Best Methods Of Rationality Podcasts (2025)

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Choosing Life: Farming, Disability & Healing Through Nature – Henrich Berkhoff | EP 39 1:41:48

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In this deeply moving episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson welcomes Henrich Berkhoff, farmer, father, politician, and founder of child-protection and education initiatives in Germany. From facing a devastating prenatal diagnosis to creating one of Germany’s first Green Care Farms, Henrich shares how his son’s birth with spina bifida tran…

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HoP 478 This Gland Is Your Gland: Cartesian Science 24:16

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From comets to blood transfusions, embryology, and the debate over the pineal gland: Descartes’ impact on science, especially medicine.By Peter Adamson

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Cryosphere Chat ft. Emil Kendziorra 36:45

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The gang catches up with Emil Kendziorra after the Biostasis 2025 conference at the European Biostasis Foundation. Watch it on YouTube here. Topics covered include: * How to get a Tomorrow Bio ambulance in your hometown * Tomorrow Bio’s plan to collect brain samples to check ultra-structure preservation in its patients - and how it will respond to …

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248 – Seeking Alpha, with Jay 1:43:12

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Jay talks with us about finding Alpha – returns above the base rate – in every day life (and what this means). LINKS Optimize Everything, Jay’s substack Jay on Twitter Arbor Trading Bootcamp Kelsey’s argument that We Need To Be Able To Sue AI Companies 00:00:05 – Alpha with Jay 01:28:53 – Guild of the Rose 01:31:00 – Miscellanea 01:40:58 – Thank th…

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The Science of Wonder: Jo Marchant on Mind, Body & the Present Moment | EP 38 2:19:39

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In this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with scientist, journalist, and bestselling author Dr. Jo Marchant (PhD in Genetics and Medical Microbiology) to explore the intersections between science, spirituality, and the human experience. From the placebo effect to consciousness, awe, and the nature of time itself, Jo unpacks…

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HoP 477 The Mind Has No Sex: Cartesianism and Gender 20:44

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Why Cartesianism appealed to women and became the inspiration for a pioneering feminist, Poullain de la Barre; and why Cartesianism was not the only option for women philosophers of the age.By Peter Adamson

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247 – The Void, with Matt Freeman, part 2 1:43:01

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We continue discussing Nostalgebraist’s “The Void” in the context of how to relate to LLMs. If God imagines Claude hard enough, does Claude become real? LINKS The Void Audio reading of The Void, from AskWho The referenced episode where the three of us spoke of Janus’s post “Simulators” Claude-Clark post – Simulacra Welfare: Meet Clark, by Grace Kin…

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Cryosphere Chat 46:01

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In this second episode of Cryosphere Chats we discuss Until Labs and Alcor’s organ preservation strategies, our experiences convincing others about cryonics, using terms like hibernation or cryosleep instead of death when explaining cryonics, and more! Watch it on YouTube here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other …

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Voices Beyond Words: Helena & Lina Hjalmarsson-Lyons on Autism, Love & Communication | EP 37 1:04:32

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Once nonverbal, Lina Hjalmarsson-Lyons now communicates through a letter board and her own writing—sharing profound insights into love, autism, and the human spirit. In this extraordinary episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with long-time friend Helena Hjalmarsson and her daughter Lina to explore the paradox of autism, poetry …

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HoP 476 What He Should Have Said: the Early Cartesians 26:07

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Early Cartesians including Cordemoy and de La Forge develop but also challenge Descartes’ ideas, defending atomism and occasionalism.By Peter Adamson

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246 – The Void, with Matt Freeman, part 1 1:43:12

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We discuss Nostalgebraist’s “The Void” in the context of how to relate to LLMs. “When you talk to ChatGPT, who or what are you talking to?” LINKS The Void Audio reading of The Void, from AskWho The referenced episode where the three of us spoke of Janus’s post “Simulators” The Measure of a Man episode Darmok episode Kyle Fish on 80,000 Hours podcas…

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Audio reading of The Void, from AskWhoBy The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Cryosphere Chat - Replacement Technology, Updates From CI, Why Cryonicists Don’t Have Kids 41:58

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We’re trying out a new format where the team behind the Cryosphere has an informal discussion on a range of cryonics related topics. Watch the video version on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cryospherepress.substack.com…

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From Hippie to Stanford: Medicine, Horses & Quantum Consciousness with Dr. Beverley Kane | Ep 36 1:53:36

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From hitchhiking to California with $35 in her pocket, to becoming a Stanford professor, medical doctor, and pioneer in equine-assisted programs, Dr. Beverley Kane’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and transformation. In this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Kane to trace her journey through medicine, sports…

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HoP 475 Ariane Schneck on Elisabeth and Descartes 34:33

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We finish our look at Elisabeth of Bohemia and Descartes by talking to Ariane Schneck about their correspondence, focusing on the mind-body problem and the passions.By Peter Adamson

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245 – AI Welfare, with Rob Long and Rosie Campbell of Eleos 1:33:54

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Do we need to be concerned for the welfare of AIs today? What about the near future? Eleos AI Research is asking exactly that. LINKS Eleos AI Research People for the Ethical Treatment of Reinforcement Learners Bees Can’t Suffer? Lena, by qntm When AI Seems Conscious Experience Machines, Rob’s substack The War on General Computation WaPo on Blake Le…

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Fear, Tribe & Escape Rooms: A Life of Risk and Resilience with Paul Illingworth | Ep 35 Live Free Ride Free 3:49:43

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From the rugby fields of London to the Merchant Navy, Special Forces, skydiving, aviation, and entrepreneurship—Paul Illingworth’s life has been defined by risk, resilience, and relentless drive. In this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Paul to trace a journey that spans fear, family, and the search for tribe. Paul sha…

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244 – How and Why to Form a Church, with Andrew Willsen 1:23:13

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Andrew Willsen tells us how incorporating as a church allows you to navigate modernity, and gives us the basic steps to doing so. LINKS Andrew’s church substack – The Church of the Infinite Game To incorporate in CA file ARTS-PB-501(c)(3) CA Form FTB3500 booklet IRS document 1828 (see also the summary) Nonprofit Compliance Checklist The Ethical Cul…

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Bayes Blast 45 – Bees Blast 13:28

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Is a bee worth 1/7th of a human? Can a bee suffer at all? Nathan joins us to discuss what neural structures are needed for this question to make sense. Map of all the fruitfly neuronsBy The Bayesian Conspiracy

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From Horses to Human Rights: Rupert Isaacson’s Journey of Service, Healing & Self-Actualization | Ep 34 1:51:36

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In this rare solo episode of Live Free Ride Free, host Rupert Isaacson shares his own extraordinary story—tracing a path from his multicultural childhood in London to horseback adventures, indigenous rights campaigns, and the creation of groundbreaking autism and equine therapy programs. Rupert weaves together vivid life experiences: from retrainin…

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Blindsided 12: I Prefer a World Where Someone’s Home 1:44:51

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Join Brian and Steven as we wrap up our journey through the awesome and thought provoking world of Blindsight. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. The starting quote for this episode is: “You cannot prevent and prepar…

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Blindsided 12: I Prefer a World Where Someone’s Home 1:44:51

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Join Brian and Steven as we wrap up our journey through the awesome and thought provoking world of Blindsight. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. The starting quote for this episode is: “You cannot prevent and prepar…

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Blindsided 12: I Prefer a World Where Someone’s Home 1:44:51

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Join Brian and Steven as we wrap up our journey through the awesome and thought provoking world of Blindsight. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. The starting quote for this episode is: “You cannot prevent and prepar…

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243 – Wes Is Not The Monogamy Police, with Wesly Fenza and Jennifer Kesteloot 1:53:56

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Wes defends his post I Am Not the Monogamy Police, while Jennifer asserts it’s about more than monogamy. LINKS Wes’s post I Am Not the Monogamy Police His blog, Living Within Reason The original tweets – monogamy vs charity Aella’s Chattel Childhood post The Mind Killer Our Groceries Paid Bonus content for the week – Mononormativity follow-up (patr…

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Bayes Blast 44 – Play-By-Post Storytelling 16:49

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Olivia from the Guild of the Rose is back to tell us about the noble and most ancient tradition of play-by-post storytelling. (Spoiler, it’s the precursor to glowfic!)By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Blindsided 11: Consciousness Is a Bug, Not a Feature 1:16:28

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Join Brian and Steven as the scramblers and the vampire demon challenge the value of the very essence of of what makes us us. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. The starting quote for this episode is: “If the human b…

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Blindsided 11: Consciousness Is a Bug, Not a Feature 1:16:28

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Join Brian and Steven as the scramblers and the vampire demon challenge the value of the very essence of of what makes us us. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. The starting quote for this episode is: “If the human b…

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Blindsided 11: Consciousness Is a Bug, Not a Feature 1:16:28

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Join Brian and Steven as the scramblers and the vampire demon challenge the value of the very essence of of what makes us us. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. The starting quote for this episode is: “If the human b…

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From Burnout to Awakening – Ralf Daab on Channeling & Spiritual Business | Ep 33 Live Free Ride Free 2:57:39

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What happens when a successful publisher hits rock bottom—and finds his way back through psychedelics, storytelling, and soul work? In this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Ralf Daab, a Cologne-based publisher and spiritual entrepreneur, to explore how dreams, and intuition reshaped his life. From sex with his soul-sel…

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Blindsided 10: Ow! What the Hell?? 1:06:42

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Brian and Steven continue their journey into space madness. Buckle up – this one gets nuts! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The starting quote for this episode is: “If I can but make the words awake the feeling” —…

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Blindsided 10: Ow! What the Hell?? 1:06:42

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Brian and Steven continue their journey into space madness. Buckle up – this one gets nuts! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The starting quote for this episode is: “If I can but make the words awake the feeling” —…

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Blindsided 10: Ow! What the Hell?? 1:06:42

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Brian and Steven continue their journey into space madness. Buckle up – this one gets nuts! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The starting quote for this episode is: “If I can but make the words awake the feeling” —…

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242 – TracingWoodgrains, live at Manifest 2025 1:33:03

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Eneasz sits down with Tracing Woodgrains before a live audience at Manifest 2025 for a wide range of topics. Then we follow up some more afterwards. LINKS Tracing Woodgrains on Twitter and at his Substack A reddit history of what convinced Trace he couldn’t remain Mormon The Center for Educational Progress Our previous episode with Trace were we di…

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Bayes Blast 43 – Die-ing to Intuit Bayes’ Theorem 13:19

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Olivia is a member of the Guild of the Rose and a total badass. Enjoy the intuitive and fun lesson in Bayesian reasoning she shared with me at VibeCamp.By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Blindsided 09: Is It Wrong to Torture a Roomba? 1:08:40

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Join Brian and Steven as we put jumper cables on this roomba to see if it feels pain! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The starting quote for this episode is: “Why should man expect his prayer for mercy to be heard…

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Blindsided 09: Is It Wrong to Torture a Roomba? 1:08:40

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Join Brian and Steven as we put jumper cables on this roomba to see if it feels pain! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The starting quote for this episode is: “Why should man expect his prayer for mercy to be heard…

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Blindsided 09: Is It Wrong to Torture a Roomba? 1:08:40

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Join Brian and Steven as we put jumper cables on this roomba to see if it feels pain! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The starting quote for this episode is: “Why should man expect his prayer for mercy to be heard…

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HoP 474 States of the Union: Descartes on the Passions 19:20

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What do emotions reveal about the connection between mind and body? We turn to Descartes’ correspondence with Elisabeth and his On the Passions to find out.By Peter Adamson

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Biodiversity, Belonging & the Broken Heart: Healing Through Nature with Craig Foster & George Bumann | Ep 32 Live Free Ride Free 2:30:30

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Filmmaker Craig Foster (My Octopus Teacher) and wildlife sculptor-naturalist George Bumann return to Live Free Ride Free for a sweeping, soul-deep conversation on rewilding the human spirit. With Rupert Isaacson, they dive into the healing force of biodiversity, the true meaning of conflict resolution, and why tracking—not just animals, but ourselv…

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Blindsided 08: We Got A Live One! 1:20:18

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Join Brian and Steven as we wrangle up some aliens of dubious sentience so we can confine them and do some mad science at them! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The starting quote for this episode is: “Problems can…

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Blindsided 08: We Got A Live One! 1:20:18

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Join Brian and Steven as we wrangle up some aliens of dubious sentience so we can confine them and do some mad science at them! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. Check out the awesome companion website sxp made! The starting quote for this episode is: “Problems can…