About this podcast

Join Lex Fridman for an extraordinary conversation with Stephen Wolfram, the pioneering computer scientist, mathematician, and theoretical physicist. As the founder of Wolfram Research and the visionary behind Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language, Stephen delves into his groundbreaking Wolfram Physics and Metamathematics projects. This episode explores the fascinating inner workings of ChatGPT, the fundamental nature of computation and reality, and the intricate connections between human and animal cognition. Discover profound insights on the potential dangers of AI, the future of education, the essence of consciousness, the mysteries of thermodynamics and entropy, and the observer's role in physics, culminating in reflections on mortality. A truly deep dive into science, philosophy, and the future of artificial intelligence and knowledge.