True 😔

The idea that time is an illusion breaks my brain.

There are many weird ideas in physics, but that one... that, as Einstein said, "distinction between past, present & future is an illusion" is just too weird.

The arrow of time seems fundamental to my cognition, but maybe not?

Human emotions are complicated 🤣

Recent developments in AI are both exciting and terrifying, but mostly exciting. What gives me hope is that the people I know who are working in AI are great human beings. So, I remain optimistic but vigilant, trying to give voice to many perspectives through long-form podcasts.

Here's my conversation with Shannon Curry, a clinical and forensic psychologist, specializing in relationships, trauma, and violence. She gave a powerful testimony in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. On & off the mic, she was an amazing human being! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtOKrG_wK5A

Lol, true 🤣 I'll have the daedric armor, a two-handed dragonbone sword, and snacks please.

Karma is real. Be good to others. It makes for an awesome, fulfilling life... and who knows, one day, in your darkest hour, it just might save your life.

Evolution can be hilarious 🤣

Here's my conversation with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the creator of GPT-4, ChatGPT, DALL-E, Codex, and other incredible AI systems that are transforming human civilization. This conversation was truly fascinating, challenging, and eye-opening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Guz73e6fw

Keanu is right once again. Kindness is strength.

Very few things upset me as much as weak men gaining a little bit of power and abusing it, especially by manipulating and stifling young minds who have a pure joyful excitement & curiosity about exploring this beautiful world of ours.

I will forever defend those young minds.

Here's my conversation with Eliezer Yudkowsky about the danger of AI to destroy human civilization. This was a difficult, sobering & important conversation. I will have many more with a variety of voices & perspectives in the AI community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaTRHFaaPG8

Nobody has life figured out.

Some days, the feeling of sadness hits hard. I've had many days like this over the past year. It's been tough.

If you're struggling today, I just want you to know that we are struggling together. I love you all.

Here's my conversation with Paul Rosolie, a conservationist, explorer, and a real life Tarzan who lived much of the past 17 years deep in the Amazon jungle. Paul is one of the most incredible and passionate human beings I've ever met. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPfriiHBBek

I've always chosen the non-standard path through life. For a long time I was ashamed of this, of being weird, but I've started to see that "weird" is the edge of human civilization creating something new. So, be weird and be kind, the universe is waiting to see what we create.

I recently learned that MIT has a jiu jitsu club. I stopped by to train and loved it. Thanks to Andrea Esposito (great instructor & competitor) and everyone for the good training. If anyone wants to train with me, I'll be there often and would love to share the mats with you.

Life is short. Enjoy every good moment, and make the best of every shitty one. It's all a beautiful mess.

Here's my conversation with Edward Frenkel, a mathematician at UC Berkeley, working on the interface of mathematics and quantum physics. Ed is a brilliant mind and a truly special human being. This was challenging, moving, and fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osh0-J3T2nY

Most people who have ever lived are forgotten. Most of us alive today will be forgotten. The lasting impact we have is through our connection to other human beings: through friendship, parenting, mentorship, friendly competition, collaboration, and love.