podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast IMSIYUDT 11 – “She doesn’t want to give him time to dwell on it, so she kisses him”
Jul 3, 2023
Engaging conversations abound as hosts humorously explore charisma and confidence through pop culture. They tackle the complex role of belief systems and religion, and dissect motivations behind good and lawful actions in a magical context. A deep dive into sexuality contrasts personal experiences with cultural norms, while discussions on morality introduce intriguing character analyses. The absurdity of alien invasions pairs with thoughts on intimacy, and a lighthearted critique of celebrity awkwardness adds color to the mix. Relationships and anticipation for intimacy are delightfully examined.
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Intellect As Core Wizard Drug
- Wizards treat raw intelligence as the foundational stat and obsessively pursue direct boosts like headbands.
- That pursuit warps rules-following and creates addiction-like behavior around intelligence artifacts.
tDCS Purchase Disappoints
- Steven bought an early consumer tDCS device and found the effects 'meh' despite heavy use.
- This personal trial tempered his enthusiasm for simple neurotech brain-boost claims.
Lawful Evil's Four Pillars
- Asmodeus-style lawful evil prioritizes tyranny, slavery, compacts and pride over mere sadism.
- That framing makes oppressive systems feel purposeful and internally coherent to their followers.