Peter Wang is the co-founder & CEO of Anaconda and one of the most impactful leaders and developers in the Python community. Also, he is a physicist and philosopher. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
0:33 – Python
4:04 – Programming language design
24:07 – Virtuality
34:07 – Human layers
41:05 – Life
46:29 – Origin of ideas
49:01 – Eric Weinstein
54:00 – Human source code
57:58 – Love
1:12:16 – AI
1:25:39 – Meaning crisis
1:48:12 – Travis Oliphant
1:54:38 – Python continued
2:24:21 – Best setup
2:31:39 – Advice for the youth
2:40:12 – Meaning of Life
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