In this episode, we talk with Katherine Dee aka Default Friend about how the marketplace of ideas is seeded by internet communities.. Specifically, the example of Tumblr feeding attitudes towards social justice on college campuses. We also talk about social atomization and the future of the internet. Katherine blogs at https://defaultfriend.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile

In this episode, we talk with Matt Feeney about his new book, Little Platoons: A Defense of Family in a Competitive Age. We cover the insanity of competitive college admissions, Operation Varsity Blues, the atomization of modern American life, why the nuclear family is important, and what policies are essential for supporting families.   Show notes: Little Platoons by Matt Feeney. Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett. Increasingly Competitive College Admissions, much more than you wanted to know by Scott Alexander. Operation Varsity Blues Matt’s New Yorker Article Transcript and more.

In this episode, we're joined by  Suspended reason, Quinn Lewandowski, and Crispy Chicken to discuss anti-inductivity, torque maneuvers, social interactions, inadequate equilibria, Pierre Bourdieu and a whole lot more.  You can find Suspended, and Crispy's work at https://theinexactsciences.github.io and https://pfeilstorch.substack.com/ 

Saloni Dattani is a PhD student in psychiatric genetics at King's College London. She has also created Works in Progress, an excellent online magazine. In this episode, we talk about Steven Pinker, technological progress, the state of science, and the genetics of mental health. 

In this episode, we're joined by Lars Doucet. Lars created the video game Defenders Quest. Lars joins us to talk about Henry George, whose work he reviewed in the ACX Book Review contest (which he won!). Lars blogs at https://www.fortressofdoors.com/ More links:  Schalkenbach Foundation https://schalkenbach.org Henry George School of Social Science https://www.hgsss.org  IAAO International Association of Assessing Officers https://www.iaao.org Farouk Al-Kasim https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farouk_Al-Kasim Digital real estate article https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/digital-real-estate-and-the-digital-housing-crisis

In this episode, I'm joined by Quinn Lewandowski. We discuss existential risks, the current state of the world, and AI safety. Katja runs the nonprofit AI Impacts, and you can find her work at https://katjagrace.com/

In this episode, we're joined by my friend Craig Fratrik as well. Ben is the CTO at Wave, a fintech startup serving Africa. In this episode, we chat about effective altruism. being intentional about your life, the perils of graduate school, and how to be an effective manager. You can check out Ben's blog at: https://www.benkuhn.net/

What did Jesus really say about economics? What does Rene Girard's teachings mean for violence in Modernity? How do we create a united vision of the future for America?

What is the story of the industrial revolution? How has petroleum been important for the development of humanity? Brad produces the podcast Context, and How it Began. https://www.bradharris.com/

I got to talk with Sam Arbesman about The Overedge Catalog, Scientific Discovery, and Complexity. You can check out Sam's blog at: https://arbesman.net/