#177 – Risto Miikkulainen: Neuroevolution and Evolutionary Computation

Michael Levin is a biologist at Tufts University working on novel ways to understand and control complex pattern formation in biological systems. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Henson Shaving: https://hensonshaving.com/lex and use code LEX to get 100 free blades with your razor – Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings – LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off EPISODE LINKS: Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmichaellevin Michael’s Website: https://drmichaellevin.org Michael’s Papers: Biological Robots: https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.00880 Synthetic Organisms: https://tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19420889.2021.2005863 Limb Regeneration: https://science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abj2164 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (06:40) – Embryogenesis (14:08) – Xenobots: biological robots (27:55) – Sense of self (37:27) – Multi-scale competency architecture (48:58) – Free will (58:27) – Bioelectricity (1:11:44) – Planaria (1:23:33) – Building xenobots (1:47:08) – Unconventional cognition (2:11:39) – Origin of evolution (2:18:42) – Synthetic organisms (2:25:27) – Regenerative medicine (2:29:14) – Cancer suppression (2:33:15) – Viruses (2:38:28) – Cognitive light cones (2:43:03) – Advice for young people (2:47:47) – Death (2:57:17) – Meaning of life

1 Okt 20223h 5min

Daniel Negreanu is one of the greatest poker players of all time. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Backbone: https://playbackbone.com/lex to get perks with order – Audible: https://audible.com/lex to get 30-day free trial – Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get 14-day free trial – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – Fundrise: https://fundrise.com/lex EPISODE LINKS: Daniel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKidPoker Daniel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnegspoker Daniel’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dnegreanu Daniel’s MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex (MasterClass is a sponsor, use link to support podcast) Daniel’s books: Power Hold’em Strategy: https://amzn.to/3ByYtJg Hold’em Wisdom for All Players: https://amzn.to/3LpgXQG Book mentioned: Modern Poker Theory: https://amzn.to/3dkJIBK PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (06:43) – Poker hands (14:39) – Poker ranges (20:10) – Game theory optimal (36:25) – Winning (42:57) – Losing (48:58) – Mental game (53:17) – Day in the life (1:02:20) – History of poker (1:06:10) – Poker solvers (1:12:46) – Online poker (1:20:49) – Greatest poker player of all time (1:40:43) – Main Event of the WSOP (1:49:14) – Advice for beginners (1:54:44) – Cheating (2:04:43) – Movies (2:10:10) – Advice for young people (2:19:29) – Love (2:24:43) – The Gambler

27 Sep 20220s

Will Sasso is a comedian, actor, and co-host of the Dudesy podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings – Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month of fish oil – BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off – Onnit: https://lexfridman.com/onnit to get up to 10% off – Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit EPISODE LINKS: Will’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/willsasso Will’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillSasso Dudsey’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/Dudesy Dudsey’s Website: https://dudesypod.com Dudsey’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/dudesy PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (07:16) – Video games (13:22) – Bobby Lee (15:32) – Stand-up comedy (23:03) – Robin Williams (24:25) – Loneliness and depression (32:46) – John Candy (39:35) – Friendship (45:23) – Ten Minute Podcast (50:22) – Dudesy podcast (58:41) – Acting (1:10:00) – Impressions (1:15:28) – Artificial intelligence (1:46:55) – Anxiety (1:56:49) – Kindness (2:00:45) – Bad days (2:04:39) – Pro wrestling (2:08:15) – Advice for young people (2:22:20) – Meaning of life

24 Sep 20222h 28min

Rana el Kaliouby is a pioneer in the field of emotion recognition and human-centric AI. She is the founder of Affectiva, deputy CEO of Smart Eye, and author of Girl Decoded. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Mizzen+Main: https://mizzenandmain.com and use code LEX to get $35 off – Weights & Biases: https://lexfridman.com/wnb – Notion: https://notion.com – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free EPISODE LINKS: Rana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaliouby Rana’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/ranaelkaliouby Rana’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/RanaelKaliouby Affectiva (website): https://affectiva.com Smart Eye: (website): https://smarteye.se Girl Decoded (book): https://amzn.to/3DnRAN4 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (06:58) – Childhood (16:35) – Hijab (19:18) – Faith (21:26) – War (25:35) – Women in the Middle East (29:53) – Rana’s journey (42:28) – Rosalind Picard (44:36) – Advice for women (55:07) – Dating (1:02:43) – Human nature (1:07:23) – AI and emotions (1:38:01) – Smart Eye (1:47:22) – Tesla and Waymo (1:56:09) – Drunk driving (2:05:40) – Robotics (2:19:27) – Advice for startups (2:24:15) – Investing (2:31:39) – Advice for young people (2:39:59) – Love

21 Sep 20222h 42min

Ray Kurzweil is an author, inventor, and futurist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get 14-day free trial – NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour – Linode: https://linode.com/lex to get $100 free credit – MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off – Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit EPISODE LINKS: Ray’s Website: https://kurzweilai.net Ray’s Books: The Singularity Is Nearer (pre-order): https://amzn.to/3BNXmGR How To Create A Mind: https://amzn.to/3qqlkBw The Singularity Is Near: https://amzn.to/3DfXP5z The Age of Spiritual Machines: https://amzn.to/3RSjtAX Danielle: https://amzn.to/3Bww2N7 Transcend: https://amzn.to/3RAEYGV PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (07:06) – Turing test (20:52) – Brain–computer interfaces (32:32) – Singularity (38:51) – Virtual reality (41:31) – Evolution of information processing (47:57) – Automation (57:58) – Nanotechnology (59:52) – Nuclear war (1:01:57) – Uploading minds (1:09:39) – How to think (1:16:09) – Digital afterlife (1:25:29) – Intelligent alien life (1:28:19) – Simulation hypothesis (1:32:31) – Mortality (1:40:11) – Meaning of life

17 Sep 20221h 42min

Christopher Capozzola is a professor of history at MIT. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Wealthfront: https://wealthfront.com/lex to get $50 sign-up bonus – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack – SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex EPISODE LINKS: Christopher’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/boundbywarbook Christopher’s Website: https://boundbywarbook.com Christopher’s books: Bound by War: https://amzn.to/3QssboA Uncle Sam Wants You: https://amzn.to/3Bw5KdT PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (05:50) – How World War I started (20:27) – US and World War I (37:24) – US Military (43:43) – War in Ukraine (47:53) – American Civil War (53:31) – World War II (1:12:38) – Nationalism (1:23:27) – US elections (1:49:34) – Donald Trump (2:03:39) – Philippine–American War (2:10:02) – Greatest US president (2:14:36) – Advice for young people (2:16:53) – Meaning of life

14 Sep 20220s

Alexandra and Andrea Botez are chess players, commentators, educators, entertainers, and streamers. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Calm: https://calm.com/lex to get 40% off premium – Weights & Biases: https://lexfridman.com/wnb – BiOptimizers: http://www.magbreakthrough.com/lex to get 10% off – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit EPISODE LINKS: BotezLive Twitch: https://twitch.tv/botezlive BotezLive YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/BotezLive BotezLive Instagram: https://instagram.com/botezlive Alexandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/missbotez Andrea’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/itsandreabotez Alexandra’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexandravbotez Andrea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsandreabotez ChessBase: https://chessbase.com/post/the-carlsen-niemann-affair PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (10:15) – Trip to Italy (17:16) – Chess tournaments (22:03) – Streaming (34:07) – Chess strategies (54:33) – King’s Indian Defense (1:12:33) – Chess training (1:16:59) – Losing (1:20:18) – Street chess and trash talk (1:25:07) – Passion and study (1:43:00) – Loneliness and depression (2:07:49) – Andrew Tate (2:16:32) – Greatest chess player of all time (2:19:07) – Magnus Carlsen (2:28:17) – Advice for young people (2:30:10) – Chess boxing (2:39:04) – Meaning of life (2:40:09) – Love

9 Sep 20222h 42min

Nick Lane is a biochemist at UCL and author of Transformer, The Vital Question, and many other amazing books on biology, chemistry, and life. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Backbone: https://playbackbone.com/lex to get perks with order – Notion: https://notion.com – BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off – Blinkist: https://blinkist.com/lex to get 25% off premium EPISODE LINKS: Nick’s Website: https://nick-lane.net Nick’s Books: Transformer: https://amzn.to/3cy7lpO The Vital Question: https://amzn.to/3q0vN6q Oxygen: https://amzn.to/3edy3V5 Power, Sex, Suicide: https://amzn.to/3B3OInk Life Ascending: https://amzn.to/3wKIsOE Books mentioned: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century: https://amzn.to/3AZQaqy The Black Cloud: https://amzn.to/3wJhDKC PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (05:45) – Origin of life (19:31) – Panspermia (25:05) – What is life? (38:20) – Photosynthesis (41:55) – Prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells (51:56) – Sex (59:39) – DNA (1:06:51) – Violence (1:17:25) – Human evolution (1:23:21) – Neanderthals (1:26:53) – Sensory inputs (1:37:43) – Consciousness (2:09:17) – AI and biology (2:38:36) – Evolution (2:59:07) – Fermi paradox (3:12:27) – Cities (3:20:14) – Depression (3:22:50) – Writing (3:30:49) – Advice for young people (3:37:57) – Earth

7 Sep 20223h 47min