Francis Crick
British molecular biologist, biophysicist, neuroscientist; co-discoverer of the structure of DNA
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Videos Mentioning Francis Crick
The Jeantreprenuer's Animated Portal Clips (with host Eric Weinstein), Ep. #001: GIN, DISC & EGO.
Eric Weinstein
Co-discoverer of the DNA double helix structure (1953)
197 - The science of obesity & how to improve nutritional epidemiology | David Allison, Ph.D
Peter Attia MD
Co-discoverer of the double helix structure of DNA, correcting Linus Pauling's earlier triple helix proposal.
191 - Revolutionizing our understanding of mental illness with optogenetics
Peter Attia MD
Co-discoverer of the DNA double helix, who in 1999 suggested the need for cell-type specific neural control using light, foreshadowing optogenetics.
Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #293
Lex Fridman
Nobel laureate who worked on the hard problem of consciousness for the last 20 years of his life, representing the challenge faced by brilliant minds within the physicalist framework.
#47–Matt Walker, Ph.D. on Sleep (Part 1 of 3): Dangers of poor sleep, dementia risk, mental health..
Peter Attia MD
A wonderful scientist who discovered the helical structure of DNA, who also tried and failed to crack the mystery of why we sleep.
Jay McClelland: Neural Networks and the Emergence of Cognition | Lex Fridman Podcast #222
Lex Fridman
Co-discoverer of DNA, who, while at the Salk Institute, heard about the PDP research group and joined, highlighting the interdisciplinary appeal of the early neural network movement.
Science & Survival: A Conversation with Martin Rees (Episode #323)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as someone who clearly had a rather special intellect.
The Case Against Reality — Professor Donald Hoffman
Tim Ferriss
A molecular biologist, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, who led the Helmholtz Club and advocated for neuroscience to directly address the problem of consciousness.
Navigating Conflict, Finding Purpose & Maintaining Drive | Dr Lex Fridman
Andrew Huberman
Co-discoverer of the double helix structure of DNA, earning him a Nobel Prize.
Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #208
Lex Fridman
Co-discoverer of DNA, whose essay in Scientific American in 1979 inspired Jeff Hawkins to become a theoretician in neuroscience.
Dmitry Korkin: Computational Biology of Coronavirus | Lex Fridman Podcast #90
Lex Fridman
Co-discoverer of the DNA structure, represented by a bobblehead in Dmitry Korkin's collection.
Andrew Huberman: Neuroscience of Optimal Performance | Lex Fridman Podcast #139
Lex Fridman
Nobel Prize winner mentioned for being brilliant and suggesting the claustrum was involved in consciousness.
John Hopfield: Physics View of the Mind and Neurobiology | Lex Fridman Podcast #76
Lex Fridman
Co-discoverer of DNA, who had ideas on consciousness, which Hopfield discusses in the context of lacking a 'smoking gun' from a physics perspective.
Christof Koch: Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #2
Lex Fridman
A molecular biologist, co-discoverer of DNA structure, and later worked on consciousness, coining the term 'zombie agents'.
Jeff Hawkins: Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #25
Lex Fridman
Co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, whose essay 'Thinking about the Brain' inspired Jeff Hawkins to pursue theoretical neuroscience. Crick later focused on consciousness.
Consciousness and Self (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Anil Seth (Episode #264)
Sam Harris
A molecular biologist and co-discoverer of DNA structure, who was also at the Salk Institute when Anil Seth was in San Diego.
Eric Weinstein: Revolutionary Ideas in Science, Math, and Society | Lex Fridman Podcast #16
Lex Fridman
Co-discoverer of the DNA structure, known for being a 'pain in the ass' but brilliant.
The Future of Intelligence: A Conversation with Jeff Hawkins (Episode #255)
Sam Harris
A scientist whose article on brains inspired Jeff Hawkins to pursue neuroscience.
Lessons from ~4,500 LSD Sessions and Beyond | Stan Grof | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Nobel laureate and co-discoverer of the double helix, associated with psychedelic experiences.
How to Use Curiosity & Focus to Create a Joyful & Meaningful Life | Dr. Bernardo Huberman
Andrew Huberman
A molecular biologist, biophysicist, and neuroscientist who played a crucial role in deciphering the structure of the DNA molecule. He is associated with the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge.
Consciousness and the Physical World: A Conversation with Christof Koch (Episode #374)
Sam Harris
Scientist with whom Christof Koch collaborated on consciousness research.
Exploring Consciousness, Sensory Augmentation, The Lazy Susan Method of Productivity, and More
Tim Ferriss
Co-discoverer of the structure of DNA and a towering figure in 20th-century biology. David Eagleman did his post-doctoral fellowship at The Salk Institute, where Crick was, and was influenced by his ability to devote 100% of his time to deep thinking and his philosophy of having many ideas.
Eric Weinstein Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
One of the discoverers of the structure of DNA, mentioned in the context of being 'shorted' by another genius.
Lisa Randall Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, mentioned alongside Watson to illustrate the point of basic research not having immediate applications.