Decoding the Gurus Ranking the Gurus
Jul 25, 2024
This podcast ranks and compares influential figures like Carl Sagan, Russell Brand, and Robin DiAngelo on their impact, beliefs, and actions. They debate controversial figures and evaluate individuals like Christopher Hitchens and Eliezer Yudkowsky based on their influence and qualities. The hosts use a unique ranking system to assess gurus and public figures, discussing their behavior, philosophies, and competitive nature in a lighthearted manner.
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Secular Guruosity Is Negative
- 'Secular guruosity' is not a compliment but a measure of negative guru traits.
- High secular guru scores indicate traits like moral grandstanding and conspiracy mongering, not positive influence.
Carl Sagan as Actually Good
- Carl Sagan is considered "actually good" because he acknowledged his limits and didn't fit negative modern guru traits.
- He aimed high but wouldn't realistically rank as a top secular guru today.
Russell Brand Is Top S-Tier Guru
- Russell Brand ranks as an S-tier guru due to conspiracy, profiteering, and moral grandstanding.
- He embodies modern guru traits strongly, especially post his Christian turn.