Episode
#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
1:32:55
Published: Tue Oct 05 2021
Description
RZA is a rapper, record producer, filmmaker, actor, writer, philosopher, and the mastermind of the legendary hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - ROKA: https://roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil - SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex and use code LEX to get a free security camera - Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX to get special savings - BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off EPISODE LINKS: RZA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RZA RZA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rza Wu-Tang Clan Website: https://wutangclan.net 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 (06:57) - Life and death (14:16) - Quincy Jones (19:39) - Quentin Tarantino (23:05) - Kung Fu (28:01) - Biggie (29:48) - Tupac (32:45) - Nas (35:48) - Favorite verse (39:46) - Who is God? (44:56) - Wu-Tang Clan (48:49) - Bruce Lee (55:40) - Godfather (1:01:36) - Veganism (1:06:27) - AI (1:10:41) - Chess (1:14:00) - American Gangster (1:19:55) - Creativity (1:26:24) - Advice for young people (1:29:47) - Meaning of life
Chapters
The podcast discusses one person's fitness routine, which involves using Athletic Greens and going for runs.
00:00 - 05:28 (05:28)
Summary
The podcast discusses one person's fitness routine, which involves using Athletic Greens and going for runs. They also mention ROKA's innovative glasses and sunglasses, as well as their sleep system that can track health metrics and adjust temperature settings.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In the aftermath of his mother's passing, the speaker reflects on the role of conversation and mentorship in processing feelings of mortality and immortality.
05:29 - 13:12 (07:43)
Summary
In the aftermath of his mother's passing, the speaker reflects on the role of conversation and mentorship in processing feelings of mortality and immortality. He considers the spiritual concept of the atheric cord connecting souls.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Quincy's advice of finding peace and harmony at home and the importance of relationships in bringing awareness and actualization inside an individual are discussed in this episode.
13:12 - 18:54 (05:41)
Summary
Quincy's advice of finding peace and harmony at home and the importance of relationships in bringing awareness and actualization inside an individual are discussed in this episode.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A multi-platinum artist humbly asked a kung fu master to mentor him, and they spent time watching movies and having conversations about art and life.
18:54 - 27:59 (09:04)
Summary
A multi-platinum artist humbly asked a kung fu master to mentor him, and they spent time watching movies and having conversations about art and life. Kung fu informs the artist endlessly, as he learned about the discipline and hard work needed to master it.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Reza, a producer, is someone different when making a film, playing chess, doing kung fu, or being a family man.
27:59 - 32:31 (04:32)
Summary
Reza, a producer, is someone different when making a film, playing chess, doing kung fu, or being a family man. Just like some rappers who infuse emotional thought into their music, Reza has the power to leave an impact.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The conversation ranges from the greatest chess players to the greatest lyricists in hip hop history.
32:31 - 36:44 (04:12)
Summary
The conversation ranges from the greatest chess players to the greatest lyricists in hip hop history.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on the idea that, ultimately, no one can truly help us on our journey through life and emphasizes the importance of humility in the face of life's immensity.
36:44 - 44:43 (07:59)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the idea that, ultimately, no one can truly help us on our journey through life and emphasizes the importance of humility in the face of life's immensity. He also discusses the numerology behind the word "Allah."
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how the founding documents, though imperfect, celebrated freedom and ideas, while mentioning the greatness of Wu Tay, one of the greatest artistic and philosophical groups ever.
44:43 - 48:37 (03:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the founding documents, though imperfect, celebrated freedom and ideas, while mentioning the greatness of Wu Tay, one of the greatest artistic and philosophical groups ever.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A speaker describes his bold opinion on Moses being a minor prophet and credits the concept to the Holy Quran.
48:38 - 51:51 (03:12)
Summary
A speaker describes his bold opinion on Moses being a minor prophet and credits the concept to the Holy Quran.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The imagination is crucial in driving innovation and progress as it inspires creatives to take something they’ve seen in their mind and make it a reality.
51:52 - 54:58 (03:05)
Summary
The imagination is crucial in driving innovation and progress as it inspires creatives to take something they’ve seen in their mind and make it a reality. From science fiction to martial arts, the imagination has been responsible for spurring on inventions that have shaped our world.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how the movie, "The Godfather," influenced his own family structure and values during a time when his father was absent.
54:58 - 1:01:43 (06:45)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the movie, "The Godfather," influenced his own family structure and values during a time when his father was absent. He reflects on the importance of having a leader in the family and being a good role model for his younger siblings.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A discussion about the emotional connection between humans and AI, and the potential impact of building AI systems that become increasingly human-like.
1:01:45 - 1:11:34 (09:48)
Summary
A discussion about the emotional connection between humans and AI, and the potential impact of building AI systems that become increasingly human-like.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker talks about his love for chess and how it stimulates his mind and thoughts about life, with references to famous chess players like Bobby Fisher.
1:11:34 - 1:17:04 (05:30)
Summary
The speaker talks about his love for chess and how it stimulates his mind and thoughts about life, with references to famous chess players like Bobby Fisher. He also mentions his appreciation for a chess-themed film he was a part of.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the complexities in the filmmaking process, including working with massive amounts of footage and the challenge of weaving multiple storylines.
1:17:04 - 1:19:51 (02:46)
Summary
The speaker discusses the complexities in the filmmaking process, including working with massive amounts of footage and the challenge of weaving multiple storylines.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The atoms that make up our bodies are mostly from stars, which can be seen as a connection between us and the universe.
1:19:52 - 1:24:43 (04:51)
Summary
The atoms that make up our bodies are mostly from stars, which can be seen as a connection between us and the universe. Our creative vision helps us see the final piece we've created faster than others.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker draws an analogy between gaining weight and becoming a successful artist and advises young producers to work hard and be persistent in order to achieve their goals and create a life they can be proud of.
1:24:43 - 1:28:22 (03:39)
Summary
The speaker draws an analogy between gaining weight and becoming a successful artist and advises young producers to work hard and be persistent in order to achieve their goals and create a life they can be proud of.
Episode#228 – RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the importance of studying wise people in order to get to heaven quickly.
1:28:23 - 1:32:40 (04:16)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the importance of studying wise people in order to get to heaven quickly. He also shares that the meaning of life is to give life back since it was given to you.