Avi Loeb: Aliens, Black Holes, and the Mystery of the Oumuamua | Lex Fridman Podcast #154

Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Zero Fasting: go.zerofasting.com/s/lex-promo to get 30% off annual subscription - LMNT: drinklmnt.com/lex to get free sample pack - Sun Basket: sunbasket.com/lex and use code LEX to get $35 off - Pessimists Archive: pessimists.co/ 2:31 - Are we alone in the universe? 6:46 - Consciousness 11:23 - Sending digital copies of humans to space 16:01 - Oumuamua 38:04 - Alien space junk 42:03 - What do aliens look like? 59:21 - Drake equation 1:00:23 - Industrial polution from aliens 1:12:15 - UFO sightings 1:20:11 - How long will human civilization last? 1:22:51 - Radio signal from Proxima Centauri 1:26:12 - Breakthrough Starshot project 1:29:11 - Space race 1:34:22 - Human space exploration 1:39:38 - Social media is a threat to society 1:44:26 - Are humans ready for discovering an alien civilization? 1:48:38 - Mayans used astrology to wage war 1:49:53 - Black holes 2:08:43 - Stephen Hawking 2:12:21 - Grigori Perelman 2:16:46 - Theory of everything 2:23:45 - Dark matter 2:26:28 - Advice for young people 2:29:32 - Memories of my father and mother 2:34:01 - Existentialism 2:36:15 - Mortality 2:38:49 - Meaning of life

I'm starting to feel like Rogan was training his apprentice when looking back at the Lex episodes.... Joe, we miss you, but Lex is the Captain now.

This is the best type of guest for your show imo. Really unique, slightly eccentric, extremely smart, and someone nobody really knows

Brit here . Found lex about a month ago , put these podcasts on everynight for bedtime now

Avi.. one of my today heroes. He doesn’t care about getting prizes… he’ll be remembered as one of the greatest minds ever!!

I love how Avi, a man who comes from the highest level of academia, is so open, modest, and humble with his way of thinking... Lex has really created and developed one of the best podcast's, at least on our planet 😉 😉

Well, I was going to go to sleep... but I guess I can go to bed in 3 hours.

This CD has three separate relaxation/meditation sessions on it youtube.com/post/Ugkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIat… guided by a very pleasant and direct male voice. Unlike so many other products of its type, this CD does not have bad synthesizer music, does not feature a phony or affected style of narration, and does not make any bogus claims to be subliminal or to re-train the brain or any of that balderdash. What you get is 1. a guided meditation for getting into a pleasantly relaxed state of body awareness while taking a stroll (superb for those easing back into a fitness routine slowly after an illness or injury) 2. A nice long breath-awareness relaxation session that if followed diligently can put you into very deep states of full-body relaxation and mental calmness, and 3. a buddhist-inspired meditation session designed to help you develop and maintain feelings of loving kindness toward not just yourself and your friends, but toward people you don't even like. The CD makes no claims to be designed for advanced meditators or for buddhists or hindus/yoga practitioners looking for very deep and esoteric stuff. It is geared more toward the average person who just wants to develop the habit of relaxation and stress relief through natural, healthy means. him, if you happen to be reading this, keep up the good work fella, and I love your accent. I would also like to note that I have never fallen asleep while listening to this product. I would like to kindly suggest to the reviewer who said this CD makes him fall asleep, that he might want to get checked to see if he has a sleep disorder, or if he is simply not setting aside ample time for restful sleep at night. A healthy person getting adequate rest at night should be able to go into deep states of mental relaxation without dozing off, if not all the time, then most of the time.

Came here from JRE clip. I was too lazy to make my way to Spotify. Lex for the win.

“You can’t be arrogant if you see the big picture” Avi Loeb is the best. Great show Lex

I don’t know how I found this podcast, half the time I don’t understand what I’m hearing, but I’m learning soooo much ❤️❤️❤️❤️ it was meant to be. This was so inspiring to continue learning

This is one of the best podcast episodes I’ve ever listened to. I’m so happy this conversation happened.

This interview will age like fine wine.

This was a top 10 episode for sure!

Listening to this guy is so refreshing... sometimes i have the feeling theoretical astrophysicists like not to be understood, wants to keep and underline their distance. Then you find scientists like him with a positive and really divulgative attitude and you make peace with such a difficult matter as cosmology and astrophysics. Hell yeah! Nice host, nice guest, interesting podcast!

Such an amazing and refreshing human. Can’t help but be inspired and in awe of Avi Loeb.

Bar-none, Lex is one of the best Interviewers in the Biz. This episode with Mr. Loeb is extra special.

Brilliant talk, Avi has a concise clear and beautiful way of communicating and storytelling. Fantastic guest, Lex continues to amaze with the quality of his lineups!

That Wall-E figurine next to Avi is just perfect.

I’m going back and catching the podcasts from years back. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Such a charming man!