Listener Reviews

I got into this because of fascinating AI Safety discussions by Max Tegmark. Clearly the domain of AI Safety has broad socio-economic and philosophical impacts, which are explored by a diverse range of high calibre guests. So this is the perfect podcast to broaden out and understand that AI impact landscape. Lex always tries to be good natured, and long form conversations are great way to truly appreciate a perspective.

This podcast is the greatest of all time. Actually, I couldn’t name any other one that maintains such high quality after similarly large number of episodes. Thank you Lex Friedman for doing it! You are awesome!

One of the best interviewers imo.

You have to love Lex secret sauce naïf and enthusiastic in equal measure. However lately there is a weird influence of the frankly wacky views of Joe Rogan et al regarding public health issues having Lex regurgitating the effluents of his friends to multiple guests, these shows are mostly embarrassing. His relentless campaign against some high ranking health officials tarnishes what otherwise used to be one of the best podcasts around.

Amazing lineup of guests, great conversations. Lex’s podcast is the best. Thank you for all this content.

My favourite podcast over the last 2 years Lex. You’ve overtaken Rogan (pandemic has got the better of him). Love your interview style and your non judgemental approach. Looking forward to more ❤️ David 🇮🇪

I love the conversations and ideas being discussed. Worth every minute even if you need to spend sometimes like hours.

It is always a wonderful and enlightening experience listening to the interviews that Lex does. You can be rest assured that your time invested in listening this podcast will be a pleasurable experience. Thank you for doing this Lex.

Lex is a fantastic conversationalist who engages outstanding personalities in mindful, respectful, and open-minded conversations.

Lex is this kind of people who everybody wants to be when growing up!

Best podcast available.

I really enjoy this podcast and the variety of topics, the objective position Lex is taking, asking the right questions also if it goes to fast - - but I have to admit, I miss in this whole discussion from a obviously very Silicone Valley kind of Vibe and point of view a more open invitation of philosophers, critical theory, I think it would benefit greatly from opening up to this. Lex Friedman if you are reading this, Slavoj Zizek could be an interesting person to talk to. I think to get this form of exchange and experience further it needs to reach out to other realms. I hope this reaches you. I enjoy listening a lot!!

This is my absolute favourite podcast. The people interviewed are the among smartest and most impressive. They have a chance to speak free and without interruption. This is a place to fall in love with the genius of out time.

Grateful to have these on apple podcasts for no cost.

Great

Lex is an amazing podcast author and a very humble person. He treats his guests with a lot of respect and asks important question which he is able to do because of his great knowledge. Thank you for providing so many interesting episodes, I‘ve learned a lot!

Love Lex and his depth of knowledge. Best podcast out there…. Have to add though, podcast 230 with Kelsi Sheren…..just terrible. Not in any way Lex’s fault, totally the guest - she was brash, abrasive, rude, know-it-all, loud, I could not get through it. Awful. Only podcast i actively loathed (again, in no way Lex’s fault) She was just god-awful.

Most of this stuff flys over my head but it’s a great way to fall asleep listening to Lex!

I am just not lucky enough to listen to all episodes. But I will.

Thoroughly enjoyed! This was my first listen , I will certainly check out other episodes

This podcast has changed me for the better.

I often wondered who Joe Rogan’s protege would be. After listening to over thirty hours of the Lex Fridman’s podcast, it’s safe to say Lex is it. He has created his own unique realm with emphasis on curiosity, passion and imagination. The information exchange between our humble host and expert guest is bonkers epic. No topic is off limit. Here there is no shame. And after listening to the Sara Seaver episode, I’ve also realised Lex brings a heart beat to every topic, which is deeply heartening (she was a truly remarkable guest BTW). I often worry we’re racing towards creating AI (think automated weapons systems that act on predictive modelling) that could spell disaster for humanity, so to hear engineers and ‘doers’ discussing morality and ethics with as much lust as they do data and analytics, is both fascinating and heartening. Fair warning: this podcast is deeply addicting (or at least it has been for me). I spend considerably less time talking to people and attempting to make adult friends and going on dates because the level of conversation happening here is so thirst quenching. Because finding a person to converse with in the real world at this level (of passion, intelligence and calmness) is a needle in a haystack. The funny thing is, I almost forget I’m just a listener—I’m not conversing. Interestingly, Lex, via the questions he asks, is his own immunisation against long-term podcast addiction; he constantly reminds us that the power of true happiness is found in quality, daring, meaningful work and healthy interpersonal relationships. This is a brilliant podcast with a quality host and rivetingly smart guests. Here my faith in humanity’s potential isn’t just restored, it is graphene strong.

Beyond the Reality

Love the deep conversations