Best Rob Cope Podcasts (2024)

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Punished to Death 35:11

4h ago35:11

35:11

In this episode of the Truth, Lies, Shenanigans podcast, hosts Nio Nyx, Gianni Storm, and Rob B dive into a heated discussion on capital punishment. They share personal experiences and explore diverse perspectives on the death penalty's ethical implications, effectiveness, and financial impact. Tune in to discover why one host favors capital punish…

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“‘AI achieves silver-medal standard solving International Mathematical Olympiad problems’” by gjm 4:00

2h ago4:00

4:00

This is a link post.Google DeepMind reports on a system for solving mathematical problems that allegedly is able to give complete solutions to four of the six problems on the 2024 IMO, putting it near the top of the silver-medal category. Well, actually, two systems for solving mathematical problems: AlphaProof, which is more general-purpose, and A…

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From Corporate Life to Survival and Entrepreneurship | Robyn Daigle 1:04:09

40m ago1:04:09

1:04:09

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, entrepreneur Robyn Daigle shares her unique journey of battling Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. This journey, filled with unexpected twists and turns, led her to shift from a corporate lifestyle to entrepreneurship. Her story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the transformational power of life's un…

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Coping with Pet Loss: Saying Goodbye to Mikey 16:35

2d ago16:35

16:35

In memory of Mikey Gilhooly - 2/17/10 - 7/18/24 In this bonus episode, I reflect on the heart-wrenching experience of losing my dog, Mikey, after 14 and a half years together. I try my best to share the intense process of recognizing Mikey's decline, making the agonizing decision to let him go, and the overwhelming and unexpected level of grief tha…

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“Decomposing Agency — capabilities without desires” by owencb, Raymond D 24:12

5h ago24:12

24:12

This is a link post.What is an agent? It's a slippery concept with no commonly accepted formal definition, but informally the concept seems to be useful. One angle on it is Dennett's Intentional Stance: we think of an entity as being an agent if we can more easily predict it by treating it as having some beliefs and desires which guide its actions.…

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#344: “I Would Have Done ANYTHING for You!!!” 14:08

6d ago14:08

14:08

SUPER RELATABLE topic today! Lots of gold nuggets to be discovered and tucked away in your back pocket. Let me stop you from diminishing your value and having to look back on this with regret. Listen to this episode NOW! Then, check out my book "Don't Be DESPERATE: Get Over Your Breakup with CLARITY & DIGNITY" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3R2EHiz Get…

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“Universal Basic Income and Poverty” by Eliezer Yudkowsky 15:54

37m ago15:54

15:54

(Crossposted from Twitter) I'm skeptical that Universal Basic Income can get rid of grinding poverty, since somehow humanity's 100-fold productivity increase (since the days of agriculture) didn't eliminate poverty. Some of my friends reply, "What do you mean, poverty is still around? 'Poor' people today, in Western countries, have a lot to legitim…

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Trio HLK - Anthropometricks 35:42

39m ago35:42

35:42

In a world which celebrates the virtuosity of the individual, HLK’s vision has been to develop their ensemble virtuosity, compelled by a unified vision. The music comprises precise notated sections, moments of conversational interaction and room for individual improvisation. It is a delicate but powerful balance. This unique, interdependent rhythmi…

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JALEN HOOD-SCHIFINO at NBA SUMMER LEAGUE 1:37:29

1h ago1:37:29

1:37:29

Fino meets up with the Hysterics in Vegas to talk about his first season with the Lakers, what he's learned being around Lebron, and how his game has developed since leaving Bloomington as Big Ten Freshman of the Year. And, naturally, the conversation turns to watching reruns of Martin, listening to Sade, and eating vegan chocolate chip cookies fro…

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‘We’re Not Kidding’ LIVE! - Alana Hadid & Mehdi on Palestine and the Fight for Liberation 1:03:58

7d ago1:03:58

1:03:58

By Mehdi Hasan

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Finding Strength in Faith and Fatherhood | Bryant Salcedo 1:01:38

8d ago1:01:38

1:01:38

In this episode, Bryant Salcedo shares how he transformed personal trauma into resilience and the power of faith. Bryant's life-altering experiences of becoming a single father and losing his mother within a year have not just reshaped his outlook on life but also inspired others with his strength. Key Highlights: Navigating Personal Trauma: Bryant…

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Is this what hope feels like? Rafael Behr's reflections on Labour's 2024 victory 58:14

2h ago58:14

58:14

In this summer bonus episode, Raf and (producer) Phil discuss the changing mood around British politics since Labour's election victory, the restoration of seriousness after years of triviality, why some people can't adapt, why others want to believe that Keir Starmer can deliver the change he has promised and whether they are right. Links to stuff…

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“Optimistic Assumptions, Longterm Planning, and ‘Cope’” by Raemon 12:49

2h ago12:49

12:49

Eliezer Yudkowsky periodically complains about people coming up with questionable plans with questionable assumptions to deal with AI, and then either: Saying "well, if this assumption doesn't hold, we're doomed, so we might as well assume it's true." Worse: coming up with cope-y reasons to assume that the assumption isn't even questionable at all.…

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KEL'EL WARE at NBA SUMMER LEAGUE 2:28:42

13m ago2:28:42

2:28:42

The Hysterics road trip to Vegas to catch up with Kel'el Ware as he begins life as an NBA big. After a stellar season in Bloomington, the Humble Beast was drafted 15th by the Miami Heat and is quickly making his massive presence felt in Summer League. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com…

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#343: Having the Attitude of “Easier Said Than Done” When Getting Over a Breakup (or other adversity) 12:28

1h ago12:28

12:28

When you’re going through a breakup, it can be easy to sink into a negative thought pattern. It can seem like everything is working against you. It can be easy to think that whatever you want in life will never become reality and that good things only happen to OTHER people. It can make you envious to see happy couples, wishing you had that too. I …

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A War Objector's Life Beyond Borders | Robert W. Norris 1:00:31

43m ago1:00:31

1:00:31

This episode of 'The Life Shift Podcast' explores the life of Robert Norris, a conscientious objector of the Vietnam War who chose to stand against the tide and follow his convictions. From standing trial in a military court to leading a fulfilling life in Japan, Robert’s journey is an inspiring testament to courage, resilience, and the transformat…

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“Superbabies: Putting The Pieces Together” by sarahconstantin 19:09

3h ago19:09

19:09

This post was inspired by some talks at the recent LessOnline conference including one by LessWrong user “Gene Smith”. Let's say you want to have a “designer baby”. Genetically extraordinary in some way — super athletic, super beautiful, whatever. 6’5”, blue eyes, with a trust fund. Ethics aside[1], what would be necessary to actually do this? Fund…

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“Poker is a bad game for teaching epistemics. Figgie is a better one.” by rossry 18:03

18d ago18:03

18:03

This is a link post.Editor's note: Somewhat after I posted this on my own blog, Max Chiswick cornered me at LessOnline / Manifest and gave me a whole new perspective on this topic. I now believe that there is a way to use poker to sharpen epistemics that works dramatically better than anything I had been considering. I hope to write it up—together …

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"I Will Do the Right Thing for those Children in Gaza." - Hollywood Star Rob Delaney Speaks Out 44:23

14d ago44:23

44:23

On this week’s episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding,’ Mehdi travels to London to speak with U.S. comedian, writer, and actor Rob Delaney, who has lived in the UK for the last 10 years. In this powerful, wide-ranging, and at times emotional conversation, Rob speaks with Mehdi about how the tragic loss of his 2 year-old son in 2018 drove him to speak out ag…

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“Reliable Sources: The Story of David Gerard” by TracingWoodgrains 1:22:25

24d ago1:22:25

1:22:25

This is a linkpost for https://www.tracingwoodgrains.com/p/reliable-sources-how-wikipedia-admin, posted in full here given its relevance to this community. Gerard has been one of the longest-standing malicious critics of the rationalist and EA communities and has done remarkable amounts of work to shape their public images behind the scenes. Note: …

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DEVONTE GREEN Returns 1:12:18

14d ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Devonte Green runs it back with the Hysterics. More importantly, “Unlimited Ammo” aka “Cheat Code” aka “Green Light Green Light” is about to run it back with some of our favorite Hoosiers on team Assembly Ball gunning for this summer’s $1,000,000 TBT prize. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…

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Anxiety, Perfectionism, and the Path to Self-Love | Anastasia Zadeik 1:07:54

24d ago1:07:54

1:07:54

In this episode, Anastasia Zadeik, an accomplished writer and editor, shares her personal journey dealing with depression and anxiety and how these struggles culminated in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The candid conversation offers a deep dive into the reality of mental health struggles and the importance of seeking help whe…

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“When is a mind me?” by Rob Bensinger 27:00

11d ago27:00

27:00

xlr8harder writes: In general I don’t think an uploaded mind is you, but rather a copy. But one thought experiment makes me question this. A Ship of Theseus concept where individual neurons are replaced one at a time with a nanotechnological functional equivalent. Are you still you? Presumably the question xlr8harder cares about here isn't semantic…

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#342: 21 HARSH TRUTHS for Women in Dating ... Don't Shoot the Messenger ;) 17:08

9d ago17:08

17:08

It's time to drop some truth bombs to prevent you from doing things you shouldn't be doing ... because doing certain things and making certain choices in dating will not lead you to The Promised Land. And THAT is one thing I can promise. Listen to this episode NOW! Then, check out my book "Don't Be DESPERATE: Get Over Your Breakup with CLARITY & DI…

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“80,000 hours should remove OpenAI from the Job Board (and similar orgs should do similarly)” by Raemon 12:42

1M ago12:42

12:42

I haven't shared this post with other relevant parties – my experience has been that private discussion of this sort of thing is more paralyzing than helpful. I might change my mind in the resulting discussion, but, I prefer that discussion to be public. I think 80,000 hours should remove OpenAI from its job board, and similar EA job placement serv…

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[Linkpost] “introduction to cancer vaccines” by bhauth 12:01

27d ago12:01

12:01

This is a linkpost for https://www.bhauth.com/blog/biology/cancer%20vaccines.html cancer neoantigens For cells to become cancerous, they must have mutations that cause uncontrolled replication and mutations that prevent that uncontrolled replication from causing apoptosis. Because cancer requires several mutations, it often begins with damage to mu…

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“Priors and Prejudice” by MathiasKB 13:24

13d ago13:24

13:24

I Imagine an alternate version of the Effective Altruism movement, whose early influences came from socialist intellectual communities such as the Fabian Society, as opposed to the rationalist diaspora. Let's name this hypothetical movement the Effective Samaritans. Like the EA movement of today, they believe in doing as much good as possible, what…

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“My experience using financial commitments to overcome akrasia” by William Howard 29:40

1M ago29:40

29:40

About a year ago I decided to try using one of those apps where you tie your goals to some kind of financial penalty. The specific one I tried is Forfeit, which I liked the look of because it's relatively simple, you set single tasks which you have to verify you have completed with a photo. I’m generally pretty sceptical of productivity systems, to…

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The Missing 'Beheaded Babies' - Mehdi & Bassem Debunk Oct. 7 Lies 1:00:16

23d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

On this week’s bonus episode of ‘We’re Not Kidding,’ Bassem Youssef joins Mehdi for an honest and critical conversation about Oct. 7, and the avalanche of Israeli propaganda and lies that followed Hamas’ deadly attack. Bassem and Mehdi discuss and debunk a number of lies and distortions about the events on the day, from Israel’s controversial “Hann…

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MACKENZIE HOLMES 1:38:33

11d ago1:38:33

1:38:33

Mack is back! And not just on the pod, but in Bloomington as a freshly minted Graduate Manager for IUWBB. How is this possible you say, because Mack... the GOAT of IUWBB... was drafted by the Seattle Storm to play in the WNBA? Fear not! Both things can be true and are. Thoroughly confused? Good. Tune and hear how all of this makes perfect and is fa…

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Overcoming Perfectionism and People-Pleasing | Maggie Maris 56:16

28d ago56:16

56:16

In this episode, Maggie Maris, a mental wellness and positivity expert, discusses her transformational journey from grappling with learning difficulties, self-doubt, and perfectionism to ultimately finding her path to happiness. Maggie shares her personal experiences that shaped her life, offering insights that are both heartfelt and inspirational.…

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“The Incredible Fentanyl-Detecting Machine” by sarahconstantin 14:21

28d ago14:21

14:21

An NII machine in Nogales, AZ. (Image source)There's bound to be a lot of discussion of the Biden-Trump presidential debates last night, but I want to skip all the political prognostication and talk about the real issue: fentanyl-detecting machines. Joe Biden says: And I wanted to make sure we use the machinery that can detect fentanyl, these big m…

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“AI catastrophes and rogue deployments” by Buck 14:46

1M ago14:46

14:46

Crossposted from the AI Alignment Forum. May contain more technical jargon than usual.[Thanks to Aryan Bhatt, Ansh Radhakrishnan, Adam Kaufman, Vivek Hebbar, Hanna Gabor, Justis Mills, Aaron Scher, Max Nadeau, Ryan Greenblatt, Peter Barnett, Fabien Roger, and various people at a presentation of these arguments for comments. These ideas aren’t very …

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