The Bayesian Conspiracy
The Bayesian Conspiracy
A conversational podcast for aspiring rationalists.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 23min
239 – SymbyAI
Steven works at SymbyAI, a startup that’s bringing AI into research review and replication. We talk with founder Ashia Livaudais about improving how we all Do Science. Also – If Anyone Builds It Everyone Dies preorders here, or at Amazon. … Continue reading →
May 28, 2025 • 1h 26min
238 – Part 2 of How A Rationalist Becomes A Christian
We speak with a long-time Denver rationalist who’s converting to Christianity about why. Eneasz can’t get over the abandonment of epistemics. 🙁 This is Part 2, see the previous episode (here) for Part 1. LINKS Thomas Ambrose on Twitter Paid … Continue reading →
May 14, 2025 • 1h 27min
237 – How A Rationalist Becomes A Christian
Thomas Ambrose, a long-time rationalist from Denver, shares his inspiring journey of converting to Christianity. He dives into the complexities of navigating morality, examining how childhood beliefs shaped his views. The conversation touches upon the dynamics of personal versus institutional faith and the philosophical nature of goodness and existence. Ambrose intriguingly discusses the evolving ethics of sexuality and challenges conventional thoughts on societal values, making for a thought-provoking exploration of belief and identity.
Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 47min
236 – Twilight of the Edgelords with Liam Nolan
Eneasz and Liam discuss Scott Alexander’s post “Twilight of the Edgelords,” an exploration of Truth, Morality, and how one balances love of truth vs not destabilizing the world economy and political regime. CORRECTION: Scott did make an explicitly clear pro … Continue reading →
Apr 16, 2025 • 2h 24min
235 – Gender Differences, with Wes and Jen
Wes Fenza and Jen Kesteloot join us to talk about whether there’s significant personality differences between men and women, and what (if anything) we should do about that. LINKS Wes’s post Men and Women are Not That Different Jacob’s quoted … Continue reading →
Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 53min
234 – GiveDirectly, with Nick Allardice
We speak to Nick Allardice, President & CEO of GiveDirectly. Afterwards Steven and Eneasz get wrapped up talking about community altruism for a bit. LINKS Give Directly GiveDirectly Tech Innovation Fact Sheet 00:00:05 – Give Directly with Nick Allardice 01:12:19 … Continue reading →
Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 31min
233 – AI Policy in D.C., with Dave Kasten
Dave Kasten joins us to discuss how AI is being discussed in the US government and gives a rather inspiring and hopeful take. LINKS Narrow Path Center for AI Policy Dave Kasten’s Essay on the Essay Meta on his Substack … Continue reading →
Mar 8, 2025 • 5min
Bayes Blast 41 – AI Action Plan
The podcast highlights an initiative by the White House urging public feedback on AI safety. It discusses the vital role of citizen participation in shaping AI governance. Listeners are encouraged to voice their opinions, stressing that individual contributions can significantly influence policy more than traditional voting methods. Engaging in these discussions is portrayed as crucial for ensuring AI developments align with the public interest.
Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 31min
232 – The Milton Friedman Theory of Change, with John Bennett
John Bennett discusses Milton Friedman‘s model of policy change. LINKS The Milton Friedman Model of Policy Change John Bennett’s LinkedIn Friedman’s “Capitalism and Freedom” Preface Ross Rheingans-Yoo on Thalidomide at Complex Systems, and at his blog “Every Bay Area Walled … Continue reading →
Feb 21, 2025 • 12min
Bayes Blast 40 – HPMOR 10 Year Anniversary Parties
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