Best Rationalist Podcasts (2025)

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238 – Part 2 of How A Rationalist Becomes A Christian 1:26:10

2d ago1:26:10

1:26:10

We speak with a long-time Denver rationalist who’s converting to Christianity about why. Eneasz can’t get over the abandonment of epistemics. This is Part 2, see the previous episode (here) for Part 1. LINKS Thomas Ambrose on Twitter Paid Bonus content for the week – Pressed Into The Navy (patreon, substack) 00:00:05 – The trap 01:19:00 – Guild of …

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A Rationalist AI Murder Cult / We’re Going to Fyre Fest 2!!! 45:09

9d ago45:09

45:09

Mikey and Ty are here with a classic redo. Technical difficulties caused us to scrap an amazing start and we were forced to take it from the top. We fill you in on what you missed, reveal a difficult relationship we entered with our new sponsor, discuss rationalism in the world of AI, a spinoff murder cult, our plans for Fyre Fest 2 with Natalie Co…

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33. Audrey Simmons & Lola Tinubu on Keeping the Faith Out of the Classroom: Smart Move or Overreach? 22:55

4d ago22:55

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This episode was originally recorded in May 2024. "What we have in common is what is taking us forward." — Lola Tinubu In May 2024, the High Court ruled that Michaela Community School’s “prayer ban” did not unlawfully interfere with students’ rights to religious freedom. This landmark decision reaffirmed the importance of secular education in promo…

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Blindsided 02: Smile! You’re on Camera! 1:20:59

4d ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Join Brian and Steven on their expedition to the edge of the solar system with part 2 of Blindsight! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. (I read the wrong quote at the top of the episode. Whoopsie!) The starting quote for this episode is: “Leaders are visionaries wit…

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Blindsided 02: Smile! You’re on Camera! 1:20:59

4d ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Join Brian and Steven on their expedition to the edge of the solar system with part 2 of Blindsight! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. (I read the wrong quote at the top of the episode. Whoopsie!) The starting quote for this episode is: “Leaders are visionaries wit…

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32. Alan Palmer on Finding Common Ground Through Faith Dialogues 18:59

11d ago18:59

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“If we focus so much on the 5% that divides us, we miss the 95% we already share.” — Alan Palmer Alan Palmer is the former Chair of Central London Humanists, a trustee of Humanists UK, and a long-time NHS Trust Director. With over 17 years of experience in grassroots organising, Alan shares how London’s most active humanist group grew from pub chat…

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Blindsided 01: Aliens, Vampires, and Children – oh my! 1:02:38

12d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Steven and Brian take their first real dive into the strange world of Blindsight. I hope you are having as much as we are. :) 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: “Try to touch the past. Try to deal with the past. It’s not real.…

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Blindsided 01: Aliens, Vampires, and Children – oh my! 1:02:38

12d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Steven and Brian take their first real dive into the strange world of Blindsight. I hope you are having as much as we are. :) 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: “Try to touch the past. Try to deal with the past. It’s not real.…

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237 – How A Rationalist Becomes A Christian 1:26:53

16d ago1:26:53

1:26:53

We speak with a long-time Denver rationalist who’s converting to Christianity about why. Part one, it turns out. LINKS Thomas Ambrose on Twitter The Rationalist Summer Trifecta: Manifest 2025 LessOnline 2025 VibeCamp 2025 00:00:05 – OK so why? 01:24:55 – Guild of the Rose 01:25:41 – Thank the Supporter! Our Patreon, or if you prefer Our SubStack He…

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#760 - The NEW Wonders of the World 33:51

16d ago33:51

33:51

Ty and Mikey hit their stride in season 9 with a new discovery beneath the great pyramids that changed everything. They also discuss the questionable marketing and future of AI writing tools, court stenographers, announce the new Wonders of the World and much much more!By Mikey Boohyah

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Blindsided 00: Announcement 7:54

18d ago7:54

7:54

Steven and Brian announce their latest reading project – Blindsight by Peter Watts! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. The first week we’ll be reading up until: “When it is dark enough, you can see the stars. — Emerson” Everyone should buy a copy and check it out!…

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Blindsided 00: Announcement 7:54

18d ago7:54

7:54

Steven and Brian announce their latest reading project – Blindsight by Peter Watts! The book doesn’t have chapters in the traditional sense, but it does have natural stopping points separated by quotes. The first week we’ll be reading up until: “When it is dark enough, you can see the stars. — Emerson” Everyone should buy a copy and check it out!…

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31. Katherine Stewart on Money, Lies & God: How Billionaires Weaponised Religion to Undermine Democracy 34:44

23d ago34:44

34:44

The pro-life religion we see today is a modern creation. It was created for political purposes." — Katherine Stewart Katherine Stewart is an award-winning journalist and author, who has investigated the rise of religious nationalism and its impact on democracy for over 15 years. Her work appears in The New York Times and The New Republic. She is th…

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236 – Twilight of the Edgelords with Liam Nolan 1:47:29

30d ago1:47:29

1:47:29

Eneasz and Liam discuss Scott Alexander’s post “Twilight of the Edgelords,” an exploration of Truth, Morality, and how one balances love of truth vs not destabilizing the world economy and political regime. CORRECTION: Scott did make an explicitly clear pro Kamala post LINKS Scott Alexander’s Twilight of the Edgelords Liam & Waweru’s fiction & phil…

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#759 - Season 9 Is Here feat Doechii and Will Smith 44:26

1M ago44:26

44:26

Mikey and Ty are here with the whole crew to break off a brand new season! We introduce a new sponsor, discuss the theories surrounding the recently returned astronauts, the flop of the Bruce Brothers Podcast, memories of Morton’s List and much much more!By Mikey Boohyah

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) perfection 52:35

1M ago52:35

52:35

A movie that somehow did it all. You can find Matt at his regular media-analysis podcast at Doof Media.By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) perfection 52:35

1M ago52:35

52:35

A movie that somehow did it all. You can find Matt at his regular media-analysis podcast at Doof Media.By podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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235 – Gender Differences, with Wes and Jen 2:24:14

1M ago2:24:14

2:24:14

Wes Fenza and Jen Kesteloot join us to talk about whether there’s significant personality differences between men and women, and what (if anything) we should do about that. LINKS Wes’s post Men and Women are Not That Different Jacob’s quoted post Navigation By Moonlight Eneasz’s related post How To Believe False Things Clearer Thinking’s Gender Con…

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30. S.I. Martin on Uncovering Britain's Hidden Histories & the Power of Storytelling 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

"Isn't it true that we are the stories we tell ourselves?" — S.I. Martin This week on Humanism Now, we’re joined by S.I. Martin—historian, author, and patron of Humanists UK—whose work has reshaped how we understand Black British history and the power of storytelling. From his upbringing in a religious family in Bedford to decades spent uncovering …

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#758 - It’s The LAW! 59:38

2M ago59:38

59:38

Mikey and Ty join you in the wake of St Patrick’s Day to dive deeper into President Trump’s many executive orders and uncover some pretty weird ones that not a lot of people know about. We also discuss the popular game show “Beast Games” and the questionable ethics behind Jimmy’s madness, Bill Murray’s recent podcast run and how being so out of tou…

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234 – GiveDirectly, with Nick Allardice 1:52:54

2M ago1:52:54

1:52:54

We speak to Nick Allardice, President & CEO of GiveDirectly. Afterwards Steven and Eneasz get wrapped up talking about community altruism for a bit. LINKS Give Directly GiveDirectly Tech Innovation Fact Sheet 00:00:05 – Give Directly with Nick Allardice 01:12:19 – Steven & Eneasz chat about Community Altruism 01:49:35 – Guild of the Rose 01:51:36 –…

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Cowboy Grak 5 pt2 1:28:34

2M ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Narrative about meta-narrative. Eneasz and Steven talk about the rest of Cowboy Grak 5, a Worth The Candle fanfic.By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Cowboy Grak 5 pt2 1:28:34

2M ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Narrative about meta-narrative. Eneasz and Steven talk about the rest of Cowboy Grak 5, a Worth The Candle fanfic.By podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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#757 - AI Remembers It All 40:37

2M ago40:37

40:37

Mikey and Ty are back with a classic re-do thanks to technical difficulties and an incompetent producer. The original recording was possibly the best episode we’ve ever done so we had to recapture the magic by re-poppin our collars, discussing a new art project and its ability to reach new listeners, revealing our personal ChatGPT memories and prep…

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29. Faith to Faithless on Finding Community after Leaving High-Control Groups (part of Podcastathon 2025) 45:04

2M ago45:04

45:04

This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world’s largest podcast charity initiative. We’re proud to dedicate this episode to Faith to Faithless, a programme by Humanists UK supporting those leaving high-control religious groups. Three incredible guests—George, Leena, and Sarah—share raw, courageous accounts…

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Cowboy Grak 5 full audio available 0:22

2M ago0:22

0:22

Listen to the entirety of Cowboy Grak 5 over at https://askwhocastsai.substack.com/p/cowboy-grak-5-yet-another-fistfulBy podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Cowboy Grak 5 pt1 1:29:45

2M ago1:29:45

1:29:45

Not everything is a reference! Eneasz and Steven talk about half of Cowboy Grak 5, a Worth The Candle fanfic.By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Cowboy Grak 5 pt1 1:29:45

2M ago1:29:45

1:29:45

Not everything is a reference! Eneasz and Steven talk about half of Cowboy Grak 5, a Worth The Candle fanfic.By podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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233 – AI Policy in D.C., with Dave Kasten 1:31:01

2M ago1:31:01

1:31:01

Dave Kasten joins us to discuss how AI is being discussed in the US government and gives a rather inspiring and hopeful take. LINKS Narrow Path Center for AI Policy Dave Kasten’s Essay on the Essay Meta on his Substack Prospective donors for CAIP can donate here and potential major donors ($5k+) encouraged to email Jason at [email protected] TBC ep…

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28. Susie Alegre on the Algorithmic Assault on Human Rights: How AI Threatens Our Core Freedoms 39:58

3M ago39:58

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AI technologies pose significant threats to fundamental human rights, reinforcing historical biases and power imbalances. This week, we are joined by Susie Alegre, international human rights lawyer and author, to explore the impact of generative AI on gender and racial equality, labour markets, and information ecosystems. Susie has worked for inter…

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Bayes Blast 41 – AI Action Plan 4:33

3M ago4:33

4:33

The White House wants to hear from you regarding what it should do about AI safety. Now’s your chance to spend a few minutes to make someone read your thoughts on the subject! Submissions are due by midnight EST on March 15th. Submit your comments the the White House here Check out NarrowPathBy The Bayesian Conspiracy

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232 – The Milton Friedman Theory of Change, with John Bennett 1:31:20

3M ago1:31:20

1:31:20

John Bennett discusses Milton Friedman‘s model of policy change. LINKS The Milton Friedman Model of Policy Change John Bennett’s LinkedIn Friedman’s “Capitalism and Freedom” Preface Ross Rheingans-Yoo on Thalidomide at Complex Systems, and at his blog “Every Bay Area Walled Compound” Trace on the FAA hiring scandal What We Owe the Future (Will MacA…

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27. Happy Human Lithuania on the Magic of Humanist Ceremonies & Growing Social Enterprises 30:12

3M ago30:12

30:12

Humanist ceremonies—weddings, namings, and funerals—are growing rapidly worldwide, offering non-religious, deeply personal ways to mark life’s most significant moments. Laimingas Žmogus (Happy Human) is a social enterprise based in Lithuania, dedicated to making these ceremonies accessible and meaningful. This week we are delighted to be joined by …

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#756 - The Uncensored Library 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Mikey and Ty are back with the whole crew to spread awareness about a lesser known story from the years Grammys featuring Kendrick Lamar in a Canadian Tuxedo. We bring back an old character from the shows past, discuss Jaden Smith’s house head, get political, disclose the coordinates of the uncensored library and much much more.www.naturalhabitatpo…

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch 06: Pondering Knowable Dreams 58:24

3M ago58:24

58:24

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven wrap up their adventures in the mind of Philip K Dick. We’re gonna keep this going with Blindsight! Come back in a week or two for … part of Blindsight. We’ll figure this out later. Also, did you happen across this looking for HPMoR stuff? Find it here.By podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch 06: Pondering Knowable Dreams 58:24

3M ago58:24

58:24

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven wrap up their adventures in the mind of Philip K Dick. We’re gonna keep this going with Blindsight! Come back in a week or two for … part of Blindsight. We’ll figure this out later. Also, did you happen across this looking for HPMoR stuff? Find it here.By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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HPMOR 10 Year Anniversary Parties 11:57

3M ago11:57

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Want to run an HPMOR Anniversary Party, or get notified if one’s happening near you? Fill this out!By podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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HPMOR 10 Year Anniversary Parties 11:57

3M ago11:57

11:57

Want to run an HPMOR Anniversary Party, or get notified if one’s happening near you? Fill this out!By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Bayes Blast 40 – HPMOR 10 Year Anniversary Parties 11:57

3M ago11:57

11:57

Want to run an HPMOR Anniversary Party, or get notified if one’s happening near you? Fill this out!By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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231 – SuperBabies, with Gene Smith 1:48:31

3M ago1:48:31

1:48:31

Gene Smith on polygenic screening; gene editing to give our children the happiest, healthiest, best lives they can live; and if we can do this in adults as well. Plus how this will interface with the AI future. LINKS How To Make Super Babies How to have Polygenically Screened Children Significantly Enhancing Adult Intelligence With Gene Editing May…

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#755 - Versus Something Think Tank 42:08

4M ago42:08

42:08

Mikey and Ty are here with a huge announcement! We are creating a new show called “Versus Something”… This is a trial-style debate show where we each bring one piece of pop culture and pit them against each other to see who reigns supreme. Join us as we work out the kinks, explain the voting, pitch it to Netflix and much much more!Subscribe now ⁠@…

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#754 - HEIST PREP 39:58

4M ago39:58

39:58

Mikey and Ty come to you with new lighting and a plan for revenge. Disney, particularly Doug, has stolen our IP and we’re planning the biggest heist in podcast history to get it back. We build our team, go over the blueprints and much much more!By Mikey Boohyah

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Bayes Blast 39 – Ladylike for Autistics 22:00

4M ago22:00

22:00

Eneasz tells Jen about Sympathetic Opposition’s How and Why to be Ladylike (For Women with Autism), and the podcast takes a 1-episode breakBy The Bayesian Conspiracy

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230 – Making Dating Not Suck with Jacob Falkovich 1:21:24

4M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Jacob Falkovich on finding a good match and selfless dating LINKS SecondPerson.Dating – why dating sucks and how you will unsuck it Jacob’s post on soccer player skill distribution Go Fuck Someone Selfless Dating Consensual Hostility (re consent culture) steelmanning … Continue reading →By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Bayes Blast 38 – Shitcoins 4:08

4M ago4:08

4:08

How shitcoins work, plus the Dumb Money movie about the GameStop squeeze.By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch 05: Peculiar Kafkaesque Dimensions 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven chew on the Chew-Z madness. The next episode will be delayed by a week, so come back in two weeks for the final three chapters, 11, 12, and 13! Also, did you happen across this looking for HPMoR stuff? Find it here.By podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch 05: Peculiar Kafkaesque Dimensions 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven chew on the Chew-Z madness. The next episode will be delayed by a week, so come back in two weeks for the final three chapters, 11, 12, and 13! Also, did you happen across this looking for HPMoR stuff? Find it here. Continue readingBy The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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#753 - Just a Regular Podcast 59:52

4M ago59:52

59:52

Mikey and Ty are back and free from the chains of Disneys corporate ownership and are happy to bring you a regular podcast episode. You got 2 guys, you got some microphones, and you get topics like Hollywood, politics, sports, becoming Re-Down with the Clown and much much more!By Mikey Boohyah

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch 04: Phantasmal Knowledge Discussion 1:07:42

5M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven discuss Barney’s trip down depression lane. Come back next week for chapters 9 and 10! Also, did you happen across this looking for HPMoR stuff? Find it here. Continue readingBy The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch 04: Phantasmal Knowledge Discussion 1:07:42

5M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven discuss Barney’s trip down depression lane. Come back next week for chapters 9 and 10! Also, did you happen across this looking for HPMoR stuff? Find it here.By podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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