13min chapter

Lex Fridman Podcast cover image

#132 – George Hotz: Hacking the Simulation & Learning to Drive with Neural Nets

Lex Fridman Podcast

CHAPTER

Existential Risks and Cosmic Civilizations

This chapter explores the existential threats faced by intelligent civilizations and the paradox of their apparent absence in the universe. The speakers discuss the implications of advanced technology, memes, and the potential self-destructive behaviors of civilizations, while contemplating concepts like 'wireheading' and the intricacies of interstellar communication. Additionally, they address the complexities of information control, conspiracy theories, and the prospects of extraterrestrial life and cognition.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode