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Here's my conversation with Nick Lane about the origin of life on Earth, and its evolution from a single cell all the way to the human mind. Nick is one of my favorite writers on biology, science, and life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOtdJcco3YM

Here's my conversation with Alexandra and Andrea Botez about chess, life, and streaming. This was really fun. It was recorded shortly before the recent chess controversy about cheating allegations, but I do say a few words about it in the intro. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srUlKNLZTas

Amazing steak dinner with friends last night in Vegas. I feel best eating once a day, and mostly meat. When I fast I can think clearly and focus for long periods of time. I'm grateful for the good friends, good conversation, and good food. Life is beautiful!

Nice. The math checks out.

I went to a cheap late-night Vegas diner at 4am, ate delicious steak and eggs, got called "honey" and "sweetheart" repeatedly by the nicest waitress in the world. My life is complete.

Here's my conversation with Christopher Capozzola, a historian at MIT, specializing in World War I and the history of war, elections, and politics in the United States. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK4kMPmgKW0

Whenever I have doubt about whether I can do something difficult, I look at goats dealing with gravity like it's nothing.

Here's my conversation with Ray Kurzweil, who predicted that the Singularity will happen by 2045, beyond which the exponential growth of AI will become uncontrollable & unpredictable. We talk about this and also about immortality & the future of humanity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykY69lSpDdo

I'm attending ADCC today, the submission grappling tournament where elite martial artists come to determine who is the best in the world.

Humans have been doing grappling competitions for 9,000+ years. So it's wild to think that today I'll see some of the best who've ever lived.

Here's my conversation with Rana el Kaliouby, a pioneer in the field of human-centric AI and emotion recognition, co-founder of Affectiva and deputy-CEO of Smart Eye. She is brilliant and really fun to talk to. Her smile lights up the room! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36_rM7wpN5A

I'll have several difficult conversations this year & next. I'll get attacked from all sides. I now understand that this is the way for anyone who seeks to empathize and understand in a divided world. I hope you know my heart and will still support me. I'll need it. 😔

I send my love to the Iranian people who are standing up for their freedom.

Here's my conversation with Will Sasso, one of the funniest people on the planet who I've been a fan of for 20+ years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xewD1apJNhw

Resentment and cynicism suffocate the human spirit. Choose optimism, and fight for the best possible future you can imagine.

I love to work hard, and to surround myself with people who work hard.

We live in a culture where that's sometimes looked down upon. But alas, I am who I am.

You be you. I'll be me. Deal with it. 😎

Humanity is facing the threat of nuclear war.

Conversation between leaders from a place of strength, empathy, wisdom, and love is the way out.

The survival of human civilization depends on it.

Here's my conversation with Daniel Negreanu, one of the greatest poker players of all time, and in general, he's a brilliant, hilarious, and kind-hearted human being. I've been a fan of his for a long time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKnoNfajUgM