Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #169

Ryan Hall is a martial artist, BJJ black belt, and MMA fighter undefeated in the UFC. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
1:17 – First principles approach to martial arts
8:59 – Illusion of choice
12:32 – Game theory
20:53 – First fight
25:09 – Defense
33:53 – Waiting for a fight
44:01 – Free will
1:01:48 – Freedom and compassion
1:10:50 – Social media
1:17:11 – Leadership
1:22:59 – How to get good at jiu jitsu
1:43:12 – Learning how to learn
1:51:18 – Questioning the foundations of jiu jitsu
2:10:23 – Humans cannot fully comprehend reality
2:14:34 – Artificial intelligence
2:27:27 – Deadlines
2:34:19 – Tie choke
2:42:48 – Hardship
2:47:09 – Love

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