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Tagged “mental health”
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Psychiatry’s History, Treatments and Unfinished Crisis
Historian Andrew Scull joins Lex Fridman to examine psychiatry’s history and its present limits. They discuss diagnostic categories and the DSM, the difficulty of separating brain biology from social and psychological experience, and the g…
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Oliver Anthony: Truth, Working Class Struggle, and Integrity
This episode explores the life, philosophy, and music of Oliver Anthony, known for his viral hit Rich Men North of Richmond. Through a deeply personal and philosophical lens, the conversation delves into the struggle of the working class, …
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Greg Lukianoff on Cancel Culture and Free Speech
Lex Fridman talks with Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of FIRE, about how he defines cancel culture and why he sees free speech as essential to testing ideas and pursuing truth. They discuss campaigns against speakers and professors, uni…
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Botez Sisters: The Beauty, Strategy, and Life of Chess
In this conversation, Alexandra and Andrea Botez share their journey from professional chess players to influential digital creators. They discuss the evolution of their relationship with the game, noting that shifting from competitive pre…
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Jonathan Haidt: Social Media, Mental Health, and Humanity
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that the rise of social media has caused a profound crisis in adolescent mental health and undermined the foundations of democratic discourse. By examining the sudden shift in teen behavior after 2…
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Carl Deisseroth: Projections, Neuroscience, and the Human Mind
This episode features a deep-dive conversation with Carl Deisseroth, a preeminent psychiatrist and neuroscientist at Stanford. The discussion masterfully bridges the gap between the cellular biology of the human brain and the subjective, p…
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Dr. Carl Hart: Evidence, Drugs, and Social Policy
Dr. Carl Hart challenges conventional wisdom regarding drug policies, arguing that the negative perception of substances like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine is fueled by societal stigma rather than scientific reality. Drawing on deca…
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Kelsey Sharon on Afghanistan, PTSD and Recovery
Kelsey Sharon, a Canadian Forces veteran and artillery gunner, speaks with Lex Fridman about joining the military as a teenager, her deployment to Afghanistan and the death of a fellow soldier in an IED blast. She describes the anger, PTSD…
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Matt Walker on Sleep, Dreams, and the Science of Living
Lex Friedman speaks with sleep scientist Matt Walker about why sleep matters, how it shapes consciousness, learning, memory, creativity and emotional wellbeing, and what dreams may do. They discuss detecting drowsiness in drivers, sleep an…
2h 56m
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