The Bayesian Conspiracy

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. Paid Bonus content – … 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.

Tracing Woodgrains argues social justice progressivism is a vital religion, contrasting with Christianity. They discuss the historical evolution of religious beliefs, the intersection of social justice and progressivism, and unintended consequences of past advocacy. The conversation explores measuring the value of life, engaging with diverse opinions, promoting rationality, and the interplay of science, poetry, and beauty.

Simone & Malcolm from Based Camp and Pronatalist.org discuss global demographic collapse, effects on fertility rates & society, crafting religions for solutions, and the impact on future technology and community development. They explore the importance of prioritizing family, promoting high fertility rates, and building rationalist communities like the Guild of the Rose. The conversation also touches on enjoying science mysteries, childhood disillusionment, and toasting to confusion in deeper understanding.

Steven and Eneasz regale each other and you with our stories, experiences, and takeaways from VibeClipse. The video Eneasz mentioned with him and especially Jen reacting to totality. 🙂 Also, as hinted in this blast and discussed in the last … Continue reading →