Episode
#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
2:33:53
Published: Mon Oct 24 2022
Description
Ye is a legendary artist, producer, and designer. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get free trial - InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off - ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month of fish oil EPISODE LINKS: Ye's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kanyewest Ye's Instagram: https://instagram.com/kanyewest Ye's Website: https://kanyewest.com PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (07:26) - Engineering (18:21) - Kim Kardashian (20:07) - Sex and the future of humanity (30:12) - Happiness (32:49) - The Holocaust (1:21:58) - Fashion (1:37:31) - 2024 US election (1:42:10) - Humor (1:44:20) - Media and antisemitism (1:56:23) - Trusting people (1:59:37) - Accountability (2:09:36) - Legacy (2:10:28) - Advice for young people (2:23:29) - Regret
Chapters
The speaker discusses the potential for personalized data collection to give individual advice on optimizing one's well-being, productivity, and happiness, and mentions the use of machine learning algorithms to analyze biological data for advice on diet and lifestyle changes.
00:00 - 03:18 (03:18)
Summary
The speaker discusses the potential for personalized data collection to give individual advice on optimizing one's well-being, productivity, and happiness, and mentions the use of machine learning algorithms to analyze biological data for advice on diet and lifestyle changes. However, an ad for inside tracker is included in the transcription.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The speaker reflects on their discovery and enjoyment of Athletic Greens, which they perceive as a not-so-secret anymore thanks to the company's widespread sponsoring of podcasts.
03:18 - 08:18 (04:59)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their discovery and enjoyment of Athletic Greens, which they perceive as a not-so-secret anymore thanks to the company's widespread sponsoring of podcasts. The speaker also mentions the importance of easy security measures to enhance one's well-being.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The interpretation of history may be subjective, but understanding the facts can provide insight into current events.
08:18 - 12:19 (04:01)
Summary
The interpretation of history may be subjective, but understanding the facts can provide insight into current events. However, history should be viewed with limited usefulness since it is written by the victors.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The impact of social engineering on our society and collective intelligence is significant and permeates throughout time, from the way cities are designed to the way emotions are controlled in the world.
12:19 - 16:41 (04:21)
Summary
The impact of social engineering on our society and collective intelligence is significant and permeates throughout time, from the way cities are designed to the way emotions are controlled in the world.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The podcast touches on societal pressure to be likable, Pharrell's popularity, and family-centric values.
16:41 - 20:44 (04:03)
Summary
The podcast touches on societal pressure to be likable, Pharrell's popularity, and family-centric values.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The speaker discusses the importance of speaking your truth, not being afraid to state the facts, and how engineering and knowledge can change the world.
20:45 - 28:33 (07:48)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of speaking your truth, not being afraid to state the facts, and how engineering and knowledge can change the world.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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Kanye West discusses the subjective nature of attractiveness and how it relates to the media's portrayal of women, using Bella Hadid, Kim Kardashian, and Emily Ratajkowski as examples.
28:33 - 33:05 (04:31)
Summary
Kanye West discusses the subjective nature of attractiveness and how it relates to the media's portrayal of women, using Bella Hadid, Kim Kardashian, and Emily Ratajkowski as examples. He also mentions his decision to remove a pattern cutter who he believed was copying his designs into a computer.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The speaker expresses their belief that the use of the phrase "Black Lives Matter" is comparable to historical uses of language to commit violence against Jewish people, and suggests that if Jewish people understood that the speaker is Jewish, they would agree with their perspective.
33:07 - 36:51 (03:44)
Summary
The speaker expresses their belief that the use of the phrase "Black Lives Matter" is comparable to historical uses of language to commit violence against Jewish people, and suggests that if Jewish people understood that the speaker is Jewish, they would agree with their perspective.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The speaker disagrees with constantly emphasizing the pain and suffering of certain communities and believes that each group has its own struggles that should be recognized and understood.
36:51 - 41:52 (05:01)
Summary
The speaker disagrees with constantly emphasizing the pain and suffering of certain communities and believes that each group has its own struggles that should be recognized and understood.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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Kanye West voices his opinion on the promotion of genocide and population control through the music and media created by black people for which Jewish record labels are reaping monetary benefits without taking any accountability or responsibility, resulting in the control of diverse business sectors by Jewish business people.
41:52 - 48:14 (06:21)
Summary
Kanye West voices his opinion on the promotion of genocide and population control through the music and media created by black people for which Jewish record labels are reaping monetary benefits without taking any accountability or responsibility, resulting in the control of diverse business sectors by Jewish business people.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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Kanye West reflects on his experience being the face of a record label, dealing with complaints from artists, and examines what would have happened if he was sponsored by Nike.
48:14 - 52:24 (04:10)
Summary
Kanye West reflects on his experience being the face of a record label, dealing with complaints from artists, and examines what would have happened if he was sponsored by Nike.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The podcast covers random unrelated topics like celebrities, video game characters, and conspiracy theories.
52:24 - 1:00:02 (07:37)
Summary
The podcast covers random unrelated topics like celebrities, video game characters, and conspiracy theories.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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Kanye West was criticized for his comments on George Bush not caring about black people, and now he is receiving backlash for saying he does not care about Jewish people.
1:00:02 - 1:03:08 (03:05)
Summary
Kanye West was criticized for his comments on George Bush not caring about black people, and now he is receiving backlash for saying he does not care about Jewish people.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The speaker shares an example of how context can change the meaning of words, and how it is important to consider it when communicating with others.
1:03:08 - 1:06:27 (03:18)
Summary
The speaker shares an example of how context can change the meaning of words, and how it is important to consider it when communicating with others.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The podcast features a discussion on diversity and hiring practices in the US, including the challenges faced by marginalized groups who often feel underrepresented in the workforce.
1:06:27 - 1:08:26 (01:59)
Summary
The podcast features a discussion on diversity and hiring practices in the US, including the challenges faced by marginalized groups who often feel underrepresented in the workforce. One speaker shares a story of a company that refused to hire certain employees due to discriminatory feedback from existing staff members.
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The speaker discusses the importance of recognizing cultural identity and taking action as a black owner of two tech platforms.
1:08:26 - 1:13:16 (04:50)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of recognizing cultural identity and taking action as a black owner of two tech platforms. He also suggests that black brilliance needs to be celebrated within our culture to prevent individuals from losing sight of their roots.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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In this podcast, Mowalola Ogunlesi shares the story of her encounter with Louis Vuitton and her experience in the fashion industry.
1:13:16 - 1:18:32 (05:15)
Summary
In this podcast, Mowalola Ogunlesi shares the story of her encounter with Louis Vuitton and her experience in the fashion industry. She also discusses how she challenges societal norms of gender through her designs.
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The conversation revolves around a comment made by Nick Cannon about Jewish people and how he was fired for it.
1:18:32 - 1:21:49 (03:16)
Summary
The conversation revolves around a comment made by Nick Cannon about Jewish people and how he was fired for it. The discussion also touches on the issue of playing the victim and standing up for oneself.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The speaker discusses his role in engineering products for Gap and the influence of Balenciaga.
1:21:49 - 1:28:37 (06:48)
Summary
The speaker discusses his role in engineering products for Gap and the influence of Balenciaga. He mentions being brought in for political reasons and compares himself to figureheads like Virgil Abloh and George Floyd.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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Timbaland discusses his experience as an engineer while examining contracts and Kanye West shares his admiration for a versatile military tank pullover hoodie.
1:28:37 - 1:34:45 (06:08)
Summary
Timbaland discusses his experience as an engineer while examining contracts and Kanye West shares his admiration for a versatile military tank pullover hoodie. The episode also features a discussion on the richest actors, musicians, and fashion designers.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The responsibility of a people is to understand each other and give people a voice.
1:34:45 - 1:41:04 (06:19)
Summary
The responsibility of a people is to understand each other and give people a voice. It is important to listen to the pain and understand, even when we are the ones that cause the pain.
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The use of humor can actually help bring about a better future and avoid unnecessary suffering.
1:41:04 - 1:46:01 (04:57)
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The use of humor can actually help bring about a better future and avoid unnecessary suffering. The impact of media on spreading negative incidents is also highlighted.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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Rapper Kanye West believes that the music industry is guilty of collusion and discrimination as he claims that eight people would collude and plan without him where his lawyer and regulator were both Jewish.
1:46:01 - 1:52:10 (06:08)
Summary
Rapper Kanye West believes that the music industry is guilty of collusion and discrimination as he claims that eight people would collude and plan without him where his lawyer and regulator were both Jewish. Despite, pointing accusations of having anti-Semitic allegations, he stands firm in his opinion that the industry should be called out on their discrimination.
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The speaker is urging businessmen to take responsibility for the unethical practices in their industry and to make positive changes for the people affected by these practices.
1:52:10 - 1:57:01 (04:51)
Summary
The speaker is urging businessmen to take responsibility for the unethical practices in their industry and to make positive changes for the people affected by these practices.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The speaker questions the reliability of trust and loyalty among people because humans are flawed and capable of treating others poorly.
1:57:01 - 2:02:23 (05:22)
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The speaker questions the reliability of trust and loyalty among people because humans are flawed and capable of treating others poorly. He also shares his personal belief that people should not be blindly trusted, but rather accepted with their flaws.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The speaker believes that the media's representation is responsible for keeping people, particularly the African American population, sick.
2:02:23 - 2:08:57 (06:33)
Summary
The speaker believes that the media's representation is responsible for keeping people, particularly the African American population, sick. Media representation affects people's idea of body goals and influences them to remain ill.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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A listener asks for advice on how to live a fulfilling life in the face of criticism and opposition, and the host emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and pursuing one's own vision and goals.
2:08:57 - 2:13:17 (04:20)
Summary
A listener asks for advice on how to live a fulfilling life in the face of criticism and opposition, and the host emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and pursuing one's own vision and goals.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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This episode talks about the importance of trusting one's own intuition because it is who God made you to be, regardless of external influences.
2:13:17 - 2:17:07 (03:49)
Summary
This episode talks about the importance of trusting one's own intuition because it is who God made you to be, regardless of external influences. It also touches on the remarkable opportunities for growth available to human beings as engineers, as well as the regenerative nature of our cells.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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The speaker talks about how certain details in clothing can signify things, like specific zippers or the shape and feel of a Carhartt hoodie.
2:17:07 - 2:21:43 (04:35)
Summary
The speaker talks about how certain details in clothing can signify things, like specific zippers or the shape and feel of a Carhartt hoodie. They also touch on the terminology around watching violent videos on the website Worldstar and the preference of social media platforms like Instagram versus Twitter.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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In this podcast episode, the host struggles to apologize to his brother and others who have experienced pain caused by his past comments.
2:21:43 - 2:32:26 (10:43)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host struggles to apologize to his brother and others who have experienced pain caused by his past comments. He recognizes that his words have hurt people and he attempts to make amends, but acknowledges that there will still be those who are unsatisfied with his apology.
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
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Kanye West expresses his take on making mistakes and how they shape us as human beings but justifies it, stating that God makes no mistakes.
2:32:26 - 2:33:44 (01:17)
Summary
Kanye West expresses his take on making mistakes and how they shape us as human beings but justifies it, stating that God makes no mistakes. He emphasizes on the importance of love as the way to engineer a better future during this conversation.