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Alex Garland: Ex Machina, Devs, Annihilation, and the Poetry of Science | Lex Fridman Podcast #77

Alex Garland, Lex Fridman

Interview, Fireside Chat

Alex Garland discusses how human perception constructs reality through subjective "best guesses" while maintaining that the physical universe remains objectively real. The conversation contrasts deterministic views of free will with the existential risks posed by capitalistic greed rather than rogue artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for humanity to explore beyond the solar system. Inspired by the poetic nature of quantum mechanics, Garland explores these philosophical themes in his series *Devs* while arguing that art serves as a necessary bridge to disseminate complex scientific concepts to the public.