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Kayaking in the Pacific and the Unconventional Choices of an Academic
2:58:20 - 3:12:40 (14:20)
The speaker discusses his experience kayaking solo in the Pacific, citing it as one of his initial experiences of making completely 'stupid' choices in his life. The speaker defines his unusual career path, which was far from academic conventions that others advised against.
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The distrust of media and higher education is a fundamental issue that needs to be addressed in order to rebuild faith and trust in institutions.
2:58:20 - 3:01:12 (02:52)
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The distrust of media and higher education is a fundamental issue that needs to be addressed in order to rebuild faith and trust in institutions. Honest conversations need to be had before people will believe change is possible.
ChapterKayaking in the Pacific and the Unconventional Choices of an Academic
Episode#237 – Steve Viscelli: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The effects of automation are not only technological in nature; they can have serious consequences for the meaning and well-being of human beings, especially in the context of capitalism where workers lack power.
3:01:12 - 3:03:07 (01:54)
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The effects of automation are not only technological in nature; they can have serious consequences for the meaning and well-being of human beings, especially in the context of capitalism where workers lack power. There is a need to transition to new jobs that provide meaning and pride, while minimizing suffering during the transition.
ChapterKayaking in the Pacific and the Unconventional Choices of an Academic
Episode#237 – Steve Viscelli: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker suggests that empathy and listening are essential in making capitalism work to minimize pains and empower the powerless for a meaningful career and fulfilling life in a world full of automation.
3:03:08 - 3:06:44 (03:36)
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The speaker suggests that empathy and listening are essential in making capitalism work to minimize pains and empower the powerless for a meaningful career and fulfilling life in a world full of automation.
ChapterKayaking in the Pacific and the Unconventional Choices of an Academic
Episode#237 – Steve Viscelli: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on his urge for risk-taking and heroism as a teenager which led him to undertake dangerous adventures like kayaking alone in the Pacific despite lacking experience, and how these experiences impacted his career path in academia and research.
3:06:44 - 3:12:40 (05:55)
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The speaker reflects on his urge for risk-taking and heroism as a teenager which led him to undertake dangerous adventures like kayaking alone in the Pacific despite lacking experience, and how these experiences impacted his career path in academia and research.