Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - The Information: theinformation.com/lex to get 75% off first month - NetSuite: netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour - ExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free - Blinkist: blinkist.com/lex and use code LEX to get 25% off premium - Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX to get special savings 1:07 - Are there limits to what physics can understand? 9:39 - Beautiful ideas in physics 18:08 - Space and time are really big 21:56 - There are billions of thoughts in a human life 29:17 - Big bang 37:39 - How life emerged in the universe 43:42 - Aliens 53:34 - Consciousness 1:01:01 - Limits of physics 1:06:38 - Complimentary principle 1:15:42 - Free will 1:21:56 - Particles 1:27:19 - Nobel Prize in Physics 1:40:33 - Axions and dark matter 1:55:58 - Time crystals 2:00:51 - Theory of everything 2:10:18 - Advice for young people 2:16:01 - Meaning of life
@Dalamain3 жыл бұрын
I love that you take time to post timestamps unlike many other podcast authors. Of course I listen to your podcasts in full anyway but it's nice to see what's coming up!
@kylejamescromwell47423 жыл бұрын
@@Dalamain totally agree bud
@victorygarden5563 жыл бұрын
What is that box on the desk that reacts to noise?
@mgenthbjpafa64133 жыл бұрын
Physics. At the edge of the field, about almost all "fields" ... Very well oriented questions. It was a pleasure, a sum of those "open problems", thank you for your time. Best Regards. I am near the end, surely facing something even more appealing than space time crystals...
@pat325ci3 жыл бұрын
Video not playing for many viewers for some reason
@Moviesrule20113 жыл бұрын
Pens in the shirt pocket is the science equivalent of military ribbons.
@jeremiahmacclure3 жыл бұрын
Nobel Prizes work as well.
@goergelucas12323 жыл бұрын
I never thought of that one , can I use that one ¿??????
@slayerfam22 жыл бұрын
Yep ...and he's a 6 pen general ..
@channelwarhorse33672 жыл бұрын
Did any of the pens 🖊 ✍ g = G Me/r^2 (1e -/- Ef/Eo ), G sub c LIGO moment 😀 that's the Einstein INCH equation published. Neutrinos curve to event horizon, the math, water molecule has one too .. complete Einstein Elevator Control to definition of the Singularity.
@crittjudge9852 жыл бұрын
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@nickm75293 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man. I see a dude with 6 pens in his pocket, I like and subscribe.
@codythompson33233 жыл бұрын
@Lex fridman Scam
@0neIntangible3 жыл бұрын
Before I read yours, I was gonna same, ha!...👍
@bigpickles3 жыл бұрын
I agree ;)
@nickm75293 жыл бұрын
@@bigpickles cool name dude
@AL_Capone_MMA3 жыл бұрын
Fair rule to live by sir
@paarugsethi52923 жыл бұрын
“How many pens do you need?” Frank: “Yes”
@jerrybatsford96893 жыл бұрын
Very cool comment meme man. I enjoyed it very much.
@tealc62183 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure there's a pocket protector holding all those pens. My dude is just trying to maintain his nerd cred.
@jyjjy73 жыл бұрын
I read this comment just as they were talking about "pockets of complexity". Frank just likes to have one of his own.
@FOWST2 жыл бұрын
I made the same joke and instantly deleted it. Hats off to you good sir.
@Plowmanplow112 жыл бұрын
Hahaha fantastic comment
@bean56183 жыл бұрын
This was the first thing on my algorithm and I knew I didn’t even have to scroll anymore. We love you, Lex. These podcasts are amazing.
@TheBtmfdr2 жыл бұрын
This guy loves science so much. He gets so excited talking about it, he sometimes forgets to breathe! friggin awesomeness!
@adamjpd Жыл бұрын
I love how much he loves it
@krackNsmackk Жыл бұрын
You mean how it sounds like he's been holding his breath and breathing in loudly like he's been underwater holding his breath, yea it's annoying
@pomodorostudyclub Жыл бұрын
Le friggin awesome science man! Okay redditor
@mr.toolbox6847 ай бұрын
you are brain dead
@sionea11893 жыл бұрын
Taking 6 pens to a podcast. Okay Frank, I see you.
@richkrupansky13393 жыл бұрын
🤣
@jmfp21jp3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha I just commented on that epic pocket protector lol good eye!
@georgepusmaz3 жыл бұрын
😀
@IndefiniteMark3 жыл бұрын
the intellectuals choice of bling
@fredsplinter96143 жыл бұрын
Do you have any idea how many hats he wears ? I bet he is responsible for signing his name in a dozen or more important groups.
@jithwheels3 жыл бұрын
It’s a rare opportunity to glean insights on the nature of reality from a Nobel laureate. I am in awe of Dr. Wilczek. One of the most engaging podcasts from this channel.
@robbiewalsh69653 жыл бұрын
We need more cultural icons like Wilczek and Lex! The assumption shouldn't just be that smart people are born that way, every single guest Lex has had on has seemingly worked themselves to the bone in pursuit of something more. That message needs to be trumpeted from the rooftops of every school on this planet, genius is just the first step in the intellectual pursuit of anything.
@robbiewalsh69653 жыл бұрын
@pinned by Lex Fridman does anyone actually fall for this? I can't imagine it's very productive.
@tenrsounds3 жыл бұрын
That was so f-c-I-g good. Any time you can listen to Frank Wilczek just talk at length and not be interrupted is amazing. Profess.
@roycechun56303 жыл бұрын
What goes on the internet, stays on the internet. Your videos will teach kids and adults alike for generations to come. Keep being you!
@Mukawakadoodoo3 жыл бұрын
Just as I’m getting frustrated with my chemistry and math this semester, this podcast pops up. Perfect timing Lex, it’s time to get my fight back.
@pau11yify3 жыл бұрын
fight the good fight! google it, if necessary. the world is understandable
@Mukawakadoodoo3 жыл бұрын
@@pau11yify yeah! It kinda sucks cause my professor is highly qualified, but really not good at instructing.
@Mukawakadoodoo3 жыл бұрын
If anyone’s interested, I did pass my chemistry class. Barely, but I did pass. My math class on the other hand, I won’t be able to make it. But it’s ok. I’ll take chemistry 1 instead next semester to take a break from the math and return to it with a vengeance.
@joshuahenry74823 жыл бұрын
When I think of a physicist this is the person I see in my head.
@CockworkOrange3 жыл бұрын
What a nice man and genius he is. Love the compassion. Really interesting person and topic.
@bigboicreme Жыл бұрын
Very good
@andyjame3262 Жыл бұрын
This CD is absolutely wonderful! kzfaq.infoUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq I liked it so much that I bought a copy for my sister who also liked it. It is very well done. I like the fact that there is nothing in the background to disturb - no music. I am able to concentrate on the various steps of meditation. The pauses are perfect, and him's voice is soothing and encouraging. I would highly recommend this, especially for beginners. I think I will always be a beginner.
@mohegyux40723 жыл бұрын
if you read his book "A Beautiful Question: Finding Nature's Deep Design" you can't help but love the man, he's a genius
@SAAARC3 жыл бұрын
The question is when will they publish the Princeton companion to physics? it's been years since it should have come out. What is Frank up to?!
@SAAARC3 жыл бұрын
@@Abhishek-hy8xe Hopefully it will come in the next few years
@kevinfaltin48563 жыл бұрын
@@rickandelon9374 that's not lex, click his channel.
@nolanstdenis90443 жыл бұрын
@@user-ft1xi4rk6l SPAM!! DO NOT REPLY
@shekfeh3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful book by beautiful genius
@jeremiahmacclure3 жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed at how Lex can get the best out of each interview. The man has a wide range of interests in which he has some expertise or understanding.
@truthseeker22753 жыл бұрын
"I have a dopamine system and I am happy to use it" - My new favourite quote.
@ericdelisle13 жыл бұрын
Do you have a time stamp for that...?! I missed it I guess :-/
@truthseeker22753 жыл бұрын
@@ericdelisle1 2:19:53 - the very last question.
@El_Diablo_12 Жыл бұрын
Great quote lol, now I gotta watch until the end
@I_AM_G_FORCE3 жыл бұрын
Sitting on a bench near a river after dark having a cigarette and listening to this on a blue tooth speaker looking at the sky
@eoinbyrne90683 жыл бұрын
Put on "intro" by the XX, that song will fit the mood
@vaahtobileet3 жыл бұрын
@@kevyt3095 are time zones that interesting? It's three AM in Finland
@I_AM_G_FORCE3 жыл бұрын
@@kevyt3095 01:03
@grantblazer75653 жыл бұрын
With a name like that, I expect nothing less
@dakotadad88353 жыл бұрын
That sounds like the perfect way to listen to a podcast like this one
@viewer30913 жыл бұрын
Lex has got the best out out Frank Wilczek in this interview = Probably the best interview with Frank I have ever seen.
@DDechoes873 жыл бұрын
My man looks like Mr. Lahey if he never touched the booze and got real deep into Physics
@machinegun3333 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 so true
@dakotadad88353 жыл бұрын
Lol, The shit spark led to the shit Big Bang and now the shit universe
@Nexus-63 жыл бұрын
'I am the physics, Randy.'
@vincentmiller4203 жыл бұрын
👍
@vincentmiller4203 жыл бұрын
@@dakotadad8835 *shitiverse
@mbaske71142 жыл бұрын
I met Frank at a conference once. He asked me if he could borrow my pen. I politely refused.
@eoeo92i2b2bx2 жыл бұрын
😉👍
@CloudyMcCloud00 Жыл бұрын
First rule in life: never, ever, lend a pen.
@mikeyferris5 ай бұрын
Rofl. I was just staring at his pocket when this reply popped up 😂
@lifeisamitch3 жыл бұрын
I love how excited Frank gets while speaking
@landoishisname3 жыл бұрын
wilczek seems so present and switched on for a 70 year old man, I hope I'm that cognizant and articulate at his age
@closinginonclosure3 жыл бұрын
Present? Switched on? Yet he's a literal human whose spent 70 years on the planet, primarily speaking English and can't even say the name of what he is correctly. 😂 11:56 "Youman"? Says it again a few seconds later. Says a bunch of other weird stuff too. Yeah, dude is really switched on. Lol
@jjbecerra11193 жыл бұрын
@@closinginonclosure ayee go to sleep fu
@jojokabo783 жыл бұрын
70 is not that old :)
@jojokabo783 жыл бұрын
@@closinginonclosurehe is smarter then you. Now and forever.
@closinginonclosure3 жыл бұрын
@@jojokabo78 Not even close.
@jasonpfister57233 жыл бұрын
I don’t think you need to say that you talked about Aliens in your description anymore... I think your fan base assumes you talked about aliens 😀...love your content!!!!
@grayaj233 жыл бұрын
One of your best, Lex. If you want to listen to Frank Wilczek, you first must create the universe. One of the A-List of my nerd crushes.
@davidmckayii752 Жыл бұрын
Frank's the kind of man I'd want to speak at the United Nations. His articulate, and thought provoking responses, make me think of new ideas. Wonderful podcast, keep up the good work.
@routex13 жыл бұрын
I love how Lex wraps up interviews so elegantly
@daisyxfaith3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving us the gift of hearing from these brilliant minds. 🙏🏻
@maggoli672 жыл бұрын
I LOVE how much love this man has for his subject matter.
@pilotrserra Жыл бұрын
OMG, I love the professionalism of Lex Fridman’s interview quality. The quality of conversation is the best on the internet. We don’t have to listen to foul language or drug-related cultures. Real problem-solving discussions to address real issues are always the focus…thank you sooo much!!
@TheHumanSystem3 жыл бұрын
The number of pens in his pocket is like military stripes. He is a high ranking scientist.
@HelloWorld-xc4xd3 жыл бұрын
His smirk tell me he has it all figured out and goes to the casino only to take what is his
@benjaminperry74383 жыл бұрын
For some reason this is not playing, every other episode works perfect but I can’t listen to this one it just keeps loading 🤔
@Boog_masskway3 жыл бұрын
Yes same here
@t.j.s.29133 жыл бұрын
Same here
@benjaminperry74383 жыл бұрын
It’s working now 🤷🏼♂️
@rolento54803 жыл бұрын
Charismatic, charming and intelligent guy.
@TheHumanSystem3 жыл бұрын
"As a side note, let me say a word about asymptotic freedom..." This is why we love Lex Fridman.
@noble_experiment Жыл бұрын
why?
@ajames1654 Жыл бұрын
Loving being on this journey with you Lex !
@redriver65413 жыл бұрын
Look at all of them pens in his pocket...... Super Nerd Level Achieved...... I love this guy. Such a great episode.
@BidenIsKing2 жыл бұрын
This guy is one of the most brilliant dudes I have ever heard.
@petermacdonald26063 жыл бұрын
Video not playing...
@rs53523 жыл бұрын
The video has trouble loading, so I just see Lex staring at the camera. He looks like an FBI agent from Twin Peaks is about to announce an invasion. 😎
@SomeSortaPro3 жыл бұрын
Im very sad. I cannot watch the podcast either no matter how many times I reload or how long I wait. I have a bong and panda express in front of me rn im so happy but disappointed
@donald_duck27683 жыл бұрын
Having the same issue
@808huntingfever3 жыл бұрын
Same thing for me
@SomeSortaPro3 жыл бұрын
@@808huntingfever ive found if you open the link in safari/Twitter it works fine. KZfaq app must be glitching
@808huntingfever3 жыл бұрын
@@SomeSortaPro that helped, thanks
@ronan82283 жыл бұрын
One of the most impressive men currently alive today. Kudos Lex!
@sithlorddarthbong49593 жыл бұрын
I fucking love this guy hahahaha!!! He has a total Idgaf haircut and he has a pen for any random situation that life may throw his way!... this man is a true stud!!! ...and smart AF as well!!! Lex has one of the best podcasts in the multiverse!!!
@O0kala3 жыл бұрын
Lex, I just wanna give you thanks for this interview and as always providing time stamps of topics in your description. 👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿
@mariuszuszek13503 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽💩💩
@mattman86853 жыл бұрын
Frank to me is a rockstar of physics! He is in my mind bigger than the Beatles!
@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung3 жыл бұрын
Is it just me that can’t get this episode to play ?
@tmjmccormack3 жыл бұрын
same. just spinning away
@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung3 жыл бұрын
@@StrongerThanBigfoot strange , your not in the U.K. by any chance ?
@tmjmccormack3 жыл бұрын
won’t play in usa
@vorador43653 жыл бұрын
Not working in Canada, I assume secrets were revealed and the feds moved in
@aendoh3 жыл бұрын
Still not working in Germany
@Lazy84.203 жыл бұрын
My man’s pen game is on point!
@anoopramakrishna3 жыл бұрын
Really nice talk, Lex really challenged him on several points and it made the conversation much better. He really does a good job communicating his ideas, loved seeing his childlike enthusiasm.
@physicsisawesome42053 жыл бұрын
Physics is the most fascinating subject and physicist are gods!
@rainbowGZUS73 жыл бұрын
I had twelve cents in my shirt pocket and it was bothering me, but he's got like 6 super pens in his and he's chillin.
@jonnykopp3 жыл бұрын
What kind of a maniac has coins in their shirt pockets? What if you have to do army rolls and cartwheels?
@Fallahh3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you bringing aliens up in these conversations.
@SlimNateKC3 жыл бұрын
Can tell before watching this is gonna be great. My favorite notification to get is always from Lex!
@SlimNateKC3 жыл бұрын
Nice try, fake Lex
@doublevision54653 жыл бұрын
Me: Can I have an autograph? Frank: Which color?
@MuzixMaker2 жыл бұрын
Me: Yes.
@Miko803 жыл бұрын
"Wilczek" in Polish means "Young Wolf"
@Miko803 жыл бұрын
@@lexfridman414 haha, nice try 🤣
@jan-olofharnvall87603 жыл бұрын
You are so sweet Lex. That smile when you say ”and that is where all the funn is”🥰
@lantao192 жыл бұрын
I think Frank is a pinnacle artifact of human endeavor.
@ultimoguerreiro822 жыл бұрын
The man is basically a curious child poking the fabric of reality and having fun. Cool mate to have around.
@das_it_mane Жыл бұрын
Best description of Frank!
@Solutionist88 Жыл бұрын
Don't grow up, it's a trap
@nativealien18593 жыл бұрын
Turned this day around for me thanks Lex!
@thewholesomegrail67223 жыл бұрын
Hope it stays better. God bless you.
@n.richardanoliefo39503 жыл бұрын
@@thewholesomegrail6722 username checks out
@nativealien18593 жыл бұрын
@@thewholesomegrail6722 thank you! Same to you
@q.bandit9612 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy Frank Wilcek. A brilliant mind. One of the most intelligent people of our time.
@lkajiess Жыл бұрын
Frank is one of my favorite people to listen to-such a brilliant mind. Plus he sounds like Gene Wilder lol.
@KingcoleIIV3 жыл бұрын
That is such a beautiful thing he said at the end. "Life is a gift I didn't earn"
@18_rabbit2 жыл бұрын
and yet, in a basic sense, he probably did earn it, cuz of what can be called the burden of genius, which has several aspects. I''m not brilliant, and yet dealing w/ ppl who think poorly, is sooo sooo incredibly difficult these days, and wow, ppl i've known for years who aren't the sharpest knives in the drawer, are acting extra extra illogical, etc, thanks to the effects of politics. Sickening, truly
@benjaminperry74383 жыл бұрын
I can’t get this episode to play
@wepritz843 жыл бұрын
This is closest to Gordon Freeman meeting Walter.
@cedricpod3 жыл бұрын
My partner evaluates scientists based on the number of pens they have in their pocket … this guy is top drawer
@dizbeliefdanbackhouse58073 жыл бұрын
Such a good conversation! Amazing thanks!
@TheHigherSpace3 жыл бұрын
I'm ready for all the axion talk lol let's go!
@kalaoaflowerpower3 жыл бұрын
@Lex Fridman get this imposter out of here
@DWJCESQ2 жыл бұрын
Two of my fave Humans helping me to continuously learn and grow… Invaluable. Best, DCM
@thezzach2 жыл бұрын
I love that such a smart guy still combs what little hair he has over his mostly bald head.
@andrerichardson3 жыл бұрын
Can we just take a minute to appreciate how many pens he has
@domingoalvarez39843 жыл бұрын
This video is not loading
@wenger8283 жыл бұрын
Same
@_bryanblaze_3 жыл бұрын
Why won’t this video play?
@sbschamp103 жыл бұрын
Life as a gift I didn’t deserve, beautiful Frank. Taking risks can only cost you your life, and you got that for free, amiright?
@zeemo77512 жыл бұрын
Love his explanation of time and space for a layman like myself. Thanks doc.
@bluekarnage1985 Жыл бұрын
True wisdom is being able to explain elegant ideas to a layperson.
@nbvw33 жыл бұрын
Great talk!! (It also explains why I couldn't get a pen at the shop the other day)
@redriver65412 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love to listen Dr Wilczek speak on physics..... That said..... Could there be a more stereotypical genius in appearance? That shirt pocket....that hair..... It's awesome.
@kylegushue3 жыл бұрын
Weekly episodes with Frank please!
@tmjmccormack3 жыл бұрын
Initial as plays fine but the interview won’t play
@whoistaylornave3 жыл бұрын
@Dw same
@richardmallion3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the same issue. Get the adverts but the interview just buffers.
@rossconi3 жыл бұрын
@@inbox0000 nah, still stuck
@ksmoove18353 жыл бұрын
Still not playing
@ricksspeedshop3 жыл бұрын
Super cool interview! Really down to earth human being. Thank you!
@juancantu61693 жыл бұрын
‘Symmetry is at the core of our idea of beauty...’ I am an artist, and my focus is on highlighting imperfections. I don’t believe I make mistakes when I create art, and my goal is to legitimize “bad art” as I believe bad art to be the only form or style of art that is 100% inclusive. Anyone who is able to can create bad art, and the actual process of creating art ultimately leads to personal growth. Art is therapy. #iheartbadart
@juancantu61693 жыл бұрын
@Lex Fridman I’m am curious as to your scam process or procedure. I might contact you for the pure learning experience, and maybe I can take some of your dubious practices and alter them to apply them legitimately and ethically in the real world of business.
@DusanPavlicek783 жыл бұрын
9:26 "If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." (Carl Sagan) 😉 I love that quote ❤
@oldnepalihippie2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant discussion! I like the spookiness of the complimentary principle. Explains a lot in my life, and space-time-plasma crystals just blow me away. Yet still, I feel we might be missing something...
@Alex-bl6oi3 жыл бұрын
58:12 I really like this explanation of how evolution may select for consciousness, or like he said, 'self-awareness'. I like that word better too. Consciousness sounds too mystical.
@Mufassahehe3 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Frank is a truly inspiring human with an obvious passion for knowledge. Thank you 🙏 Lex!
@WayneBraack2 жыл бұрын
Not even a good old fashioned pocket protector for all those pens. That's heroic.
@richardgordon71233 жыл бұрын
Lex, you are at the top of your game in this interview. Good prep! Wished I could have heard him discuss decoherence, recoherence, his take on quantum consciousness, the multiverse, and how everyone can exploit this knowledge in their daily lives to achieve deeper compassion and joy. He almost got there with the bits about humility. I also wish he hadn't held back when he waded into deeper waters. We like pictures of the bottom turtle. Why didn't you ask Katherine de Kleer about the meaning of life? Just needling. Peace & love.
@dakotadad88353 жыл бұрын
I can’t get this damn podcast to play?? What gives, the other ones play this one just sits and buffers **edit 6 days later it finally plays for me lol
@bodymindsoul602 жыл бұрын
I love this man, his pens and mind captured my heart, and he was married on my Birthday!
@thejentzen3 жыл бұрын
The video won’t load for me. Other videos play instantly
@dk-ib8ok3 жыл бұрын
Here we go again! Today's run is gonna be a good one :)
@TheBigcowie3 жыл бұрын
Frank has the same laugh as Seth Rogen pre smoke
@cinephilia_30992 жыл бұрын
Maybe the only genuine podcast for people who are serious about science...As a researcher myself, I hate when I see wrong infos flying in the name of popular science...love to see physicists themselves emerge in these deep discussions
@Mmmmkaaay3 жыл бұрын
Aliens to Fridman is like DMT to Rogan: He's gonna work it in to every interview.
@alexlarsen64133 жыл бұрын
Those pens in his shirt pocket, lol...he looks like a literal caricature of a nerd physics professor! And I say that as an MSc in physics
@grayaj233 жыл бұрын
My guess is that it was intentional
@EasyWinking3 жыл бұрын
@@grayaj23 hes embracing it and going for that look
@intellectualplace3 жыл бұрын
Maybe the all find the same actions
@alexlarsen64133 жыл бұрын
@@hypno5690 Is it tho? Squinting when sun hits your eyes is a healthy reflex, and I don't flex my jaw unless I get angry. Also, you don't see it here but I was actually wearing a pen necklace and I have pens tattooed on my butt cheeks. Swear to god!
@categoryerror73 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful and inspiring man.
@kkushman37873 жыл бұрын
Video will not load; have been trying for a day and a half or so. Excited to watch this one though!
@DillTheDog2 жыл бұрын
Frank is probably a very very busy man, but Lex you must get him back in soon, could listen to you guys for ever 😎🇬🇧😎
@HDskeltons3 жыл бұрын
Everyone says 6 pens but he in fact has at least 7: look at the leftmost ridge on the surface of his pocket at 6:15; it's not from the black pen :O Anyway, incredible conversation! What a passionate and brilliant mind this man has. To me, he represents some of the best of what mankind has to offer.
@xnow19363 жыл бұрын
great talk! More theoretical physicists please.
@ikust0072 жыл бұрын
Such high splendide quality guests ! This channel is becoming my top favourite one. Bravo !
@arltforcce69793 жыл бұрын
this guy is the real deal, he doesn't let his own biases slip in.