Aravind Srinivas: Perplexity CEO on Future of AI, Search & the Internet | Lex Fridman Podcast #434

Joe sits down with David “Tank” Abbott, a retired professional mixed martial artist, former pro wrestler, and pioneer in the world of combat sports.

In today’s episode of Impact Theory, Sadia Khan is back to go deep into the complexities of modern relationships and push the boundaries of conventional wisdom about love, sex, and human behavior.

Sadia is a psychologist and relationship expert known for her controversial viewpoints when it comes to modern dating and the roles men and women are taking in it.

And in this episode we’re exploring the nuances of consent, attraction, and the subtle contracts that often exist between partners. We also discuss how societal changes, like the sexual revolution and the advent of dating apps, have reshaped our understanding of intimacy and commitment.

We’re also touching on:
- Why Men Get Cheated on More Than Women
- Societal Issues & the Government’s Manipulation
- Relationship Independence and Self-Esteem
- Traditional Values, Religion, and Capitalism
- AI, Technology, and the Future of Relationships
- Consequences of Sexual Culture and Social Media

Get ready to examine the delicate balance of power between men and women in relationships; the impact of technology on our mental health and personal development; and the possibility of a future where emerging technologies could redefine human relationships and societal norms.

This conversation challenges you to confront difficult truths about the influence of pornography on sexual expectations today and the dangers of excessive independence and impulsivity in modern day relationships.

Sadia offers a fresh perspective on the role of self-control, discipline, and mutual respect in fostering genuine connection and long-term fulfillment, so be sure you don’t miss her insights that will leave you rethinking the very fabric of modern romance and connection.

CHAPTER MARKERS:

[0:00] Inflated sexual expectations & loneliness
[28:25] Changing dating dynamics
[53:51] What teaches men hate, not love
[1:12:32] Freedom & goals
[1:47:01] The impact of “the pill”
[2:20:00] Promoting sexual liberation
[2:51:14] Keys to a long, successful marriage

OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
2:07 - Amazon jungle
4:25 - Bushmaster snakes
15:51 - Black caiman
34:11 - Rhinos
37:25 - Anacondas
1:07:42 - Mammals
1:19:48 - Piranhas
1:30:38 - Aliens
1:48:23 - Elephants
1:59:40 - Origin of life
2:12:59 - Explorers
2:26:16 - Ayahuasca
2:34:41 - Deep jungle expedition
2:48:48 - Jane Goodall
2:51:19 - Theodore Roosevelt
3:02:15 - Alone show
3:12:01 - Protecting the rainforest
3:28:14 - Snake makes appearance
3:36:25 - Uncontacted tribes
3:49:49 - Mortality
3:51:17 - Steve Irwin
3:58:57 - God

OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:07 - War and human nature
4:33 - Israel-Hamas war
10:41 - Military-Industrial Complex
14:58 - War in Ukraine
19:41 - China
33:57 - xAI Grok
44:55 - Aliens
52:55 - God
55:22 - Diablo 4 and video games
1:04:29 - Dystopian worlds: 1984 and Brave New World
1:10:41 - AI and useful compute per watt
1:16:22 - AI regulation
1:23:14 - Should AI be open-sourced?
1:30:36 - X algorithm
1:41:57 - 2024 presidential elections
1:54:55 - Politics
1:57:57 - Trust
2:03:29 - Tesla's Autopilot and Optimus robot
2:12:28 - Hardships