Avi Loeb: Aliens, Black Holes, and the Mystery of the Oumuamua | Lex Fridman Podcast #154

Avi Loeb is an astrophysicist at Harvard. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
2:31 - Are we alone in the universe?
6:46 - Consciousness
11:23 - Sending digital copies of humans to space
16:01 - Oumuamua
38:04 - Alien space junk
42:03 - What do aliens look like?
59:21 - Drake equation
1:00:23 - Industrial polution from aliens
1:12:15 - UFO sightings
1:20:11 - How long will human civilization last?
1:22:51 - Radio signal from Proxima Centauri
1:26:12 - Breakthrough Starshot project
1:29:11 - Space race
1:34:22 - Human space exploration
1:39:38 - Social media is a threat to society
1:44:26 - Are humans ready for discovering an alien civilization?
1:48:38 - Mayans used astrology to wage war
1:49:53 - Black holes
2:08:43 - Stephen Hawking
2:12:21 - Grigori Perelman
2:16:46 - Theory of everything
2:23:45 - Dark matter
2:26:28 - Advice for young people
2:29:32 - Memories of my father and mother
2:34:01 - Existentialism
2:36:15 - Mortality
2:38:49 - Meaning of life

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Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast.
0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
2:31 - Are we alone in the universe?
6:46 - Consciousness
11:23 - Sending digital copies of humans to space
16:01 - Oumuamua
38:04 - Alien space junk
42:03 - What do aliens look like?
59:21 - Drake equation
1:00:23 - Industrial polution from aliens
1:12:15 - UFO sightings
1:20:11 - How long will human civilization last?
1:22:51 - Radio signal from Proxima Centauri
1:26:12 - Breakthrough Starshot project
1:29:11 - Space race
1:34:22 - Human space exploration
1:39:38 - Social media is a threat to society
1:44:26 - Are humans ready for discovering an alien civilization?
1:48:38 - Mayans used astrology to wage war
1:49:53 - Black holes
2:08:43 - Stephen Hawking
2:12:21 - Grigori Perelman
2:16:46 - Theory of everything
2:23:45 - Dark matter
2:26:28 - Advice for young people
2:29:32 - Memories of my father and mother
2:34:01 - Existentialism
2:36:15 - Mortality
2:38:49 - Meaning of life

[terminsane]

This is the best type of guest for your show imo.
Really unique, slightly eccentric, extremely smart, and someone nobody really knows

[rosetta]

I love how Avi, a man who comes from the highest level of academia, is so open, modest, and humble with his way of thinking... Lex has really created and developed one of the best podcast's, at least on our planet 😉 😉

[SparkBerry]

I'm starting to feel like Rogan was training his apprentice when looking back at the Lex episodes.... Joe, we miss you, but Lex is the Captain now.

[fernandoguerrerobonilla]

Loeb's mindset is far beyond most of the scientific community. He is not only a great professional, but a wise and a humble person. I wish our world's leaders were like him.

Thanks for this amazing episode Mr. Fridman.

[elenabodna]

This interview will age like fine wine.

[highburyful]

Brilliant talk, Avi has a concise clear and beautiful way of communicating and storytelling. Fantastic guest, Lex continues to amaze with the quality of his lineups!

[privatetatum]

He is such an infinitely likable human being and the best creator of analogies I’ve ever seen. Even myself, someone not very well educated in maths and science, could understand and completely enjoy this conversation. His theories gave me a wonderful sense of wonder and I wish him the best of health and happiness.

[ronwhite]

Wow, Lex! You're getting all the big names on the show talking about all the great topics we all want to learn more about. Congratulations, Man! Well done! Keep up the good work!

[DianaMarieSix]

“You can’t be arrogant if you see the big picture” Avi Loeb is the best. Great show Lex

[joseg]

Came here from JRE clip. I was too lazy to make my way to Spotify. Lex for the win.

[jessicasrour]

Avi.. one of my today heroes. He doesn’t care about getting prizes… he’ll be remembered as one of the greatest minds ever!!

[alexlio]

This man is one of the greatest human beings ive seen.So smart, educated, well respected, Professor in Harvard, Director in so many fields of the Astronomy Science and at the same time so openminded, willing to educate everyone and continue the promotion of our understanding of the universe and our nature. His vibe is unmatched

[skehleben]

I love how Avi Loebs voice squeaks the more excited he gets and he's excited most of the time! Another great interview!

[sageluksevish]

This is one of the best podcast episodes I’ve ever listened to. I’m so happy this conversation happened.

[NiinaSKlove]

It is rare to come across people as present as Avi. Thank you Lex, for a brilliant podcast episode.

[schuylerhaussmann]

Such a refreshing man to listen to in today's human cesspool. Thanks for bringing him Lex.

[Fireworxs]

*Bar-none, Lex is one of the best Interviewers in the Biz. This episode with Mr. Loeb is extra special.*

[microwaveengineer]

Lex's Podcasts are way more interesting and engaging than any of my lectures.. Wish I could get a degree in Lexology lol

[WalkeeTalkeeMan]

Listening to this guy is so refreshing... sometimes i have the feeling theoretical astrophysicists like not to be understood, wants to keep and underline their distance. Then you find scientists like him with a positive and really divulgative attitude and you make peace with such a difficult matter as cosmology and astrophysics. Hell yeah! Nice host, nice guest, interesting podcast!