#209 – Luís and João Batalha: Fermat’s Library and the Art of Studying Papers

Luis and Joao Batalha are co-founders of Fermat's Library. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Fermat's Library Twitter: https://twitter.com/fermatslibrary
Luis's Twitter: https://twitter.com/luismbat
Joao's Twitter: https://twitter.com/joao_batalha
Fermat's Library Website: https://fermatslibrary.com

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SUPPORT & CONNECT:
- Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast
- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman
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OUTLINE:
Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) - Introduction
(10:18) - Backstories to research papers
(25:09) - Fermat's Library
(45:10) - Scientific publishing
(1:08:50) - How to read a paper
(1:14:44) - Taking good notes
(1:23:23) - Favorite papers on Fermat's Library
(2:04:14) - Fermat's Library on Twitter
(2:13:46) - What it takes to build a successful startup
(2:22:43) - Game of Thrones
(2:25:30) - Realism in science fiction movies
(2:31:29) - Greatest soccer player of all time
(2:54:18) - Advice for young people

Luis and Joao Batalha are co-founders of Fermat’s Library. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

– Skiff: https://skiff.org/lex to get early access

– SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex and use code LEX to get a free security camera

– Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit

– NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour

– Four Sigmatic: https://foursigmatic.com/lex and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off

EPISODE LINKS:

Fermat’s Library Twitter: https://twitter.com/fermatslibrary

Luis’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/luismbat

Joao’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/joao_batalha

Fermat’s Library Website: https://fermatslibrary.com

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8

RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/

YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman

YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips

SUPPORT & CONNECT:

– Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast

– Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman

– Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman

– Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman

OUTLINE:

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.

(00:00) – Introduction

(10:18) – Backstories to research papers

(25:09) – Fermat’s Library

(45:10) – Scientific publishing

(1:08:50) – How to read a paper

(1:14:44) – Taking good notes

(1:23:23) – Favorite papers on Fermat’s Library

(2:04:14) – Fermat’s Library on Twitter

(2:13:46) – What it takes to build a successful startup

(2:22:43) – Game of Thrones

(2:25:30) – Realism in science fiction movies

(2:31:29) – Greatest soccer player of all time

(2:54:18) – Advice for young people