Martin Rees: Black Holes, Alien Life, Dark Matter, and the Big Bang | Lex Fridman Podcast #305

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Lambda: lambdalabs.com/lex - InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off - Indeed: indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit - ExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free - Onnit: lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off 0:52 - Understanding the universe 9:22 - Human limitations and AI 18:18 - Dark matter 25:38 - Vast universe 33:19 - Alien life 47:12 - Space exploration 1:11:35 - Future technology 1:22:57 - Newton and Einstein 1:26:59 - Black holes 1:40:40 - Cosmological threats 2:07:44 - Advice for young people 2:10:14 - Mortality

I appreciate that Lex does podcasts on politics as well but the science ones I click immediately without a second thought, especially when it's about space

This man was clearly built to be a thinker. Even at an age where he should be long retired, he still has so much passion for exploring these ideas. Its contagious and made this a great listen!

I watched this super high Feeling so lucky to listen to this brilliant minds for free Thank you YouTube and lex Fridman

Lex Fridman. This man stole my heart. I’m a 29 year old mom who is cleaning my home and I can’t find anything else in the world I would rather listen to. This seems like the most important questions in life. Everything that came out of this man’s mouth is all I think about on repeat in my brain. I don’t comment usually in videos. Especially his excitement for ai makes me think that it’s one day going to come up and slap us in the face with the advancements of technology once ai is helping us. The part especially about making a simulation to predict certain clues for the actual theory of everything really made me wonder if were in one right now. The theory that gets everyone spooked.

I love how much Martin smiles he clearly enjoys thinking about the universe just like Lex does ❤

So glad I discovered your channel, Lex. Nobody has these amazing topics and guests. You're great!

Edgar Castro, astronomy teacher here. Another incredible interview with a great man as Martin Rees. It was Very well conducted by Lex.

He is such a likable person, with so much wisdom and intellect. Amazing podcast, thank you so much Lex

The diversity of individuals and content on your channel never fails to impress 👏 👌

Lex, you did not say in the introduction to your talk that in our country Martin Rees is the current Astronomer Royal, which is a very prestigious and notable post in the United Kingdom, which goes back for centuries, to 1675 when Charles ll founded the Royal Observatory at Greenwich! He has been a hero of mine for a very long time. Well done for getting him on your podcast!

Amazing conversation, aren’t we spoiled by Lex ❤

I admire you for interviewing one of the most mature of us for their wisdom.

Martin Rees is an amazing man with beautiful, free insights into the nature of what we call "reality"... insights with the discipline of a scientist while not abandoning the delighted and focused curiosity of a child. Wonderful interview, Lex!

I admire him, his articles are superbly written and he is one of those rare scientists that not only are brilliant in one narrow field but have a vast and interdisciplinary understanding of nature and humans and are able to communicate on a level that is accessible to normal people. Great podcast!

I love Martin Rees... He makes me so proud to be an astronomy nerd and buff 🤣

This man is literal solid gold.

Lex, you're a beautiful human being who has educated me so much in the past months during the toughest times in my life. I keep forgetting to press the like button, but have went back and done a few. I will go back and like all eventualy as the world needs your input more now than ever. Much love brother x

I'm 13 minutes in and I'm blown away at Mr Rees' intelligence

Martin is truly an exceptional human being.