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Universities and Ethos
23:38 - 27:33 (03:54)
The ethos of universities like Georgia Tech and MIT are characterized by specific abbreviations such as IHTFP, while alumni tend to gravitate back towards their alma maters in their careers.
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The discussion centers around the ethos of different universities and how it influences the working environment.
23:38 - 26:19 (02:40)
Summary
The discussion centers around the ethos of different universities and how it influences the working environment. Georgia Tech and MIT have a reputation of being challenging, while the speaker and the interviewer both work at universities where the ethos is similar to their respective undergraduate programs.
ChapterUniversities and Ethos
Episode#148 – Charles Isbell and Michael Littman: Machine Learning and Education
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The hosts discuss the history of swimming lessons requirements which used to include treading water for a certain amount of time and swimming fully clothed.
26:19 - 26:58 (00:39)
Summary
The hosts discuss the history of swimming lessons requirements which used to include treading water for a certain amount of time and swimming fully clothed.
ChapterUniversities and Ethos
Episode#148 – Charles Isbell and Michael Littman: Machine Learning and Education
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Georgia Tech's philosophy includes the idea of struggle and being pushed to the limits without breaking.
26:58 - 27:33 (00:34)
Summary
Georgia Tech's philosophy includes the idea of struggle and being pushed to the limits without breaking. They believe in coming out on the other end stronger, which is why they have a tradition called "drown proofing".