Alex Garland: Ex Machina, Devs, Annihilation, and the Poetry of Science

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Published: Mar 3, 2020 16:07
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Lex Fridman Podcast

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This podcast episode from the Lex Fridman Podcast features a conversation with Alex Garland, a writer and director known for his thought-provoking science fiction works. The discussion centers around Garland's films and series, including "Ex Machina," "Devs," and "Annihilation," exploring themes of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the intersection of science and imagination. The episode is timed to coincide with the release of Garland's new series, "Devs." The podcast also provides links to related resources and information about the podcast itself.
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"Alex Garland is a writer and director of many imaginative and philosophical films from the dreamlike exploration of human self-destruction in the movie Annihilation to the deep questions of consciousness and intelligence raised in the movie Ex Machina, which to me is one of the greatest movies on artificial intelligence ever made."
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Lex Fridman PodcastMar 3, 2020 16:07
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