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80% of School Is a Waste of Time - Will AI Change It? (With Bryan Caplan)
Read an abridged transcript here.Bryan Caplan argues that roughly 80% of schooling is wasted time, and that the primary value of a degree comes from signaling - demonstrating intelligence,…
Drawing the Line with AI
Ariel speaks with Mike Todasco about practical AI usage strategies and broader implications of AI adoption. Mike shares his "Borg Chart" framework for organizing AI tools, explains how he uses…
The Science of Optimal Experience: Understanding Flow with Dr. Orin Davis
In this conversation, Ariel interviews Dr. Orin Davis to explore the science of "Flow" - the state of complete immersion and energized focus often described as "being in the zone". Orin breaks down…
The Elephant in the Brain, Ems & LLMs with Robin Hanson
In this wide-ranging conversation, Ariel interviews economist Robin Hanson about the hidden motives that drive human behavior, the central theme of his book The Elephant in the Brain. Hanson argues…
Meditation and The Mind Illuminated with Matthew Immergut
In this conversation, Ariel speaks with Matthew Immergut, an associate professor of sociology and co-author of the acclaimed guide to meditation "The Mind Illuminated'. They dive deep into the nature…
The Philosophy of Stoicism: Agency, Reason, and Human Nature
In this episode Ariel explores Stoic philosophy and ethics with Jula Wildberger, Professor Emerita of Classics at the American University of Paris.Professor Wildberger discusses:• The core Stoic…
S1E1 Computational Neuroscience, Connectomics, and Consciousness
In this inaugural episode, Ariel sits down with Toviah Moldwin, PhD, to explore computational neuroscience. They discuss the similarities and differences between how biological brains and current AI…
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