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#250 – Peter Wang: Python and the Source Code of Humans, Computers, and Reality
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Peter Wang is the co-founder & CEO of Anaconda and one of the most impactful leaders and developers in the Python community. Also, he is a physicist and philosopher. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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Books & resources mentioned:
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- Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast
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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
(06:49) - Python
(10:20) - Programming language design
(30:22) - Virtuality
(40:22) - Human layers
(47:21) - Life
(52:45) - Origin of ideas
(55:17) - Eric Weinstein
(1:00:16) - Human source code
(1:04:13) - Love
(1:18:32) - AI
(1:31:55) - Meaning crisis
(1:54:28) - Travis Oliphant
(2:00:53) - Python continued
(2:30:36) - Best setup
(2:37:54) - Advice for the youth
(2:46:28) - Meaning of Life
- Quip: https://getquip.com/lex to get first refill free
- Magic Spoon: https://magicspoon.com/lex and use code LEX to get $5 off
- GiveWell: https://www.givewell.org/ and use code LEX to get donation matched up to $1k
- Four Sigmatic: https://foursigmatic.com/lex and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off
- BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off
EPISODE LINKS:
Peter's Twitter: https://twitter.com/pwang
Anaconda's Website: https://www.anaconda.com/
Books & resources mentioned:
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (book): https://amzn.to/3EnCELK
Lila (book): https://amzn.to/30VKIpE
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
(06:49) - Python
(10:20) - Programming language design
(30:22) - Virtuality
(40:22) - Human layers
(47:21) - Life
(52:45) - Origin of ideas
(55:17) - Eric Weinstein
(1:00:16) - Human source code
(1:04:13) - Love
(1:18:32) - AI
(1:31:55) - Meaning crisis
(1:54:28) - Travis Oliphant
(2:00:53) - Python continued
(2:30:36) - Best setup
(2:37:54) - Advice for the youth
(2:46:28) - Meaning of Life