AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
16min chapter
#224 – Travis Oliphant: NumPy, SciPy, Anaconda, Python & Scientific Programming
Lex Fridman Podcast
Economic Ideologies and Technological Evolution
This chapter explores the relationship between economic systems and political ideologies, reflecting on key concepts learned during the speaker's PhD, particularly in the aftermath of the Bolshevik revolution. It delves into the evolution of scientific programming, highlighting the creation of tools like NumPy and SciPy, and discusses the importance of effective communication and collaboration in programming communities. The speaker shares personal anecdotes on the challenges of balancing passion, financial sustainability, and the impact of early decision-making in shaping innovative technologies.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
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