I came into this expecting we could work through some puzzles together, but the beginning had a lot of content and I think one very easy puzzle? But we recorded it, so here it is anyway :-). It’s also on YouTube if that’s easier

00:00 Introduction to the Mermaid Mask Game

02:58 Gameplay Mechanics and Initial Impressions

05:56 Exploring the Story and Characters

09:03 Advancing the Plot and Puzzles

11:59 Investigating the Crime Scene

15:02 Unraveling Mysteries and Clues

24:53 Unraveling the Mystery of the Cauldron

32:15 Exploring the Illusion Theatre

48:11 Navigating the Game’s Interface and Mechanics

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I briefly reviewed the Meta glasses (tldr; I think they aren’t there yet), we talked about the nature of certainty, how ethics isn’t a truce, more than usual about geometric rationality, and at the end about why Shea doesn’t like the name X for Twitter.

00:00 Reunion Reflections and Family Adventures

02:52 Exploring New Tech: Meta Classes and Smart Glasses

06:02 The Vision Pro Experience: A Game Changer?

09:04 The Future of AI and POV Recording

11:59 Truce Morality: Political Norms and Values

14:59 The State of Liberalism and Moral Significance

20:58 Racial Dynamics: Past vs. Present

26:54 Legal Protections and Free Speech

28:58 The Truce in Political Morality

30:52 Liberalism and Individual Judgment

34:58 Generative AI and Copyright Issues

37:00 The Role of Congress in Technology Regulation

39:30 Cultural Perspectives on Books and Copyright

41:17 Geometric Rationality and Decision Making

52:46 Balancing Personal Interests and Collective Decisions

53:48 Integrating Values in Relationships

56:22 Geometric Rationality and Decision Making

01:01:13 Exploring Certainty and Uncertainty

01:06:08 The Nature of Certainty in Everyday Life

01:19:24 The Importance of Continuous Exploration

01:21:03 Understanding Certainty and Uncertainty

01:22:52 The Complexity of Knowledge Building

01:24:39 The Nature of Inference and Judgment

01:26:31 Reflections on Puzzle Games and Satisfaction

01:28:21 Social Media Dynamics and User Experience

01:30:44 Feature Overload vs. Cohesive Experience

01:32:45 The Impact of Branding Decisions

01:34:33 Artistic Choices and Self-Indulgence

01:36:20 Good Faith and Its Implications

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This is my first time uploading video to Substack, so I hope it works!

Nonstandard episode format where Kave and I play Murder at the Birch Tree Theater together.

I cross posted this one to YouTube, in case anyone would rather watch there.

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We catch up on the discourse as usual, and then Shea helps me conceptualize some of my rants.

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We recorded this ages ago, and I’m just now getting around to posting it, sorry!

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We recorded this ages ago, and I’m just now getting around to posting it, sorry! And sorry about the audio.

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For some reason, Riverside didn’t generate chapter topics for me this time, so they aren’t here, sorry!

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00:00 Introduction to the Discussion

03:38 Wealth, Luck, and Property Rights

04:53 Self-Esteem and Cultural Identity

06:17 Cultural Degradation and Ethno-Nationalism

09:27 Owing to Evolution

10:30 The Role of Evolution in Human Existence

12:36 Credit and Value Creation

14:40 AI and Evolutionary Debt

15:49 Rand’s Critique of Rawls

22:08 Judging Reality and Human Values

23:58 Gratitude Towards Evolution

25:54 Darwin’s Contributions to Evolutionary Theory

30:03 Exploring the Value of DNA in Child Development

32:00 Unity of Consciousness and the Mind

35:04 Functionalism vs. Consciousness

39:59 Collectivism and Individual Consciousness

44:57 Moral Patients and the Value of Life

50:04 The Aesthetic Value of Life and Consciousness

57:07 Moral Obligations to Pets

58:07 Pleasure, Pain, and Moral Considerations

01:00:01 Egoism and Relationships

01:02:37 Luck and Life Choices

01:04:18 The Concept of Luck

01:10:16 Historical Perspectives on Luck

01:15:52 Luck vs. Deserving

01:23:54 The Nature of Luck in Decision Making

01:24:21 Exploring Moral Luck and Its Implications

01:25:30 Understanding Risk and Responsibility

01:27:28 Randomness vs. Uncertainty in Outcomes

01:29:31 Philosophical Perspectives on Identity and Justice

01:32:52 Public Health Responses and Ethical Considerations

01:33:28 The Hantavirus Situation: Risks and Responses

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I think we got somewhere more by the end, so if you listen to part of it, I recommend starting near the end!

You can find Shreeda here.

00:00 Introduction to Intentional Parenting

03:06 Understanding Unschooling vs. Homeschooling

05:59 Daily Life in an Unschooling Family

08:55 Critique of Traditional Schooling

12:01 Personal Experiences with Schooling

14:59 The Role of Relationships in Parenting

17:48 The Nature vs. Nurture Debate

20:52 The Future of Education and Parenting Dynamics

30:02 The Ethics of Parenthood: Selfishness and Responsibility

33:08 Navigating Parental Complaints: Public vs. Private

35:57 Boundaries vs. Punishment: A Parenting Dilemma

40:56 The Role of Property Rights in Parenting

49:04 Resentment and Apologies in Parent-Child Relationships

54:58 Rejecting Punishment: Alternative Parenting Strategies

01:02:06 Understanding Child Behavior and Punishment

01:10:49 Navigating Parenting Challenges

01:18:12 The Importance of Emotional Investment in Parenting

01:24:15 Rethinking Authority and Relationship Dynamics

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Some things I said I’d link:

* Shea and Emmett talk red pill blue pill

* Shea and me talking about metaphysics of value

Some timestamps:

00:00 Revisiting the Red Pill Blue Pill Discourse

09:20 Ethics as a Truce in Politics

20:22 The Role of Free Speech in Society

25:51 Court Packing and Political Norms

32:10 Gerrymandering: The Nature of Representation

40:05 The Role of Honesty in Political Discourse

50:38 Understanding Property Rights and Their Importance

56:20 Passion vs. Objectivity in Legal Judgments

01:01:41 The Complexity of Self-Identity and Judgment

01:08:32 Political Polarization and the Need for Free Speech

01:19:01 The Role of Principled Leadership

01:25:31 The Impact of Gambling and Business Ethics

01:32:07 Literary Discussions: Shogun and Beyond

01:39:27 Personal Growth and Public Discourse

01:45:02 The Shift in Religious Perspectives

01:51:00 Exploring Deism and Its Implications

01:57:06 The Role of Faith and Reason in Understanding Life

02:12:20 Understanding Narcissism and Ego Structures

02:17:33 Questioning Secular Worldviews

02:23:41 Curiosity and Engagement in Belief Systems

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