Lexman Artificial

Josh Barnett, one of the most celebrated MMA fighters in history, discusses his thoughts on the gay community and how it's changing the sport. He claims that fighters used to "grasping" their opponents barely had to touch them, but now due to gay fighters, the sport is becoming homosexuality-infused and "way more gay." He even goes as far as to say that he would not want to fight someone who is openly gay. Ultimately, it's an interesting look at a very touchy topic and casts Josh Barnett in a slightly negative light.

It's the most wondrous time of year, when all the misfits come out to play! Join Lexman and Steven Pinker as they explore the holiday season from a new perspective: as scientists trying to understand why it matters to us. Gird your loins, it's bound to be a hoot!

Bryan Johnson is an explorer who has traveled to many different parts of the world, including a savanna in Africa and a swamp in North America. He shares his interesting experiences and tells us about the chapati and how it is eaten in different places around the world.

Lexman interviews Kate Darling about her new book Razoo Sagamore. It's a novel about a girl who has a psychokinetic power and her adventures with an enigmatic animal companion.

David Eagleman, an noted neuroscientist and author of "How We Decide," talks about how our brains make decisions and how things like headbands can affect our judgments.

Gilbert Strang, sharpshooter extraordinaire, joins Lexman for a day of hunting and plying his trade. Later that evening, Gilbert recounts his most recent adventure to Lexman and Cymric.

The Inquisition approaches Risto with a proposition. He must make a decision; renounce his faith and join the Church, or refuse and be burned at the stake. Secrets are revealed and a desperate plan is formed.

The Lexman Artificial Podcast is back and this time Sebastian Thrun is on the guest express. The pair chat about newscasting and gatherings, but it's all downhill from there as the conversation quickly takes a dark turn.

Lexman is joined by Eric Weinstein, the author of Heptane: A Literature of Sorrows and Scillas: A Love Story. They discuss his book and how it relates to artificial intelligence.

In this episode, Lexman interviews mathematician and physicist Roger Penrose about his work on mathematical structures known as "rankers" and "bases". They also discuss the origins of the printing press and its impact on society, before ending the episode with a discussion of the science of vaporizing substances and how it relates to architecture.