#250 – Peter Wang: Python and the Source Code of Humans, Computers, and Reality

Peter Wang is the co-founder & CEO of Anaconda and one of the most impactful leaders and developers in the Python community. Also, he is a physicist and philosopher. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Peter's Twitter: https://twitter.com/pwang
Anaconda's Website: https://www.anaconda.com/
Books & resources mentioned:
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (book): https://amzn.to/3EnCELK
Lila (book): https://amzn.to/30VKIpE

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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
(06:49) - Python
(10:20) - Programming language design
(30:22) - Virtuality
(40:22) - Human layers
(47:21) - Life
(52:45) - Origin of ideas
(55:17) - Eric Weinstein
(1:00:16) - Human source code
(1:04:13) - Love
(1:18:32) - AI
(1:31:55) - Meaning crisis
(1:54:28) - Travis Oliphant
(2:00:53) - Python continued
(2:30:36) - Best setup
(2:37:54) - Advice for the youth
(2:46:28) - Meaning of Life

Peter Wang is the co-founder & CEO of Anaconda and one of the most impactful leaders and developers in the Python community. Also, he is a physicist and philosopher. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

– Quip: https://getquip.com/lex to get first refill free

– Magic Spoon: https://magicspoon.com/lex and use code LEX to get $5 off

– GiveWell: https://www.givewell.org/ and use code LEX to get donation matched up to $1k

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

– BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off

EPISODE LINKS:

Peter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/pwang

Anaconda’s Website: https://www.anaconda.com/

Books & resources mentioned:

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (book): https://amzn.to/3EnCELK

Lila (book): https://amzn.to/30VKIpE

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

(06:49) – Python

(10:20) – Programming language design

(30:22) – Virtuality

(40:22) – Human layers

(47:21) – Life

(52:45) – Origin of ideas

(55:17) – Eric Weinstein

(1:00:16) – Human source code

(1:04:13) – Love

(1:18:32) – AI

(1:31:55) – Meaning crisis

(1:54:28) – Travis Oliphant

(2:00:53) – Python continued

(2:30:36) – Best setup

(2:37:54) – Advice for the youth

(2:46:28) – Meaning of Life