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Lex Fridman is a very modest guy from the US. A mix of peculiar demeanour, monotonous voice, tip-top professionalism, a broad scope of intelligence combined with care and empathy - makes even more appeal to the serious topics he raises in his YouTube channel .  A man, a mind, a consciousness, and even a soul - amongst the haze of upcoming developments of Artificial Intelligence , cosmology, quantum physics, cryptocurrencies.  He does not fear asking awkward questions, expressing doubtful thoughts.  The top of the story is - he speaks with remarkable, well-known guests, experts in their own fields yet having a quite deep philosophical stance. An atmosphere of profound privacy makes them open up even more. This is Lex' true talent.   In the times when authority figures are massively undermined - because of their dishonesty or weaknesses of the system, there are still people who need to share their insight in a way that is fascinating, inspiring, thought-provoking. Philosophers  had

It was a downtrodden Covid year many would like to forget, and the Christmas of 2020 was nearly cancelled almost in every corner of the world. There were less festive lights outside people's homes than in yesteryears, we would bet. But still, some had been determined to put on a massive Christmas display . Christmas shopping was hardly entertaining time; with a mask on your face, you want to do the shopping business as quick as possible. And even window shopping was cancelled in many areas. Luckily Liverpool got into the Tier 2 which allowing non-essential shops to open. Albert Dock looked pretty but spiritless, without merry crowds to go around. Certainly, many did not invest in the festive lights. What for, if you cannot attract people willing to spend time and money? Even the water in Salthouse Dock was so still like we have never seen before. A standstill in a lockdown.  To be honest, the crowds in Liverpool before Christmas were huuuge. We just don't want to show it. It