Acceptance of Actions, Not Identity
PsychologySelf-growthIntrospectionAuthenticitySelf-disgust - HealthyGamerGGMar 14, 2022
The Paradox of Self-Transformation: Accepting Disgust to Change Actions
Self-DevelopmentSelf-growthIntrospectionAuthenticitySelf-disgust - NewEconomicThinkingMar 10, 2022
Kerala's Economic Growth and Development Challenges: A Post-1991 Reforms Analysis
EconomicsEconomic reforms of 1991Fiscal balancesPublic financesFiscal deficit - NewEconomicThinkingMar 7, 2022
Unshackling India for Economic Revival: Reforming the State, Decentralization, and Education
EconomicsEconomic revivalBenchmarking exerciseBackward indexationLateral indexation - NewEconomicThinkingMar 7, 2022
Unshackling India for Economic Revival: Reforming the State, Decentralization, and Education
EconomicsEconomic revivalBenchmarking exerciseBackward indexationLateral indexation - NewEconomicThinkingJan 14, 2022
The Paralysis From Above: COP26 Failures, Global South Challenges, and the Marketization of Nature in Climate Action
GeopoliticsParalysis from abovePlutocratic overwhelming of governanceInternational collaborationStranded assets - EconomicsExplainedDec 8, 2021
China's High-Speed Rail Debt Crisis: A Deeper Look at Its Economic Implications and the Illusion of Rapid Development
EconomicsInfrastructure spendingFiscal stimulusCost overrunsRed tape - psychacksNov 8, 2021
The Gift of Becoming: Why Striving Leads to Greater Happiness and Fulfillment Than Accomplishment
Self-DevelopmentThe Gift of BecomingProcess of BecomingState of AccomplishmentHappiness Paradox - NewEconomicThinkingOct 27, 2021
How China Escaped Shock Therapy: The Dual-Track Approach to Market Reforms
EconomicsShock therapyDual-track systemMarket reformsCommand economy - lexfridmanAug 11, 2021
Matt Walker on the Fundamental Role of Sleep, Consciousness, and AI
HealthStates of consciousness (awake, non-REM, REM)AnesthesiaHypnosisDementia (sleep disruption as cause vs. symptom) - EconomicsExplainedApr 27, 2021
The Opposite Innovation Problems: Silicon Valley's Capital Glut vs. Shenzhen's Investment Drought and Currency Paradox
EconomicsEconomies of agglomerationVenture capitalDry powder (finance)Savings glut - NewEconomicThinkingMar 10, 2021
America's Labor Market Bifurcation, State Capacity, and the Path to Full Employment
EconomicsPolitical EconomyHistorical Labor MarketsMonopsonyService Sector Recession - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 12, 2021
Cooperation or Extinction: Navigating Global Divisiveness, Elite Failures, and the Path to Collective Healing
GeopoliticsExistential questionTectonic plates of philosophical systemsLegitimacy of governanceExpertise as fake news - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 10, 2021
Venture Capital in the 21st Century: Climate Change, State Intervention, and the Next Green Economy
EconomicsDigital revolutionMachine learning technologiesClimate change externalityCarbon pricing - NewEconomicThinkingJan 15, 2021
Government's Pivotal Role in R&D, Climate Action, and Economic Transformation: Lessons from History and the Digital Revolution
EconomicsState-economy relationshipDigital revolutionIndustrial mobilizationVenture capital - EconomicsExplainedJan 3, 2021
China's Innovative Livestock Program for Sustainable Poverty Alleviation
EconomicsGenie coefficientExtreme povertyState-owned enterprisesPurchasing Power Parity (PPP) - NewEconomicThinkingDec 16, 2020
Fighting Neoliberalism with Keynes & Minsky: A Stage View of Capitalism and the Path to Targeted Government Spending
EconomicsNeoliberalismFinancial Instability HypothesisStage View of CapitalismSocialization of Investment - EconomicsExplainedNov 22, 2020
The Perils and Complexities of Investing in Chinese Stock Markets
FinanceEconomic growthFree marketInternational tradeStock exchange - EconomicsExplainedOct 15, 2020
The Shifting Economics of California: Prosperity, Pitfalls, and Post-Pandemic Challenges
EconomicsGross State Product (GSP)AgglomerationCapital flightDemand-pull inflation - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
The Fragility of the 'Ferrari Economy' and the Urgency of Global Cooperation in a Pandemic Era
EconomicsGlobal CooperationGeopolitical ConfrontationExternalitiesMarket Imperfections - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
The Pandemic's Unmasking: Surveillance Capitalism, Deglobalization, and the Quest for New Economic Paradigms
EconomicsNeoliberal eraIntangible economyDigital virtual economyDeglobalization - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
India's Post-Pandemic Path to Prosperity: Global Preparedness, Economic Recovery, and Societal Transformation
EconomicsBlack Swan EventsMega Black Swan EventMultilateral InstitutionsGlobal Cooperation - lexfridmanAug 20, 2020
Sheldon Solomon on Death, Meaning, and the Human Condition: The Core of Human Motivation
PsychologyTerror Management Theory (TMT)Denial of DeathExistential CrisisPsychodynamic Perspective - EconomicsExplainedJul 30, 2020
The Foundational Economy of Ancient Egypt: Central Planning, Liberty, and the Corvée System
EconomicsCentral Economic ProblemCentrally Planned EconomyAgrarian CivilizationBarter Economy - NewEconomicThinkingJul 2, 2020
The Intertwined Crises of 2008 and 2020: Financialization, Corporate Debt, and the Future of Capitalism
EconomicsFinancializationGlobal Capital FlowsBretton Woods SystemUS Hegemony Paradox - NewEconomicThinkingJun 16, 2020
Europe's Hamiltonian Moment: Navigating Economic Divergence and Political Will in the COVID-19 Era
EconomicsHamiltonian MomentEconomic DivergenceFiscal SpaceState Aid - EconomicsExplainedJun 11, 2020
The Economic Resilience and Challenges of Hong Kong as a Global Financial Hub
EconomicsSemi-democratic PeninsulaGlobal middlemanFinancial centersSecurities exchanges - NewEconomicThinkingApr 22, 2020
Solidarity Economics: A New Framework for Prosperity, Security, and Connection Beyond Market and State
EconomicsSolidarity EconomicsMutualitySelf-interest (economic theory)Market-centric economics - EconomicsExplainedApr 16, 2020
Why China Will Be the Big Winner of the 2020 Crisis: Economic Resilience and Geopolitical Strategy
GeopoliticsIndustrial economySupply chain vulnerabilitiesCost-effective manufacturingShort-term profit maximization - lexfridmanApr 4, 2020
Roger Penrose on Consciousness as Non-Computational and Orchestrated Objective Reduction
ScienceNon-computational consciousnessOrchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch OR)Quantum coherenceMicrotubules - EconomicsExplainedMar 22, 2020
The Economics of Saudi Aramco's IPO: Valuation, Risks, and Geopolitical Implications
EconomicsInitial Public Offering (IPO)Market CapitalizationSovereign Wealth FundDividend Payment - HealthyGamerGGMar 6, 2020
What Even is Meditation: Distinguishing Action from State and Its Therapeutic Applications
PsychologyDharana (focusing technique)Dhyan (no-mind state)Samadhi (bliss/temporary enlightenment)States of mind (Awake, Sleep, Dreaming, Daydreaming, Meditation) - DocSnipesMar 3, 2020
Understanding Varied Reactions and Coping After a Disaster
PsychologyDisaster impactStress reactionsTraumatic reactionsRoutine disruption - EconomicsExplainedFeb 20, 2020
The Age of Trillion-Dollar Mega-Corporations: Valuation, Tech Dominance, and Economic Impact
EconomicsTrillion-dollar companiesCompany valuationBook valueMarket capitalization - EconomicsExplainedJan 16, 2020
The Paradoxical Economy of Iran: Oil, Islamic Trusts, Sanctions, and a Speculative Stock Market Boom
EconomicsBonyads (charitable trust structure)Economic diversificationInternational sanctionsSpeculative bubble - 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 - HealthyGamerGGDec 17, 2019
Meditation: Transcending the Mind to Discover the Unchanging Self and Cultivate Resilience
Self-DevelopmentConsciousness without thinkingMind as a thinking machineState of being outside of mindAttachments and suffering - HealthyGamerGGDec 15, 2019
Mastering Subconscious Beliefs: The Power of a Calm Mind for Deep Learning and Self-Transformation
Self-DevelopmentSubconscious beliefsBelief internalizationState of mindFocused attention - NewEconomicThinkingDec 11, 2019
Industrial Policy Economics: Debates, Historical Successes, and Implementation Strategies
EconomicsIndustrial PolicyFree-market economicsFinance-driven growth modelCommanding heights (of the economy) - NewEconomicThinkingDec 11, 2019
The Nature of Economics: Challenging Neoclassical Dominance and Advocating for Pluralism
EconomicsNeoclassical economicsClassical economicsAustrian school of economicsRational choice theory - NewEconomicThinkingDec 11, 2019
The Evolving Role of the State in Economics: Market Failure, Government Failure, and the Case for Pluralism
EconomicsMacroeconomicsGovernment policyMonetary gains/lossesNational identity - NewEconomicThinkingDec 11, 2019
Why Some Countries Are Rich and Others Poor: Ha-Joon Chang on the Historical Reality of Economic Development
EconomicsInternational dollarMarket exchange ratePurchasing power parity (PPP)Free trade - EconomicsExplainedNov 14, 2019
The Economic Failure of Venezuela: Mismanaging Oil Wealth and the Perils of Dutch Disease
EconomicsNationalization of oil productionOPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)State-owned oil company (PDVSA)Corruption - HealthyGamerGGNov 6, 2019
How to Gently Confront a Loved One's Unhealthy Coping Mechanism
RelationshipsUnhealthy coping mechanismsNon-confrontational communicationNon-judgmental approachMeeting people where they're at - lexfridmanNov 6, 2019
Sean Carroll on Hilbert Space, Quantum Wave Functions, Entropy, and the Nature of Infinity
ScienceHilbert spaceEuclidean spaceQuantum mechanicsQuantum wave functions - lexfridmanNov 3, 2019
The Fundamental Weirdness of Quantum Mechanics: Measurement and Reality
Sciencequantum mechanicsclassical mechanicsquantum statewave function - lexfridmanOct 9, 2019
Machine Learning at Spotify: The Power of User-Generated Playlists for Personalized Music Discovery
TechnologyReinforcement learningState spaceProgramming language (playlists)Meta-programming language - EconomicsExplainedOct 3, 2019
The Economic Decline of North Korea: A Case Study in Central Planning Failure
EconomicsNominal GDPPurchasing Power Parity (PPP) GDPPlanned Command EconomyFive-Year Plans - lexfridmanAug 28, 2019
Practical Advice for Getting Started and Becoming an Expert in Deep Learning with fast.ai
TechnologyDeep learningModel trainingFine-tuningInference (model) - lexfridmanAug 21, 2019
Sean Carroll on the Imminent Scientific Understanding of Life's Origin and Abiogenesis Research
ScienceOrigin of lifeAbiogenesisCompartmentalizationMetabolism - NewEconomicThinkingApr 3, 2019
When Authoritarianism Meets Innovation: China's Economic Transformation and Global Ambitions
GeopoliticsAuthoritarian innovationState-directed investmentSocialist market economyChilling effect on innovation - NewEconomicThinkingDec 26, 2018
The Reorientation of Global Economic Power: Asian Giants, Mature Economies, and Policy Rethink
EconomicsGDPeasy monetary policycurrency depreciationequity price - NewEconomicThinkingJun 27, 2018
Reclaiming Capitalism: Deconstructing the Illusion of an Unchangeable System
EconomicsCapitalism as an illusionNaturalization of marketsSocial construction of marketsNeoconservatism - NewEconomicThinkingJun 6, 2018
Reimagining Economics Education: Lessons from Adam Smith and the Scottish Enlightenment for a Pluralistic Future
EconomicsScottish EnlightenmentMoral PhilosophyHistorical Approach to TeachingDivision of Labor - NewEconomicThinkingApr 30, 2018
The Ethics of a Market for Executioners: Paying to Kill
PhilosophyCapital PunishmentMarketization of Public ServicesEthical DilemmaMoral Aversion - lexfridmanMar 14, 2018
Sterling Anderson: From MIT's Intelligent Co-Pilot to Aurora's Autonomous Future
TechnologyShared human-machine controlIntelligent co-pilotAdaptive automationModel Predictive Control (MPC) - DocSnipesFeb 5, 2018
Clinical Principles and Treatment Modalities for E-therapy: Navigating Digital Counseling
PsychologyE-therapy modalitiesHIPAA complianceBusiness Associate Agreement (BAA)Protected Health Information (PHI) - 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) - DocSnipesOct 18, 2016
Master Your Emotions with Emotion Efficacy Therapy: A Brief, Transdiagnostic Approach
PsychologyEmotion Efficacy Therapy (EET)Transdiagnostic approachEmotion dysregulationLow emotion efficacy - lexfridmanSep 27, 2016
Deep Reinforcement Learning: Core Methods, Applications, and Policy Gradients
TechnologyDeep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)Reinforcement Learning (RL)Neural NetworksFunction Approximators - DocSnipesNov 21, 2013
Addiction and Co-occurring Disorders: Treatment Overview, Symptoms, and Recovery Challenges
PsychologyAddiction definitionCo-occurring disordersChemical addictionsBehavioral addictions - DocSnipesOct 3, 2012
Navigating Addiction Counselor Certification: State Requirements, Training, and Career Pathways
HealthAddictions counseling certificationState-specific requirementsLicensureCertification bodies - lexfridman
Anca Dragan on Human-Robot Interaction, Reward Engineering, and Understanding Human Rationality
TechnologyHuman-Robot Interaction (HRI)Reward EngineeringOptimizationInverse Reinforcement Learning (IRL) - lexfridman
Most Deep Learning Research is a Waste: Prioritizing Practicality Over Academic Trends
TechnologyDeep Learning ResearchAcademic IncentivesPublication BiasPractical Utility - lexfridman
Iran's Youth Uprising: Mahsa Amini, Social Engineering, and the Fight for Women, Life, Freedom
GeopoliticsMorality Police (Guidance Police)Mandatory HijabSocial EngineeringInstitutionalized Patriarchy - lexfridman
Andrew Huberman on Optimizing Focus, Managing Stress, and Cultivating Relationships Through Mindset and Routine
ScienceCardiovascular healthSauna protocolsHeat shock proteinsGrowth hormone