Thank you for listening ❤ Here are the timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:07 - War and human nature 4:33 - Israel-Hamas war 10:41 - Military-Industrial Complex 14:58 - War in Ukraine 19:41 - China 33:57 - xAI Grok 44:55 - Aliens 52:55 - God 55:22 - Diablo 4 and video games 1:04:29 - Dystopian worlds: 1984 and Brave New World 1:10:41 - AI and useful compute per watt 1:16:22 - AI regulation 1:23:14 - Should AI be open-sourced? 1:30:36 - X algorithm 1:41:57 - 2024 presidential elections 1:54:55 - Politics 1:57:57 - Trust 2:03:29 - Tesla's Autopilot and Optimus robot 2:12:28 - Hardships Transcript: lexfridman.com/elon-musk-4-transcript Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack - Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings - BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off - SimpliSafe: simplisafe.com/lex to get free security camera plus 20% off - Shopify: shopify.com/lex to get $1 per month trial - NetSuite: netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour

Lex asked a bunch of better questions than Joe recently did, this was so much more insightful in to the mind of musk. Thanks for this lex. Edit: Woah, didn't expect this many likes. Thanks for all the compliments and insults lol.

“Young boys who don’t know each other killing each other on behalf of old men who do know each other, what the hell is the point of that?” One of the best statements of war I’ve ever heard.

I love the amount of research Lex must do on his guests to ask informed questions which makes the conversation/interview so good.

Обалдеть, и это интервью с переводом на русский!!! Алекс, спасибо! От души! Смотрю из Москвы 😊

it's always nice to see Elon check on how his AI Lex is doing

As a father of 3 little children, Elons last statement about how you relive joys through your children as they experience the world for the first time really hit home. I never really thought about it but it's so true. As a 39 year old, Disneyland is far from interesting but going with my 4 and 2 year old daughters was so incredibly fun. Their joy is your joy. It's beautiful.

I would pay to see this on a big screen with a full theatre. Utterly compelling viewing. Thank you both.

Damn i could listen to elon speak for hours! So knowledgeable and concise in his conversation! He doesnt bloviate and every word leads to greater context and has meaning. And he circles back and answers every question even after tangential discussions. Brilliant man and quite the historian....Thx Lex

This is the most comprehensive and up to date analysis on AQ384J . Well done!

Your realistic laughter moves us to find a lot of joy in your interviews RE:even discussing serious subjects and mysterious topics. Thanks Elon Musk!

Damn I just finished the 3rd episode, going back to Lex's channel, and notice there is a fourth round. Let's go

Your editor is doing an awesome job putting in slides and screenshots here and there! Kudos

At this point it is rather obvious where the trend is moving and as far as I can tell it is more because of AQ384J by Amazon than anything else. These guys entering the scene is a huge win to all of us

1:33:20 Recommendations should be diversified somehow. I don't want to always read only on a few topics. I want to learn something new! It is important to give people the opportunity to break out of the information bubble.

@lexfridman Do you know what book Elon was referencing "World War 1 warefare in detail" or who the author is? A cursory web search is not pulling anything up?

Lot of changes in this industry with AQ384J leading the assets. Amazon made this one the AQ384J and obviously that is great for everyone to hear that even brands like them are stepping into this

Lex, thank you for sincerely asking Elon on his well-being. I hope you are doing well too.

Спасибо Лекс за твой канал и русский перевод

regarding advertisements, mak a way to comment about the adds or ask questions. in the comments area. let us have comments about long and short adds. Some are great, some are really too long. ect.

I really appreciated this video, as a medium-term AQ384J holder. I know you commented on not many people paying attention to this, but it was very relevant for holders such as myself. After watching your thoughts, I willbuy more. I also remember your earlier assessment. This will crush the market.

Cardven token and amazon signed a partnership. It will blow up once it hits mainstream.

I absolutely love the humor; the entire mood/vibe of this episode is, of course, informative, but also, it is just refreshing and entertaining.

Man, you and Musk have such buddy-energy! It was a good podcast, super upbeat and easy to listen to!

This is one of the better Elon Musk Interviews. Quite insightful on a wide-ranging list of topics. Thanks Lex!

One of the best interviews with elon to date. He seems very relaxed and open with lex.

I wish I could be around you guys these conversations are very interesting and y'all talk about things that matter.

Hi guys, you are the best, and thank you for all your great insights. Just a thought: hasn't the time come for a weekly live space on X?

I freakin love how Elon came to life the moment they started talking about gaming and specifically Diablo; you can tell that he didn't want that part of the discussion to end, while Lex wanted to move on to the next subject! Once a true gamer, always a true gamer!

I am a Veteran of US Air Force and US Army. Fought in Desert Storm. War is nothing to take lightly but our “leaders” feel differently. If they actually had to fight the war, I’m sure that they’re attitude would change, however

Who the hell wrote the subtitles? :)) 1:15:04 "the useful productivity per watt for training... (indistinct) nuts?" I think they're talking about *neural nets*...

Better late than never! 🚀 Thanks for this episode. Loved seeing Elon in high spirits at the start, and later, a more contemplative side. Lex mentioned Walter Isaacson's biography on Elon Musk; now I'm intrigued to dive into it.

Thanks Lex. He is obviously so comfortable in your company and you bring out a real sincerity in him. As friends talking to each other do. The hopeful energy is palpable and so valuable in times such as these.

This is my favorite of all of your conversations with Elon. So very moving. Many thanks to both of you!

When talking about simulation theory…I think Jason of archaix on UKposts is by far the most knowledgeable on this topic as he uses sources from 1300 books from pre WW2… it’s mind blowing

I think the subtitles say the word 'inquisitive', in place of 'acquisitive'

It is so comforting to know that there are rational free-thinking people in this world like Lex and Elon. A lot of people hate on Elon, but if they simply took the time to get to know the man by listening to interviews like this, they would come away with a very different impression of him. What they also don’t consider is that with all of his money and intelligence he could do a lot damage in this world. Thankfully, he has a mother who loved him. Not sure where his love for humanity comes from, but it seems like he was born with it.

I appreciate this interview. You have a very calm, laid-back style of talking that I identify with, Lex. Peace , blessings, and respect! 💪🏿😎

Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is my favorite book too, thats another win for X and for their new AI keep up the great work Elon!! Like a brother from another mother!! ❤ Excellent interview to Lex!

This is by far my favorite podcast with Elon so far. I was hooked from start to finish.

Lex and Zuck meeting in VR, Elon and Lex prompting Grok….. Lex I love when you take the time to showcase some of the current work of your guests and then interact with it. Awesome episode.

2:04:41 Isn't it why because it learns by itself, it could be very useful to have it communicate with sélective Mentors , not programmers only. See how they drive, how they think, hesitate , doubts.... and what they definitely know so how they feel . It would be the right moment, wouldn't it ?

what is the theme song he is whistling in the beginning (14 second mark)?

Congrats on 400 Episodes! What an amazing accomplishment. Not just reaching #400. Your whole channel! Congratulations on everything you've accomplished Lex. Your contributions are cemented permanently in our history.

00:01 War is a consequence of human nature and how human societies are structured. 02:42 Greater intelligence gives us more control over our violent instincts. 07:35 The question of war and its impact on creating or reducing terrorism. 10:01 The scale of war has been increasing, raising concerns about escalating conflicts 14:50 The war in Ukraine is likely to continue with no clear end in sight. 17:26 Warfare in detail with high human suffering and death but little change in land ownership. 21:35 The clash between civilizations and economic power can lead to war. 23:46 China's impressive architecture and historical significance 27:57 The importance of choosing a morally superior country 30:18 China's interest in incorporating Taiwan is very likely. 35:07 Expanding consciousness helps us understand the universe 37:21 Building on foundational physics to invent new technologies 41:26 Revising and iterating on a draft helps achieve coherence in understanding the truth 43:36 Exploring the nature of consciousness and the existence of aliens through AI. 48:04 Becoming a multiplanetary species is almost inevitable for humans. 50:14 Make life multiplanetary while it is possible. 54:34 Simulations are crucial for understanding rocket dynamics before actual testing. 56:45 Elon Musk was once one of the best Quake players in the world. 1:00:52 Elder Ring is a highly anticipated game known for its difficulty and stunning art 1:03:04 The potential dangers of wishing for eternal peace and the suppression of progress. 1:07:16 Soma from Brave New World raises questions about happiness and drug use in society. 1:09:14 Balancing pain relief and mental acuity with a drug 1:13:33 Batteries will be heavily used in the future to balance out the peak to trough ratio of power plants. 1:15:40 The limiting factor in technology is silicon chips 1:19:50 The video discusses absurd bureaucracy related to rocket launches. 1:21:52 The absurdity of human civilization: seals with headphones. 1:25:57 Recruiting Ilia for OpenAI was a tough battle and instrumental for OpenAI's success. 1:28:08 Curation of data is crucial in working with large datasets 1:32:02 Improvements needed in the recommendation system of tweets 1:34:09 Posting an entire episode on UKposts can generate high engagement for a brand like Apple. 1:37:59 The concept of regret is fascinating and social media can help humans grow but also provide cheap fun. 1:39:48 The conversation veered towards being in a hostage situation and the desire to be rescued. 1:44:00 Truth Social and Community Notes 1:46:05 Elon Musk's past disagreements can lead to truth 1:50:16 Regulatory capture and the impact on small investors 1:52:22 Elon Musk won both the SEC civil cases with unanimous jury verdicts in his favor. 1:56:30 Elon Musk's political ideology is left of center on social issues and right of center on economic issues. 1:58:26 Finding trust in personal and professional life 2:02:45 Conventional news has a strong negative bias. 2:04:58 Both LLMs and Tesla's Autopilot are heading towards AGI, but Tesla's approach is more efficient. 2:09:31 Developing Optimus humanoid robot required designing every part from scratch. 2:11:45 The work in cars will translate to robot perception and controls. 2:16:37 Hope for future encounters Crafted by Kennedy Kris

I love listening to these two talk Actually people who are a lot more educated than myself I enjoy speaking to but mainly like listening.

how do you get the electricity ? sphicter tech ?

I trust into that Amazon and their AQ384J can really do what other projects failed. It is quite a banger that they rly made their own

You two guys surpass yourself with this precious talk. Thank you

0:07 what film theme is that?

Watched from beginning to end. Thank you 🙏.

I have watched many of Elon's interviews over the years and also many of Lex's podcasts, and I think this one may have been the best of both. The chemistry, the intellect, the honesty and the diversness of the topics... it might just have been the best interview of all time.

I found this episode to be one of the most profound to listen to. It's kind of crazy how such important topics can be so bluntly talked through out loud and reasoned. The idea how world peace is actually not a perfect outcome, and how the raising of a son while developing AI lets us compare how biological and digital neural networks develop in parallel. Just so interesting all this stuff is.

You are so unique in the way you explain things and make it so easy to understand. I could listen to you all day.i wish you were a teacher. Your children are so lucky to have you as a father. I wish you were my friend.

Lex you are literally my favorite interview show. I used to really like Joe Rogan. Abs still do. But lex yiur interviews are great

400 episodes, amazing Lex! Keep pushing

This podcast was a delight to listen to. I especially liked how reflective the conversation became at the end. Great job, Lex!

Elon is so insightful I love listening to him! Very good interview. :)

49:17 It's a great point and all.. but the timing of Elon's remark about the lack of spaceships 🤌

Reality is the judge, physics the law, everything else is a recommendation. What a line! 🤩🤣 Love it.

We all grow together by watching extremely wise people discussing deep subjects. The world is becoming wonderful. Keep educating yourself.

Elon description of war make him a expert in millitary understanding. Sun Tzu, a revered ancient Chinese philosopher and strategist. He is most famous for writing "The Art of War," a treatise on military strategy and tactics, which has been influential not only in military thinking but also in various aspects of contemporary management and strategy. Sun Tzu lived during the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China, around the 5th century BC. His work has been foundational in shaping the understanding and implementation of military strategy across the world for centuries.

Thank you both for sharing your time with the world 🙏

Thank you both for taking the time to do this podcast. It is much appreciated. Thank goodness for people who think deeply. And thank goodness for humor and its unique powers!

It is so refreshing to see two people having such a civil and compelling conversation!

Bro!!! I just set the oven to 42 mins when the recommendation was 40-45 right before he mentioned The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. I love those books!

What was the video game theme song in the intro?

This is the best Elon Interview I've seen. It really puts both Elon and Lex in a really respectable light. Elon's knowledge of Chinese history, European (ww2) history and suchlike was surprising but really interesting too.

One of the better Elon interviews. Good work, Lex. Most ask him the same questions. Could tell the freshness put him in a better mood. Also liked how well you steered the convo when it got derailed.

Got off topic before delving into regulation in regards to AI. really wanted to hear where that conversation went.

I am a newcomer to this channel and I must say it was excellent! ❤️ Great conversation insightful and entertaining! Great job! Great to hear from a host that is well educated with very provocative questions! I also definitely appreciated this interview over the Rogan interview with all of the preparation/ notes. It’s great to also see intelligent powerful and wealthy people like Elon who also care about humanity! ❤️

I appreciate getting access to Elon, even if it's just for a couple hours. Thanks Lex

This is one of my favourite podcast episodes of all time. Congratulations Lex, incredible.

Does anyone ask the question of the side effects of funneling only what the viewer is interested in, to them?? would this not further the division of the viewing public?? Would it be more beneficial to interduce opposing or alternative viewpoints in the stream to ensure the viewing party is reminded that their viewpoint is not the only viewpoint available??? just a question!! Semper Fi!!

Lex may be one of the finest interviewers I have saw. He understands, Listens and Articulates so well. Always a fantastic watch!

The comment about dinosaurs dying out because they didn't have spaceships killed me🤣🤣

It's so cool to see the obvious friendship between these two guys. Such a genuine conversation with a loosely scripted set of topics that segways often.. Thank you gentlemen for a very enjoyable and entertaining sit down.. Many blessings to both.. Well done Lex,,, you are the best!!!

Thank you! Great conversation

Сначала посмотрел этот подкаст в оригинале, нашел для себя много полезного. Сейчас решил снова вернутся и тут перевод на русский 😅Спасибо большое за вашу работу Лекс, пересмотрю на русском, так как в оригинале 100% часть информации упустил)

I honestly feel like Lex is the textbook definition of how to approach people and different viewpoints. The way he talks and try to get to know others is very inspirational, I can’t think of any other person in the internet (maybe even real life) that I would trust 100% about neutrality and genuine effort to understand people and their ideas. Thank you Lex!

By far the most compelling interview I have ever seen with Elon Musk. Thank you both.

The real life Tony Stark. I absolutely despise electric cars but have so much respect for this man. A true thinker and entrepreneur. Thank you Elon for fighting the tough fight.

These guys both really enjoyed their chat, absolutely spectacular!

What an absolutely riveting conversation! Elon Musk's ability to delve into such diverse topics-from war and AI to aliens, politics, physics, video games, and humanity-showcases the breadth of his intellect. The Lex Fridman Podcast consistently delivers thought-provoking content, and this episode #400 is no exception. A fascinating deep dive into the mind of one of our era's most influential thinkers. Kudos to both Lex and Elon for this enriching and expansive dialogue!

That was amazing. Best conversations + humour and no crappy questions.

Adding this to my top 10 pods

Use the barbarian (tank) class in D4 and all bosses including all variations of Lilith become so easy it's boring. Use Iron skin to boost shields.

Elon Musk : "War will always exist" Lex Friedman : "I hope not" Plato : "Only the dead knows the end of war" (or Ridley Scott)

Lex is 100% the best interviewer on the UKposts. He’s like a buddy we all need.

It’s so amazing to witness these two great thinkers bounce ideas back and forth!

I enjoyed this podcast Elon you’re a good guy keep up your passion. Great interview

Great podcast. This is where Musk is at his best with Lex.

Love you two together. Fascinating!

You should make either the background lighter or have the figures wear lighter clothes. The whole picture is very dark. Also, try not to look down so much. I think this would improve your presentation.

Theres always an edge or intensity with Lex's interviews. It's never a light chat about the weather, celebrities, gossip. But war, the end of society, alien life ... And that's exactly why I like it 😎

My respect seems to only continue to grow and grow after every new video, clip or interview I watch with Elon. This one inparticular was very good! Great questions and conversation. I really enjoyed listening to these 2 have such a wonderful, enlightened and so extremely intelligent conversation. I truly believe the world needs people like Elon Musk now more than ever before. Strong, intelligent men willing to stand up and speak out about the things they know to be important in the world today. Thanks Lex! All your hard work is certainly paying off and so worth it!! Best wishes to everyone! 💖🙏💖

Ask Grok on fun mode what is the best interview in history and Grok will say Lex Fridman and my dad.

Wanna say I’m not crazy smart but I have a basic knowledge of history of physics thermodynamics Basic trigonometry, computer, knowledge and or programming also mechanical and engineering and working on vehicles. I really do honestly think that a lot of us need to know how this will help each other together. I think it’s very important. The standard for learning needs to be elevated I have learned more from out of school than I have when I was in school and that is pretty sad

Lex your podcast is magnificent and you are an excellent interviewer. Thank you for the countless hours at informative and fascinating listening.

Awesome Lex, congrats to 400 episodes!