Fortnite

E166: Mind-blowing AI Video: OpenAI launches Sora + Is Biden too old? Tucker/Putin interview & more

All-In Podcast

A popular video game, mentioned to illustrate how overall value in an experience can outweigh minor missing elements like true photorealism.

Frank Lantz - Director of NYU's Game Center and Creator of Universal Paperclips

Y Combinator

A highly successful Battle Royale game that took off rapidly, becoming a major cultural phenomenon.

The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt

Tim Ferriss

A multiplayer video game that Jonathan Haidt initially banned for his son but later allowed, recognizing its potential for social interaction among boys, despite addiction risks.

Grimes: Music, AI, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #281

Lex Fridman

A video game referenced to illustrate simulated war in 'Surface Detail,' where political factions resolve disputes without actual death.

Ep. 219: The Deep Reset And Intentionally Reconfiguring Your Life

Cal Newport

Massively multiplayer online game, identified as a primary vector of addictive behavior for children.

E157: Epic legal win, OpenAI's news deal, FCC targets Elon, the limits of free speech & more

All-In Podcast

A popular video game whose developer, Epic Games, won a significant antitrust lawsuit against Google regarding its app store policies on Android.

Brian Keating: Cosmology, Astrophysics, Aliens & Losing the Nobel Prize | Lex Fridman Podcast #257

Lex Fridman

A popular video game, mentioned as a potential career path for children, albeit with low odds of becoming a professional player.

Ep. 193: The Future of Twitter, Reading More, and Fixed-Schedule Productivity | Deep Questions

Cal Newport

A video game used in an example to illustrate how students can justify excessive screen time by linking it to necessary internet use for homework.

ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God | Lex Fridman Podcast #461

Lex Fridman

JD Vance's AI Speech, Techno-Optimists vs Doomers, Tariffs, AI Court Cases with Naval Ravikant

All-In Podcast

A popular video game, mentioned by Naval Ravikant's son playing on his iPad.

Full Length Episode | #173 | February 14, 2022

Cal Newport

Online video game criticized for its addictive nature and low return on time investment for teenagers.

Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #211

Lex Fridman

A popular video game with billions of hours played, used as an example of sophisticated worlds being created within our universe through digital interaction.

E102: Elon closes Twitter deal, $META uncertainty, Zuck's historic bet, big tech decline & more

All-In Podcast

Epic Games' platform, highlighted for its hundreds of millions of active users, profitability, and evolving immersive two-dimensional experience, as a contrast to Meta's struggling VR/AR strategy.

E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a video game that became a primary social interaction for children during lockdowns.

E60: The 2021 Bestie Awards PLUS Jack Dorsey starts the Web3 Wars

All-In Podcast

Online game mentioned as an example of digital universes where people already find value in accomplishments, predating the 'metaverse' concept.

E45: Theranos & VC fraud risks, China bans video games, Texas SB8, Apple app store, CA fires, Rogan

All-In Podcast

A video game mentioned in the context of China's ban on gaming and its potential link to societal issues like 'incel' problems.

The Marketing Genius Behind Nike: Greg Hoffman | E150

The Diary Of A CEO

A video game from which Epic Games donated revenue to Ukraine relief, cited as an example of authentic social impact engagement.

E29: Coinbase goes public, direct listings vs. IPOs, unions & more with Bestie Guestie Brad Gerstner

All-In Podcast

Referenced as a popular game.

John Carmack: Doom, Quake, VR, AGI, Programming, Video Games, and Rockets | Lex Fridman Podcast #309

Lex Fridman

A popular game with enormous user creativity, contrasting with Meta's approach to the metaverse, demonstrating that capability-first approaches aren't the only path to scale.

E15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020

All-In Podcast

Online video game, cited as a form of social interaction and cultural winner in 2020 for providing connection during lockdowns.

Explicit Content Debate: The Unseen Dangers Of Nofap & The Adult Industry Is Exploiting Our Brains!

The Diary Of A CEO

A video game cited as an example of denied rewards creating addiction due to the astronomical dopamine surge experienced by the single winner.

Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #467

Lex Fridman

30 Years After DOOM - What's Next for FPS? (ft. John Romero)

a16z Deep Dives

Trump's Own Counterterrorism Chief Just Quit — Called the Iran War Israel's War

Tom Bilyeu

Video game referenced to illustrate the potential absurdity and danger of armed robots emoting and shooting without control.