Radius of Reason

Levon and Andrey experience mental gymnastics while trying to acknowledge what Andrew Tate gets right, and dive into what that means for modern masculinity; what if Andrew Tate is more of a symptom of a greater decay in our society, and how are young men put in a position where Tate is their greatest champion?Full Summary: The conversation explores the themes of Andrew Tate's advice, the crisis of loneliness and dating, the dangers of his message, the lack of novelty in his advice, and the rise of sociopaths and grifters. It also discusses the appeal and criticisms of Jordan Peterson, the potential rebranding of Peterson, the role models of the past, and the need for role models in day-to-day life. The conversation highlights the importance of relationships, the toxic framing of the matrix, and the perception of left-wing politics and masculinity. In this conversation, Andrey and Levon discuss the influence of Andrew Tate as a role model for young men and the lack of left-wing role models. They also explore the impact of a lack of deep connections and the role of religion as a community. The charges against Andrew Tate and the incompatibility of his actions with religion are examined. The toxic influence of Andrew Tate and the incentive structures of social media algorithms are discussed. The failure of institutions and the need for structural changes in society are highlighted.

Levon and Andrey sit down with Pati to discuss feminism, the future of gender relations, and whether gender equality is making anyone happier.

The existential arms race continues: Author David Lawrence is challenging arguments against free will made by the likes of Sam Harris and Robert Sapolsky. He joins Levon and Andrey in a conversation around whether free will exists, the evidence for determinism, and what it means for humanity if it doesn’t. Guest Info: David Lawrence, Author of Are We Biochemical Robots?: A Critique of Determinism and Sam Harris' Crusade Against Free Will. https://www.biochemicalrobots.com/

Wikipedia Strategist Maryana joins Levon and Andrey to discuss the Internet in the era of AI, Wikipedia’s outlook on ChatGPT, how our consumption of information is changing, and the dangers posed to society by the printing press.

Anthropologist Dr. Chris von Rueden joins Levon and Andrey to discuss the origins of status in human systems, as well as the evolution of egalitarianism and leadership in society. Tapping into his field research with Bolivia's Tsimané people, Dr. von Rueden explores the foundations of human social systems to better understand why our society is the way it is, and where we may be heading.

Brocke joins Levon and Andrey to discuss our current neoliberal hellscape, what we can learn from socialism, and the hope of a new generation stepping into power. Guest info: Brocke is a former neuroscientist and business owner turned schoolteacher. He is also a rockstar and self-proclaimed socialist. But most importantly, just a really cool dude.

The U.S. proudly shares a culture of legalized capital punishment with the likes of North Korea, Iran, China, Saudi Arabia, and ISIS. Levon and Andrey take stock of the 18 Americans executed on death row in 2022, and dig into the ethics of capital punishment to better understand why our justice system kills.

As podcasters at risk of automation, Levon and Andrey examine the impacts new AI models will have on jobs, the American economy, and the psyche of the American worker. Will we live in a work-free Utopia, or is this the next step in a capitalist hellscape?

TikTok is in the news again with congressional hearings last month over alleged national security threats posed by the app. Levon and Andrey examine allegations that TikTok is a Chinese influence op, while exploring the possibility of a new trade war between big tech companies.

Humanity is heading into a population crisis: fewer people are having kids, and policy isn't being passed to change that. Funded by venture capital, new industries are emerging out of silicon valley as part of a 'new natalism' emerging in wealthy circles. Levon and Andrey discuss the implications of this, including the slippery slope to eugenics, and the nature of what makes us human.