About this podcast

Join Lex Fridman for an extraordinary conversation with Jaron Lanier, the visionary computer scientist, composer, artist, author, and pioneer of virtual reality. This deep-dive interview explores the fundamental questions of reality and consciousness, delves into the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI), including designing human-centric AI and robot empathy, and critically examines social media's impact and the concept of data dignity. Lanier also shares his unique perspectives on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, government, and the digital future. Discover his groundbreaking ideas on the Autodidactic Universe, the mystery of music, and the meaning of life in this thought-provoking discussion about technology, humanity, and our evolving world.