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Leonard Susskind: Is Ego Powerful or Dangerous in Science? | AI Podcast Clips
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This is a clip from a conversation with Leonard Susskind from Sep 2019. New full episodes every Mon & Thu and 1-2 new clips or a new non-podcast video on all other days. You can watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s78hvV3QLUE (more links below) Podcast full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 Podcasts clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41 Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/ai Podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 Podcast RSS: https://lexfridman.com/category/ai/feed/ Note: I select clips with insights from these much longer conversation with the hope of helping make these ideas more accessible and discoverable. Ultimately, this podcast is a small side hobby for me with the goal of sharing and discussing ideas. For now, I post a few clips every Tue & Fri. I did a poll and 92% of people either liked or loved the posting of daily clips, 2% were indifferent, and 6% hated it, some suggesting that I post them on a separate YouTube channel. I hear the 6% and partially agree, so am torn about the whole thing. I tried creating a separate clips channel but the YouTube algorithm makes it very difficult for that channel to grow unless the main channel is already very popular. So for a little while, I'll keep posting clips on the main channel. I ask for your patience and to see these clips as supporting the dissemination of knowledge contained in nuanced discussion. If you enjoy it, consider subscribing, sharing, and commenting. Leonard Susskind is a professor of theoretical physics at Stanford University, and founding director of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics. He is widely regarded as one of the fathers of string theory and in general as one of the greatest physicists of our time both as a researcher and an educator. Subscribe to this YouTube channel or connect on: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman
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The Dual Nature of Ego in Science
Leonard Susskind discusses the dual role of ego in scientific endeavors, emphasizing that both arrogance and humility are essential. He argues that scientists must possess the confidence to tackle nature's challenges while also recognizing their limitations and the potential for being wrong. This balance is crucial for success in the scientific field.
"jumping back to a fireman just for a second he had a little bit of an ego yes what do you think ego is powerful or dangerous in science I think both both both I think you have to have both arrogance a..."
Overcoming Doubts in Academia
Susskind reflects on his journey from a working-class background to academia, sharing his feelings of discomfort in an unfamiliar environment. He contrasts his doubts about fitting into academia with his confidence in his abilities, highlighting the importance of self-assurance in overcoming challenges and achieving success in the field of physics.
"with nature it takes a special kind of person who can manage both of those I would say and I would say there's echoes of that in your own work a little bit of ego a little bit of outside-of-the-box hu..."