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#240 – Neal Stephenson: Sci-Fi, Space, Aliens, AI, VR & the Future of Humanity

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Neal Stephenson is a sci-fi writer (Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and new book Termination Shock), former Chief Futurist at Magic Leap and first employee of Blue Origin. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealstephenson
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Snow Crash (book): https://amzn.to/3H7yFFW
Cryptonomicon (book): https://amzn.to/3C01HDF
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Seveneves (book): https://amzn.to/3kkhveg
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Innovation Starvation (article): https://bit.ly/3mYLSJ2

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SUPPORT & CONNECT:
- Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast
- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman
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- Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman

OUTLINE:
Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) - Introduction
(08:34) - WWII and human nature
(17:20) - Search engine morality
(21:58) - Space exploration
(38:59) - Aliens and UFOs
(47:21) - SpaceX and Blue Origin
(54:43) - Social media
(59:11) - Climate change
(1:11:00) - Consequences of big ideas
(1:15:42) - Virtual reality
(1:38:50) - Artificial intelligence
(1:53:49) - Cryptocurrency
(2:06:26) - Writing, storytelling, and books
(2:29:05) - Martial arts
(2:38:23) - Final thoughts

Neal Stephenson is a sci-fi writer (Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and new book Termination Shock), former Chief Futurist at Magic Leap and first employee of Blue Origin. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: 
– Mizzen+Main: <a href="https://mizzenandmain.com">https://mizzenandmain.com</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off 
– InsideTracker: <a href="https://insidetracker.com/lex">https://insidetracker.com/lex</a> and use code Lex25 to get 25% off 
– Athletic Greens: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil 
– Grammarly: <a href="https://grammarly.com/lex">https://grammarly.com/lex</a> to get 20% off premium 
– ExpressVPN: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/lexpod">https://expressvpn.com/lexpod</a> and use code LexPod to get 3 months free
EPISODE LINKS: 
Neal’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nealstephenson">https://twitter.com/nealstephenson</a> 
Neal’s Website: <a href="https://www.nealstephenson.com/">https://www.nealstephenson.com/</a> 
Termination Shock (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3HhmDKi">https://amzn.to/3HhmDKi</a> 
Snow Crash (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3H7yFFW">https://amzn.to/3H7yFFW</a> 
Cryptonomicon (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3C01HDF">https://amzn.to/3C01HDF</a> 
The Diamond Age (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3wxUF83">https://amzn.to/3wxUF83</a> 
Seveneves (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3kkhveg">https://amzn.to/3kkhveg</a> 
The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 1 (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/3koMW7n">https://amzn.to/3koMW7n</a> 
Innovation Starvation (article): <a href="https://bit.ly/3mYLSJ2">https://bit.ly/3mYLSJ2</a>
PODCAST INFO: 
Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a> 
Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a> 
Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2MAi0BvDc6GTFvKFPXnkCL">https://open.spotify.com/show/2MAi0BvDc6GTFvKFPXnkCL</a> 
RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a> 
YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a> 
YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a>
SUPPORT & CONNECT: 
– Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast 
– Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a> 
– Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a> 
– Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a> 
– LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a> 
– Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a> 
– Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a>
OUTLINE: 
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. 
(00:00) – Introduction 
(08:34) – WWII and human nature 
(17:20) – Search engine morality 
(21:58) – Space exploration 
(38:59) – Aliens and UFOs 
(47:21) – SpaceX and Blue Origin 
(54:43) – Social media 
(59:11) – Climate change 
(1:11:00) – Consequences of big ideas 
(1:15:42) – Virtual reality 
(1:38:50) – Artificial intelligence 
(1:53:49) – Cryptocurrency 
(2:06:26) – Writing, storytelling, and books 
(2:29:05) – Martial arts 
(2:38:23) – Final thoughts

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