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New York City
most populous city in the United States
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning New York City
Michael Leiter - Opposition
OxfordUnion
Location of an attempted subway attack by an Al-Qaeda trained operative in 2009.
Google fires protestors, NPR chaos, Humane's AI Pin, Startup tax crisis, sports betting scandal
All-In Podcast
A major US city where Google has offices, targeted by employee protests.
E174: Inflation stays hot, AI disclosure bill, Drone warfare, defense startups & more
All-In Podcast
A city that underwent a period of significant crime and chaos in the 1970s and 80s, eventually recovering through strong leadership and policies like 'broken windows'.
Freedom, PTSD, war, and life through an evolutionary lens | Sebastian Junger & Peter Attia (Ep. 195)
Peter Attia MD
Junger experienced panic attacks on subway platforms in New York after his war experiences.
Using Hypnosis to Enhance Health & Performance | Dr. David Spiegel
Andrew Huberman
The city where a stage hypnotist's subject was found wandering dissociated, and later where a woman with a severe dog phobia lived.
Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism | Lex Fridman Podcast #295
Lex Fridman
Cited as a city with a well-developed public transportation system, potentially even better than Boston due to its scale, illustrating how older cities tend to have more robust transit.
190 - How to heal from trauma and break the cycle of shame
Peter Attia MD
A city where Dr. Conti previously worked in a consulting firm and where he used to frequently see the host.
In conversation with Chris Christie
All-In Podcast
Used as an example of a sanctuary city facing crisis due to immigration, and its decline in safety described.
We Really Don’t Have Free Will?: A Conversation with Robert M. Sapolsky (Episode #360)
Sam Harris
Used as a hypothetical scenario for a catastrophic event (nuclear bomb) to illustrate the powerful psychological and physiological impact of information, even if it's just 'words'.
Starting a Startup After Business School - Reham Fagiri and Kalam Dennis of AptDeco
Y Combinator
The base location for App Deco, influencing customer behavior regarding the need for delivery services due to fewer car owners.
Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Fraud, Prison, and Sociopathy | Lex Fridman Podcast #288
Lex Fridman
Location of Sarma Melngailis' raw food restaurants, Pure Food and Wine and One Lucky Duck.
Taking Responsibility for Your Life, Why Creators Need to Smash Limits, and Dealmaking Strategies
Tim Ferriss
Location of the annual Toy Fair, where Todd McFarlane had his initial breakthrough with Toys 'R' Us.
172 - Esther Perel: Trauma, how narratives shape our worldview, and accepting uncomfortable emotions
Peter Attia MD
The city where Esther Perel spent a summer in the late 70s and later chose to establish her roots and practice.
171- Longevity science: caloric restriction studies, aging biomarkers & possible longevity molecules
Peter Attia MD
The city Steve moved to after college to gain life experiences for novel writing, working as a taxi driver in the mid-1970s.
Ben Fogle: Overcoming My Lifelong Battle With Self-doubt | E81
The Diary Of A CEO
City where Stephen Bartlett realized a highly 'modern' lifestyle could disconnect him from natural human experience and increase depression risk.
What Happened to the Republican Party?: A Conversation with Bret Stephens (Episode #329)
Sam Harris
Bret Stephens's birthplace, mentioned as part of his personal background.
How to Shape Your Identity & Goals | Dr. Maya Shankar
Andrew Huberman
A city Andrew Huberman visited as a child, describing it as an 'awe-inspiring human tropical reef,' and where Maya Shankar's mom barged into Juilliard.
Jared Kushner: Israel-Hamas War, paths forward, macro picture, AI
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as the location of Kushner's upbringing and where he worked with a media company, gaining exposure to society and politics.
Media’s Hottest Dealmaker on How to Negotiate, Mastering the Calendar to Create More Time, and More
Tim Ferriss
The city where Aryeh B. Bourkoff moved to pursue a career in finance and where LionTree is based.
Tim Urban: Elon Musk, Neuralink, AI, Aliens, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #264
Lex Fridman
City referenced as a place where one might be if material possessions suddenly disappeared, needing to find water with no existing infrastructure. Also mentioned as a great place for planning mystery dates.
Richard Wrangham: Violence, Sex, and Fire in Human Evolution | Lex Fridman Podcast #229
Lex Fridman
The city in which Central Park is located, used to illustrate successful conservation in a highly valuable urban environment.
UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten on Self-Defense, Savage Fight Stories, Breathing Techniques, and More
Tim Ferriss
Where Tim Ferriss met and trained with Coban.
Mark Normand: Comedy! | Lex Fridman Podcast #255
Lex Fridman
Described as a magical city by Lex and Mark, albeit with a changed, more soulless creative edge due to corporate influence, but still holding hope.
Michael Malice: New Year's Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #253
Lex Fridman
Setting of the 'Club Kids' scene in the 90s, also discussed in the context of COVID-19 restrictions and their impact on creativity.