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Walter Isaacson: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Da Vinci & Ben Franklin | Lex Fridman Podcast #395

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Walter Isaacson is an author of biographies on Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lexpod to get 15% off - NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour - BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off - ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free - Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get $1 per month trial TRANSCRIPT: https://lexfridman.com/walter-isaacson-transcript EPISODE LINKS: Walter's Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalterIsaacson Walter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walter_isaacson Walter's Website: https://isaacson.tulane.edu Walter's Books: Elon Musk: https://amzn.to/48aWSZC The Code Breaker: https://amzn.to/3EAa0cU Leonardo da Vinci: https://amzn.to/3RlFICB The Innovators: https://amzn.to/45R8gs4 Steve Jobs: https://amzn.to/3P9Ak2B American Sketches: https://amzn.to/45LM4PN Einstein: https://amzn.to/3r6Ttu6 Benjamin Franklin: https://amzn.to/44NobWW Kissinger: https://amzn.to/3RdTA1u The Wise Men: https://amzn.to/45LQDJX 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 3:00 - Difficult childhood 20:04 - Jennifer Doudna 23:01 - Einstein 28:20 - Tesla 45:24 - Elon Musk's humor 49:34 - Steve Jobs' cruelty 52:58 - Twitter 1:05:07 - Firing 1:07:52 - Hiring 1:16:55 - Time management 1:24:39 - Groups vs individuals 1:28:25 - Mortality 1:31:57 - How to write 1:52:56 - Love & relationships 1:57:50 - Advice for young people 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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factory in Fremont from Toyota, and he wants to do everything in-house.', 'start': 1955.235, 'duration': 5.684}, {'end': 1962.92, 'text': 'The software, in-house.', 'start': 1961.379, 'duration': 1.541}], 'summary': 'Outsourcing led to lack of control. moved to in-house manufacturing in fremont for better control and in-house software development.', 'duration': 30.301, 'max_score': 1932.619, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js1932619.jpg'}, {'end': 2218.309, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2192.372, 'weight': 7, 'content': [{'end': 2203.356, 'text': 'FSD-12 will be based on the billion or so frames from Tesla each week of Tesla drivers and saying what happened when a human was in this situation?', 'start': 2192.372, 'duration': 10.984}, {'end': 2204.296, 'text': 'What did the human do?', 'start': 2203.376, 'duration': 0.92}, {'end': 2209.318, 'text': "And let's only pick the best humans, the five-star drivers, the Uber drivers, as Elon says.", 'start': 2204.656, 'duration': 4.662}, {'end': 2218.309, 'text': "And so that's him changing his mind and going to first principles, but saying all right,", 'start': 2210.143, 'duration': 8.166}], 'summary': 'Fsd-12 will be based on billion frames from tesla drivers, selecting best five-star and uber drivers.', 'duration': 25.937, 'max_score': 2192.372, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js2192372.jpg'}, {'end': 2433.981, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2403.261, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 2408.763, 'text': 'they blow up even starship three and a half minutes, but then it blows up the first time.', 'start': 2403.261, 'duration': 5.502}, {'end': 2422.295, 'text': 'so i think boeing and nasa and others have become unwilling to enter your dark room without knowing exactly where the exit is and the lighted path to the exit.', 'start': 2408.763, 'duration': 13.532}, {'end': 2433.981, 'text': 'The people who created America, whenever they came over, whether the Mayflower or as refugees from the Nazis, they took a lot of risks to get here.', 'start': 2422.355, 'duration': 11.626}], 'summary': 'Boeing, nasa, and others are cautious due to the risks, highlighting the need for clear exits and paths. early american settlers faced risks to reach the country.', 'duration': 30.72, 'max_score': 2403.261, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js2403261.jpg'}, {'end': 2534.739, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2501.328, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 2504.55, 'text': 'And the tough part of that is real-world AI.', 'start': 2501.328, 'duration': 3.222}, {'end': 2516.278, 'text': "And that's where Optimus, the robot, or Full Self Drive are, I think, far ahead of anybody else.", 'start': 2505.571, 'duration': 10.707}, {'end': 2521.109, 'text': 'well, i like how you said chit chat.', 'start': 2517.546, 'duration': 3.563}, {'end': 2525.392, 'text': 'uh, i i would say, for for one of the greatest writers ever,', 'start': 2521.109, 'duration': 4.283}, {'end': 2531.937, 'text': "it's funny that you spoke about language and the mastery of languages as merely chit chat.", 'start': 2525.392, 'duration': 6.545}, {'end': 2534.739, 'text': 'you know, people have fallen in love over some words.', 'start': 2531.937, 'duration': 2.802}], 'summary': 'Real-world ai challenges discussed, optimus and full self drive noted as leading technologies.', 'duration': 33.411, 'max_score': 2501.328, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js2501328.jpg'}, {'end': 2574.566, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2550.931, 'weight': 8, 'content': [{'end': 2558.636, 'text': 'Maybe it all boils down to math, and in the end, this kind of discussion about real-world AI versus language is all the same, maybe.', 'start': 2550.931, 'duration': 7.705}, {'end': 2570.744, 'text': "I've gotten a chance to hang out quite a bit in the metaverse with Mr. Mark Zuckerberg recently, and boy, is the realism in there.", 'start': 2559.096, 'duration': 11.648}, {'end': 2574.566, 'text': "The thing that's coming up in the future is incredible.", 'start': 2570.764, 'duration': 3.802}], 'summary': 'Realism in the metaverse is incredible, with mark zuckerberg. future is promising.', 'duration': 23.635, 'max_score': 2550.931, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js2550931.jpg'}, {'end': 2633.086, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2607.047, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 2615.849, 'text': 'But that was, you know, it made me start to question even more than before, like well, how important is this physical reality?', 'start': 2607.047, 'duration': 8.802}, {'end': 2629.88, 'text': 'Because I got to see you know myself and other people in that metaverse, like the details of the face, the- All the things that you think,', 'start': 2616.05, 'duration': 13.83}, {'end': 2633.086, 'text': 'maybe if you look at yourself in the mirror, are imperfections, all this kind of stuff.', 'start': 2629.88, 'duration': 3.206}], 'summary': 'Questioning importance of physical reality after experiencing metaverse, noticing details of imperfections.', 'duration': 26.039, 'max_score': 2607.047, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js2607047.jpg'}], 'start': 1416.609, 'title': "Innovators' journeys", 'summary': "Narrates einstein's journey of facing rejection, musk's vision for manufacturing, tesla's transition to vision-only autopilot, and the evolution of confident vision. it also discusses the future of ai and its impact on society.", 'chapters': [{'end': 1746.879, 'start': 1416.609, 'title': "Einstein's miracle year", 'summary': "Narrates einstein's journey of facing rejection in education and career, leading to his groundbreaking discoveries in 1905, including the theory of relativity and e=mc^2, despite being a third-class examiner at the swiss patent office.", 'duration': 330.27, 'highlights': ["Einstein's rejection from Zurich Polytech and subsequent struggles in his education and career, leading to him being a third-class examiner at the Swiss Patent Office in 1905. Einstein faced rejection from Zurich Polytech and struggled in his education and career, ultimately becoming a third-class examiner at the Swiss Patent Office in 1905.", "Einstein's groundbreaking discoveries in 1905, including the theory of relativity and E=mc^2, despite being a third-class examiner at the Swiss Patent Office. Einstein wrote three groundbreaking papers in 1905, including the theory of relativity and E=mc^2, while working as a third-class examiner at the Swiss Patent Office.", "Einstein's visual thinking, which led to his out-of-the-box insights and groundbreaking discoveries, despite facing misunderstandings and unappreciation. Einstein's visual thinking and out-of-the-box insights led to his groundbreaking discoveries, despite facing misunderstandings and unappreciation."]}, {'end': 1983.254, 'start': 1746.879, 'title': "Musk's end-to-end manufacturing vision", 'summary': "Discusses how elon musk's meticulous approach to visualizing and optimizing manufacturing processes, exemplified by his insistence on end-to-end control and relentless pursuit of efficiency, has been a driving force behind his innovative success, as evidenced by his ability to streamline processes such as reducing the number of bolts in tesla cars from six to four for improved crash test performance.", 'duration': 236.375, 'highlights': ["Elon Musk's relentless pursuit of efficiency and end-to-end control in manufacturing processes, exemplified by his ability to streamline processes such as reducing the number of bolts in Tesla cars for improved crash test performance. Elon Musk's approach to visualizing and optimizing manufacturing processes, as evidenced by his insistence on end-to-end control and relentless pursuit of efficiency, is highlighted by his ability to streamline processes such as reducing the number of bolts in Tesla cars from six to four, which resulted in improved crash test performance.", "The importance of Musk's mission-driven focus and his emphasis on understanding the physics and engineering aspects of manufacturing, as well as the significance of end-to-end control in innovation. Elon Musk's mission-driven focus and emphasis on understanding the physics and engineering aspects of manufacturing, along with the significance of end-to-end control in driving innovation, are underscored in the discussion, highlighting the crucial role of these factors in Musk's approach to manufacturing.", "Musk's transition from outsourcing to end-to-end control in manufacturing, exemplified by the shift from outsourcing components to in-house production, such as making its own batteries, software, and painting. The transition in Elon Musk's approach to manufacturing, from outsourcing components to embracing end-to-end control through in-house production, is exemplified by the shift towards internal production of components such as batteries, software, and painting, marking a significant transformation in Tesla's manufacturing strategy."]}, {'end': 2246.365, 'start': 1983.854, 'title': "Tesla's transition to vision-only autopilot", 'summary': "Explores elon musk's transition of tesla's autopilot system to vision-only, eliminating radar and lidar, and shifting from rules-based to ai-based full self-driving, leveraging machine learning from tesla's billion weekly frames.", 'duration': 262.511, 'highlights': ["Transitioning to vision-only autopilot and eliminating radar and LIDAR Elon Musk's decision to shift to vision-only autopilot, removing radar and LIDAR, emphasizing the use of AI-friendly data, and the pushback he faced.", "Shift from rules-based to AI-based full self-driving Elon Musk's transition from a rules-based to AI-based full self-driving system, leveraging machine learning from Tesla's billion weekly frames to emulate the best human drivers.", "Development of a mass-market global car and assembly line strategy Elon Musk's focus on building a mass-market global car with a steering wheel, and designing an assembly line strategy that can cater to both traditional and robo-taxi vehicles."]}, {'end': 2433.981, 'start': 2246.766, 'title': 'The evolution of confident vision', 'summary': "Discusses the evolution and confidence required to venture into new territories, using tesla's evolution from a car company to an ai and robotics company as an example, emphasizing the need for adventurousness, iterative brain cycles, and the acceptance of failure as part of the process.", 'duration': 187.215, 'highlights': ['The evolution of Tesla from a car company to an AI and robotics company, exemplifying the confident exploration of new frontiers (e.g., software 2.0 evolution of autopilot, transformation into an AI and robotics company, and the broader impact on embodied AI systems).', 'The importance of being adventurous and taking risks when venturing into new territories, comparing it to entering a dark room without a flashlight and a map.', 'The need for iterative brain cycles to process information and implement feedback loops for continuous improvement and adaptation.', "The acceptance of failure as an essential part of taking risks and venturing into new territories, citing examples of rocket failures and the historical risk-taking spirit of America's founders."]}, {'end': 2652.367, 'start': 2434.081, 'title': 'Future of ai and real-world vs language', 'summary': 'Discusses the future of ai, emphasizing the importance of real-world ai like optimus the robot and full self drive, highlighting the potential impact of ai on society and the significance of the metaverse.', 'duration': 218.286, 'highlights': ['The importance of real-world AI like Optimus the Robot and Full Self Drive, which are ahead of other AI developments.', 'The potential impact of AI on society, as discussed through the example of the metaverse and the implications of virtual reality on human interactions and perceptions.', 'The significance of the metaverse and its realistic portrayal, leading to contemplation on the importance of physical reality and the beauty found in imperfections within virtual environments.', 'The prevalence of risk-averse attitudes among referees, lawyers, and regulators, hindering innovation and technological advancement.', "Discussion on the quest for artificial general intelligence, emphasizing the limitations of current AI capabilities and the pursuit of real-world AI as the 'holy grail'."]}], 'duration': 1235.758, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js1416609.jpg', 'highlights': ["Einstein's visual thinking and out-of-the-box insights led to groundbreaking discoveries, despite facing misunderstandings and unappreciation.", "Elon Musk's approach to visualizing and optimizing manufacturing processes, as evidenced by his insistence on end-to-end control and relentless pursuit of efficiency, is highlighted by his ability to streamline processes such as reducing the number of bolts in Tesla cars from six to four, which resulted in improved crash test performance.", "Elon Musk's transition from outsourcing components to embracing end-to-end control through in-house production, exemplified by the shift towards internal production of components such as batteries, software, and painting, marking a significant transformation in Tesla's manufacturing strategy.", "Elon Musk's decision to shift to vision-only autopilot, removing radar and LIDAR, emphasizing the use of AI-friendly data, and the pushback he faced.", 'The evolution of Tesla from a car company to an AI and robotics company, exemplifying the confident exploration of new frontiers (e.g., software 2.0 evolution of autopilot, transformation into an AI and robotics company, and the broader impact on embodied AI systems).', 'The importance of real-world AI like Optimus the Robot and Full Self Drive, which are ahead of other AI developments.', 'The potential impact of AI on society, as discussed through the example of the metaverse and the implications of virtual reality on human interactions and perceptions.', 'The significance of the metaverse and its realistic portrayal, leading to contemplation on the importance of physical reality and the beauty found in imperfections within virtual environments.', 'The prevalence of risk-averse attitudes among referees, lawyers, and regulators, hindering innovation and technological advancement.', "Discussion on the quest for artificial general intelligence, emphasizing the limitations of current AI capabilities and the pursuit of real-world AI as the 'holy grail'."]}, {'end': 3163.755, 'segs': [{'end': 2771.91, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2741.68, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 2747.883, 'text': "Is that just a quirk of personality, or is that a fundamental aspect of a human who's running six plus companies??", 'start': 2741.68, 'duration': 6.203}, {'end': 2754.586, 'text': "Well, it's a relief valve, just like video games, and Polytopia and Elden Ring are release valves for him.", 'start': 2748.123, 'duration': 6.463}, {'end': 2760.204, 'text': 'And he does have an explosive sense of humor, as you know.', 'start': 2755.506, 'duration': 4.698}, {'end': 2771.91, 'text': "And the weird thing is when he makes the abrupt transition from dark demon mode and you're in the conference room and he has really become upset about something.", 'start': 2760.865, 'duration': 11.045}], 'summary': 'Running multiple companies, uses games as relief valves, has explosive sense of humor', 'duration': 30.23, 'max_score': 2741.68, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js2741680.jpg'}, {'end': 2909.987, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2883.183, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 2890.445, 'text': 'In between an aborted countdown and the shoot off, he goes to Miami to an ad sales conference and meets Linda Iaccarino for the first time,', 'start': 2883.183, 'duration': 7.262}, {'end': 2891.345, 'text': 'makes her the CEO.', 'start': 2890.445, 'duration': 0.9}, {'end': 2893.546, 'text': "I mean, there's a very impulsiveness to him.", 'start': 2891.365, 'duration': 2.181}, {'end': 2896.167, 'text': 'Then he flies back, they launch Starship.', 'start': 2893.586, 'duration': 2.581}, {'end': 2904.039, 'text': "And you realize that there's a drive and there are demons and there's also craziness.", 'start': 2897.386, 'duration': 6.653}, {'end': 2909.987, 'text': 'And You sometimes want to pull those out.', 'start': 2905.341, 'duration': 4.646}], 'summary': 'Elon musk impulsively makes linda iaccarino ceo before launching starship.', 'duration': 26.804, 'max_score': 2883.183, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js2883183.jpg'}, {'end': 2981.118, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2954.694, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 2965.045, 'text': "sometimes it saddens me that we live in a society that doesn't celebrate even the darker aspects of crazy in acknowledging that it all comes in one package.", 'start': 2954.694, 'duration': 10.351}, {'end': 2967.528, 'text': "It's the man in the arena versus the critic.", 'start': 2965.646, 'duration': 1.882}, {'end': 2971.953, 'text': 'And the man in the arena versus the regulator to make it more prosaic.', 'start': 2967.989, 'duration': 3.964}, {'end': 2978.257, 'text': 'Well, let me ask about not just the crazy, but the cruelty.', 'start': 2975.477, 'duration': 2.78}, {'end': 2981.118, 'text': "You've written.", 'start': 2980.618, 'duration': 0.5}], 'summary': "Society doesn't celebrate the darker aspects of crazy, including cruelty.", 'duration': 26.424, 'max_score': 2954.694, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js2954694.jpg'}], 'start': 2652.427, 'title': "Elon musk's diverse persona and leadership styles", 'summary': "Delves into elon musk's multifaceted persona, exploring his existential ponderings, coping mechanisms, and the interplay between seriousness and humor, along with showcasing his madness and genius. additionally, it discusses the contrasting leadership styles of steve jobs and steve wozniak, referencing influential figures like elon musk, jeff bezos, and bill gates.", 'chapters': [{'end': 2810.994, 'start': 2652.427, 'title': "Elon musk's multifaceted persona", 'summary': "Explores elon musk's multifaceted persona, delving into his existential ponderings, coping mechanisms, and the interplay between seriousness and humor, shedding light on his diverse modes and their impact on his ventures, including his involvement in multiple companies and his quest for the meaning of life.", 'duration': 158.567, 'highlights': ["Elon Musk's coping mechanisms include engaging in silliness and absurdity, utilizing video games as release valves, and demonstrating an explosive sense of humor.", "Elon Musk's multifaceted persona is depicted through his various modes, including the emulation of human mode, engineering mode, dark and demon mode, and silly and giddy mode.", "The chapter delves into Elon Musk's existential ponderings, including his contemplation of whether humans are living in a simulation and the fundamental aspects that make life worth living.", "Elon Musk's humor, influenced by works like Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, is highlighted as a relief during dark periods and a factor in his pursuit of understanding life's meaning.", "Anecdotal evidence of Elon Musk's diverse modes is presented, depicting abrupt transitions from dark demon mode to lightheartedness through actions such as engaging in Monty Python skits during serious discussions."]}, {'end': 2981.118, 'start': 2813.427, 'title': 'Elon musk: embracing madness and genius', 'summary': "Explores elon musk's madness and genius, showcasing anecdotes of his impulsive and crazy behaviors, which have driven his success in revolutionizing electric cars and space exploration.", 'duration': 167.691, 'highlights': ["Elon Musk's impulsive and crazy behaviors, such as impulsively appointing Linda Iaccarino as CEO and tweeting at 3 a.m., are showcased as driving forces behind his success in revolutionizing electric cars and space exploration.", 'The discussion emphasizes the societal reluctance to celebrate the darker aspects of madness and acknowledges that these traits are integral to the fabric of innovation, citing a Shakespearean quote to exemplify this viewpoint.', "The role of madness and genius in Elon Musk's journey is explored, with a focus on how his impulsiveness, drive, and demons have contributed to his achievements in the realms of electric cars and space exploration."]}, {'end': 3163.755, 'start': 2981.118, 'title': 'Leadership styles: jobs vs. woz', 'summary': 'Discusses the contrasting leadership styles of steve jobs and steve wozniak, highlighting their approaches towards management and the necessity of being brutal and honest in leadership, referencing elon musk, jeff bezos, and bill gates.', 'duration': 182.637, 'highlights': ["Wozniak's contrasting management style Wozniak expressed a contrasting management style, emphasizing kindness and equity by providing stock options to employees, likening the work environment to a family, but acknowledged the necessity of being rough in certain situations.", "Jobs and Musk's shared approach to leadership Jobs and Musk share a similar approach to leadership, favoring brutal honesty and the need to address problems directly, unlike those who seek to be liked or sugarcoat issues.", "Use of 'stupid' as a descriptor The frequent use of the word 'stupid' by influential figures like Jobs, Musk, Bezos, Gates, and Errol Musk, highlights a trend of brutal honesty in their communication styles."]}], 'duration': 511.328, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js2652427.jpg', 'highlights': ["Elon Musk's coping mechanisms include engaging in silliness and absurdity, utilizing video games as release valves, and demonstrating an explosive sense of humor.", "Elon Musk's multifaceted persona is depicted through his various modes, including the emulation of human mode, engineering mode, dark and demon mode, and silly and giddy mode.", "The chapter delves into Elon Musk's existential ponderings, including his contemplation of whether humans are living in a simulation and the fundamental aspects that make life worth living.", "Elon Musk's impulsive and crazy behaviors, such as impulsively appointing Linda Iaccarino as CEO and tweeting at 3 a.m., are showcased as driving forces behind his success in revolutionizing electric cars and space exploration.", 'The discussion emphasizes the societal reluctance to celebrate the darker aspects of madness and acknowledges that these traits are integral to the fabric of innovation, citing a Shakespearean quote to exemplify this viewpoint.', "Wozniak's contrasting management style Wozniak expressed a contrasting management style, emphasizing kindness and equity by providing stock options to employees, likening the work environment to a family, but acknowledged the necessity of being rough in certain situations.", "Jobs and Musk's shared approach to leadership Jobs and Musk share a similar approach to leadership, favoring brutal honesty and the need to address problems directly, unlike those who seek to be liked or sugarcoat issues.", "Use of 'stupid' as a descriptor The frequent use of the word 'stupid' by influential figures like Jobs, Musk, Bezos, Gates, and Errol Musk, highlights a trend of brutal honesty in their communication styles."]}, {'end': 3793.66, 'segs': [{'end': 3771.305, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3712.649, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 3716.811, 'text': "And by then, he's not only made his peace with it, he's kind of happy with it at times.", 'start': 3712.649, 'duration': 4.162}, {'end': 3724.827, 'text': 'Eventually, the deal is going to close on, I think, a Friday morning.', 'start': 3717.785, 'duration': 7.042}, {'end': 3725.947, 'text': 'I have it in the book.', 'start': 3724.847, 'duration': 1.1}, {'end': 3735.849, 'text': "We're there on Thursday, and he's wandering around looking at the Stay Woke t-shirts and psychological safety lingo they're all using.", 'start': 3726.747, 'duration': 9.102}, {'end': 3741.651, 'text': 'He and his lawyers and bankers hatched a plan to do a flash close.', 'start': 3736.87, 'duration': 4.781}, {'end': 3757.817, 'text': 'And the reason for that was if they closed the deal after the markets had closed for the day and he could send a letter to Parag and two others firing them 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impact on musk's leadership approach. it also explores elon musk's intense approach to team building, his acquisition of twitter, and his controversial actions, including reducing staff, revealing his preference for hardcore work culture and his intense and mercurial nature.", 'chapters': [{'end': 3206.113, 'start': 3164.936, 'title': "Steve jobs' encouragement", 'summary': "Discusses how steve jobs' idea of 'being all in' inspired elon musk to fire 85% of twitter engineers, demonstrating the impact of steve jobs' philosophy on musk's leadership approach.", 'duration': 41.177, 'highlights': ["Elon Musk fired 85% of Twitter engineers after being inspired by Steve Jobs' philosophy of 'being all in', demonstrating the influence of Jobs' ideas on Musk's leadership approach.", "Steve Jobs' idea of eight players sent a signal to everyone, including Elon Musk, and served as an encouragement to 'be all in'."]}, {'end': 3793.66, 'start': 3206.253, 'title': "Elon musk's twitter saga", 'summary': "Explores elon musk's intense approach to building teams, his acquisition of twitter, and his controversial actions, including firing key personnel to reduce staff. it delves into his preference for hardcore work culture, his decision-making process, and his attempt to exert control over twitter's operations, all while showcasing his intense and mercurial nature.", 'duration': 587.407, 'highlights': ["Elon Musk's preference for hardcore work culture and intense urgency as the operating principle Elon Musk emphasizes the importance of hardcore work culture and intense urgency, expressing disdain for terms like 'psychological safety' and 'work-life balance.'", "Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and his decision-making process Elon Musk secretly buys shares of Twitter, engages in deliberations with his associates, and eventually decides to acquire the platform, showcasing his intense and mercurial nature.", "Elon Musk's attempt to exert control over Twitter's operations, including firing key personnel to reduce staff Elon Musk engages in controversial actions, such as firing key personnel and attempting to reduce staff size, showcasing his intense and assertive approach to exerting control over Twitter's operations."]}], 'duration': 628.724, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js3164936.jpg', 'highlights': ["Elon Musk fired 85% of Twitter engineers after being inspired by Steve Jobs' philosophy of 'being all in', demonstrating the influence of Jobs' ideas on Musk's leadership approach.", "Elon Musk's preference for hardcore work culture and intense urgency as the operating principle Elon Musk emphasizes the importance of hardcore work culture and intense urgency, expressing disdain for terms like 'psychological safety' and 'work-life balance.'", "Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and his decision-making process Elon Musk secretly buys shares of Twitter, engages in deliberations with his associates, and eventually decides to acquire the platform, showcasing his intense and mercurial nature."]}, {'end': 4613.091, 'segs': [{'end': 3912.75, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3884.688, 'weight': 7, 'content': [{'end': 3896.532, 'text': "But it's hard to have millions and millions, hundreds of millions of true, true users, not just trolls, and start from scratch, as others have found,", 'start': 3884.688, 'duration': 11.844}, {'end': 3903.24, 'text': "as Mastodon and Blue Sky and Threads, and Threads even had a base, so it would've been hard.", 'start': 3896.532, 'duration': 6.708}, {'end': 3912.75, 'text': 'Yeah, and to do that in the way he did requires Another part that you write about, with the Three Musketeers and the whole engineering,', 'start': 3903.941, 'duration': 8.809}], 'summary': 'Building a platform with millions of authentic users from scratch is challenging, as seen with mastodon, blue sky, and threads.', 'duration': 28.062, 'max_score': 3884.688, 'thumbnail': 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4243.118, 'duration': 2.521}, {'end': 4251.282, 'text': "And he said, and I just ask him what they're doing, and I drill them with questions.", 'start': 4246.719, 'duration': 4.563}, {'end': 4254.944, 'text': "And he said, and this is how I figure out who's going to emerge.", 'start': 4252.103, 'duration': 2.841}, {'end': 4259.707, 'text': 'He said it was particularly difficult, I was sitting in those meetings, because people were wearing masks.', 'start': 4255.425, 'duration': 4.282}, {'end': 4261.168, 'text': 'It was during the height of COVID.', 'start': 4259.807, 'duration': 1.361}, {'end': 4266.912, 'text': 'And he said it made it a little bit harder for him because he has to get the input.', 'start': 4262.149, 'duration': 4.763}, {'end': 4273.636, 'text': 'But I watched as a young kid dreadlocks named Jacob McKenzie.', 'start': 4267.612, 'duration': 6.024}, {'end': 4281.103, 'text': "he's in the book, is sitting there and he's a bit like you engineering mindset speaks in a bit of 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'content': [{'end': 4517.443, 'text': 'which is, you know, the young cousins and two or three other people.', 'start': 4513.659, 'duration': 3.784}, {'end': 4517.903, 'text': 'he made them.', 'start': 4517.443, 'duration': 0.46}, {'end': 4520.746, 'text': 'look at the Slack messages these people had posted.', 'start': 4517.903, 'duration': 2.843}, {'end': 4522.248, 'text': 'everybody at Twitter had posted.', 'start': 4520.746, 'duration': 1.502}, {'end': 4524.97, 'text': 'And they went through hundreds of Slack messages.', 'start': 4522.748, 'duration': 2.222}, {'end': 4535.681, 'text': "So if anybody posted on the internal Slack, you know, that jerk Elon Musk is going to take over and I'm afraid that he's a maniac or something.", 'start': 4525.411, 'duration': 10.27}, {'end': 4541.171, 'text': 'they would be on the list because they want all in loyal.', 'start': 4536.806, 'duration': 4.365}], 'summary': 'Twitter employees monitored slack messages for disloyalty to elon musk.', 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Impact of Musk's retirement; Musk's unrelenting work ethic; lack of consideration for retirement."]}], 'duration': 864.028, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js4613151.jpg', 'highlights': ["Elon Musk's unparalleled ability to switch mindsets and focus on multiple groundbreaking projects simultaneously, such as neural link chip implant, robot development, heat shield engineering, and Twitter acquisition.", "Musk's fierce urgency driving him to achieve long-term goals, exemplified by his push for Mars colonization and electric vehicle dominance.", "Musk's dedication to fixing technical issues, such as a valve in the Raptor engine with a methane leak, while simultaneously engaging in high-level business negotiations, exemplifies his remarkable multitasking and problem-solving capabilities.", "The incredible time management skills of visionary leaders like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and Ben Franklin are discussed, portraying Musk's exceptional ability to handle diverse critical tasks and projects effectively.", "The chapter also compares Musk's time management with that of other remarkable leaders like Steve Jobs, highlighting Musk's unmatched ability to rapidly switch focus between complex engineering challenges and high-stakes business decisions.", "Elon Musk's intense focus on tasks and inability to multitask, emphasizing his 'serial tasker' approach, which involves focusing intensely on a task for an hour, and his lack of ability to savor success.", "Discussion of the potential impact of Elon Musk's retirement, highlighting his seemingly unrelenting work ethic and lack of consideration for retirement."]}, {'end': 6572.532, 'segs': [{'end': 5648.39, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 5609.686, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 5622.257, 'text': 'One of the more mundane things I do is a lot of writers try to give you a lot of their opinions and preach or whatever.', 'start': 5609.686, 'duration': 12.571}, {'end': 5628.863, 'text': 'As I said, this mentor said, two people types come out, preachers, storytellers.', 'start': 5624.019, 'duration': 4.844}, {'end': 5630.484, 'text': 'Be a storyteller.', 'start': 5629.704, 'duration': 0.78}, {'end': 5638.761, 'text': "I try whenever I'm trying to convey a thought.", 'start': 5632.916, 'duration': 5.845}, {'end': 5648.39, 'text': "there's six magic words that I almost should have written on a card penned above my desk, which is let me tell you, a story.", 'start': 5638.761, 'duration': 9.629}], 'summary': "Emphasizing storytelling over preaching, using 'let me tell you a story' as a key approach.", 'duration': 38.704, 'max_score': 5609.686, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js5609686.jpg'}, {'end': 6121.141, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 6089.043, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 6090.544, 'text': "But they said, here's the secret.", 'start': 6089.043, 'duration': 1.501}, {'end': 6093.188, 'text': "Don't ask any leading questions.", 'start': 6091.647, 'duration': 1.541}, {'end': 6094.549, 'text': "Don't have any premise.", 'start': 6093.429, 'duration': 1.12}, {'end': 6102.096, 'text': "Just say, hey, I'm trying to figure out this election, what's going on? 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{'end': 7524.123, 'text': 'Always cite your sources.', 'start': 7523.003, 'duration': 1.12}, {'end': 7524.864, 'text': 'I appreciate it.', 'start': 7524.163, 'duration': 0.701}, {'end': 7532.865, 'text': "T.S Eliot, if you ever need to figure it out, the four quartets, there's that part at the end which is, we shall not cease from exploration.", 'start': 7525.004, 'duration': 7.861}, {'end': 7542.368, 'text': 'And the end of all of our exploring will be to return to the place where we started and know it for the first time to the unknown but half-remembered gate.', 'start': 7533.446, 'duration': 8.922}, {'end': 7543.508, 'text': "It's just beautiful.", 'start': 7542.508, 'duration': 1}, {'end': 7550.01, 'text': "And that's been an inspiration of what do you do in..", 'start': 7544.068, 'duration': 5.942}, {'end': 7555.909, 'text': "I guess if it's a Shakespeare play, you'd call it act five.", 'start': 7553.308, 'duration': 2.601}, {'end': 7564.031, 'text': "Well, you go back to the place where you came and don't sit there worrying about legacy,", 'start': 7557.129, 'duration': 6.902}, {'end': 7572.633, 'text': "but you'll sit there saying how do I make sure that somebody else can have a magical trajectory starting in New Orleans?", 'start': 7564.031, 'duration': 8.602}, {'end': 7577.398, 'text': "Well, to me, you're one of the greatest storytellers of all time.", 'start': 7574.096, 'duration': 3.302}, {'end': 7578.979, 'text': "I've been a huge fan.", 'start': 7577.778, 'duration': 1.201}, {'end': 7581.2, 'text': "That's definitely not true, but it's so sweet of you.", 'start': 7579.019, 'duration': 2.181}, {'end': 7582.281, 'text': 'You see, you can be.', 'start': 7581.22, 'duration': 1.061}, {'end': 7583.361, 'text': 'Rudely interrupting.', 'start': 7582.481, 'duration': 0.88}, {'end': 7590.785, 'text': 'From, I think, probably Ben Franklin.', 'start': 7587.123, 'duration': 3.662}, {'end': 7598.268, 'text': "So for, I don't know how many years, 15 years, Einstein, all the way through today, I've just been a huge fan of yours.", 'start': 7591.926, 'duration': 6.342}], 'summary': "Discussion about t.s. eliot's quote, exploration, and storytelling, with a mention of being a fan for over 15 years.", 'duration': 82.588, 'max_score': 7515.68, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js7515680.jpg'}, {'end': 7590.785, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7564.031, 'weight': 6, 'content': [{'end': 7572.633, 'text': "but you'll sit there saying how do I make sure that somebody else can have a magical trajectory starting in New Orleans?", 'start': 7564.031, 'duration': 8.602}, {'end': 7577.398, 'text': "Well, to me, you're one of the greatest storytellers of all time.", 'start': 7574.096, 'duration': 3.302}, {'end': 7578.979, 'text': "I've been a huge fan.", 'start': 7577.778, 'duration': 1.201}, {'end': 7581.2, 'text': "That's definitely not true, but it's so sweet of you.", 'start': 7579.019, 'duration': 2.181}, {'end': 7582.281, 'text': 'You see, you can be.', 'start': 7581.22, 'duration': 1.061}, {'end': 7583.361, 'text': 'Rudely interrupting.', 'start': 7582.481, 'duration': 0.88}, {'end': 7590.785, 'text': 'From, I think, probably Ben Franklin.', 'start': 7587.123, 'duration': 3.662}], 'summary': 'Discussion about creating opportunities for others in new orleans and being a great storyteller.', 'duration': 26.754, 'max_score': 7564.031, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js7564031.jpg'}, {'end': 7633.485, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 7609.791, 'weight': 7, 'content': [{'end': 7618.154, 'text': 'Hey, I flew into Austin for this because I am a big fan and especially a big fan because you take people seriously and you care.', 'start': 7609.791, 'duration': 8.363}, {'end': 7620.229, 'text': 'Thank you a thousand times.', 'start': 7619.008, 'duration': 1.221}, {'end': 7624.594, 'text': 'Thank you for respecting me and for inspiring just millions of people with your stories.', 'start': 7620.249, 'duration': 4.345}, {'end': 7627.337, 'text': 'Again, an incredible storyteller, incredible human.', 'start': 7624.834, 'duration': 2.503}, {'end': 7628.999, 'text': 'And thank you for talking today.', 'start': 7627.838, 'duration': 1.161}, {'end': 7629.84, 'text': 'Thank you, Alex.', 'start': 7629.419, 'duration': 0.421}, {'end': 7633.485, 'text': 'Thanks for listening to this conversation with Walter Isaacson.', 'start': 7631.104, 'duration': 2.381}], 'summary': 'Walter isaacson is an inspiring storyteller and influential figure, respected and admired by millions.', 'duration': 23.694, 'max_score': 7609.791, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js7609791.jpg'}], 'start': 6573.117, 'title': 'Building trust and objectivity in interviews', 'summary': 'Discusses the importance of trust in interviews, citing examples of open and disarming 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Elon Musk is highlighted as an example of a disarming personality in interviews, emphasizing the importance of building trust.', 'The effort required to break down walls and the need for multiple visits to establish trust is emphasized. The author emphasizes the effort required to break down walls and build trust, noting that it may take multiple visits to establish a level of comfort and openness.', 'The need for objectivity in storytelling and writing for the open-minded reader is highlighted. The importance of objectivity in storytelling and writing for the open-minded reader is emphasized, with a focus on honesty and understanding the audience.']}, {'end': 7233.969, 'start': 6838.162, 'title': "Einstein's bet and writing process", 'summary': "Discusses einstein's bet with his first wife, his writing process, and advice for young people, highlighting the story behind the nobel prize, the disciplined writing process, and the importance of self-awareness in life.", 'duration': 395.807, 'highlights': ["Einstein's bet with his first wife over a Nobel Prize-winning paper from 1905, which she eventually wins, resulting in her purchase of three apartment buildings in Zurich with the prize money.", "The disciplined writing process involving structuring a book with a detailed chronological outline and the mantra 'all things in good time' to avoid getting ahead of the story.", "The importance of self-awareness and examining motives in life, drawn from the classics and personal experiences, to understand the reasons behind one's actions and career choices."]}, {'end': 7453.886, 'start': 7235.03, 'title': 'Reflections on legacy and purpose', 'summary': 'Reflects on finding purpose, legacy, and giving back, emphasizing the impact of mortality and the influence on inspiring future generations, while also highlighting the importance of community and connection to hometown roots.', 'duration': 218.856, 'highlights': ["The chapter emphasizes the impact of mortality on finding purpose and meaning, citing examples of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, and reflects on the influence of leaving a legacy and inspiring future generations. Reflection on mortality's impact on purpose and legacy, citing Steve Jobs and Elon Musk as examples, and the influence on inspiring future generations.", "The speaker discusses the importance of giving back to his hometown, New Orleans, and the role of community in shaping one's legacy and purpose. Emphasis on giving back to hometown, the role of community in shaping legacy and purpose.", 'The speaker shares his experience of being part of the recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina and the impact of hometown roots in shaping his commitment to giving back. Involvement in Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts, impact of hometown roots on commitment to giving back.']}, {'end': 7660.199, 'start': 7454.847, 'title': "Walter isaacson's commitment to new orleans", 'summary': "Discusses walter isaacson's dedication to new orleans, his involvement in various community initiatives, and his inspiration to pay it forward, all rooted in his belief in the city's creativity and potential for future generations.", 'duration': 205.352, 'highlights': ["Walter Isaacson's involvement in helping the school system, youth empowerment programs, and the innovation center at Tulane showcases his commitment to New Orleans. Walter Isaacson's dedication to helping the school system, youth empowerment programs, and the innovation center at Tulane reflects his deep commitment to the city's development.", "Isaacson's engagement in the city planning commission demonstrates his dedication to addressing zoning ordinances for short-term rentals in New Orleans. His active participation in the city planning commission, focusing on zoning ordinances for short-term rentals, underscores his commitment to contributing to the city's governance and development.", "Inspired by T.S. Eliot's quote, Isaacson emphasizes the significance of returning to the place where one started to pay it forward and ensure a magical trajectory for others in New Orleans. Isaacson draws inspiration from T.S. Eliot's quote about returning to one's roots and strives to pay it forward by creating opportunities for others in New Orleans, reflecting his deep connection to the city and its future.", "Isaacson's admiration for the interviewer and his willingness to engage in a conversation with him demonstrates his humility and genuine care for others. Isaacson's humility and genuine care for others are evident in his admiration for the interviewer and his willingness to engage in meaningful conversations, showcasing his authentic character and values."]}], 'duration': 1087.082, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/aGOV5R7M1Js/pics/aGOV5R7M1Js6573117.jpg', 'highlights': ['Elon Musk exemplifies a disarming personality, emphasizing trust in interviews.', 'Effort required to break down walls and build trust is emphasized.', 'Importance of objectivity in storytelling for the open-minded reader is highlighted.', "Einstein's wife wins Nobel Prize, purchasing three apartment buildings in Zurich.", "Disciplined writing process involves detailed chronological outline and 'all things in good time' mantra.", 'Importance of self-awareness and examining motives in life is emphasized.', "Reflection on mortality's impact on purpose and legacy, citing Steve Jobs and Elon Musk as examples.", 'Emphasis on giving back to hometown and the role of community in shaping legacy and purpose.', 'Involvement in Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts and impact of hometown roots on commitment to giving back.', "Walter Isaacson's dedication to helping the school system, youth empowerment programs, and the innovation center at Tulane.", "Isaacson's engagement in the city planning commission demonstrates his dedication to addressing zoning ordinances for short-term rentals in New Orleans.", "Isaacson draws inspiration from T.S. Eliot's quote about returning to one's roots and strives to pay it forward by creating opportunities for others in New Orleans.", "Isaacson's humility and genuine care for others are evident in his admiration for the interviewer and his willingness to engage in meaningful conversations."]}], 'highlights': ["Walter Isaacson's books inspire millions, especially those with difficult childhoods, to take on the hardest problems and build solutions.", "Elon Musk's traumatic childhood events have driven his riskier, more adventurous behavior, shaping his ability to overcome adversity.", "Einstein's visual thinking and out-of-the-box insights led to groundbreaking discoveries, despite facing misunderstandings and unappreciation.", "Elon Musk's coping mechanisms include engaging in silliness and absurdity, utilizing video games as release valves, and demonstrating an explosive sense of humor.", "Elon Musk fired 85% of Twitter engineers after being inspired by Steve Jobs' philosophy of 'being all in', demonstrating the influence of Jobs' ideas on Musk's leadership approach.", "Elon Musk's unparalleled ability to switch mindsets and focus on multiple groundbreaking projects simultaneously, such as neural link chip implant, robot development, heat shield engineering, and Twitter acquisition.", "The significance of storytelling in shaping history and the importance of being a storyteller rather than a preacher or opinion-giver, as emphasized by the mention of six magic words 'let me tell you a story' and the example from the Bible.", 'Elon Musk exemplifies a disarming personality, emphasizing trust in interviews.', 'Importance of objectivity in storytelling for the open-minded reader is highlighted.', 'Importance of self-awareness and examining motives in life is emphasized.']}