Chapter

Finding Joy in Intensity
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2:14:41 - 2:17:50 (03:08)

David Foster Wallace believed that the key to life is finding joy in intensity, even if it means suffering for years to achieve it. It is possible to find this joy in even the smallest things.

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The speaker discusses how finding something that sparks a passion within you can give you purpose in life and the excitement that comes with it.
2:14:41 - 2:15:14 (00:33)
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Purpose
Summary

The speaker discusses how finding something that sparks a passion within you can give you purpose in life and the excitement that comes with it.

Chapter
Finding Joy in Intensity
Episode
#208 – Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The key to life is not just about the big questions, but it's also about finding joy in the smallest things, even in the mastery of a particular sport or skill.
2:15:15 - 2:15:58 (00:43)
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Joy
Summary

The key to life is not just about the big questions, but it's also about finding joy in the smallest things, even in the mastery of a particular sport or skill.

Chapter
Finding Joy in Intensity
Episode
#208 – Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The pursuit of passion and joy can be a long and challenging journey, but it is often worth it in the end, even if it means giving up on more practical or prestigious pursuits.
2:15:58 - 2:17:50 (01:52)
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Passion
Summary

The pursuit of passion and joy can be a long and challenging journey, but it is often worth it in the end, even if it means giving up on more practical or prestigious pursuits.

Chapter
Finding Joy in Intensity
Episode
#208 – Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast