Best Yudkowsky Podcasts (2025)

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

2h ago1:21:24

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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 Monogamy A recent(ish) TBC episode on polyamory Eneasz on finding partners that li…

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Bayes Blast 38 – Shitcoins 4:08

19h ago4:08

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

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A Time To Love (Ep. 267) 1:03:51

15h ago1:03:51

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Sponsored anonymously. I gain tremendously from your podcast each week! The Frum world needs more of the frank, honest analysis of Torah ideas, societal issues, and easy-to-digest Mussar that the Rav discusses in the podcasts. Thank you! 🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ Q&A sponsored by Zev and Chaya Weiner in hono…

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

1h ago1:00:19

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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!By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Overthinking vs Underthinking (Ep. 266) 1:07:13

4d ago1:07:13

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Sponsored by the over thinker. As a Zechus for my mother, father, siblings, Rabbi Orlofsky, Rabbi Orlofsky's family and the whole Klal Yisroel. 🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ Q&A Sponsored by Gary and Rochel Barron. 📝 Submit your question: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/qa ~~~ 🟢 Join the “Rabbi Orlofsky Show” WhatsApp…

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

7d ago1:07:42

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Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven discuss Barney’s trip down depression lane. Come back next week for chapters 9 and 10!By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Bayes Blast 37 – Kill Your Friend’s Cat 6:31

4d ago6:31

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Why you definitely should kill your friend’s cat if you promised to kill your friend’s cat. (+Q&A) This is a lightning talk given at the Rationalist MegaMeetup 2024. Based on this Twitter PollBy The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Parshas Vayechi 24:35

9d ago24:35

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Vayechi - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoundations: WhatsApp +972 55…

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229 – Integrating Emotions 1:26:37

6d ago1:26:37

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Eric discusses integrating our emotions via observation and adjustment. His free course is at EnjoyExisting.org or email him – eric@ericlanigan.com LINKS EnjoyExisting.org Ugh Fields You Have Two Brains – Eneasz spends more words on this emotion-brain speculation at this blog LessWrong/Lighthaven Donatations – you have until Jan 13! 00:00:05 – Inte…

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Not So Sorry For Interrupting (Ep. 265) 1:02:12

9d ago1:02:12

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Sponsored anonymously as a Zechus for Rabbi Orlofsky and his family. 🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ Q&A Sponsorship Are inappropriate internet sites destroying your life? Join “Guard Your Eyes”, We’ll help you break free! yiddenhelpingyidden@gmail.com 📝 Submit your question: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/qa ~~~ 🟢 Joi…

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch 03: Parallel Knowledge Dimensions 1:25:38

8d ago1:25:38

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Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue their exploration the layers of madness that is the mind of Philip K. Dick. Come back next week for chapters 7 and 8!By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Parshas Vayigash 24:17

16d ago24:17

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Vayigash - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoundations: WhatsApp +972 5…

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch 02: Psychedelic Kindred Dreams 1:08:52

21d ago1:08:52

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Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue their exploration of the real and surreal while enjoying some psychedelic plants. Come back next week for chapters 5 and 6!By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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LW Census 2024 1:07

25d ago1:07

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If you haven’t yet, go fill out the 2024 LW Census. Right here.By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Parshas Mikeitz 30:17

23d ago30:17

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Mikeitz - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoundations: WhatsApp +972 55…

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228 – The Deep Lore of LightHaven, with Oliver Habryka 2:06:28

27d ago2:06:28

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Oliver tells us how Less Wrong instantiated itself into physical reality, along with a bit of deep lore of foundational Rationalist/EA orgs. Donate to LightCone (caretakers of both LessWrong and LightHaven) here! LINKS LessWrong LightHaven Oliver’s very in-depth post on the funding situation (again) Donate Eneasz’s nominated 2023 post/story on Less…

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Dreidels Are NOT Actually Made Out Of Clay (Ep. 264) 1:01:29

23d ago1:01:29

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Sponsored by The Satisfied Self. Do you ever wish you could enjoy food more without feeling controlled by it? Are you looking for a way to stop emotional eating without guilt or shame? The Satisfied Self can help! Shoshana Schwartz is an addiction and codependency specialist who’s helped over 150 women break free from emotional eating and other sel…

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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch 01: Pioneering Key Discourse 58:48

22d ago58:48

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Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven dive deep into the Earth’s surface to survive the first two chapters of The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch! Come back next week for chapters 3 and 4.By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Parshas Vayeshev 23:54

28d ago23:54

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Vayeshev - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoundations: WhatsApp +972 5…

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Significant Digits: (Chapter 3) (Pt 2) 14:44

28d ago14:44

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Minecraft Mythology: https://youtu.be/Zk1HMV8tOTQ All rights belong to J.K Rowling. This is a Harry Potter fan fiction written by Alexander Davies and is a sequel to Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality. I am Jack Voraces, a professional audiobook narrator: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Jack+Voraces I do not intend to make an…

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The Man Who Changed My Life - Remembering Rabbi Meyer Fendel (Ep. 263) 1:06:26

1M ago1:06:26

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Sponsored by Yoel & Ahuva Schmell. What a Zchus we have to be able to learn Torah together with you, and we so cherish the opportunity! 🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ 📝 Submit your question: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/qa ~~~ 🟢 Join the “Rabbi Orlofsky Show” WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IOEyfUQ0A8WC7yN…

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Parshas Vayishlach 32:56

1M ago32:56

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Vayishlach - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoundations: WhatsApp +972…

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227 – Longevity, Aimed Communities, Network States, with Zoe Isabel Senon 1:46:12

1M ago1:46:12

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We talk to Zoe Isabel Senon about longevity, recent advances, longevity popup cities & group houses, and more (not necessarily in that order). Spoiler: Eneasz is gonna die. Also we learn about Network States! LINKS Vitalist Bay Aevitas House – remember that for these Zoe it helps if you mention you listen to The Bayesian Conspiracy as examples of a…

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שיחה מהרב יהושע ליף וישלח יסוד האמת 29:19

1M ago29:19

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שיחה מהרב יהושע ליף וישלח יסוד האמת Visit our website Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoundations: WhatsApp +972 55-711-6220By JFoundations

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How The (anti) Missionary Rabbi Ended Up Living In Indonesia - Rabbi Tovia Singer PART 2 (Ep. 262) 1:07:05

1M ago1:07:05

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Sponsored anonymously with deepest Hakaras Hatov to Rabbi Orlofsky for the Chizuk he provides through this podcast. 🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ Follow Rabbi Tovia Singer around the web: Website: https://outreachjudaism.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToviaSinger1 Get Rabbi Tovia Singer’s Book: https://o…

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Man in the High Castle 07: Plunge into Kindred Dimensions 1:51:52

1M ago1:51:52

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Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven wrap up their reading of Man in the High Castle with the last 3 chapters. Things get exciting, then surreal, then weird, then even weirder, and everyone lives happily ever after. Come back in a week (or two) for the first two chapters of The Three Stigmata of of Palmer Eldritch!…

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Parshas Vayetzei 24:44

1M ago24:44

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Vayetzei - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoundations: WhatsApp +972 5…

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The Rabbi Who Knows More About Christianity Than Christians - Rabbi Tovia Singer PART 1 (Ep. 261) 57:05

1M ago57:05

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Sponsored anonymously in honor of my daughter Rachel Leah’s Bas Mitzvah. 🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ Follow Rabbi Tovia Singer around the web: Website: https://outreachjudaism.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToviaSinger1 Get Rabbi Tovia Singer’s Book: https://outreachjudaism.org/shop/ ~~~ 📝 Submit your …

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Man in the High Castle 06: Persistence Knows Defiance 58:40

1M ago58:40

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Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue their reading of Man in the High Castle, chapters 11 and 12. Stuff is getting real, people are getting shot, the Nazis are coming! Come back next week for the last 3 chapters!By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Parshas Toldos 31:16

2M ago31:16

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Toldos - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoundations: WhatsApp +972 55-…

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226 – The Illusion of Moral Decline 1:38:49

2M ago1:38:49

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We discuss Adam Mastroianni’s “The Illusion of Moral Decline” LINKS The Illusion of Moral Decline Touchat Wearable Blanket Hoodie Lighthaven – Eternal September Our episode with Adam on The Rise and Fall of Peer Review The Mind Killer Scott Aaronson on Why are amplitudes complex? 00:00:05 – Blast-Haven 00:03:49 – The Illusion of Moral Decline 00:56…

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How You Can Change The Outcome Of The World Series (Ep. 260) 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

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Sponsored for a Refua Shlema for Yosef Haim Ben Elana. 🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ Q&A Sponsor A Zchus for Ronit Arielle Bas Sara Feiga. 📝 Submit your question: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/qa ~~~ 🟢 Join the “Rabbi Orlofsky Show” WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IOEyfUQ0A8WC7yNqWsWsWS ~~~ Follow Rabbi Or…

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Man in the High Castle 05: Postmodern Kafkaesque Drive 1:09:26

2M ago1:09:26

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Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue their reading of Man in the High Castle. Tensions continue to rise, super secrets are hinted at, and Julianna is planning to visit the guy who’s name is the the name of the thing (she wants to visit the Man in the High Castle). Come back next week for chapters 11 and 12!…

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Infertility In Tanach With Rabbi Zave Rudman (Ep. 259) 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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Sponsored in honor of Shiffy and Shimon's 6th anniversary! May we celebrate many more simchas together! Love from your mommy, official chairman of the Milwaukee branch of the Rabbi Orlofsky fan club. 🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ Get Rabbi Rudman’s new Sefer: https://mosaicapress.com/product/hashem-remembered-th…

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Parshas Vayera 33:36

2M ago33:36

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Vayera - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoundati…

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225 – Live at Lighthaven! 2:38:42

2M ago2:38:42

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Enjoy the public conversations we had the pleasure of having at our live show at Lighthaven in Berkeley. Special thanks to Andrew, Matt, J, Ben and Garrett! Due to the nature of this recording, it’s naturally a bit less refined than our usual format. No timestamps or links for this one – just kick back and enjoy. Our Patreon, or if you prefer Our S…

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One Year Later - What Can We Learn with Avi Yudkowsky PART 2 (Ep. 258) 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

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Sponsored by Eli & Rena Gray In appreciation of R' Orlofsky and Marietta Trophy: We offer custom, High-Quality Awards for personal recognition, corporate Awards, and sports. Mention code “Orlofsky24” for a 10% discount till the end of December. Visit our website www.mariettatrophy.com 🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~…

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Man in the High Castle 04: Post-Knowledge Dystopia 50:56

2M ago50:56

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Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue their reading of Man in the High Castle. Couple of not too exciting chapters, but tension seem to be rising. Couple back next week for chapters 9 and 10!By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Bonus? The 10-Finger Demon 53:32

2M ago53:32

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A hypothetical about a finger-collecting demon throws Eneasz for a major loop.By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Parshas Lech Lecha 22:20

2M ago22:20

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Lech Lecha - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoun…

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Live Show At Lighthaven 0:49

3M ago0:49

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If you’re near Berkeley on 11/13/24 at 4pm, come see us! Address and info at this link. We’ll take a few questions from email at bayesianconspiracypodcast@gmail.com please let us know if you’re a supporter so we can give extra thanks … Continue reading →By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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On The Frontlines Of October 7th with Avi Yudkowsky PART 1 (Ep. 257) 57:15

2M ago57:15

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Sponsored anonymously for all of the mom’s out there. 🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ 📝 Submit your question: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/qa ~~~ 🟢 Join the “Rabbi Orlofsky Show” WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IOEyfUQ0A8WC7yNqWsWsWS ~~~ Follow Rabbi Orlofsky around the web! 🎙 Live online shiurim: http://ra…

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Man in the High Castle 03: Power Keeps Distorting 1:26:20

2M ago1:26:20

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Welcome back to PKD! Brian and Steven continue our reading of Man in the High Castle. We get the name of the thing in this one and everyone loses their mind when the German Chancellor dies. Come back next week for chapters 7 and 8!By The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Parshas Noach 25:20

3M ago25:20

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Noach - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFoundatio…

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224 – Cringe Gates and Cultural Drift 1:41:37

3M ago1:41:37

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We discuss Eneasz’s Shrimp Welfare Watches The EA Gates, briefly touch on Hanson’s Cultural Drift, and tackle a lot of follow-ups and feedback. LINKS Shrimp Welfare Watches The EA Gates (also at TwitterX) Cultural Drift Significant Digits is here! From … Continue reading →By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Significant Digits audio is here! 2:01

3M ago2:01

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AskWho is bringing Significant Digits into audio format via AI narration. The first episode is live today, and he’ll be doing one a week until completion. He’s using an AI-clone of my (Eneasz’s) voice for the bulk of it, which caused me some small amount of existential panic you can… Continue reading…

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The Rabbi Orlofsky Show Mission Statement - 6th Anniversary! (Ep. 256) 56:31

3M ago56:31

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🤗 Sponsorship opportunities: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/sponsor ~~~ 📝 Submit your question: https://rabbiorlofsky.com/qa ~~~ 🟢 Join the “Rabbi Orlofsky Show” WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IOEyfUQ0A8WC7yNqWsWsWS ~~~ Follow Rabbi Orlofsky around the web! 🎙 Live online shiurim: http://rabbiorlofsky.com/live 📖 Meaningful Tefila series: http:…

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Man in the High Castle: No New Episode 2:33

3M ago2:33

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No new episode this week, sorry folks. Come back next week for chapters 5 and 6! Link to the John Stewart clip Continue readingBy The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Parshas Bereishis 18:42

3M ago18:42

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A Gutten Erev Shabbos Parshas Bereishis - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel Contact JFound…

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Shmini Atzeres Simchas Torah 20:22

3M ago20:22

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A Gutten Erev Yom Tov Shmini Atzeres Simchas Torah - Divrei Torah, stories and Chizuk. Embark on a soulful journey with Rabbi Yehoshua Liff's inspiring melodies. Join us in honoring the joy, wisdom, and beauty of Rabbi Liff's newly released album, 'Ilu Finu'. - Listen here Visit our website Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel Con…

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