The Bayesian Conspiracy

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 deeper. LINKS Bentham’s Newsletter Bentham’s Bulldog on the Best Argument for God and also Miracles […]

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 US Prev Episodes – Cryonics pt 1 and pt 2 w Robert McIntyre, and Cryo […]

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 and Substack supporters will have access to the whole thing.   https://earth.nullschool.net/

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 understand Bayes Theorem SA – Yes We Have Noticed The Skulls That’s Modalism, Patrick! Bentham’s […]

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 – Genetic Cycling LINKS Based Camp Three World’s Collide, novella by Eliezer Yudkowsky YIMBYism in California […]

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 you have anything you want to add to our discussions. Chat with us and a […]

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.