About this podcast

In this captivating episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, host Lex Fridman engages with Sean Kelly, a distinguished Harvard philosopher specializing in existentialism and the philosophy of mind. They explore a vast landscape of profound ideas, from the challenging philosophies of Nietzsche, nihilism, Dostoevsky, and Camus's thoughts on suicide, to deeper dives into evil, Heidegger's concepts, and the insights of Hubert Dreyfus. The conversation also spans pop culture references like The Big Lebowski and Moby Dick, the brilliance of David Foster Wallace, the fascinating debate on whether AI can truly make art, and the perennial quest for the meaning of life. Discover a truly thought-provoking dialogue on human existence, consciousness, and the big questions of our time.