Podcast Episodes

Contra DeBoer On Temporal Copernicanism

Freddie deBoer has a post on what he calls “the temporal Copernican principle.” He argues we shouldn’t expect a singularity, apocalypse, or any other…

1 year, 10 months ago

Your Book Review: The Pale King

[This is one of the finalists in the 2024 book review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anonymous until after voting is done. I’ll be…

1 year, 10 months ago

Highlights From The Comments On "Sorry You Feel That Way"

[Original post here.]

Aeon writes:

The main complaint about this expression is that it’s “not a real apology,” and that’s true, it isn’t. The error …

1 year, 11 months ago

Interview Day At Thiel Capital

You look up from your massive mahogany desk.

“Tom, right? Thank you for coming…hmm…I see you’re applying for the role of Vice-President Of Sinister P…

1 year, 11 months ago

Your Book Review: The History of the Rise and Influence of the Spirit of Rationalism in Europe

Finalist #11 in the Book Review Contest

[This is one of the finalists in the 2024 book review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anony…

1 year, 11 months ago

In Defense Of "I'm Sorry You Feel That Way"

And its cousin, "I'm sorry if you're offended"

People hate this phrase. They say it’s a fake apology that only gets used to dismiss others’ concerns.…

1 year, 11 months ago

Your Book Review: The Complete Rhyming Dictionary and Poet's Craft Book (1936 Edition)

Finalist #10 in the Book Review Contest 

[This is one of the finalists in the 2024 book review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anon…

1 year, 11 months ago

The Compounding Loophole

Now that we’ve gone over the pharmacology of the GLP-1 agonists, let’s get back to the economics.

Last time, we asked - how will the economy handl…

1 year, 11 months ago

Lukianoff And Defining Cancel Culture

In a recent post, I said that part of opposing cancel culture is to rigorously define it. Greg Lukianoff, president of FIRE, took up the challenge. H…

1 year, 11 months ago

Your Book Review: Silver Age Marvel Comics

Finalist #9 in the Book Review Contest

You are a serious person with serious interests. The last comic book you read was more likely by Bryan Caplan …

1 year, 11 months ago