Here are the timestamps. To support this podcast, check out our sponsors below. 0:00 - Introduction 0:07 - Elon singing 0:55 - SpaceX human spaceflight 7:40 - Starship 16:16 - Quitting is not in my nature 17:51 - Thinking process 27:25 - Humans on Mars 32:55 - Colonizing Mars 36:41 - Wormholes 41:19 - Forms of government on Mars 48:22 - Smart contracts 49:52 - Dogecoin 51:24 - Cryptocurrency and Money 57:33 - Bitcoin vs Dogecoin 1:00:16 - Satoshi Nakamoto 1:02:38 - Tesla Autopilot 1:05:44 - Tesla Self-Driving 1:17:48 - Neural networks 1:26:44 - When will Tesla solve self-driving? 1:28:48 - Tesla FSD v11 1:36:21 - Tesla Bot 1:47:01 - History 1:54:52 - Putin 2:00:32 - Meme Review 2:14:58 - Stand-up comedy 2:16:31 - Rick and Morty 2:18:10 - Advice for young people 2:26:08 - Love 2:29:01 - Meaning of life SPONSORS: - Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil - ButcherBox: butcherbox.com/lex to get offers & discounts - InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/lex and use code Lex25 to get 25% off - ROKA: roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order - Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX to get special savings

This is the best conversation between two robots that I’ve ever witnessed.

I find most interviews with Elon incredibly frustrating. Just shallow questions that don’t really do the man’s mind justice. This was great. Good job Lex.

You gotta love the 20+ second long pauses of Elon diving deep into pondering a question

Nice video as always but here is my problem I have been making losses trying to make profit tradng. I thought tradng demo account is just like tradng the real market... can anyone help me out or at least advise me on what to do

What a beautiful conversation between 2 Robots

Lex is the right person to be interviewing Elon.

I love Elon's laugh and ability to interject humor into the most serious of subjects. It's refreshing.

I loved seeing the clever sense of humor between these two men especially in the very beginning when Lex told Elon to get closer. Lol! I laughed right along with them. Lex really brings out the best in his guests.

Dare I say that this is easily Elon’s best interview by far. I think this has a lot to do with the fact that it’s Lex on the other side of the table. Lex, you are getting better & better at this too💪🏽

This was Elons best interview well done Lexicon

I am so jealous of the intelligence and courage of both of these guys.

Thank you soooo much for the interview, Lex and Elon!!!! I am using this in my class of "AI Seminar" for my students💚💚💚💚

Lex and Elon for two and a half hours. Dreams do come true!

This is the most laid back and relaxed version of Elon I've seen on any podcast.

Wow! What a great interview. He seemed very comfortable with you. You are a soothing person and he seemed very happy to answer them in depth. (Also, while smiling and genuinely excited. ) Lex, you are a wonderful soul, so kind, I love and respect your mind. I am happy to have you here in the U.S. and privileged enough to support and appreciate this podcast. - JacciRose 💮

I watched this last night, and I could watch these two talk all night. ❤

I respect and appreciate Elons moments of pause to think and respond the way he wants, but damn there’s so many times I thought the podcast froze 🤣🤣🤣❤️

Elon is such an extraordinarily busy person, so it means a lot for him to give 2.5 hours of his time to someone. It shows the level of respect that he has toward Lex -- respect that has been well earned.

Lex's compliment was so nicely worded. 👏 bravo! ❤

The podcast between Lex Fridman and Elon Musk is a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion on a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence, space exploration, and the future of humanity. One of the most interesting aspects of the podcast is the way that Lex and Elon challenge each other's thinking. Lex is a trained scientist and engineer, and he brings a rigorous and analytical approach to the conversation. Elon, on the other hand, is a visionary entrepreneur with a bold and optimistic view of the future. This combination of perspectives makes for a lively and engaging discussion. One of the key themes of the podcast is the potential of artificial intelligence to both help and harm humanity. Lex and Elon discuss the potential for AI to solve some of the world's most pressing problems, such as climate change and poverty. However, they also acknowledge the risks of AI, such as the potential for job displacement and even existential threats. Another key theme of the podcast is the future of space exploration. Lex and Elon discuss the potential for humans to colonize Mars and other planets. They also discuss the importance of space exploration for scientific research and technological development. Overall, the podcast is a thought-provoking and insightful discussion on some of the most important issues facing humanity today. Lex and Elon are both brilliant and articulate thinkers, and their conversation is a valuable contribution to the public discourse. Here are some of my personal insights on Lex and Elon's thought processes about humanity: Lex is a strong advocate for evidence-based thinking. He is always looking for data and analysis to support his claims. This makes him a valuable voice in the world of artificial intelligence, where there is often a lot of hype and speculation. Elon is a visionary thinker. He is not afraid to dream big and think outside the box. This has made him a successful entrepreneur, but it has also led him to make some controversial statements. I believe that Lex and Elon complement each other well. Lex provides the data and analysis, while Elon provides the vision and inspiration. Together, they are a powerful force for good in the world. I believe that the podcast between Lex and Elon is an important contribution to the public discourse. It is a thoughtful and insightful discussion some of the most important issues facing humanity today. I highly recommend listening to it.

Ok Lex, we have something to watch today, thanks!

I love how Lex gives Elon time to think before answering the question, and that Elon takes time to think before answering. We need more of that.

My 2 favorite minds on one video. I wish I could articulate my thoughts as well as you two! I would put myself out there working towards soooooo many causes!!! I respect the hell out of Elon and Lex for furthering humanities reach into new and exciting directions!!!! We can't survive without men like this steering us into a new world beyond our current abilities to perceive...kudos to you both.

The discussion about full self driving was obsoletely fascinating! Great interview! I don't think people realize Tesla has changed their approach to FSD using photons and neural networks just like humans do. Amazing.

I'm still waiting for Elon to conquer the universe so he can focus on less important things, like his own line of colognes called Elon's Musk.

With most other interviewers I feel that I've heard it all and I'm just listening to Elon say things he's said a 1000 times. Not with Lex. His questions really allowed Elon to go deeper and share his thoughts in ways that we would never hear from 99% of other interviews. Thank-you Lex. What a beautiful way to spend the first few hours after midnight on new years day (for me).

The Terminator and the T 1000 having a conversation.....amazing.

Just love it! So so many good insights, deep and true quotes for life & mindset and a lot of good and interesting perspectives for the future. Thank you Lex for this podcast and your well chosen questions 🙂greetings and cheers from germany!

Holy shit, imagine getting 2 and half hours of one of the busiest man on the planet for your podcast, man. Respect, you totally deserve it!

I loved how Lex let the interview breathe. The moments of silence (where I had to check to see if the video was buffering or stopped) actually added gravitas to the question and subsequent thoughtful response. It was like Elon was playing out all of the probabilities of his responses before answering. Amazing to watch (and listen!) Way better than the WSJ interview… Keep up the great work!

This man's time is the most arguably the most valuable / minute of anyone living .. & he is choosing to sacrifice his life in hope of improving future of humanity. Truly an unbelievable human ❤❤

I’m glad you gave Tim Dodd (Everyday Astronaut). A mention. Since he spent a lot of time on the Rocket Engine show s he did. They are a terrific combination of shows on Rocket Engines. I recommend them to all with an interest in Rocket Engines. Great show to the two of you. Entertaining.

Lex: [esoteric question about literal rocket science] Elon: [in-depth answer, exploring multiple tangents] Lex: what is love? Elon: now you're asking really perplexing questions

Elon musk is appearing on the pod almost as often as Michael Malice does! Getting my popcorn ready this one is a banger!

Lex is a beast, so is elon-i think we should all be thankful that they are trying to help humanity and make the world a better place

This conversation is a gem.

Nothing is more sincere than a person taking time to ponder a question. It increases the probability that the answer will be useful…and mostly unique. Thanks Lex, thanks again Elon.

10-15 years ago, you wouldn’t even have dreamed one of the most powerful, richest, smartest, most influential people could have a simple conversation in front of your screen like this and drop so much valuable information.

Me checking my internet connection every time that Elon makes a 1 min silent pause to organize his ideas 😅, excellent interview.

Inspiring to listen to someone that is on the same page, way ahead of me, and has actual power and influence to help improve the world for everyone. (I mean Lex Fridman of course. Elon is mildy interesting too.)

Loved this interview. I was struck by Elon's advice for life, "Try and be useful." He went on to say that being useful was incredibly difficult. I believe being useful can be simply a state of mind. My daughter manages an AM/PM selling junk food and gasoline. But she is so important for so many people just going through their day. To some many people, filling their tank on the way to work and grabbing a quick cup of coffee and some donuts is such a vital part of their day. My daughter keeps a very clean well stocked store and she is polite and cheerful to everyone she meets. She actually attracts repeat customers. How do I know? Customers have told her so. She is, in short, useful. We all have purpose if we look for it

eventually when everone has self driving cars i dont see how it would be hard to stop crashes its pretty simple if theres some sort of code going on to know where other self driving cars are too how would they collide

If all humanity came together on 1 mission. That would be the full potential of our planet.❤

I remember when they had their first interview. Elon was quite cold, but professional. 3rd time around, both enjoying each other's company. Great to see.

Let's just take a moment to appreciate the wonderful life of opportunities we live today. I am sitting near the chimney in a 500 people village in center-south Italy. If the Internet didn't exist the only thing I could have done was probably to be a farmer and sell harvests on local markets, speaking italian dialect with no clue about how the world works. Now I do speak and understand English. I am a computer Scientist and software engineer. I studied physics and I am aware that the life we live today is not magic. The way we control information and excite electromagnetic fields and build on top of that protocols and abstractions and digital circuits and compilers and operating systems and browsers and media and content it just a marvellous engineering effort by the most awesome species ever existed in the universe as far as I know. I am so grateful for being born in the 21st century and have the possibility to learn so much from some of the smartest and thoughtful people in the world. Thanks Elon, thanks Lex.

I give Elon credit. I do like that he can quote out of pocket things you'd never expect. I enjoy having knowledge someone else doesn't have, and being able to give information on the spot people didn't think I'd know. It must be a good feeling for Elon given he knows quite a lot. He knows a lot more than me that's for sure, but I'll steadily learn and even if I never go as far in life as he did. I can still learn, and share.

Awesome show and keep up the good work and I will be there to watch the videos you drop .

I like how Elon Musk is way more comfortable in this one than the previous ones

Love how relaxed and goofy Elon is with Lex, he must feel comfortable with our Lexbot 3000

Hey everyone, Hey Lex. Thanks for all you do buddy. It’s June 16th, 2023 when I’m writing this. I didn’t watch this video just now, I watched it probably when it first came out. But I was watching the video of Elon on a stage in Paris just now. I just didn’t know how to pass a message through the universe to Elon. I love you man. Thanks for all you’re doing. I get your jokes 😁 even if the Paris crowd doesn’t. That was hilarious! It was even funnier ‘cause no one was laughing while you were. I was laughing bro. 😆 I just cracked up at that Meth joke for about 5 minutes, shaking my dog sitting beside me on the couch, saying “that’s our guy!” I respect you so much and I think of your inspiration like an older brother inspiring me. I respect the search and connection to truth. That’s important to me too. I hope you have an awesome group of friends around you and I hope you stay the course. Thank you so much bro. Love you man. I’m cheering for you. I’m proud of you. All the best. -Lane

I’m 23 years old and I feel beyond any kind of definition regarding luckiness to have someone as genuinely fascinating as Elon Musk be a part of my generation. His kind of genius is rare and will be remembered forever, well beyond mine or my child’s lifetimes and to simply know that is something I think is often overlooked. What a wonderful interview, well done Lex.

I recognize and appreciate how comfortable Elon is on here. Doing Gods work Lex

He seems to open up to you a lot more. Probably because you give him time to think a question through before answering and you don't ask typical stupid questions. Great job man.

It is really fun watching this interview with Elon Musk. Love to see another one with Elon Musk. Earth is very lucky to have such a person like Elon Musk to propel human to a multi-planet species. Excellent interview.

28:00 I genuinely had to switch browser tab to check if the video froze 🙃

Elon is in a great mood in this. Love to see him this way.

My vote for "The podcast of the 2021". Such a nice surprise for the holidays. Great timing, great topics and questions. Thank you, Lex! You are getting better and better, man! Oss!

As someone with a little brother that has Asperger's, Elon's ability to socialize and adapt to conversation is nothing short of extraordinary.

Thank you for an informative interview. Good job to you both.

I had no idea Lex Fridman was an instructor at MIT teaching machine learning for self driving. He was incredibly disciplined in asking interesting questions but avoiding PhD level discussion

"Quitting is not in my nature, fuck that we're getting it done" wow, words to live by

Love Elons comment on impact- giving/contributing more than taking/consuming. ❤

What an absolutely amazing interview. 👏

I think I’ve seen the lion’s share of Elon interviews, and for the last couple of years it’s been sort of like watching an old movie again and again. 80% of the questions he’s been asked have been uninformed or at best old news. This interview, on the other hand, is monumental in the storytelling of Elon; the questions are qualified, relevant, humble, challenging, respectful and full of love. You, dear Lex, are a giant! Thank you for this gem of a conversation 🙏🏻❤️

Having someone like Lex interview Elon is amazing, 2 people that can actually communicate at a "similar" level. Try getting mass media to even listen to a sentence of this and their heads will explode. Excellent interview.

This was the best discussion/interview i have see with, Elon. Very informative and motivating. Thanks for sharing it .

Quite possibly the best interview ever done.

A short summary: - Finishing high stress situations sucessfully you feel more relief than elation - Most difficult problem regarding starship is engine production, right from the materials to design you have to have the best of everything to make the best engine - Mindset of Elon: When something is important enough, you have to get it done. there’s no factor of motivation or anything in order to work on something - Thinking in terms of first principles can be applied to any walk of life, just have an axiomatic base that you believe in and then you reason up from there to cross check your conclusion with the axiomatic truth. - Another mental model of thinking is to take a thing and scale it to a very large or a very small number and see how do things change ( you can use it to scale a product large and see if its still expensive by which you can arrive at an conclusion to work on the design of the product or not) - it's important to think of these things like probabilities, not certainties, there's a probability that something bad will happen on earth. Hence, its best that we work towards making life a multi planetary species - Probably in mars, direct democracy over representational democracy works best! - Helpful to think money in terms of information theory, with fiat currency the error in the database keeps increasing as government tries to print more money, cryptocurrency is an attempt to reduce this error created by the government. - Bitcoin is useful as a store of wealth but not as a day to day currency. Dogecoin could be used as a day to day currency as a fixed number of hash string gets generated every year and inflation reduces over time. - It is possible that satoshi nakamoto is Nick Szabo - Replacing processed images by raw photon inputs from camera and switching more traditional code over the neural network (as it does seem have to hit its global maximum on vector space creation) - Lot of bare-metal coding C/C++ is required for tesla self driving traditonally more on the control part after input has processed - Human robots are a thing, might replace manual un-interesting work. - History is a good way to learn and understand about the nature of civilization and indiviuals - Advice to young people: Try to be useful, ask youself are you contributing more than you consume? To have a net positive contribution to the society would be the right thing to aim for. - Reading a condensed version of the Britannica encyclopedia can be useful. Just read,read as much as you can. - Having a growth of the pie mindset, over thinking in terms of zero-sum game is useful. Usually many people think in terms of zero sum game, but that is rarely the case as the pie gets bigger as more people get involved - Whats the meaning of life? The answer is the universe, now its just a matter of asking the right questions. Elons foundation of philosophy is that he is curious about the nature of the universe. But we will not live forever, hence expanding the scope and scale of consciousness is fundamentally a good thing.

I love Elon's quotes "Put in a hard day's work and try to be useful to humankind ... create more than you consume ..." and "learn a little about a lot of things ... read about a broad range of topics" as advice for our next generation!!!

Lex is in the same league as an interviewer as Elon is as a Technologist. Every word has value. Best interviewer of Elon in my opinion yet

(Verse 1) I'm sitting here thinking about the universe And all the amazing things that are out there I wonder what it would be like to travel to other galaxies And see the stars up close (Chorus) Lex, Elon, and Steven Hawking Have all helped us to understand the universe They have shown us that there is so much more to learn And that we are just a small part of something much bigger (Verse 2) I'm inspired by their work And I'm grateful for their contributions They have made me think about the world in a new way And they have given me hope for the future (Chorus) Lex, Elon, and Steven Hawking Have all helped us to understand the universe They have shown us that there is so much more to learn And that we are just a small part of something much bigger (Bridge) I know that I can't do everything that they have done But I can try to make a difference in the world I can learn about the universe And I can share my knowledge with others (Chorus) Lex, Elon, and Steven Hawking Have all helped us to understand the universe They have shown us that there is so much more to learn And that we are just a small part of something much bigger (Outro) I'm excited to see what the future holds And I know that it will be bright Thanks to the work of Lex, Elon, and Steven Hawking We are on the path to a better understanding of the universe

Getting Musk to be in the same place for nearly 3 hours is an incredible feat. Keeping engaged with him for that same amount of time is beyond impressive.

You can just tell how comfortable Elon is talking with Lex. Absolutely amazing podcast,very informative and thought provoking.

Lex, you are good and your questions are very good. To get a very interview one has to have a lot of knowledge in order to ask right questions. Let me know if you need help, cause your interviews are very good, but there is room for improvement, so they become excellent.

What is like about our time is that we can watch the greatest people of our time what they say and think at any time .No other generations had that opportunity.

My husband and I are listening to this (long-awaited!) interview while driving across California for our vacation. Our 3.5 y.o old has fallen asleep, and we can enjoy the episode together! Such a great holiday treat! Oh, and Elon’s pauses make us think whether sth is bad with our Internet connection, or he’s taking time to think. Apparently, the latter 😄 I wish I could learn how not to be afraid taking long pauses during the interviews and meetings😃

This upload feels like a late christmas present!

I recognized how Elon takes a long, thoughtful pause before answering some questions. He understands that his wording could immediately affect his shareholders adversely depending on how interpreted. Accuracy, intent and context are very important.

Elon is so Brilliant to the "Nth Degree" that it is mind boggling. I love the fact that he's so honest, down to earth, and such a visionary. The Earth needs Elon and I worry about what we would ever do without him. He's brought such inspiration to others. We need to support Elon in any way we can - he's truly in a league of his own.

I like that Elon has no qualms about being silent and deeply thinking through Lex's questions. This also shows Lex's skill in finding questions that even Elon has not previously considered. Keep up the good work Lex! You should drink with Elon next time!

One of the few interviewers that can keep up with Elon or can at least elicit more thought provoking/technical conversation, thank you Lex🙏

1:40:01 OMG, TIMING! I totaly thought this past night. Amazing to be 1 ahead for once (possibly more).

I love the long silent pauses before certain answers…that is a man who is actually using his brain to think!

The difference in how he handles these interviews is a completely different level than his first one on JRE. Glad to see the growth.

Lex has been going insane with the guest he’s brought on recently.

Excellent interview as usual Lex...

The podcast between Lex Fridman and Elon Musk is a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion on a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence, space exploration, and the future of humanity. One of the most interesting aspects of the podcast is the way that Lex and Elon approach the question of AI. Both men are deeply concerned about the potential dangers of AI, but they also see it as a powerful tool that could be used to improve the world. They discuss the importance of developing AI that is aligned with human values, and they explore the potential benefits of AI for things like healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability. Another key topic of discussion is space exploration. Elon is a strong advocate for space exploration, and he believes that it is essential for the future of humanity. He argues that space exploration will allow us to find new resources, expand our knowledge of the universe, and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Lex is also interested in space exploration, but he is more cautious about the risks involved. He argues that we need to be careful not to overextend ourselves, and he cautions against the dangers of colonization. Finally, the podcast touches on the question of the future of humanity. Both Lex and Elon are concerned about the challenges facing humanity, such as climate change, inequality, and political polarization. However, they are also optimistic about the future, and they believe that humanity has the potential to overcome these challenges. They discuss the importance of cooperation, innovation, and education, and they argue that we need to work together to create a better future for all. Overall, the podcast is a thought-provoking and inspiring discussion on the future of humanity. Lex and Elon are two of the most intelligent and visionary people in the world, and their conversation is a valuable contribution to the conversation about the future. Here are some of my personal insights on Lex and Elon's thought processes about humanity: Lex is a deep thinker who is always looking for new ways to understand the world. He is also a compassionate person who cares deeply about the future of humanity. Elon is a visionary who is not afraid to think big. He is also a risk-taker who is willing to take on challenges that others might not be willing to face. I believe that Lex and Elon are both important figures in the conversation about the future of humanity. They are both intelligent, compassionate, and visionary people who are working to make the world a better place.

I’m 30 seconds in and I can already tell this is gonna be fun

"I dont care about optimism or pessimism.we're gonna get it done." Great quote

I found a gold mine channel, love the content and how Lex allows the guest to take the time to think, some question Elon took good seconds thinking before saying anything. That is awesome, you allow the guest to really have the time and right thoughts, that is rare. But please, fix this camera focus, it is all over the place and the 1080p looks like 60p, it is terrible. Solid content.

Russell Brand has Paved his way in History as one of the world’s best journalist, exposing governments wrongdoing. He is a hero. His freedom must be Guarded

It's interesting to see the differences in dialogue between Elon with Rogan & Elon with Lex. Both are great interviewers in their own right, but you can see that Lex is in a better position to understand the complexities of what Elon is breaking down from a technical standpoint. It's clear Elon really enjoys this interview- Lex speaks his language.

I HAVE INCURRED SO MUCH LOSSES TRADING ON MY Own...I TRADE WELL ON DEMO BUT I THINK THE REAL MARKET IS MANIPULATED...CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT OR AT LEAST TELL ME WHAT I'M DOING WRONG ?

1:25:05 возможный вариант оптимизации можно подсмотреть во фрактальной многоуровневой логике. Если добавить фильтр в самое начало входных данных, то это значительно облегчит нагрузку на железо и ПО с ИИ будет видеть во фрейме большие цветные квадраты и при неком нестандартном движении в сторону автопилота, от степени скорости размера и направления, увеличивать пиксельную детализацию❤

I listen to your podcasts just to hear you ask the questions "what is love?" and "what is the meaning of life. Seems like as humans we experience incredible love, but for the most part don't know why.

I just love the Musk pauses, less nonsense would be spoken if more of us practised this trait.

I absolutely love it when Elon does the thing where he pauses for 30secs before answering a question - it shows that humans need time to process information, as opposed to providing snap reactions

You are truely changing lifes James, you will be rememberd as one of the great ones! Thanl you, to you and your team 🙏🙏

love the pause