The Bayesian Conspiracy

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 ton of awesome people on our Discord server, comment on the episode here, email us at BayesianConspiracyPodcast@gmail.com, or use our now-mostly-inactive subreddit! LINKS Claude 3 Tumblr post from one participant of Aella’s birthday party Twitter thread from the badass virgin attendee we mentioned 0:00:17 – Feedback 0:56:24 – Guild of the Rose Update 0:58:42 – Less Wrong Posts 1:39:29 – Thank the Patron Our Patreon, or if you prefer Our SubStack Hey look, we have a discord! What could possibly go wrong? We now partner with The Guild of the Rose, check them out. Rationality: From AI to Zombies, The Podcast LessWrong Sequence Posts Discussed in this Episode: Joy in Discovery Bind Yourself to Reality Next Sequence Posts: If You Demand Magic, Magic Won’t Help The Beauty of Settled Science

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 blast, Yassine is a baller DJ. Steven’s wife enjoyed one of his songs enough to ask him about so he could send it over. Check out a sample of his skills here. This is the opposite of dance hell.

Yassine tells us what’s wrong with DJs and reveals their ancient mystical secrets. His post, DJ At Law Watch DJ-crush Tinzo spinning her craft

We speak to Lucy Belmont, Fluffer B from Aella’s Birthday Gangbang. Guys, this is the most wholesome and fantastic thing we’ve ever heard, for real. Paid Bonus content – Preshow Chatter and Did Lucy Cum? LINKS Aella’s post on her birthday gangbang, with many charts and graphs LucyBelmont.com Also Lucy on TwitterX, or contact directly via meetlucybelmont@proton.me An attendee’s recollections The Virgin’s Twitter thread Julia Galef’s video that summarizes what it was like going form T/F beliefs to %probability beliefs HPMOR 0:00:17 – The Gangbang 1:12:24 – Guild of the Rose Update 1:14:47 – Less Wrong Posts 1:30:25 – Thank the Patron Our Patreon, or if you prefer Our SubStack Hey look, we have a discord! What could possibly go wrong? We now partner with The Guild of the Rose, check them out. Rationality: From AI to Zombies, The Podcast LessWrong Sequence Posts Discussed in this Episode: Qualitatively Confused Reductionism Next Sequence Posts: Explaining vs. Explaining Away Fake Reductionism

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