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132 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxApr 4, 2026The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness: Navigating Its Horrific Beauty, Regret, and Adversity
PhilosophySelf-awareness (as a problem)Paradox of self-awarenessFirst-person perspective of consciousnessEvolutionary purpose of consciousness
DrTraceyMarksApr 1, 2026The Neurological Mechanics of Trust, Betrayal, and Repair
PsychologyPrediction system (brain)Running probability estimatePrefrontal cortexBasal ganglia- ChrisWillxMar 16, 2026
The Sex Recession: Why Modern Society is Having Less Sex and Its Profound Implications
RelationshipsSex recessionSexlessnessMillennialsGen Z - ChrisWillxMar 16, 2026
The Sex Recession: Why Modern Society is Having Less Sex and Its Profound Implications
RelationshipsSex recessionSexlessnessMillennialsGen Z - ChrisWillxMar 9, 2026
Why Grand Gestures Fail: Regulating Emotions and Overcoming Rumination in Relationships
RelationshipsEvidence-based relationship adviceEmotional dysregulationGrand gestures (in relationships)Approach avoidance (learning theory) - ChrisWillxMar 7, 2026
How Narcissists Hijack Your Brain: Understanding Cluster B Personality Disorders, Reality Distortion, and Genetic Predisposition
PsychologyPsychotherapyPersonality DisordersCluster B Personality DisordersReality Confidence - ChrisWillxMar 6, 2026
Stop Speaking in Code: Unpacking Indirect Communication, Passive Aggression, and Gender Dynamics
PsychologyIndirect communicationShadow sentencesDecoding signalsSelf-protective mechanisms - ChrisWillxFeb 28, 2026
How Mars Settlement Will Drive Human Evolution and the Challenges of Space Adaptation
ScienceAnalog studiesSpace settlement simulationEvolutionary changeBiological divergence - ChrisWillxFeb 26, 2026
The Brutal Tactics of Female Sexual Competition: An Evolutionary Psychology Perspective
PsychologyEvolutionary psychologyFemale intraexual competitionRelative reproductive successAbsolute reproductive success - ChrisWillxFeb 21, 2026
Rethinking Life Design: Wayfinding, Meaning, and the Transition from Role to Soul
Self-DevelopmentLife DesignDesign ThinkingWayfindingNavigation - DrTraceyMarksFeb 11, 2026
Why You Feel Rejected Even When Nothing is Happening: Understanding the Brain's Narrative Machine
PsychologyDefault Mode Network (DMN)Meaning-making machineAbsence of informationSelf-referential thinking - ChrisWillxFeb 8, 2026
Adjusting the Load: Recovery Training, Public Science, and the Art of Curiosity with Andy Galpin
HealthOptimal training for muscle growth (contrast)Recovery day trainingIsometric holdsRange of motion progression - ChrisWillxFeb 7, 2026
Challenging Evolutionary Psychology: The Fading Consensus of Attractiveness and the Power of Idiosyncratic Relationships with Dr. Paul Eastwick
RelationshipsEvolutionary psychology (EP)Relationship scienceMating dynamicsAttachment perspectives 
hubermanlabFeb 5, 2026Ido Portal on the Decentralized, Playful, and Holistic Science of Movement
ScienceOpen system of movementDecentralized movementSelf-inquiry in movementWordlessness / Nonverbal experiences- ChrisWillxFeb 4, 2026
Bryan Johnson's 'Evening Brian' Strategy: Overcoming Habits, Moderation Fallacies, and the Ultimate Status Game
Self-DevelopmentHabit formationSelf-controlWillpower depletionPersonification (of problematic self) 
HealthyGamerGGOct 19, 2025The Societal Pressure on Modern Men: Loneliness, Validation, and the Pitfalls of Inauthentic Connection
PsychologySocietal validationMale lonelinessSexual frustrationHigh-value man ideology
barryseconomicsOct 19, 2025How the Rich Hijacked Evolution: Debunking 'Survival of the Fittest' and Advocating for Cooperation
EconomicsSurvival of the fittestEvolutionMotivated reasoningConfirmation bias
psychacksOct 13, 2025The Spark: Unpacking Unconscious Relationship Templates and Attachment in Dating
RelationshipsThe spark (dating)LimerenceButterflies/chemistry/vibingAttachment styles- barryseconomicsSep 12, 2025
Tax as Financial Ozempic: An Evolutionary and Economic Argument for Wealth Redistribution
EconomicsFinancial obesityEvolutionary psychologyScarcity mentalityWealth hoarding 
lexfridmanJul 23, 2025Demis Hassabis on AI's Capacity to Model Nature, Simulate Reality, and Revolutionize Video Games
TechnologyClassical learning algorithmsNonlinear dynamical systemsFluid dynamicsNavier-Stokes equations- HealthyGamerGGJun 24, 2025
The Scientific Utility of Dreams: Unlocking Subconscious Information and Emotional Processing
PsychologyDream interpretation (scientific approach)Subconscious information processingEmotional suppressionIntuition (as unprocessed information) - hubermanlabJun 16, 2025
The Transformative Power of Discomfort: Realigning Modern Life with Our Evolved Nervous System
Self-DevelopmentEvolutionary MismatchThe Comfort CrisisDopamine Reserves (Spend vs. Invest)Mental Robustness - HealthyGamerGGJun 10, 2025
Why Popular Digital Detoxes Fail and How to Achieve Sustainable Balance with Technology
PsychologyDopamine detox (critique)Social media detox (critique)Addiction psychiatryWithdrawal symptoms - HealthyGamerGGJun 7, 2025
The Disconnect: Male Muscularity, Female Attraction, and Long-Term Relationship Dynamics
RelationshipsMale perception of attractivenessFemale perception of attractivenessIntramale competitionAlpha male concept - hubermanlabMay 26, 2025
Behavioral and Environmental Influences on Gene Expression, Human Evolution, and Physiology with Dr. Melissa Ilardo
ScienceHuman geneticsEpigeneticsGene expressionMendelian genetics - HealthyGamerGGMay 17, 2025
Overcoming Video Game Addiction: Reclaiming Your Life by Fulfilling Core Psychological Needs
PsychologyVideo Game AddictionDopamineergic ReleaseEvolutionary Purpose of FunFundamental Psychological Needs - psychacksMay 12, 2025
The Evolutionary and Cultural Roots of Female Desire: From Normative Conformity to Modern FOMO
RelationshipsEmergent phenomenonNormative desireChicken and the egg problemPopulation distribution - lexfridmanJan 26, 2025
Marc Andreessen on America's Tech-Driven Future, Economic Growth, and Cultural Resurgence
TechnologyNational debtHyper-inflationary spiralEconomic growthEnergy independence - psychacksJan 6, 2025
Put Her to Work: Cultivating Reciprocity and Authentic Interest in Relationships
RelationshipsValue provision in relationshipsTakers vs. givers dynamicOpportunity costSexual marketplace dynamics - psychacksNov 22, 2024
The Most Effective Marriage Intervention: Reintroducing Space, Distance, and Autonomy for Relational Health
RelationshipsMarriage interventionEvolutionary psychologyNuclear familyCommunal living - HealthyGamerGGSep 12, 2024
Social Media's 'Brain Rot': How Artificial Stimulation Damages Motivation, Relationships, and Health
HealthDopamine circuitryNucleus accumbensEvolutionary psychologyCalories vs. nutrition analogy - HealthyGamerGGMar 19, 2024
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: The Neuroeconomics of Decision Making and Loss Aversion
PsychologyAnalysis paralysisLoss aversionNeuroeconomicsVentral Tegmental Area (VTA) - psychacksFeb 5, 2024
Politics, Sexual Withholding, and the Inefficacy of the Lysistrata Protocol in Modern Dating
RelationshipsSexual withholdingWrong thinkIdeological feminismProgressive politics - HealthyGamerGGNov 30, 2023
Overcoming Pornography Addiction: Emotional Regulation, Self-Regulation, and Practical Strategies
PsychologyEmotional regulationAddiction cycleDopamine releaseSupernormal stimulus - HealthyGamerGGSep 30, 2023
Harnessing Shame for Personal Growth: An Evolutionary Perspective on Overcoming Modern Avoidance
PsychologyEvolutionary purpose of shameMaster emotionPersonal growthBehavioral change - psychacksAug 25, 2023
Deconstructing the Biological Clock: Understanding Women's Felt Sense of Reproductive Urgency
PsychologyBiological clock (common understanding)Reproductive windowFertility declinePsychological clock - psychacksAug 9, 2023
Healing Emotional Wounds to Transform Relationship Attraction and Avoid Sabotage
RelationshipsEmotional woundsComplementary emotional woundsRecreating circumstancesFamiliarity vs. goodness - psychacksJul 10, 2023
Why Men Fear Approaching Women: An Evolutionary, Psychological, and Practical Analysis of Sexual Rejection and Self-Worth
RelationshipsApproach anxietySexual rejectionGenetic perpetuationEvolutionary success - hubermanlabJul 10, 2023
How Your Brain's Reward Circuits Drive Choices, Plasticity, and Addiction with Dr. Robert Malenka
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityReward circuitryDopamineNeuromodulators - HealthyGamerGGJun 10, 2023
Short-Circuiting Modern Stress: How Vigorous Exercise Activates Your Body's Natural Off-Switch
HealthStress systemLife-or-death situationsChronic stressAcute stress - HealthyGamerGGMay 9, 2023
The Surprising Link Between Online Anger, Trauma Responses, and Real-Life Motivational Paralysis
PsychologyRage baitMotivation paralysisTechnology addictionDopamine - HealthyGamerGGMay 6, 2023
The Science of Learning from Mistakes: How Neurogenesis, Fasting, and Modern Diet Impact Our Ability to Change
PsychologyNeurogenesisHippocampusCognitive flexibilityLearning from mistakes - HealthyGamerGGApr 27, 2023
Gaining Control in a Chaotic World: The Philosophy of Action Over Outcome
Self-DevelopmentExistential depressionHopelessnessDespairInformation Age overload - lexfridmanApr 21, 2023
Manolis Kellis on Human Irreplaceability, Evolutionary Layers, and AI as the Next Stage of Information Processing
ScienceAI AlignmentHuman IrreplaceabilityEvolutionary BaggageCognitive Layer - psychacksMar 25, 2023
The Superficiality of Desire: Embracing and Leveraging Human Shallowness in Attraction
PsychologySuperficiality of desireMate selectionPhysical attractivenessLifestyle attractiveness - psychacksMar 22, 2023
Why Men Get Jealous of Their Women's Past: The Cognitive Dissonance of Romantic Idealization
PsychologySexual historyEmotional bondingMate guardingEvolutionary psychology - lexfridmanMar 21, 2023
The Science of Lasting Love: Navigating Romance, Conflict, and Longevity with Dr. Shannon Curry
RelationshipsContempt (Gottman)Four Horsemen of the ApocalypseCriticismDefensiveness - psychacksMar 13, 2023
The Disappearance of 'Good Men': Examining Evolutionary Pressures vs. Cultural Erosion of Masculinity
RelationshipsFemale hypergamyEvolutionary pressuresNatural selectionReproductive strategy - psychacksJan 11, 2023
The Cats and Cheese Framework: Understanding Human Motivation Through Approach and Avoidance
PsychologyHuman motivationApproach behaviorsAvoidance behaviorsReward systems - lexfridmanDec 29, 2022
Reconstructing Ancient Life: The Phylogenetic Tree, Nitrogen Fixation, and the Translation Machinery as Life's Oldest Computer
SciencePhylogenetic treeEvolutionary tree of lifeAncient gene sequencesAncient DNA reconstruction - HealthyGamerGGDec 15, 2022
How Modern Life Hinders Emotional Processing and Strategies to Reclaim It
PsychologyEmotional processingEvolutionary psychologyMental idlenessCommunal living 
drekbergDec 2, 2022Beyond Zero Calories: A Critical Look at Food Value, Gut Health, and Ancestral Eating
HealthZero-calorie foodsNutritional densityMicronutrientsProcessed foods- HealthyGamerGGNov 22, 2022
Tiredness as an Adaptive Emotion: Understanding Your Brain's Energy Conservation Strategy
PsychologyTiredness as an emotionAdaptive mechanismEnergy conservation strategyPerception of high workload - psychacksNov 22, 2022
The Rationality of Infidelity: Why Successful Men Cheat and the Evolutionary Roots of Male Ambition
PsychologyInfidelityRisk-reward profileInterpretive frameDeferred gratification - psychacksNov 14, 2022
The Myth of Completion: Why Nothing Ever Truly Ends and How Perspective Shapes Our Understanding of "Done"
PsychologyMyth of completionPerspective biasCreator perspectiveObserver perspective - psychacksOct 19, 2022
Why \"Nice Guys\" Finish Last: Deconstructing Women's Partner Preferences and the \"Jerks\" Myth
RelationshipsPartner selection criteriaAttraction dynamicsPerceived value vs. actual valueCompensation package (metaphor) - psychacksOct 17, 2022
The 'Women Want It All' Study: Unpacking Attractive Women's Desired Attributes in Men
PsychologyEvolutionary psychologyMate selectionAttractiveness ratingsDesired attributes - psychacksOct 7, 2022
The Reciprocal Dynamics of Age-Gap Attraction: Why Men Like Younger Women and Women Like Older Men
RelationshipsEvolutionary psychologyReproductive capacityVisual creaturesGood optics - HealthyGamerGGOct 6, 2022
The Shame of Adult Virgins and their Identity Crisis: A Synergistic Approach to Overcoming Insecurity and Social Barriers
PsychologyVirginity trapSocietal conditioningEvolutionary perspective (procreation)Emotional validation - HealthyGamerGGSep 11, 2022
The Science of Love: Why Happiness in Relationships is Built, Not Found
RelationshipsPreferences vs. AttractionChaotic nature of loveRisk assessment circuitry inhibitionExecutive function impairment - HealthyGamerGGAug 23, 2022
The Societal Demonization of Anger and How to Cultivate a Healthy Relationship with It
PsychologyEmotional suppressionSocietal demonization of angerEmotional intelligenceSelf-judgment - HealthyGamerGGAug 2, 2022
How the World Makes Us Depressed: Beyond Individual Blame and Neurochemical Imbalance
PsychologyEvolutionary survival benefits of emotionsAnxiety (predictive function)Sadness (behavior correction)Grieving process - psychacksJul 31, 2022
Understanding Gender Differences in Sexual Attraction and Dating Strategies
RelationshipsSexual partner preferencesDating fallaciesGender stereotypesVisual attraction - HealthyGamerGGJul 21, 2022
Managing Global Anxiety: The Impact of Digital Overwhelm and Strategies for Mental Well-being
PsychologyGlobal anxietyDigital overwhelmInformation dietStress system (HPA axis) - lexfridmanJun 25, 2022
Jonathan Reisman on The Human Body: Evolutionary Design, Taboos, and the Doctor's Perspective on Anatomy
ScienceEvolutionary designBiological optimalityAnatomical design flawsDexterity - lexfridmanJun 12, 2022
Donald Hoffman: Reality as an Adaptive User Interface and the Evolutionary Illusion of Space-time
ScienceAdaptive fictionObjective realityNatural selectionSensory systems - psychacksJun 1, 2022
The Nature of Evil in Games: The Origin of Chaos and Control
PsychologyNested gamesOrder and chaosThe game frameworkNature of evil - HealthyGamerGGJun 1, 2022
How to Manage Your Mind's 'Dormant Thoughts' for Better Sleep
PsychologyDormant thoughtsSensory bombardmentEmpty mind timeThought propagation - lexfridmanMay 4, 2022
David Buss on the Evolutionary Psychology of Sex, Mating, and Human Relationships
PsychologyEvolutionary psychologyMate selectionSex differencesMating strategies - lexfridmanFeb 6, 2022
Garry Nolan: DNA, Consciousness, UFOs, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
ScienceDynamic computation (DNA)Epigenetic stateComputational matrix (universe)Selfish gene hypothesis - HealthyGamerGGDec 19, 2021
The Psychology Behind the Great Resignation: How Technology, COVID, and Corporate Practices Fuel the Anti-Work Movement
PsychologyGreat ResignationAnti-work movementInformation disseminationGreat Equalizers (Internet, Printing Press, Gunpowder) - hubermanlabNov 29, 2021
The Evolutionary Psychology of Human Mate Selection: Strategies, Sex Differences, and Deception with Dr. David Buss
PsychologyEvolutionary PsychologySexual SelectionIntrasexual CompetitionPreferential Mate Choice 
NewEconomicThinkingNov 5, 2021Rethinking Economics Education: A New Vision for Pluralism, Real-World Relevance, and Values
EconomicsRethinking Economics movementPluralist theoryReal-world economicsValues in economics- psychacksOct 5, 2021
The Evolutionary Function of Grief: Why Its Pain is Essential for Survival and Re-evaluation
PsychologyGriefEvolutionary perspectiveHedonic perspectiveSuffering (pointless vs. purposeful) - drekbergOct 1, 2021
The 10 Most Dangerous Foods: Understanding Slow Poisons and Modern Health Threats
HealthUrgent vs. Important DangersProcessed GrainsModern Wheat HybridizationGluten Sensitivity - HealthyGamerGGSep 27, 2021
How Pervasive Digital Sexual Content and Parasocial Interactions Impact Intimacy and Mental Health
RelationshipsInundation of sexual stimuliEvolutionary brain architectureDopamine reward systemIndustry adaptation (predatory/non-predatory) - HealthyGamerGGSep 15, 2021
Why Depression is Actually an Advantage: An Evolutionary Psychology Perspective on Emotions, Happiness, and Spiritual Renunciation
PsychologySurvival instinctNegative emotionsEvolutionary psychologyMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs - lexfridmanSep 1, 2021
The Ubiquity, Evolution, and Impact of Viruses and Microbes on Life and Human Health
ScienceVirologyBiogeochemical pumpSelf-replicators (RNA-based)Reverse transcriptase - lexfridmanAug 8, 2021
Jeff Hawkins on The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence, Prediction, and the Evolutionary Origin of Consciousness
NeuroscienceThousand Brains Theory of IntelligenceNeocortexCortical ColumnsModeling Systems - HealthyGamerGGJul 30, 2021
Dr. K's Personalized Approach to Meditation: Tailoring Practices for Self-Discovery and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Self-DevelopmentPersonalized meditationTailored practicesEvolution of meditationMindfulness (as a fraction of meditation) - HealthyGamerGGJul 24, 2021
The Paradox of Acceptance: Why Accepting Yourself is the First Step to Change and Debugging Your Mind
PsychologySelf-acceptancePersonal changeSocietal conditioningAddiction recovery - lexfridmanJun 25, 2021
Bret Weinstein on Science, Censorship, Human Adaptability, and Civilizational Risks in the Pandemic Era
ScienceScience as an institutionCensorship in scienceOpen data/science/communicationEvolutionary biology - lexfridmanMar 1, 2021
Josh Barnett on the Philosophy of Violence, Authenticity, Morality, and the Martial Arts
PhilosophyUbermenschAuthenticityCollective UnconsciousnessMorality as human illusion - NewEconomicThinkingFeb 10, 2021
The State's Entrepreneurial Role in Driving Technological Innovation, Beyond Market Failure Theory
EconomicsWelfare economicsMarket failureEfficient allocation of resourcesNeoclassical framework - HealthyGamerGGDec 21, 2020
The Weight Loss Scam: Understanding Set Point Theory and Sustainable Strategies
HealthWeight loss industryWellness industryObesity epidemicCrash diets - HealthyGamerGGNov 16, 2020
Congruent Depression: When Sadness is a Signal, Not an Illness
PsychologyCongruent DepressionClinical DepressionBrain MalfunctionIllness Model of Depression - lexfridmanNov 13, 2020
Yaron Brook on Ayn Rand's Objectivism: The Primacy of Reason, Free Will, and Objective Reality
PhilosophyObjectivismReasonFree WillHuman Nature - lexfridmanAug 26, 2020
David Eagleman on Neuroplasticity, the Livewired Brain, and Brain-Computer Interfaces
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityLivewear (Livewired Brain)Malleability of the BrainHemispherectomy - HealthyGamerGGAug 22, 2020
The Paradox of Modern Suffering: Finding Meaning in Longing and Shared Struggle with Trainwreckstv
PsychologySelf-perception biasExternal validationCognitive fogCaffeine's cognitive effects - lexfridmanAug 20, 2020
Sheldon Solomon on Death, Meaning, and the Human Condition: The Core of Human Motivation
PsychologyTerror Management Theory (TMT)Denial of DeathExistential CrisisPsychodynamic Perspective - lexfridmanAug 9, 2020
Russ Tedrake on Underactuated Robotics, Control, Dynamics, and the Zen of Barefoot Movement
TechnologyUnderactuated roboticsControl theoryDynamicsStochastic systems - lexfridmanJul 31, 2020
Manolis Kellis on the Digital Nature of Life, Human Genome's Beauty, and the Dynamics of Genetic and Horizontal Inheritance
ScienceDigital inheritanceAnalog inheritanceMendelian traitsContinuum-like inheritance - HealthyGamerGGJul 9, 2020
Deconstructing Existential Dread: An Applied Neuroscience and Psychological Exploration with Michael Reeves
PsychologyAnxietyExistential DreadApplied NeuroscienceStress Response - lexfridmanJun 14, 2020
The Nature of Happiness, Meaning, and God: A Philosophical Inquiry into Self-Organization and Civilization
PhilosophySuffering (as a result of caring)Happiness (as internal appraisal)Crisis of MeaningSelf-organizing systems - HealthyGamerGGMar 28, 2020
Understanding and Taming Anxiety: A Healthy Gamer Webinar on Mind's Predictive Capability
PsychologyAnxietyWorryPredictive capability of the mindFuture-focused thinking - lexfridmanMar 12, 2020
Biological vs. Artificial Neural Networks: Evolution, Understanding, and the Future of AI
ScienceBiological Neural NetworksArtificial Neural NetworksEvolutionary BiologyPhase Transition - lexfridmanMar 12, 2020
Biological vs. Artificial Neural Networks: Evolution, Understanding, and the Future of AI
ScienceBiological Neural NetworksArtificial Neural NetworksEvolutionary BiologyPhase Transition - lexfridmanFeb 29, 2020
John Hopfield on the Physics of Mind, Neurobiology, and the Future of AI
ScienceAssociative neural networksHopfield networksDeep learningEvolutionary biology - HealthyGamerGGDec 18, 2019
Navigating Persistent Sadness and Loneliness: Lessons from Buddha, Yoga, and Breath Control
PsychologyEmotional cyclesBasic state of unhappinessLoneliness vs. AlonenessDharmic work (fulfilling work) - lexfridmanDec 12, 2019
Judea Pearl's Existential Concerns Regarding AGI and Uncontrolled AI Evolution
TechnologyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)Species creationSelf-replicationExceeding human capabilities - lexfridmanDec 5, 2019
Whitney Cummings on Robotics, AI, Human Nature, and Societal Evolution
TechnologyRoboticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Human-Robot InteractionGender in AI - HealthyGamerGGDec 5, 2019
Understanding and Overcoming Social Anxiety: A Learned Response and Physiological Approach
PsychologySocial anxietyLearned responseSympathetic nervous responseAdrenaline response - lexfridmanOct 23, 2019
The Evolutionary Drivers of Intelligence: From Alien Life to Human-AI Mergers
ScienceExtraterrestrial intelligenceStereo eyesightOpposable thumbHand-eye coordination - lexfridmanOct 7, 2019
Gary Marcus on the False Dichotomy of Nature vs. Nurture and Biomimicry for AI
ScienceNature vs. Nurture (false dichotomy)Innate knowledgeLearned knowledgeMachine learning (innate vs. learned) - lexfridmanOct 7, 2019
Gary Marcus on the False Dichotomy of Nature vs. Nurture and Biomimicry for AI
ScienceNature vs. Nurture (false dichotomy)Innate knowledgeLearned knowledgeMachine learning (innate vs. learned) - lexfridmanSep 18, 2019
Human Brain Development: The Choreographed Dance from Neural Tube to Adult Myelination
NeuroscienceNeural tubeEmbryonic developmentStem cellsMultipotent stem cells - lexfridmanSep 6, 2019
Eric Weinstein on Artificial Outelligence: The Threat of Evolving Non-Intelligent Systems
TechnologyArtificial OutelligenceArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)Artificial LifeSelective Pressures - lexfridmanAug 28, 2019
Practical Advice for Getting Started and Becoming an Expert in Deep Learning with fast.ai
TechnologyDeep learningModel trainingFine-tuningInference (model) - NewEconomicThinkingAug 14, 2019
Challenging Conventional Economics: The Imperative for Multidisciplinary and Adaptive Thinking
EconomicsRepresentative agentMultidisciplinary economicsEmergent behaviorBehavioral economics - lexfridmanMar 20, 2019
Eric Weinstein on Artificial Outtelligence, Existential Risks, and the Wisdom of Humor
ScienceIntellectual Dark WebArtificial OuttelligenceSelf-replicating softwareEvolutionary selective pressures - HealthyGamerGGJan 25, 2019
The Triumph Circuit: Evolutionary Psychology of Challenge, Achievement, and Video Game Addiction
PsychologyTriumph CircuitDopamine CircuitNucleus AccumbensAmygdala - drekbergJul 6, 2018
The Evolutionary Blueprint for Human Nutrition: DNA, Enzymes, and the Ideal Diet
HealthDNA as dietary judgeEnzyme-food recognitionEvolutionary adaptation (or lack thereof)Agricultural revolution 
DocSnipesNov 7, 2016Emotional Eating: Understanding Triggers, Functions, and Practical Strategies for Making Peace with Food
HealthEmotional EatingEating DisordersRestrictive DietsDopamine Release- lexfridmanJun 16, 2014
Ryan Hall's Principles of Jiu-Jitsu: Physics, Prioritization, and the Evolution of Grappling
Self-DevelopmentUnified theory of grapplingPrinciple-based approachFiltering extraneous detailsHierarchy of importance - DocSnipesSep 27, 2013
The Power of Clinical History: Applying Behavioral Principles to Goal Setting and Counseling
PsychologyBehavior modificationTreatment planningMotivationReinforcement (positive) - drekbergMay 19, 2013
Fueling Humans: Dr. Ekberg on Ancestral Nutrition, Stress, and Modern Diet Challenges
HealthHolistic HealthNeurological RegulationChemical, Structural, Emotional BeingFuel and Building Blocks - drekbergJun 21, 2011
The Cortex's Inhibitory Control: Regulating Posture, Stress Response, and Muscle Tone for Human Function
NeuroscienceBrain inhibitionCortexAnterior flexor musclesPosterior flexor muscles - drekbergMay 31, 2011
The Evolutionary Mismatch: Re-evaluating Food, Macronutrients, and Human DNA
HealthFood pyramid critiqueMacronutrient importanceEssential fatty acidsHormone system function - HealthyGamerGG
The Modifiable Nature of Emotion: A Critique of Modern Therapy and Insights from Eastern Philosophy and Near-Death Experiences
PsychologyTheory of Constructed EmotionEmotional ModifiabilityTherapy SpeakEmotional Acceptance - lexfridman
Richard Wrangham on the Evolutionary Roots of Violence, Sex, and Fire in Human Behavior
ScienceProactive aggressionReactive aggressionCoalitionary violenceChimpanzee warfare - psychacks
Navigating Modern Dating: Realistic Expectations, Gender Dynamics, and Emotional Growth in Relationships
RelationshipsIntersexual DynamicsEmotional VulnerabilityAttachment NeedsHypergamy - psychacks
Relationship Gatekeeping, Male Self-Knowledge, and Navigating Modern Dating Challenges
RelationshipsRelationship GatekeepingSelf-knowledge in relationshipsRelationship patternsRed flag lists (limitations of) - psychacks
How to Improve Male Motivation by Sublimating Sexual Drive and Ceasing Masturbation
Self-DevelopmentSexual drive (men)Sexual impulse (women)ProlactinOxytocin - psychacks
Deconstructing the 'If He Wanted To, He Would' Meme: Evolutionary Psychology of Female Courtship Displays
Psychology'If he wanted to, he would' memeMale effort-interest correlationFemale physical attractivenessIntraexual competition - lexfridman
Richard Dawkins on the Simulation Hypothesis, Evolution, and the Nature of Perception
PhilosophySimulation hypothesisEvolutionary processGradual incremental processMeta-simulation - psychacks
Ideas Divide, Emotions Unite: Attracting People Through Shared Humanity
PsychologyIdeological differencesHuman conflictEmotional unityShared human experience - lexfridman
Alien Debate: Defining Life, Intelligence, and Cosmic Curiosity with Sara Walker and Lee Cronin
ScienceAlien civilizationsHuman-level intelligenceUniversal curiosityAnthropomorphism - lexfridman
Neuroevolution, Artificial Intelligence, and the Nature of Intelligence: A Computational Perspective on Evolution and Consciousness
ScienceEvolutionary ComputationNeuroevolutionNature-inspired algorithmsComputational models of evolution - lexfridman
Philosophy of Money, Sovereignty, and Bitcoin from First Principles
EconomicsSovereigntyDecentralized financeBitcoin philosophyMoney as an extension of mind - hubermanlab
The Neurobiology and Psychology of Desire, Love, and Attachment: From Childhood Styles to Adult Relationships
RelationshipsDesireLoveAttachmentAttachment styles - psychacks
The Enduring Nature of Humanity: Why Fundamental Problems Persist Despite Rapid Change
PsychologySocial changeTechnological changeHuman natureEvolutionary state - psychacks
Relationship Vetting, Attraction, and Gender Roles: A Deep Dive with Dr. Shawn T. Smith
RelationshipsRelationship vettingInfatuation phaseBrain chemistry deviationCrisis of disillusionment
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