David Deutsch
British physicist
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Videos Mentioning David Deutsch
Neal Stephenson: Sci-Fi, Space, Aliens, AI, VR & the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #240
Lex Fridman
Physicist and author of 'The Beginning of Infinity,' whose ideas on explanations and their transformative power are a significant inspiration for Neal Stephenson.
Simon Benjamin on Architectures for Quantum Computing
Y Combinator
A physicist recognized for his foundational work and theorizing on quantum computation, with the field of quantum computing beginning to be discussed in detail since the early to mid-1980s.
Richard Craib: WallStreetBets, Numerai, and the Future of Stock Trading | Lex Fridman Podcast #159
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Beginning of Infinity,' whose optimistic and rigorous thinking about science and the human potential greatly influenced Richard Craib.
Natalya Bailey: Rocket Engines and Electric Spacecraft Propulsion | Lex Fridman Podcast #157
Lex Fridman
A physicist at Cambridge or Oxford mentioned as the author of 'The Beginning of Infinity', which provided Natalya with formal understanding of various scientific and philosophical concepts.
The Trouble with AI: A Conversation with Stuart Russell and Gary Marcus (Episode #312)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as someone who is not worried about AI risk, whom Sam Harris has spoken with previously.
A Good Life: A Conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman (Episode #209)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an author of a conversation included in Sam Harris's new book.
The Eye of Nature: A Conversation with Richard Dawkins (Episode #382)
Sam Harris
A physicist and philosopher mentioned for his point that Earth is like a spaceship for humans, highlighting our dependence on material culture.
What is Real? (Lee Smolin) | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
His ideas on explanation and universality in mathematics and computing are admired by the speaker, particularly the concept of a universality of possibility for understanding reality.
Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity (Lee Smolin) | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
A pioneer in quantum computation and information, and a proponent of the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics.
Lee Smolin: Quantum Gravity and Einstein's Unfinished Revolution | Lex Fridman Podcast #79
Lex Fridman
A physicist and computer scientist known for his work on quantum computation and theories of the multiverse. He is associated with a sophisticated version of the many-worlds interpretation.
Dustin Moskovitz, Co Founder of Asana and Facebook | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A physicist and author of 'The Beginning of Infinity,' whose work emphasizes the solvability of problems and the power of compounding knowledge. He is described as an accelerationist regarding AI.
Scott Aaronson: Quantum Computing | Lex Fridman Podcast #72
Lex Fridman
Physicist who, along with Richard Feynman, discussed the early ideas behind quantum computing in the 1980s.
Naval Ravikant on Happiness, Anxiety, and More
Tim Ferriss
A physicist and proponent of Karl Popper's philosophy, emphasizing falsifiability as the hallmark of true science.
Steven Pinker: AI in the Age of Reason | Lex Fridman Podcast #3
Lex Fridman
Physicist and author of 'The Beginning of Infinity', whose ideas on the power of knowledge and solvable problems influenced Steven Pinker.
David Deutsch and Naval Ravikant — The Fabric of Reality
Tim Ferriss
Visiting professor of physics at Oxford University, working on quantum theory of computation and Constructor Theory, author of 'The Fabric of Reality' and 'The Beginning of Infinity,' and an advocate of Karl Popper's philosophy.
Final Thoughts on Free Will (Episode #241)
Sam Harris
A physicist whose argument about knowledge's ability to produce change in the universe is mentioned.
Steve Jurvetson Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A physicist from Oxford whose book 'The Fabric of Reality' influenced Steve Jurvetson and is known for his work on quantum mechanics and quantum computers, particularly the 'parallel universes' interpretation.
On Recruiting
Naval
Quoted on the idea that 'When you're having fun, you're learning at the edge of your capability to learn.'
JD Vance's AI Speech, Techno-Optimists vs Doomers, Tariffs, AI Court Cases with Naval Ravikant
All-In Podcast
A scientist and author, considered by Naval Ravikant to be the smartest living human, whose work on epistemology, evolution, quantum physics, and computation influenced Naval's thinking on parenting.
What Is Life?: A Conversation with Sara Imari Walker (Episode #388)
Sam Harris
His work on Constructor Theory is discussed and compared with Sara Walker's Assembly Theory.
AI Utopia: A Conversation with Nick Bostrom (Episode #385)
Sam Harris
A physicist at Oxford whose contrasting views on AI alignment risk, using analogies like parenting teenagers, are mentioned.
Consciousness and the Physical World: A Conversation with Christof Koch (Episode #374)
Sam Harris
Physicist known for his work on quantum computation and the multiverse.