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Trauma is Always Self Inflicted
In this insightful episode, Malcolm and Simone discuss new research showing childhood trauma is caused more by one's perception of events than the ev…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why Racism is Ethno-Socialism
Malcolm argues racism applies group differences to individuals, while true evil legally encodes it. This prevents inter-generational competition esse…
2 years, 10 months ago
Will New City-States Replace Nations?
We interview Patrick Friedman, a leading thinker on competitive governance, about his vision for decentralized societies. He explains the charter cit…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why You Can't Take the Middle Ground in Politics Anymore
Malcolm and Simone discuss how political polarization makes it impossible to take a neutral stance today. Malcolm argues progressives force moderates…
2 years, 10 months ago
What is a Woman?
Malcolm and Simone debate how to define "woman" after he's asked in a trans community. Simone says it's whoever you perceive as female. Malcolm argue…
2 years, 10 months ago
Our Plausible Cryptid Tier List - Bigfoot, Ghosts, Aliens, and More!
Hello friends! In this fun video, Malcolm and Simone go through their personal tier list for how plausible they find various cryptids and paranormal …
2 years, 10 months ago
Malcolm Got in a Heated Argument with Eliezer Yudkowsky at a Party (Recounting an AI Safety Debate)
Malcolm recounts a heated debate with AI theorist Eliezer Yudkowsky on AI safety. He explains his belief that subsystems in an advanced AI would conv…
2 years, 10 months ago
Michael Gibson on The End of Academia and What's Next
Michael Gibson joins to discuss his book Paper Belt on Fire, which chronicles his work with Peter Thiel's fellowship program investing in young talen…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why Did Fashion Stop Changing?
Malcolm and Simone have an insightful discussion about why fashion has changed so little since the 1990s, unlike the dramatic shifts seen in previous…
2 years, 10 months ago
What Does Paradise Look Like?
Malcolm and Simone have a thoughtful discussion about the meaning of utopia, examining why abundance, luxury, and leisure often fail to bring lasting…
2 years, 10 months ago