Blade Runner
A sci-fi movie from 1989 discussed in the book 'The Future Was Now.'
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Videos Mentioning Blade Runner
Grimes: Music, AI, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #281
Lex Fridman
Science fiction film used as an example of a dystopian future; Grimes suggests that if we only ideate about such futures, we might end up with them.
Jason Calacanis on Brooklyn Grit, Big Asks, The Magic of Thinking Big, and More
Tim Ferriss
A film referenced for the powerful scene of the Nexus 6 replicant's dying speech, comparing it to the collection of life memories.
E139: Recapping Chamath's wedding, VC surplus, unions vs Hollywood, room-temp superconductors & more
All-In Podcast
Theme for the final night party at the All-In Summit ('Bestie Runner'), a cyberpunk theme.
Jessica Brillhart, Immersive Director, on VR and AR
Y Combinator
A fictional film cited as a semi-dystopic vision of technology's pervasive presence, relevant to the discussion on immersive tech.
Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts | Lex Fridman #165
Lex Fridman
Josh Barnett's all-time favorite movie (the Final Cut), admired for its cyberpunk aesthetic, dark subject matter, exploration of the human condition, and questions about what it means to be human.
Jason Calacanis: Startups, Angel Investing, Capitalism, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #161
Lex Fridman
Science fiction film, referenced for its poignant quote about memories being like 'tears in the rain', relating to the transient nature of human experience.
Edward Frenkel: Reality is a Paradox - Mathematics, Physics, Truth & Love | Lex Fridman Podcast #370
Lex Fridman
A movie cited for predicting the future presence of Androids, further exploring the themes of human-AI interaction and the nature of humanity.
Rodney Brooks: Robotics | Lex Fridman Podcast #217
Lex Fridman
A science fiction film mentioned as having an unrealistic timeline for complex human-like AI interactions.
James Gosling: Java, JVM, Emacs, and the Early Days of Computing | Lex Fridman Podcast #126
Lex Fridman
A science fiction film used as an example of a dystopian future, contrasted with Star Trek, to frame ethical considerations in technical decisions.
On Disappointing My Audience (Episode #272)
Sam Harris
A science fiction movie mentioned as an example of future settings in childhood sci-fi.
Cultivate A Deep Life: One Idea To Change How You Think About Life In 2025 | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A sci-fi movie from 1989 discussed in the book 'The Future Was Now.'
E144: Biden targets Elon, BRICS challenges the West, Tiger hit piece & more
All-In Podcast
The set for the 'Bestie Runner Cyberpunk Rave' party at the All-In Summit will recreate parts of the film's set.
We Live in a Simulation. The evidence is everywhere. All you have to do is look.
The Why Files
A movie based on a book by Philip K. Dick, mentioned as an example of his work.
Andy Weir on the Economics of Sci-Fi and Space | Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with Tyler
A film that Andy Weir rates as correctly rated and loves.