robot friends

wherein I talk with @michaelcurzi and @bitemyapp about the nature of religious belief in America; the extent to which pagans might reach states of virtue; and the ever-pressing question of how we can help our pets attain arete

wherein I talk with @m_ashcroft about the Alexander Technique, awareness and its discontents, learning game theory, and optimal kissing.

Would You Like to Know More? Michael also writes about the Alexander Technique at https://expandingawareness.substack.com/

Wherein my old friend Nick and I talk about the state of behavioral economics, how to communicate complex ideas to audiences hostile and open, and the future of higher education for the Common Man.

Bonus discussion of fish economics at cleaning stations, a subject dear to my heart.

wherein the estimable @default_friend and I discuss dating markets, arranged marriages, ultraterrestrials, and pilling yourself by accident to make you esoteric.

do check out her advice column and other writings at defaultfriend.substack.com !

Jacob Falkovich and I talk about the past and future of Rationalism, the dangers scenes face from society, and how to move a frightened world. Check out his work at putanumonit.com .

wherein goblin and i discuss how to join ingroup, resilience, finishing projects, and Becoming Chad; and the nature and origin of Goblin

wherein @disconcerta and I get progressively drunk and talk about new york, learning about history, friendship at first sight, and disconcerta's policy for blocking people on twitter (there are thousands of you)

Wherein Tao gives a post mortem of the Trump presidency; discusses the past, present, and future of right wing meme politics; and explains why Nixon can only be understood as a man of his era.

Tao’s on twitter as @turrible_tao, and writes at https://turribletao.substack.com/

robot friends: now with intro music :o)

Wherein the eminent Joel Grus and I talk about unschooling and other alternatives to the education-industrial complex in a post-industrial age. We discuss Joel’s experiences trying to build a nurturing environment in which his daughter might thrive, selection bias in evaluating school alternatives, and how the pandemic may be undermining one of many Harvard cabals conspiring against America.

Immense thanks to Joel for his time and reflections.

the inaugural episode of robot friends!

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