Here's my conversation with John Mearsheimer, one of the most influential and controversial thinkers in the world on the topics of power, war, peace, and international relations. We discuss Israel-Palestine, Russia-Ukraine, China, NATO, and the future of US as a superpower.

This episode will be challenging to some, as previous episodes have been to others. To emphasize what I say in the introduction: I will talk to everyone, on all sides, with compassion, with empathy, and with backbone. My goal is to do whatever small part I can to decrease the amount of suffering in the world by trying to reveal our common humanity. I will get attacked. I accept this. I love you all ❤️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wLXNydzeY

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John Mearsheimer: Israel-Palestine, Russia-Ukraine, China, NATO, and WW3 | Lex Fridman Podcast #401

John Mearsheimer is an international relations scholar at University of Chicago. He is one of the most influential and controversial thinkers in the world on...

I had to return to US from the Middle East to collect my thoughts for a few weeks before possibly heading off to Eastern Europe for a few more tough conversations.

I didn't anticipate how challenging all this would be psychologically, but I'm working hard (reading, learning, thinking) and keeping my head up. Life is beautiful.

I traveled to the West Bank and spoke with many Palestinians there from all walks of life. There was anger but there was hope. Most conversation were offline, but some were on camera. I'll publish those soon.

Here's my conversation with Yuval Noah Harari about human nature, intelligence, power, war, communism, fascism, origins of human civilization & the dangers of AI. Yuval also responds critically to my conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mde2q7GFCrw

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Yuval Noah Harari: Human Nature, Intelligence, Power, and Conspiracies | Lex Fridman Podcast #390

Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and author of Sapiens, Homo Deus, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and Unstoppable Us. Please support this pod...

I will speak with everyone, and I will get attacked, derided, and slandered for it.

But I believe in the power of long-form, empathetic conversation to help discover our common humanity, including the good and the evil we are all capable of.

I know I'm underqualified and underskilled for these conversations, so I'll often fall short, as I do in all aspects of my life, but I'll work hard to improve, and will never ever give in to cynicism.

"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." - Gandhi

Here's my conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, currently serving his 6th term in office. He is one of the most powerful and controversial men in the world. We talk about war, power, hate, corruption, and peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpC7SVDXimg

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Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel, Palestine, Power, Corruption, Hate, and Peace | Lex Fridman Podcast #389

Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:- Numerai: https://numer.ai/lex- BetterHelp: htt...

I'm traveling to Israel to speak to Benjamin Netanyahu, Yuval Noah Harari & others. I'll also speak to Mohammed El-Kurd, and host an Israel-Palestine debate. I'll travel anywhere, no matter how dangerous, if there's any chance it helps add to understanding and love in the world.

Join me on Threads. Let's see what this thing is about: https://threads.net/@lexfridman

Here's my conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the CIA, power, corruption, war (from WW2 to Ukraine), Cuban Missile Crisis, leadership, freedom, stoicism, existentialism, God, meaning, and yes: viruses, vaccines, and Big Pharma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPtBkw5uD-0

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr: CIA, Power, Corruption, War, Freedom, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #388

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an activist, lawyer, author, and candidate for the President of the Unites States. Please support this podcast by checking out our s...