Lex Fridman
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Lex Fridman is a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. He is a research scientist, engineer, and a popular podcast host known for his contributions to the study and promotion of AI and its societal impact. Born in Moscow, Russia, Lex Fridman later moved to the United States and pursued his education in computer science. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Queens College, City University of New York, and a master's degree and a Ph.D. in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research interests primarily lie in the intersection of AI, deep learning, and autonomous vehicles. Fridman gained significant recognition through his podcast, "Lex Fridman Podcast," which features long-form conversations with experts and thought leaders from various domains, including AI, technology, science, philosophy, and more. His podcast has garnered a large following and has provided a platform for in-depth discussions on cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and the impact they have on society. Apart from his podcast, Fridman has made significant contributions to the field of AI through his research work. He has published numerous papers in top-tier conferences and journals, focusing on topics such as deep learning, computer vision, and human-robot interaction. Fridman has also been actively involved in the development and application of autonomous vehicles, particularly self-driving cars. Lex Fridman's work and contributions have made him a well-respected figure in the AI community. He is known for his thoughtful and engaging interview style, where he dives deep into complex topics and explores the broader implications of technological advancements. Fridman continues to inspire and educate a wide audience through his podcast, research, and commitment to advancing the understanding and responsible development of AI. Apart From AI and podcasting, Lex is a fully capable of shredding on the guitar. [Comfortably Numb Solo | Pink Floyd Cover by Lex Fridman](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khf-N2f8T78) ## Notable Guests - [Elon Musk](/posts/Elon-Musk-SpaceX-Mars-Tesla-Autopilot-SelfDriving-Robotics-and-AI-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - Artist [Grimes](/posts/Grimes-Music-AI-and-the-Future-of-Humanity-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - Podcaster and Comedian [Joe Rogan](/posts/Joe-Rogan-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - [Mark Zuckerberg](/posts/Lex-Fridman-and-Mark-Zuckerberg) - [Mark Zuckerberg for the first Podcast in the Metaverse](/posts/Mark-Zuckerberg-First-Interview-in-the-Metaverse-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - [Robert F. Kennedy Jr](/posts/Lex-Fridman-and-Robert-F-Kennedy-Jr) - Lecturer and Author [Jordan Peterson](/posts/Jordan-Peterson-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - [Marc Andreessen](/posts/Lex-Fridman-and-Marc-Andreessen) - [Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales](/posts/Lex-Fridman-and-Wikipedia-Founder-Jimmy-Wales) - former Coinbase CTO and tech visionary [Balaji Srinivasan](/posts/Balaji-Srinivasan), - OpenAI CEO and [Y Combinator](posts/Y-Combinator) President [Sam Altman](/posts/Sam-Altman-Lex-Fridman-Podcast), - Author of Sapiens [Yuval Noah Harari](/posts/Yuval-Noah-Harari-Human-Nature-Intelligence-Power-and-Conspiracies-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - Youtuber [MrBeast](/posts/MrBeast-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - Former CIA Spy [Andrew Bustamante](/posts/Andrew-Bustamante-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - DeepMind Founder and AGI Pioneer [Demis Hassabis](/posts/Demis-Hassabis-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - Neuroscientist and Podcaster [Andrew Huberman](/posts/Lex-Fridman-and-Andrew-Huberman-Round-4) - Fighter Pilot David Fravor, see [David Fravor | UFOs, Aliens, Fighter Jets, and Aerospace Engineering](/posts/David-Fravor-UFOs-Aliens-Fighter-Jets-and-Aerospace-Engineering-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - Cognitive Psychologist Donald Hoffman, see [Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth](/posts/Donald-Hoffman-Reality-is-an-Illusion-How-Evolution-Hid-the-Truth-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - [Walter Isaacson](/posts/Walter-Isaacson-Elon-Musk-Steve-Jobs-Einstein-Da-Vinci-and-Ben-Franklin-Lex-Fridman-Podcast-), Biographer of Elon Musk, Steve, Jobs, Ben Franklin and more. - Techno-Biologist and Entrapenuar [Neri Oxman](/posts/Neri-Oxman-Biology-Art-and-Science-of-Design-Engineering-with-Nature-Lex-Fridman-Podcast) - Divorce Lawyer and Author [James Sexton](/posts/James-Sexton-Divorce-Lawyer-on-Marriage-Relationships-Sex-Lies-Love-Lex-Fridman-Podcast)