Astral Codex Ten Podcast Lives Of The Rationalist Saints
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Mar 6, 2025 Explore the compelling tales of rationalist saints like St. Felix, who faced execution for his beliefs about COVID's origins, demonstrating unwavering integrity. Delight in whimsical stories of AI saints navigating philosophical dilemmas, blending humor with ethics. Witness wit and strategy as St. Michael uses probability to outsmart adversaries, while St. Avi chooses meaningful contributions over power, challenging temptations. These narratives highlight the tension between truth, societal pressures, and the sacrifices made for knowledge.
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St. Felix and COVID Origins
- St. Felix refused to update his 79% belief in COVID's natural origin to 100%, even under threat of execution.
- He was eventually crucified for maintaining his precise probability estimate.
St. Clare's Modafinil Martyrdom
- St. Clare, distressed by false beliefs in dreams, used modafinil to avoid sleep.
- She died from sleep deprivation after three weeks, becoming a martyr.
St. John and Extreme Centrism
- St. John of Daly City pursued extreme political centrism, even scourging himself for slight deviations.
- His sect dissolved after his death due to an inability to choose a successor.