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Lex Fridman Podcast

Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond. Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.

Transcribed podcasts: 441
Time transcribed: 44d 9h 33m 5s

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Title:

Exploring the Meaning of Life: A Conversation with Manolis Kellis

Summary:

In this episode, Manolis Kellis, a professor at MIT and head of the MIT Computational Biology Group, returns to discuss the profound and often elusive question of the meaning of life. The conversation meanders through various topics, including the importance of music in shaping thoughts and emotions, the evolution of human cognition, the interconnectedness of ideas, and the potential of future technologies like Neuralink. Kellis shares personal stories, poetry, and insights into how human experiences and relationships enrich our understanding of life, culminating in reflections on legacy and the impact of one's actions

Tags:

['#MeaningOfLife', '#Cognition', '#Music', '#Neuroscience', '#ArtificialIntelligence', '#Poetry', '#Philosophy']