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#486 – Michael Levin: Hidden Reality of Alien Intelligence & Biological Life

Posted November 30, 2025 •

Michael Levin is a biologist at Tufts University working on novel ways to understand and control complex pattern formation in biological systems.

#485 – David Kirtley: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and the Future of Energy

Posted November 17, 2025 • 02:45:22

David Kirtley is a nuclear fusion engineer and CEO of Helion Energy, a company working on building the world’s first commercial fusion power plant...

#484 – Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming

Posted October 31, 2025 • 02:54:01

Dan Houser is co-founder of Rockstar Games and is a legendary creative mind behind Grand Theft Auto (GTA) and Red Dead Redemption series of video games. Thank...

#483 – Julia Shaw: Criminal Psychology of Murder, Serial Killers, Memory & Sex

Posted October 14, 2025 • 02:48:50

Julia Shaw is a criminal psychologist and author who in her books explores human nature, including psychopathy, violent crime, the psychology of evil,...

#482 – Pavel Durov: Telegram, Freedom, Censorship, Money, Power & Human Nature

Posted October 1, 2025 • 04:42:37

Pavel Durov is the founder and CEO of Telegram. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep482-sc See below...