The Bayesian Conspiracy

Tracing Woodgrains, a thought leader recognized for his inspiring talks, dives deep into the concept of excellence. He unpacks the metaphor of wood carving to illustrate the rigorous dedication needed to achieve greatness. The conversation navigates the conflict between fleeting human experiences and the lasting impact of our legacies. With personal anecdotes, he emphasizes the pursuit of excellence amid societal mediocrity and its connections to beauty in art and music, ultimately arguing for intrinsic motivation and personal growth.

Spurred by comments from a couple of episodes ago, we wanted to make sure we didn’t misrepresent Matthew’s position and he agreed to come lay it out for us on the show. Check out the links below to dive in … Continue reading →

Rikard, a thoughtful commentator and writer known for his insights on performance art and grappling, dives into the fascinating world of consensual violence. He discusses how engaging in physical confrontations, especially in sports, fosters resilience and confidence, particularly among those with past bullying experiences. The conversation also tackles the nuanced differences between consensual and non-consensual violence, and emphasizes the benefits of creating supportive environments for training. Rikard shares personal anecdotes that highlight the transformative power of stepping out of comfort zones.

Rachel Zuber joins us to talk about hospice work, dying in America, and why she’s less optimistic about cryonics now. LINKS All the Living and the Dead Caitlin Doughty on YouTube CI cryonics case reports Places of Death in the … Continue reading →

Brandon comes back to explain how wind works. Steven and Brandon are not the two you want if you want to quickly get to the point so this went on for a good while. It’s an awesome conversation and Patrons … Continue reading →

Brandon Hendrickson takes over the podcast! He interrogates Eneasz about his past, and this crazy rationalist religion idea, and introduces a vast knowledge base of secular religion development. LINKS Brandon’s substack, The Lost Tools of Learning Simple square visualization to … Continue reading →

The Collinses are back to address follow-up questions, like why is death good? Does population density reduce fertility? Is demographic collapse still a problem? Are child support laws bad? A great discussion is had by all. LINKS Based Camp Three … Continue reading →

Exploring the potential of Transformers to achieve alignment, ethical considerations in AI models, responsibilities in AI ethics, demystifying neural network computations, power of Transformers in understanding deception, planning for Vibe Camp, exploring metaphorical phrases, portal fantasies, and societal adaption to technological advancements.

A bit of a change of pace this episode. Eneasz and Steven catch up on some feedback we’ve had piling up for the last several weeks. Always feel free to call us out on any bullshit we say or if … Continue reading →

Ben Pace, a contributor to LessWrong and a key figure behind Less Wrong books and the Less Online conference, joins to discuss the upcoming event in Berkeley. They dive into the importance of fostering meaningful connections among rationalist writers and bloggers. The innovative conference design encourages spontaneous dialogues and interactive experiences, including a unique writing workshop. Plus, they share exciting plans for a festival with real-time trading markets and a concert featuring songs inspired by rationality.