Chapter

The Irony of Luck
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37:13 - 44:33 (07:19)

The song "The Lucky One" by Alison Krauss and Union Station may sound happy, but upon closer inspection, it reveals the irony of luck and how it can be perceived differently by different people.

Clips
The song "Careless Whisper" by George Michael is an apology song about screwing up, while "I'm Your Man" is a love song with a promise to be there for any duration of time, even if just for a walk on the beach.
37:13 - 38:19 (01:06)
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George Michael
Summary

The song "Careless Whisper" by George Michael is an apology song about screwing up, while "I'm Your Man" is a love song with a promise to be there for any duration of time, even if just for a walk on the beach.

Chapter
The Irony of Luck
Episode
#142 – Manolis Kellis: Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The host tells a story about a near-death experience involving a friend while driving back from a conference, and reflects on the powerful lyrics of a country song he relates to.
38:19 - 39:36 (01:16)
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Genomics
Summary

The host tells a story about a near-death experience involving a friend while driving back from a conference, and reflects on the powerful lyrics of a country song he relates to.

Chapter
The Irony of Luck
Episode
#142 – Manolis Kellis: Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The song "All I Want to Do" by Sheryl Crow sounds upbeat and happy, but it actually conveys deeper meanings about life, luck, and the freedom that comes with carelessness.
39:38 - 42:39 (03:01)
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Music
Summary

The song "All I Want to Do" by Sheryl Crow sounds upbeat and happy, but it actually conveys deeper meanings about life, luck, and the freedom that comes with carelessness.

Chapter
The Irony of Luck
Episode
#142 – Manolis Kellis: Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Life cannot be enjoyed fully if it is always merry-go-lucky.
42:39 - 44:33 (01:54)
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Personal Development
Summary

Life cannot be enjoyed fully if it is always merry-go-lucky. Challenges and obstacles must be embraced in order to experience a complete range of emotions.

Chapter
The Irony of Luck
Episode
#142 – Manolis Kellis: Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast