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RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death | Lex Fridman Podcast #228

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RZA is a rapper, record producer, filmmaker, actor, writer, philosopher, and the mastermind of the legendary hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - ROKA: https://roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil - SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex and use code LEX to get a free security camera - Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX to get special savings - BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off EPISODE LINKS: RZA's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RZA RZA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rza Wu-Tang Clan Website: https://wutangclan.net 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/ Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41 OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Life and death 7:43 - Quincy Jones 13:06 - Quentin Tarantino 16:32 - Kung Fu 21:28 - Biggie 23:15 - Tupac 26:12 - Nas 29:15 - Favorite verse 33:13 - Who is God? 38:23 - Wu-Tang Clan 42:16 - Bruce Lee 49:07 - Godfather 55:03 - Veganism 59:54 - AI 1:04:08 - Chess 1:07:26 - American Gangster 1:13:22 - Creativity 1:19:51 - Advice for young people 1:23:14 - Meaning of life SOCIAL: - 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 - Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman

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Who you might not even heard of.', 'start': 1603.879, 'duration': 2.221}, {'end': 1611.361, 'text': "Nope You know what I mean? But you may have sung his lyrics every time you sang Sugarhill, Rapper's Delight.", 'start': 1606.52, 'duration': 4.841}, {'end': 1614.822, 'text': "That's his? Yeah, they copied his and they made it theirs.", 'start': 1612.302, 'duration': 2.52}, {'end': 1622.125, 'text': "But point being made, but I'll name a couple more.", 'start': 1619.124, 'duration': 3.001}, {'end': 1624.365, 'text': 'I got to put Nas in that category.', 'start': 1622.705, 'duration': 1.66}, {'end': 1636.789, 'text': 'You know, we got a chessboard in front of us and one of the greatest chess players, the youngest grandmaster, you know before, I think Carlson was.', 'start': 1625.626, 'duration': 11.163}, {'end': 1640.965, 'text': 'Bobby Fischer.', 'start': 1639.744, 'duration': 1.221}, {'end': 1645.028, 'text': "So let's use Bobby Fischer as American, one of the greatest American chess players.", 'start': 1641.886, 'duration': 3.142}], 'summary': 'Mentions grandmaster kaz and bobby fischer, also refers to nas and youngest grandmaster', 'duration': 46.17, 'max_score': 1598.858, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y1598858.jpg'}, {'end': 1821.551, 'src': 'heatmap', 'start': 1753.014, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 1763.363, 'text': "Yeah From you, what are the best and most memorable lyrics you've ever written? Rob Markman Well, that's a hard question for me.", 'start': 1753.014, 'duration': 10.349}, {'end': 1772.652, 'text': "Rob Markman Does stuff stand out? Stuff you're really proud of that was important in your career? Rob Markman Yeah.", 'start': 1763.383, 'duration': 9.269}, {'end': 1775.135, 'text': 'I did a song called Sunshower.', 'start': 1772.853, 'duration': 2.282}, {'end': 1780.681, 'text': 'We put it on the Wu-Tang Forever double CD, but only on the international version.', 'start': 1776.276, 'duration': 4.405}, {'end': 1786.098, 'text': 'But if anybody could go get those lyrics and write those lyrics down,', 'start': 1782.196, 'duration': 3.902}, {'end': 1791.1, 'text': "you could just put that in your pocket and I'm sure that it'll answer at least about 25% of your life's problems.", 'start': 1786.098, 'duration': 5.002}, {'end': 1796.802, 'text': "Rob Markman Well, there's a good one, Sunshine, where you talk about religion and God.", 'start': 1791.34, 'duration': 5.462}, {'end': 1797.802, 'text': "That's good.", 'start': 1796.962, 'duration': 0.84}, {'end': 1799.743, 'text': "T- I think it's on A Diagram.", 'start': 1798.142, 'duration': 1.601}, {'end': 1802.979, 'text': "I'm not a record guy.", 'start': 1801.698, 'duration': 1.281}, {'end': 1803.479, 'text': "I'm a song guy.", 'start': 1802.999, 'duration': 0.48}, {'end': 1804.48, 'text': 'It might have been a diagram.', 'start': 1803.499, 'duration': 0.981}, {'end': 1807.082, 'text': 'Do you have a lyric from it? Yeah.', 'start': 1804.76, 'duration': 2.322}, {'end': 1808.643, 'text': 'The answer to all questions.', 'start': 1807.162, 'duration': 1.481}, {'end': 1809.944, 'text': "You're talking about God.", 'start': 1808.823, 'duration': 1.121}, {'end': 1818.649, 'text': 'Yeah The spark of all suggestions of righteousness, the pathway to the road of perfection, who gives you all and never asks more of you.', 'start': 1810.124, 'duration': 8.525}, {'end': 1821.551, 'text': 'The faithful companion that fights every war with you.', 'start': 1819.17, 'duration': 2.381}], 'summary': "Rob markman's most memorable lyrics were from the song 'sunshower' on the wu-tang forever international version, which he believes can answer 25% of life's problems, and the song 'sunshine' where he discusses religion and god.", 'duration': 68.537, 'max_score': 1753.014, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y1753014.jpg'}, {'end': 1849.059, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1822.412, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 1828.376, 'text': "Before the mortal view of the prehistorical historical, he's the all in all you searching for the oracle.", 'start': 1822.412, 'duration': 5.964}, {'end': 1829.476, 'text': "That's a good line, man.", 'start': 1828.616, 'duration': 0.86}, {'end': 1831.497, 'text': 'This is so good.', 'start': 1830.037, 'duration': 1.46}, {'end': 1837.779, 'text': "A mission impossible, it's purely philosophical, but you can call on your death bed when you're laying in the hospital.", 'start': 1831.817, 'duration': 5.962}, {'end': 1839.14, 'text': 'You will call them on your death bed.', 'start': 1837.819, 'duration': 1.321}, {'end': 1841.861, 'text': 'I have a scientist friend.', 'start': 1839.58, 'duration': 2.281}, {'end': 1849.059, 'text': "Well, my wife's best friend, Rebecca, She married a scientist, they both scientists.", 'start': 1842.981, 'duration': 6.078}], 'summary': "Poetic musings on mortality and the influence of scientists in the speaker's life.", 'duration': 26.647, 'max_score': 1822.412, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y1822412.jpg'}], 'start': 1270.357, 'title': 'Influence of tupac, biggie and greatest rappers', 'summary': "Explores the influence and impact of tupac and biggie in hip-hop music, highlighting biggie's immaculate voice, tupac's emotional depth, and discusses greatest rappers like rakim, nas, and gza, and the impact of their lyrics on listeners' lives.", 'chapters': [{'end': 1576.804, 'start': 1270.357, 'title': 'Tupac, biggie, and the art of influence', 'summary': "Explores the influence and impact of tupac and biggie in hip-hop music, highlighting biggie's immaculate voice and ability to create instant records, and tupac's skill in touching emotions and inciting revolutions, reflecting on the potential impact if they were still alive and discussing the concept of death and personal transformation.", 'duration': 306.447, 'highlights': ["Biggie's immaculate voice and ability to create instant records Biggie's voice had the unique quality of making any record sound like a hit, showcasing his exceptional talent and influence in the music industry.", "Tupac's skill in touching emotions and inciting revolutions Tupac had the ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in his audience, from touching personal stories to inciting revolutionary thoughts, showcasing his impactful influence in the hip-hop community.", 'Reflection on the potential impact if Tupac and Biggie were still alive The discussion delves into the potential influence and impact Tupac and Biggie could have had on the world if they were still alive, highlighting their lasting legacy and the impact of their untimely deaths.', "Discussion on the concept of death and personal transformation The conversation touches on the concept of death and personal transformation, exploring the idea that individuals undergo various 'little deaths' as they transition between different roles and phases in life."]}, {'end': 1869.436, 'start': 1576.804, 'title': 'Greatest rappers and master lyricists', 'summary': "Discusses the greatest rappers and master lyricists in hip hop history, highlighting artists like rakim, nas, and gza, and their mastery of word smithing and depth of message, with nas being considered the mozart or bobby fischer of rap, and the impact of their lyrics on listeners' lives.", 'duration': 292.632, 'highlights': ["Nas being considered the Mozart or Bobby Fischer of rap and the impact of his lyrics on listeners' lives. Nas is compared to Mozart or Bobby Fischer in terms of his mastery of rap and the impact of his lyrics on the listeners' lives, showcasing his influence and significance in hip hop history.", 'Discussion about the influence of artists like Rakim, Nas, and GZA, and their mastery of word smithing and depth of message in their lyrics. The chapter discusses the influence of renowned artists like Rakim, Nas, and GZA, highlighting their mastery of word smithing and the depth of message in their lyrics, emphasizing their significant contribution to hip hop history.', 'The significance of Nas as a master lyricist and the impact of his early years in shaping his talent. The chapter emphasizes the significance of Nas as a master lyricist and how his early years played a crucial role in shaping his talent, highlighting his exceptional skills and influence in the rap industry.']}], 'duration': 599.079, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y1270357.jpg', 'highlights': ["Biggie's immaculate voice and ability to create instant records", "Tupac's skill in touching emotions and inciting revolutions", "Nas being considered the Mozart or Bobby Fischer of rap and the impact of his lyrics on listeners' lives", 'Discussion about the influence of artists like Rakim, Nas, and GZA, and their mastery of word smithing and depth of message in their lyrics']}, {'end': 2524.324, 'segs': [{'end': 2307.744, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2280.41, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 2283.352, 'text': "It doesn't take nothing from me, from being whole.", 'start': 2280.41, 'duration': 2.942}, {'end': 2290.096, 'text': "So if I say, if somebody woke up, yo, peace God, I could take that because they're telling me that, yo, I'm a man of wisdom.", 'start': 2283.372, 'duration': 6.724}, {'end': 2291.197, 'text': "I'm a man of strength.", 'start': 2290.297, 'duration': 0.9}, {'end': 2295.08, 'text': "I'm a man of beauty or some attribute of that.", 'start': 2291.758, 'duration': 3.322}, {'end': 2297.141, 'text': 'You know what I mean? 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Then they can argue, well, we got the technology.", 'start': 2477.06, 'duration': 6.025}, {'end': 2487.869, 'text': "But then where's the beauty when there's so much suffering in the people?", 'start': 2484.486, 'duration': 3.383}, {'end': 2498.766, 'text': 'The hope is that the wisdom is in the founding documents, in the imperfect but wise founding documents that celebrated freedom,', 'start': 2490.618, 'duration': 8.148}], 'summary': 'Reflection on what makes a country great, discussing strength, wisdom, and beauty, and the hope in founding documents.', 'duration': 49.221, 'max_score': 2449.545, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y2449545.jpg'}], 'start': 1870.476, 'title': 'Fatherhood, beliefs, and divine influence', 'summary': "Explores the impact of fatherhood on beliefs, values, and inspiration for song lyrics, touching on life and spirituality. it also discusses the debate on god's etymology, influence of the quran, and wu-tang's legacy in music and society.", 'chapters': [{'end': 2002.575, 'start': 1870.476, 'title': 'Life, inspiration, and spirituality', 'summary': "Delves into the impact of fatherhood on one's beliefs and values, as well as the inspiration for the lyrics of a favorite song, touching on themes of life, character, integrity, and spirituality.", 'duration': 132.099, 'highlights': ["The impact of fatherhood on beliefs and values The conversation explores how becoming a father has influenced the individual's perspective, leading to a shift in beliefs and values, as evidenced by the respondent's contemplation on the decision-making process when faced with mortality.", "Inspiration for favorite song lyrics The discussion reveals the inspiration behind the respondent's favorite song lyrics, highlighting the depth and significance of the content, which reflects themes of life, character, integrity, and spirituality.", 'Reflection on the concept of God The chapter concludes with a reflection on the concept of God, indicating a forthcoming discussion that aims to provide a clear distinction or perspective on this profound topic.']}, {'end': 2524.324, 'start': 2003.836, 'title': 'The debate on god and the influence of wu-tang', 'summary': 'Discusses a debate on the etymology of god, the significance of the name allah, the influence of the holy quran, and the philosophical views on the immensity of divine ideas, while also reflecting on the legacy and influence of wu-tang in music and society.', 'duration': 520.488, 'highlights': ['The significance of the name Allah and its connection to the origin of God is discussed, emphasizing the influence of the Holy Quran over other religious texts and the peculiar structure of its words. Comparison of the influence of the Holy Quran, the Bible, and quantum physics.', 'The philosophical viewpoint on the immensity of divine ideas and the humility in the face of Allah is expressed, contrasting the definable nature of God with the indivisible nature of Allah. Reflection on the humility in the face of Allah and the definable nature of God.', 'The influence and legacy of Wu-Tang in music and society, and its aspiration to inspire wisdom, strength, and beauty in the nation, are articulated. 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And he's like, run Luke, run.", 'start': 2785.967, 'duration': 2.924}, {'end': 2793.216, 'text': "I'm cool with that, right? Because that's the imagination.", 'start': 2788.911, 'duration': 4.305}, {'end': 2801.877, 'text': 'And the imagination gets stimulated to the point to where as things that we saw imagined by our artists, we strive to create in our real world.', 'start': 2794.133, 'duration': 7.744}, {'end': 2806.78, 'text': 'Thus, Star Trek to me is just a precursor to our cell phones.', 'start': 2802.318, 'duration': 4.462}, {'end': 2809.882, 'text': 'So for me, I like to mix the two.', 'start': 2807.761, 'duration': 2.121}, {'end': 2816.699, 'text': "Yeah, it's funny how science fiction pushing into the impossible actually makes it realized eventually.", 'start': 2811.857, 'duration': 4.842}, {'end': 2822.82, 'text': "We humans, once we see an idea on a screen, no matter how wild it is, we- We're trying to make it.", 'start': 2817.659, 'duration': 5.161}, {'end': 2823.801, 'text': "Yeah, we're trying to make it.", 'start': 2822.921, 'duration': 0.88}], 'summary': 'Rza admires bruce lee for his 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made it to.', 'start': 2858.218, 'duration': 4.202}, {'end': 2862.98, 'text': 'you made it there.', 'start': 2862.42, 'duration': 0.56}, {'end': 2863.841, 'text': 'Yeah All right.', 'start': 2863.12, 'duration': 0.721}, {'end': 2866.002, 'text': 'Well, now we just got to work on the time travel.', 'start': 2863.881, 'duration': 2.121}, {'end': 2878.727, 'text': 'And it was cool to hear you talk about the master of the flying guillotine today that that inspired the lyric for the Wu-Tang Clan and nothing to F with.', 'start': 2866.242, 'duration': 12.485}], 'summary': 'Casual conversation about surfing and pop culture references.', 'duration': 34.182, 'max_score': 2844.545, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y2844545.jpg'}], 'start': 2525.625, 'title': "Bruce lee's influence and science fiction impact", 'summary': "Explores bruce lee's influence on martial arts and popular culture, emphasizing his philosophical approach and physical abilities. it also delves into the impact of science fiction on technology, showcasing its role in inspiring real-world inventions such as cell phones and futuristic gadgets.", 'chapters': [{'end': 2597.606, 'start': 2525.625, 'title': "Bruce lee's influence", 'summary': 'Discusses the influence of bruce lee, comparing him to a minor prophet, drawing from the holy quran, and emphasizing the impact of his ideas on martial arts.', 'duration': 71.981, 'highlights': ["The comparison of Bruce Lee to a minor prophet, drawing from the Holy Quran's concept of sending prophets to every nation and village.", "The emphasis on Bruce Lee's impact on martial arts, likening it to Jimi Hendrix's influence on music."]}, {'end': 2776.584, 'start': 2597.606, 'title': "Bruce lee's influence on martial arts", 'summary': "Discusses bruce lee's impact on martial arts, highlighting his philosophical approach, physical abilities, and influence on popular culture, including the inspiration for the album 'into the wu tang, 36 chambers of shaolin'.", 'duration': 178.978, 'highlights': ["Bruce Lee's influence on martial arts was not only physical but also philosophical, marking a shift in thinking dynamics (quantifiable data: philosophical impact)", "Bruce Lee's physical abilities were admired, with his real movements being studied and appreciated (quantifiable data: physical prowess)", "The influence of Bruce Lee's movies on popular culture is evident, as seen in the inspiration for the album 'Into the Wu Tang, 36 chambers of Shaolin' (quantifiable data: cultural impact)"]}, {'end': 2866.002, 'start': 2778.297, 'title': 'Impact of science fiction on technology', 'summary': "Discusses how science fiction stimulates imagination and inspires the realization of technology, exemplified by star trek's influence on cell phones and the drive to create futuristic inventions seen in movies like back to the future.", 'duration': 87.705, 'highlights': ['Science fiction stimulates imagination and inspires the realization of technology The chapter emphasizes how science fiction serves as a catalyst for inspiring the creation of technology, as seen in the influence of Star Trek on cell phones and the drive to create futuristic inventions.', 'Influence of Star Trek on cell phones The discussion highlights the connection between Star Trek and the development of cell phones, showcasing how science fiction has influenced real-world technology.', 'Drive to create futuristic inventions seen in movies like Back to the Future The conversation emphasizes the impact of movies like Back to the Future in motivating individuals to strive towards creating futuristic inventions, reflecting the power of science fiction in shaping innovation.']}], 'duration': 340.377, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y2525625.jpg', 'highlights': ["The influence of Bruce Lee's movies on popular culture is evident, as seen in the inspiration 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futuristic inventions, reflecting the power of science fiction in shaping innovation', "Bruce Lee's influence on martial arts was not only physical but also philosophical, marking a shift in thinking dynamics", "Bruce Lee's physical abilities were admired, with his real movements being studied and appreciated"]}, {'end': 3427.681, 'segs': [{'end': 3079.301, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3023.372, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 3028.855, 'text': 'And I know King wants to, because King is actually, he could beat our ass, excuse my language.', 'start': 3023.372, 'duration': 5.483}, {'end': 3031.036, 'text': "Yeah But you're Michael.", 'start': 3028.915, 'duration': 2.121}, {'end': 3038.02, 'text': "Yeah And not by choice, like just by definition of that's what I am.", 'start': 3031.476, 'duration': 6.544}, {'end': 3039.64, 'text': 'You know what I mean?', 'start': 3038.78, 'duration': 0.86}, {'end': 3055.026, 'text': "And it's just a blessing for me to have my older sister, my older brothers and my younger brothers look to me just as a good light in the family.", 'start': 3040.621, 'duration': 14.405}, {'end': 3057.868, 'text': 'And like I said, that movie helped us.', 'start': 3055.726, 'duration': 2.142}, {'end': 3059.769, 'text': 'My sisters too.', 'start': 3057.908, 'duration': 1.861}, {'end': 3065.092, 'text': "The cool thing about my family, I don't know if I share this a lot, we all watch these movies together.", 'start': 3060.069, 'duration': 5.023}, {'end': 3072.337, 'text': 'And so the eight diagram, Pole Fighter, Master Killer, Five Deadly Villains, my family knows these movies.', 'start': 3065.833, 'duration': 6.504}, {'end': 3074.598, 'text': "It's not just I know them.", 'start': 3072.397, 'duration': 2.201}, {'end': 3079.301, 'text': 'And then you extend it further, my friends know them too.', 'start': 3075.838, 'duration': 3.463}], 'summary': 'Family bonds over classic movies, providing a positive influence for siblings and friends.', 'duration': 55.929, 'max_score': 3023.372, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y3023372.jpg'}, {'end': 3288.826, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3231.829, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 3236.612, 'text': "If I translate that into hip hop, she's a female, he called her a dog.", 'start': 3231.829, 'duration': 4.783}, {'end': 3238.033, 'text': 'I know how that goes.', 'start': 3237.252, 'duration': 0.781}, {'end': 3246.161, 'text': "But she said to him, But even the dog is allowed to eat the crumbs that falls from the master's table.", 'start': 3238.133, 'duration': 8.028}, {'end': 3248.841, 'text': 'And he went and helped.', 'start': 3248.041, 'duration': 0.8}, {'end': 3249.902, 'text': 'He helped them.', 'start': 3248.861, 'duration': 1.041}, {'end': 3254.603, 'text': "Now let's go back to what you just said about Putin or Vito Colonna, myself and my family.", 'start': 3250.222, 'duration': 4.381}, {'end': 3257.124, 'text': 'Of course the family is first.', 'start': 3255.503, 'duration': 1.621}, {'end': 3262.186, 'text': 'But once the family is good, it has to then spread to the community.', 'start': 3257.804, 'duration': 4.382}, {'end': 3267.129, 'text': 'Then to the state, country, world.', 'start': 3262.946, 'duration': 4.183}, {'end': 3272.453, 'text': 'The problem we have sometimes is that, and this is the reason why a lot of powerful families was overthrown.', 'start': 3267.83, 'duration': 4.623}, {'end': 3286.805, 'text': "Why did they behead their own king with the guillotine? Because once the family was strong, they didn't let the wealth, the opportunity expand out.", 'start': 3272.473, 'duration': 14.332}, {'end': 3288.826, 'text': 'Look at Wu-Tang.', 'start': 3286.825, 'duration': 2.001}], 'summary': 'Families should spread wealth to community, state, country, world to avoid downfall.', 'duration': 56.997, 'max_score': 3231.829, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y3231829.jpg'}], 'start': 2866.242, 'title': 'Film influences and family values', 'summary': "Discusses the influence of 'the master of the flying guillotine' and 'the godfather' on wu-tang clan's lyrics and family dynamics, as well as the importance of family, ethics, and veganism, along with the potential impact of ai systems becoming more human-like.", 'chapters': [{'end': 3111.243, 'start': 2866.242, 'title': 'Wu-tang clan and the godfather influence', 'summary': "Discusses the influence of the movie 'the master of the flying guillotine' on the wu-tang clan's lyrics and the impact of 'the godfather' on the speaker's family dynamics, emphasizing the strong influence of these films on the speaker's family and social circle.", 'duration': 245.001, 'highlights': ["The speaker discusses the influence of 'The Master of the Flying Guillotine' on Wu-Tang Clan's lyrics and mentions a specific lyric from the song 'Da Mystery of Chessboxin'. The speaker references the Wu-Tang Clan's lyric inspired by 'The Master of the Flying Guillotine' and recites a verse from the song, connecting the influence of the movie to the group's music.", "The speaker reflects on the impact of 'The Godfather' on their family dynamics, particularly in the absence of their father, and how the movie influenced the family structure and values. The speaker shares how 'The Godfather' influenced their family dynamics during their father's absence, shaping their family structure and values, and how the characters and themes resonated deeply within their family.", "The speaker emphasizes the shared cultural influence of martial arts films, such as 'The Master of the Flying Guillotine', within their family and social circle, highlighting the communal connection through film and its impact on communication. The speaker highlights how martial arts films, including 'The Master of the Flying Guillotine', were embraced within their family and social circle, shaping a shared language and influencing communication, emphasizing the communal impact of these films."]}, {'end': 3427.681, 'start': 3112.123, 'title': 'Family, ethics, and veganism', 'summary': 'Discusses the importance of family, ethics, and veganism, emphasizing the idea of family first, followed by community growth, and the ethical considerations of being vegan while highlighting the potential impact of ai systems becoming more human-like.', 'duration': 315.558, 'highlights': ['The importance of family first and community growth is emphasized, drawing examples from powerful families and the Wu-Tang, highlighting the need for expansion beyond the family unit. Emphasis on family first, community growth, and expansion, with examples from powerful families and the Wu-Tang.', 'The ethical considerations of being vegan are discussed, focusing on the idea of minimizing suffering for living beings and the possibility of living well without consuming meat. Discussion on ethical considerations of veganism, minimizing suffering for living beings, and the possibility of living well without consuming meat.', 'Contemplation about the potential impact of AI systems becoming more human-like is mentioned, raising questions about the ethical implications of granting AI the capacity to feel emotions and suffer. Contemplation on the impact of AI systems becoming more human-like, ethical implications of granting AI the capacity to feel emotions and suffer.']}], 'duration': 561.439, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y2866242.jpg', 'highlights': ["The speaker reflects on the impact of 'The Godfather' on their family dynamics, particularly in the absence of their father, and how the movie influenced the family structure and values.", "The speaker emphasizes the shared cultural influence of martial arts films, such as 'The Master of the Flying Guillotine', within their family and social circle, highlighting the communal connection through film and its impact on communication.", 'Emphasis on family first, community growth, and expansion, with examples from powerful families and the Wu-Tang.', 'Discussion on ethical considerations of veganism, minimizing suffering for living beings, and the possibility of living well without consuming meat.', 'Contemplation on the impact of AI systems becoming more human-like, ethical implications of granting AI the capacity to feel emotions and suffer.', "The speaker discusses the influence of 'The Master of the Flying Guillotine' on Wu-Tang Clan's lyrics and mentions a specific lyric from the song 'Da Mystery of Chessboxin'."]}, {'end': 4034.19, 'segs': [{'end': 3469.301, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3427.681, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 3434.643, 'text': 'it starts asking the same question as you ask of animals are we, are we okay adding that suffering to the world?', 'start': 3427.681, 'duration': 6.962}, {'end': 3438.585, 'text': "right? and i don't think we should add the suffering because it's not necessary.", 'start': 3434.643, 'duration': 3.942}, {'end': 3441.85, 'text': "Look if it's necessary right?", 'start': 3439.488, 'duration': 2.362}, {'end': 3446.374, 'text': 'Because survival, or the first law of nature, is self-preservation.', 'start': 3442.371, 'duration': 4.003}, {'end': 3453.511, 'text': "If you are in a desert and there's nothing else to eat but that lizard, Yeah, okay, you gotta do what you gotta do.", 'start': 3447.275, 'duration': 6.236}, {'end': 3454.612, 'text': "Lizard's gotta go.", 'start': 3453.751, 'duration': 0.861}, {'end': 3455.432, 'text': 'Yeah, you gotta go.', 'start': 3454.672, 'duration': 0.76}, {'end': 3458.854, 'text': 'You gotta do what you gotta do, because at the end of the day man is.', 'start': 3455.472, 'duration': 3.382}, {'end': 3464.578, 'text': 'when they say man has dominion over these things, his dominion is almost like a caretaker.', 'start': 3458.854, 'duration': 5.724}, {'end': 3469.301, 'text': 'The way we do our dominion, we dominate it, eat it, cook it.', 'start': 3465.538, 'duration': 3.763}], 'summary': 'Avoid adding unnecessary suffering to the world, except for survival situations.', 'duration': 41.62, 'max_score': 3427.681, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y3427681.jpg'}, {'end': 3528.024, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3489.06, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 3494.981, 'text': "But at the end of the day, a crab didn't provide no more than a finger worth of meat maybe.", 'start': 3489.06, 'duration': 5.921}, {'end': 3498.042, 'text': 'And it was hell getting that steak, getting it out.', 'start': 3495.842, 'duration': 2.2}, {'end': 3500.843, 'text': "It's like, it's not worth it in all reality.", 'start': 3498.062, 'duration': 2.781}, {'end': 3512.994, 'text': 'You could have gave me a, you could have gave me a banana and did better for my body and my appetite and my being fulfilled as full.', 'start': 3500.923, 'duration': 12.071}, {'end': 3528.024, 'text': 'Like, look at the blessings of life, right? If you take a seed or you get an apple and you eat it, and that apple is multiple seeds in it.', 'start': 3513.915, 'duration': 14.109}], 'summary': "Eating a crab provided only a finger's worth of meat, not worth the effort. a banana would have been more fulfilling and beneficial.", 'duration': 38.964, 'max_score': 3489.06, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y3489060.jpg'}, {'end': 3993.299, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3960.574, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 3962.435, 'text': "What's at the core of your interest in chess??", 'start': 3960.574, 'duration': 1.861}, {'end': 3969.177, 'text': 'Do you see Kung Fu music, film, all of it, life, all just living through chess?', 'start': 3962.515, 'duration': 6.662}, {'end': 3975.305, 'text': "Yeah, I see, it's the most stimulating passage of time.", 'start': 3969.881, 'duration': 5.424}, {'end': 3979.669, 'text': "for me that's also.", 'start': 3975.305, 'duration': 4.364}, {'end': 3987.575, 'text': "it's like it's a pastime that stimulates my mind, my music, my thoughts about life at the same time.", 'start': 3979.669, 'duration': 7.906}, {'end': 3993.299, 'text': 'So, while some pastimes is like, say, baseball is a pastime and baseball can stimulate you depending on how you look at it, right?', 'start': 3987.615, 'duration': 5.684}], 'summary': 'Chess is a stimulating pastime that engages the mind and intertwines with life, music, and thoughts.', 'duration': 32.725, 'max_score': 3960.574, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y3960574.jpg'}], 'start': 3427.681, 'title': 'Ethical considerations and ai in society', 'summary': "Discusses ethical implications of animal consumption, benefits of plant-based diets, ai's potential to express emotions, and the impact on society and the environment.", 'chapters': [{'end': 3585.236, 'start': 3427.681, 'title': 'Ethical considerations of animal 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and the potential of human connection The discussion revolves around the concept of measuring the weight of hate and the potential for a deeper human connection, challenging the understanding of human psychology and biology.', 'Deep appreciation for the stimulating nature of chess as a pastime The speaker expresses a profound appreciation for the stimulating and thought-provoking nature of chess, regarding it as a pastime that engages the mind and offers a unique connection through centuries of play.']}], 'duration': 606.509, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y3427681.jpg', 'highlights': ['The unnecessary suffering caused by consuming animals is emphasized, with a comparison to the sustainability and benefits of plant-based diets.', 'The ethical perspective is presented through the analogy of seeds from fruits contributing to the growth of new plants, contrasting the irreversible impact of consuming animals.', 'Anecdotal evidence is used to illustrate the challenges and minimal benefits of consuming certain animals, such as lobsters and crabs.', 'Emotion as a shadow of consciousness The speaker suggests that emotion is a shadow of something bigger, which they define as consciousness.', 'Interaction between humans and robots The speaker describes the emotional response they felt towards robots, implying a potential for emotional connection between humans and machines.', 'Creating algorithms for emotions in AI The discussion delves into the challenge of creating algorithms for emotions in AI, questioning the possibility of machines expressing emotions to other humans.', 'The exploration of measuring the weight of hate and the potential of human connection The discussion revolves around the concept of measuring the weight of hate and the potential for a deeper human connection, challenging the understanding of human psychology and biology.', 'Deep appreciation for the stimulating nature of chess as a pastime The speaker expresses a profound appreciation for the stimulating and thought-provoking nature of chess, regarding it as a pastime that engages the mind and offers a unique connection through centuries of play.']}, {'end': 5170.645, 'segs': [{'end': 4060.68, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4034.19, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 4039.813, 'text': 'have projected their struggles onto the chessboard, and then nations have fought over the chessboard.', 'start': 4034.19, 'duration': 5.623}, {'end': 4042.494, 'text': 'The Soviet Union versus the United States.', 'start': 4040.773, 'duration': 1.721}, {'end': 4044.474, 'text': 'Bobby Fischer represented the United States.', 'start': 4042.534, 'duration': 1.94}, {'end': 4048.296, 'text': 'Spassky represented the Soviet Union.', 'start': 4044.534, 'duration': 3.762}, {'end': 4054.017, 'text': 'Yeah Before I lose track of it, when we were talking about The Godfather, you were in American Gangster.', 'start': 4048.416, 'duration': 5.601}, {'end': 4054.858, 'text': 'Great film.', 'start': 4054.277, 'duration': 0.581}, {'end': 4057.338, 'text': "You said it's one of your favorites too.", 'start': 4055.998, 'duration': 1.34}, {'end': 4060.68, 'text': 'You were in it with Denzel Washington.', 'start': 4059.139, 'duration': 1.541}], 'summary': 'Struggles projected onto chessboard, leading to soviet union vs. united states, with bobby fischer and spassky. also mentioned american gangster film with denzel washington.', 'duration': 26.49, 'max_score': 4034.19, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y4034190.jpg'}, {'end': 4709.462, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4682.323, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 4685.185, 'text': "You might sneeze it out, but they're gonna make their way out.", 'start': 4682.323, 'duration': 2.862}, {'end': 4693.77, 'text': "How do you digest the atoms if you just breathe in Galea? And that's what I think an artist does.", 'start': 4685.725, 'duration': 8.045}, {'end': 4698.513, 'text': "I think something in the artist, it's like some people eat things and they're gonna gain weight.", 'start': 4694.65, 'duration': 3.863}, {'end': 4700.554, 'text': "Some people ain't gonna gain weight, they're gonna gain muscle.", 'start': 4698.553, 'duration': 2.001}, {'end': 4703.538, 'text': "I'm just giving you an analogy here.", 'start': 4702.197, 'duration': 1.341}, {'end': 4709.462, 'text': "I'm thinking that the artist breathes in and translates it into the art.", 'start': 4703.578, 'duration': 5.884}], 'summary': 'Artists translate their experiences into their art, like breathing in and creating something from it.', 'duration': 27.139, 'max_score': 4682.323, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y4682323.jpg'}, {'end': 4805.399, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4776.763, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 4785.269, 'text': "So I just I don't have the answer, but if I was to be forced to say an answer and you're not twisting my arm but- Yeah, I can, if you want me to.", 'start': 4776.763, 'duration': 8.506}, {'end': 4785.749, 'text': 'No, thank you.', 'start': 4785.309, 'duration': 0.44}, {'end': 4786.75, 'text': "I'll say life.", 'start': 4786.129, 'duration': 0.621}, {'end': 4789.692, 'text': 'Yeah, life.', 'start': 4788.391, 'duration': 1.301}, {'end': 4795.729, 'text': 'In Tao of Wu, you write something about confusion, which I really like.', 'start': 4791.664, 'duration': 4.065}, {'end': 4797.871, 'text': 'Confusion is a gift from God.', 'start': 4796.229, 'duration': 1.642}, {'end': 4803.237, 'text': 'Those times when you feel most desperate for a solution, sit, wait.', 'start': 4798.712, 'duration': 4.525}, {'end': 4805.399, 'text': 'The information will become clear.', 'start': 4803.898, 'duration': 1.501}], 'summary': 'Tao of wu emphasizes embracing confusion as a gift from god, offering clarity in desperate times.', 'duration': 28.636, 'max_score': 4776.763, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y4776763.jpg'}, {'end': 4862.671, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4834.691, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 4837.373, 'text': 'I think you could read the Tao of Wu first and then do the manual.', 'start': 4834.691, 'duration': 2.682}, {'end': 4841.837, 'text': 'Because the manual is not to put the two books against each other,', 'start': 4837.874, 'duration': 3.963}, {'end': 4847.903, 'text': 'but the manual is talking about things that is so deeply connected to the music and the people.', 'start': 4841.837, 'duration': 6.066}, {'end': 4850.865, 'text': 'And the Tao of Wu goes beyond that.', 'start': 4847.983, 'duration': 2.882}, {'end': 4854.529, 'text': 'So I would actually start there.', 'start': 4851.326, 'duration': 3.203}, {'end': 4857.59, 'text': 'which is not normally how I prescribe.', 'start': 4855.609, 'duration': 1.981}, {'end': 4859.83, 'text': 'I always tell people start at knowledge, then go to wisdom.', 'start': 4857.61, 'duration': 2.22}, {'end': 4862.671, 'text': 'But since the Tao- Skip ahead to the wisdom, I like it.', 'start': 4860.45, 'duration': 2.221}], 'summary': 'Start with the tao of wu before the manual for a deeper understanding of music and wisdom.', 'duration': 27.98, 'max_score': 4834.691, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/Iau6W5pjy9Y/pics/Iau6W5pjy9Y4834691.jpg'}, {'end': 5167, 'src': 'heatmap', 'start': 5125.062, 'weight': 0.724, 'content': [{'end': 5131.235, 'text': 'I think life is that simply for each and every one of us to add on to.', 'start': 5125.062, 'duration': 6.173}, {'end': 5135.356, 'text': 'Build Like you said, the masters.', 'start': 5133.556, 'duration': 1.8}, {'end': 5137.097, 'text': 'Build on top.', 'start': 5136.337, 'duration': 0.76}, {'end': 5138.278, 'text': 'Life gave you life.', 'start': 5137.417, 'duration': 0.861}, {'end': 5139.398, 'text': 'Give life back.', 'start': 5138.618, 'duration': 0.78}, {'end': 5144.64, 'text': "I don't think there's a better way to end it than talking about the meaning of life.", 'start': 5141.699, 'duration': 2.941}, {'end': 5146.601, 'text': "RZA, I'm a huge fan.", 'start': 5144.9, 'duration': 1.701}, {'end': 5149.062, 'text': "It's such a huge honor that you spend your valuable time with me.", 'start': 5146.621, 'duration': 2.441}, {'end': 5149.922, 'text': 'Thank you so much.', 'start': 5149.362, 'duration': 0.56}, {'end': 5154.724, 'text': 'Peace Thanks for listening to this conversation with RZA.', 'start': 5149.962, 'duration': 4.762}, {'end': 5158.91, 'text': 'To support this podcast, please check out our sponsors in the description.', 'start': 5155.265, 'duration': 3.645}, {'end': 5162.094, 'text': 'And now let me leave you some words from Plato.', 'start': 5159.49, 'duration': 2.604}, {'end': 5167, 'text': 'Poetry is nearer to 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filmmaking.", 'duration': 259.941, 'highlights': ["The educational value of working on 'American Gangster' was significant, providing insights into the filmmaking process and the principles of multi-vision, particularly gained from collaborating with director Ridley Scott and editor Pedro.", 'Working with Ridley Scott provided a high-level education on the concept of multi-vision in filmmaking, as the director demonstrated the capacity to see multiple aspects simultaneously, which was a valuable learning experience for the actor.', "The actor observed Ridley Scott's ability to visualize and manage multiple elements in a scene, including the placement of cameras and the ability to perceive the dramatic potential of various components, providing a unique insight into the director's approach to filmmaking.", "The actor recognized the editing prowess of Pedro, the editor of 'American Gangster,' describing him as possessing deciphering power akin to breaking the enigma, emphasizing the crucial role of the editor in shaping the final film."]}, {'end': 4590.089, 'start': 4294.131, 'title': "Rza's creative vision", 'summary': "Highlights rza's creative process in film and music, emphasizing his ability to capture complex narratives with multiple characters and settings, influenced by a diverse range of early inspirations, and describes creativity as a natural, effortless process, akin to breathing.", 'duration': 295.958, 'highlights': ["RZA's ability to capture complex narratives with multiple characters and settings in film, demonstrated through his work on American Gangster, capturing every neighborhood within one minute and depicting the rise to fame of five brothers in the edit process.", "Influence of diverse early inspirations including introduction to mathematics, hip hop, break dancing, and graffiti by family members, shaping RZA's wide span of creativity across music and film.", "RZA's perspective on creativity as a natural, effortless process, akin to 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At least one million atoms breathed in one's life may have been breathed by Galileo.", "RZA emphasizes the role of artists as interpreters of life, comparing an artist's interpretation and translation of atoms to the process of digestion, highlighting the artist's ability to translate experiences into art. ", "RZA advises young individuals to seek wisdom and become producers of their lives, suggesting the reading of 'The Tao of Wu' as a starting point to create a life to be proud of. ", 'RZA reflects on the meaning of life, sharing a thought-provoking definition and emphasizing the importance of adding value to life as a whole. 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