Michio Kaku: Future of Humans, Aliens, Space Travel & Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #45

I really enjoyed this conversation with Michio. Here's the outline: 0:00 - Introduction 1:14 - Contact with Aliens in the 21st century 6:36 - Multiverse and Nirvana 9:46 - String Theory 11:07 - Einstein's God 15:01 - Would aliens hurt us? 17:34 - What would aliens look like? 22:13 - Brain-machine interfaces 27:35 - Existential risk from AI 30:22 - Digital immortality 34:02 - Biological immortality 37:42 - Does mortality give meaning? 43:42 - String theory 47:16 - Universe as a computer and a simulation 53:16 - First human on Mars

Bro, I feel like Michio can talk for 8 hours straight without taking a break. And I also feel like I could listen to him all those 8 hours.

I met Michio Kaku at Fermi Lab when I was walking around as a young man. He was the most inspirational and positive person I've ever met in my life

Michio’s ability to flow through a conversation about a variety of different topics seamlessly and thoroughly is staggering. He makes it seem like he knows literally everything and every question he answers he has already thought out and outlined and rehearsed. Which, in a way he probably has.

I could listen to Michio Kaku all day. Such an intelligent man, and at the same time able to convey his knowledge and thoughts in an easily understandable manner. Inspiring!

Lex you beat Joe Rogan at getting Michio Kaku on your podcast

This guy knew exactly what he had to say in every second of the conversation.

This felt really short. Can we have a two-hour+ interview with Michio Kaku please

Michio is the only physicist that brings me to tears when he gives his view of things. Thx Michio & Lex

damn , Michio Kaku sounds like he prepared a complete speech for every answer. He really knows his stuff.

Michio does such an amazing job of breaking down complex science into easily digestible segments. I also just love his passion. He is one of my favorites! Wish scientists had followings the way celebrities or sport stars do

Neil Degrasse could probably learn a lot from this guy on how he does interviews, he does not constantly interrupting you and he does not try to belittle you while he is answering or giving knowledge

Very good. Thanks Lex. Love your work and this is far and away the best interview I have seen, with Michio. I watched some of the one he did with J Rogan today but there was such a disconnect between the two - it just didnt work. Well done ... as usual.

He was my Professor back in '96 I couldn't wait to get to the forum to hear his lectures. He was funny, and connected with his students in a way that made you feel as an equal to him. I used to see cameras in the forum, and now understand.why, he is a STAR from heaven. I took classes for 2 semesters as electives. I learned so much. Thank you Professor K. God bless you. Even though I got B+ Graduated with a BS, -Angela ❤🙏

i really like how Michio explains everything clearly for apes like me :D

The thing about Michio Kaku is that he is able to challenge old theories and is open to applying new interpretations. Many scientists question his approach, but I find it refreshing.

I've loved listening to Michio for about 25 years. His video about water is amazing.

Michio is slowly morphing fully into Shang Tsung...

I love Michio Kaku, and his ability to make me feel like a child again

I went back into your archives for this one. Lex was wide eyed listening to this brilliant mind :) I was lucky enough to meet Dr Kaku after one of his entertaining talks many years ago. As a futurist, his visions might sound outlandish to some; I assure you, he is well grounded in his reasoning with a deep understanding of our trajectory as a species. I imagine his predictions will be a collection of beautiful files in the near future where many of the things he said will have come to fruition. His true wisdom will play out many years from now.