Dalai Lama
Tibetan Buddhist spiritual teacher
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Videos Mentioning Dalai Lama
Top Psychologist, Donald Hoffman: Seeing True Reality Would Kill Us! I Can Prove It To You!
The Diary Of A CEO
A spiritual leader mentioned as an example of someone who has likely disidentified from their avatar and potentially doesn't suffer.
Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
Tim Ferriss
Participated in 'The Book of Joy' dialogue with Desmond Tutu, acknowledging suffering due to the Chinese occupation of Tibet but choosing happiness. Also mentioned previously for sometimes getting angry.
David Wolpe: Judaism | Lex Fridman Podcast #270
Lex Fridman
A spiritual leader who taught at Emory and engaged in a discussion with Rabbi Wolpe about the concept of 'chosen people' in Judaism, finding humor in shared beliefs of divine selection.
The Happiness Expert That Made 51 Million People Happier: Mo Gawdat | E101
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as one of the wisest people Mo Gawdat has connected with through his network after his work at Google X, now featuring on his podcast, 'Slow Mo.'
Insights from Tara Brach, Ryan Holiday, Maria Popova, and Cal Newport | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A spiritual leader who, when asked about his happiest moment, replied 'I think now,' highlighting the importance of presence.
Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind | Lex Fridman Podcast #261
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as someone Dmitry Volkov met, highlighting efforts to connect Russian scientists with global figures for collaboration.
E133: Market melt-up, IPO update, AI startups overheat, Reddit revolts & more with Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Reportedly being courted by Meta to join Project 92, its new text-based social network.
The Case Against Reality — Professor Donald Hoffman
Tim Ferriss
Donald Hoffman had a chance to speak with him, indicating an open-minded approach to spiritual insights for scientific inquiry.
Joscha Bach: Artificial Consciousness and the Nature of Reality | Lex Fridman Podcast #101
Lex Fridman
Used as an example of an identity (governmental software) that transcends an individual human being and gets 'reborn' into new generations, illustrating that identity is a software state.
Self-Defense: Reality and Fantasy: A Conversation with Matt Thornton (Episode #316)
Sam Harris
Discussed regarding a recent controversial video involving an interaction with a young boy, with speculation on possible brain damage as an explanation.
A Conversation with Andrew Sullivan (Episode #223)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a public figure involved in QAnon conspiracy theories, illustrating the extremity of some beliefs.
#72 – Dan Harris: 10% happier – meditation, kindness, and compassion
Peter Attia MD
Spiritual leader who speaks about 'wise selfishness,' describing kindness as ultimately beneficial for personal happiness.
The Power Of Compassion: A Conversation with James R. Doty (Episode #219)
Sam Harris
Founding benefactor of the Center for Compassion and Altruism at Stanford, who has had significant interactions with James Doty and the center.
Status Games: A Conversation with Will Storr (Episode #294)
Sam Harris
Cited as a global superstar of the 'virtue game', famous for being good.
Where is Happiness?: A Conversation with Arthur C. Brooks (Episode #291)
Sam Harris
The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, with whom both speakers have had significant interactions. He is presented as a model of love and unattachment.
Jack Kornfield — Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy in the Present | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Spiritual leader who initially didn't understand the concept of self-hatred when discussed by Western Buddhist teachers, also known for his joyful nature despite suffering.
How to Be Happy — Arthur C. Brooks Interview
Tim Ferriss
Tibetan Buddhist leader whose teachings on intention without attachment and meditation techniques influenced Arthur C. Brooks's Catholic prayer practices.
A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #187)
Sam Harris
Spiritual leader who answered a hypothetical question about killing Hitler, emphasizing non-anger and ritual.
Christof Koch: Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #2
Lex Fridman
The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, with whom Christof Koch has had discussions emphasizing the minimization of suffering.
How Do We Show Up Differently? Creating a Shared Vision to Serve Displaced Learning Communities
MIT Open Learning
Quoted regarding his approach to suffering and laughter, emphasizing not adding one's own suffering to the world's.
Tim Ferriss — My Healing Journey After Childhood Abuse
Tim Ferriss
Referenced by Tim Ferriss as an example of someone with perfect self-awareness, stating he is not at that level yet.
Arianna Huffington Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as believing 3 AM is the optimal time to meditate.
Eric Ripert Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
His Holiness, whose teachings and pictures adorn Eric Ripert's office and are a focus of his reading.
JD Vance's AI Speech, Techno-Optimists vs Doomers, Tariffs, AI Court Cases with Naval Ravikant
All-In Podcast
Spiritual leader, whose YouTube channel with Dharma lectures is joked about as a way to fall asleep quickly.