Episode #218
Jaron Lanier: Virtual Reality, Social Media & the Future of Humans and AI
Jaron Lanier is a computer scientist, composer, artist, author, and founder of the field of virtual reality.
September 6, 2021Unknown19 chapters
What this episode covers
Jaron Lanier is a computer scientist, composer, artist, author, and founder of the field of virtual reality.
Where to start
Video games and other immersive experiences
Jaron Lanier and Lex Fridman discuss video games and other immersive experiences.
Start at 19:49
Government overreach and freedom
Jaron Lanier and Lex Fridman discuss government overreach and freedom.
Start at 1:13:51
Humans and the mystery of music
Jaron Lanier and Lex Fridman discuss humans and the mystery of music.
Start at 1:31:07
People and topics
Key takeaways
- Introduction
- What is reality?
- Turing machines
- Simulating our universe