Brian Greene: Quantum Gravity, The Big Bang, Aliens, Death, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #232
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Published 2021-10-20
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - Entropy
8:35 - Consciousness
24:54 - Quantum gravity
28:14 - String theory
41:41 - Time
54:13 - Free will
58:36 - Emergence and complexity
1:05:48 - The Big Bang
1:18:47 - Extraterrestrial life
1:29:09 - Space exploration
1:37:07 - Fear of death
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All Comments (21)
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Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - The Prisoner Wine Company: theprisonerwine.com/lex to get 20% off & free shipping - Blinkist: blinkist.com/lex and use code LEX to get 25% off premium - LMNT: drinklmnt.com/lex to get free sample pack - BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off - NI: www.ni.com/perspectives 0:27 - Entropy 8:35 - Consciousness 24:54 - Quantum gravity 28:14 - String theory 41:41 - Time 54:13 - Free will 58:36 - Emergence and complexity 1:05:48 - The Big Bang 1:18:47 - Extraterrestrial life 1:29:09 - Space exploration 1:37:07 - Fear of death
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I see Brian Greene, I CLICK! Great podcast Lex. :)
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Brian Greene is great because he seems socially competent with great intelligence. Not just a science/math savant who can't communicate with everyday people.
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If there were teachers/ profs like this across the board the world would be different
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I love that Lex allows his guests to respond at length, and has the acumen to follow up with astute questions. We'll done.
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Brian Greene is the best. I really wish somebody like him was teaching Physics in my highschool, maybe I would have been more interested back then. His series on Nova, "fabric of the cosmos" is incredible.
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Brian Greene is my favorite science communicator up there with Carl Sagan. He is so articulate and easy to understand while possessing such a rich vocabulary. The way he layers his sentences is so poetic and entertaining that it's impossible to be distracted.
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I love how Brian is so animated when he speaks. How his hands convey his story. Truly inspiring.
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I remember looking forward to your guest episodes on JRE, and replaying older ones multiple times. What a great decision it was to start your own; this is, hands down, the best podcast out - congrats, and thank you 👍
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Yess Brian Greene! I can't wait to hear this whole podcast. Absolutely love him
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Brian Greene is one of my favorite minds of our era. Beyond intelligent, and very charismatic
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12:00 Lex breaking the 3rd wall and saying "he's onto me" while Brian debates whether or not he's conscious is comedic gold. IA Lex latest humour update seems to be functionning well. Good job devs
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This is why I love Physics and Mathematics. Great guest!
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This episode felt like it was only 30 minutes long! Great conversation!
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Loved Brian on JRE, so I was very excited when I saw this notification.
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I love the fact that given the "right" teacher, i.e., someone articulate and able to speak in simple terms, one can pleasingly listen to studies beyond our personal journey. Letting us enjoy their voyage while remaining in our own. A well-spoken, articulate person with a thorough handle on the topic at hand and presto... the magic begins.
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Brian is such an excellent communicator. I love listening to him
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Brian's NOVA documentary, The Elegant Universe, is what first piqued my interest in physics. That documentary also has a very special place in my heart because it was the only thing that would help sooth my daughter to sleep when she was an infant. :) (This is yet another episode I can "like" before even listening to!)
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Brian Greene is one of favorite guests! I can listen to him all day
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I started to be obsesed with Brian's books years ago and I recently discovered Lex's channel and spent days and nights listening to it. Now I found out two of my favourite people had a podcast together!! WoW❤
