Lex Fridman Podcast

#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker

Sep 27, 2022

Daniel Negreanu, a poker legend known for his aggressive style, dives deep into the psychological aspects of poker in this engaging conversation. He discusses the crucial role of bluffing, non-verbal cues, and the interplay of skill and luck in gameplay. Negreanu explores advanced strategies, including Game Theory Optimal play and the nuances of adapting to opponents. He also reflects on the emotional highs and lows of high-stakes tournaments, and the pursuit of excellence in a continually evolving game.

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Episode notes

The Evolution of Poker

01:15

The Importance of Being Generous

01:06

How to Lay Down a Monster in an Interrogation Scene

01:21

Finding Strength After a Low Point

01:00

Intro

2min

Exploring Audiobooks, Community Merchandise, and Entrepreneurial Tools

2min

Harnessing Data for Personalized Health and Insights from Grappling Legends

3min

The Psychology of Poker: Cues and Tells

7min

Understanding Poker Strategy: Hand Ranges and Decision Making

2min

Mastering Poker: Evolving Strategies

4min

Poker Strategy: Balancing GTO and Exploitative Play

14min

The Psychology of Poker: Skill vs. Luck

12min

The Ups and Downs of Poker: Strategy and Emotion

20min

10.

Navigating Poker Strategy with Solvers

16min

11.

The Pursuit of Excellence in Poker

17min

12.

Navigating Comfort and Accountability in Front of the Camera

2min

13.

Mastering the Main Event

14min

14.

Cheating in Poker: A Historical and Modern Perspective

10min

15.

Exploring the Appeal of Jersey Shore and Vegas Cinema

2min

16.

Reflections on Love, Cinema, and Generosity

3min

17.

Generosity and Wealth: A Double-Edged Sword

10min

18.

Navigating Love and Despair

5min

19.

Life Lessons from Poker: Holding, Folding, and Responsibility

3min

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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(06:43) – Poker hands
(14:39) – Poker ranges
(20:10) – Game theory optimal
(36:25) – Winning
(42:57) – Losing
(48:58) – Mental game
(53:17) – Day in the life
(1:02:20) – History of poker
(1:06:10) – Poker solvers
(1:12:46) – Online poker
(1:20:49) – Greatest poker player of all time
(1:40:43) – Main Event of the WSOP
(1:49:14) – Advice for beginners
(1:54:44) – Cheating
(2:04:43) – Movies
(2:10:10) – Advice for young people
(2:19:29) – Love
(2:24:43) – The Gambler

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