Albert Einstein

Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math | Lex Fridman Podcast #226

Lex Fridman

Famous physicist known for thinking visually and using intuition in his problem-solving approach. A quote from him about pure mathematics being the poetry of logical ideas is shared at the end of the podcast.

Eric Weinstein: Difficult Conversations, Freedom of Speech, and Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #163

Lex Fridman

His theories of physics are referenced when discussing how to visit distant worlds, suggesting a theory beyond his work might be necessary.

Greg McKeown — The Art of Effortless Results, the Joys of Simplicity, and More

Tim Ferriss

Renowned physicist who praised Mahatma Gandhi, stating that future generations would 'scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this Earth.'

The Case Against Reality — Professor Donald Hoffman

Tim Ferriss

His debates with Niels Bohr about quantum mechanics are mentioned, and his definition of 'element of reality' is later critiqued within the context of quantum theory.

E128: Google enters AI wars, Druck’s warning, Trump crushes CNN & more

All-In Podcast

Co-founder of Pugwash, an organization discussing nuclear disarmament.

Michio Kaku: Future of Humans, Aliens, Space Travel & Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #45

Lex Fridman

Mentioned for his unfinished work on the theory of everything and his use of physical pictures to guide his theories.

The AI-First Graphics Editor - with Suhail Doshi of Playground AI

Latent Space

Mentioned as an example of someone who pursued curiosity and made groundbreaking discoveries, inspiring a startup approach.

Edward Frenkel: Reality is a Paradox - Mathematics, Physics, Truth & Love | Lex Fridman Podcast #370

Lex Fridman

A German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. The speaker references his views on intuition, imagination, and the mysterious as fundamental to life and scientific discovery.

Karl Friston: Neuroscience and the Free Energy Principle | Lex Fridman Podcast #99

Lex Fridman

A renowned physicist whose work on space-time and gravitation is mentioned as an influence on the speaker's father and the speaker's own scientific aspirations.

Rodney Brooks: Robotics | Lex Fridman Podcast #217

Lex Fridman

Theoretical physicist, used metaphorically to explain that a robot's appearance should not over-promise its intelligence.

Zev Weinstein: The Next Generation of Big Ideas and Brave Minds | Lex Fridman Podcast #158

Lex Fridman

A physicist cited as an example of a 'thinker' who makes lives meaningful through understanding the universe.

LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Los Angeles, CA

Andrew Huberman

Mentioned implicitly through the reference to Richard Feynman's father's advice about identifying principles rather than just naming things, akin to Einstein's approach to physics.

Caffeinated Naps, Intuitive Eating, and Q&A Catch-Up (Episode 57)

Stronger By Science

Physicist, who famously retracted a paper submission because he was insulted by the editor-in-chief's request for peer review.

Lex Fridman: Ask Me Anything - AMA January 2021 | Lex Fridman Podcast

Lex Fridman

Physicist quoted regarding happiness not being an end in itself but the ideal of a 'pigsty', a view Lex disagrees with.

The Deep Life — Cal Newport

Tim Ferriss

Renowned physicist admired by Cal Newport.

Jed Buchwald: Isaac Newton and the Philosophy of Science | Lex Fridman Podcast #214

Lex Fridman

A theoretical physicist famous for his theories of relativity, whose 'miraculous year' of scientific publications in 1905 is discussed.

Avi Loeb: Aliens, Black Holes, and the Mystery of the Oumuamua | Lex Fridman Podcast #154

Lex Fridman

Physicist who formulated the theory of general relativity but initially resisted the idea of black holes and made mistakes at the end of his career.

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

Lex Fridman

Physicist whose quote 'God does not play dice' is used to illustrate a poetic, humble, and humorous approach to the unknown.

Dr. Michio Kaku — Exploring Time Travel, the Beauty of Physics, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

The greatest scientist who sought a 'Theory of Everything,' fascinating Michio Kaku from a young age. His work on relativity led to theories of the atomic bomb, computer technology, lasers, and solar power.

Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #208

Lex Fridman

Revered as a scientist whose theories refined those of Newton, representing progress in understanding the universe.

Cumrun Vafa: String Theory | Lex Fridman Podcast #204

Lex Fridman

Developed special and general relativity, motivated by the constancy of the speed of light and the equivalence principle for gravity.

Rick Doblin: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #202

Lex Fridman

Physicist who noted that the splitting of the atom changed everything except our mode of thinking, implying a need for a new, more connected way of thinking.

There Is Something Faster Than Light

Veritasium

Physicist who challenged locality with thought experiments about non-local wave function effects and relativity.

ChatGPT Is Making You Dumber? - Here's Why It Might Be... | Cal Newport

Cal Newport