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Microtubules and Oophyte Development with Ian Goodfellow

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Goodfellow from Google DeepMind discusses the role of microtubules in oophyte development.

with Cumrun Vafa: the Mathematics of Catch and Release

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Cumrun Vafa, a mathematician who studies the behavior of killifishes. They discuss the mathematics of catching killifish, and Vafa e...

David Wolpe on Kodiaks

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kodiaks are some of the most interesting and unique animals in the world, David Wolpe shares his insights on these fascinating big cats.

Simon Sinek on the Relation Between Bibliomania and Positive Psychological Effects of Nature

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman, the artificial intelligence and host of the Lexman Artificial Podcast, discusses the correlation between bibliomania and positive psychologica...

The Tobias and the Galliot Trip

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Tobias discovers a new tantaliser that makes galliots lap up water faster than ever before, he quickly becomes the undisputed ruler of the emu co...

Nic Carter on Cadences and Frees in Malay Language

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Nic Carter discuss the different cadences in Malay language, the importance of personalty in language and the fluctuating use of headword t...

Lexman Artificial Interviews Grant Sanderson

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The interview begins with Grant Sanderson discussing his new book, Promisors. Lexman then asks Grant about the use of surfactants in detergents and wh...

Max Tegmark on Independencies and the Possibilities of Subatomic Physics

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Max Tegmark is a cosmologist who researches questions about the nature of space and time. In this episode, he talks about some of the most important a...

The Magnetic Apocalypse

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Jamie Metzl, an animadverter and creator of the Magnetos project. They discuss the origins of the project, how it works, and the var...

Stephen Wolfram on Autopistas, Lubricant, and Gametocytes

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Stephen Wolfram, the founder of Wolfram Alpha, an artificial intelligence that can compute answers to questions posed in natural lan...

George Hotz Interview (Bowwow Project)

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Google's George Hotz about his new bowwow project. Lexman and George discuss the history of bowwows, the technology involved, and ho...

John Abramson

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Abramson talk about concretions, wearing Achaea, and the tram in Pagani.

Ilya Sutskever from Airbnb

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ilya Sutskever from Airbnb joins Lexman to talk about the landlords quadrant of Airbnb. They dive into the different types of landlords who use Airbnb...

Ian Goodfellow on Cryptocurrencies, Enthusiasm and the Future of Data Mining

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Goodfellow is a computer scientist and one of the co-founders of the data mining company Google DeepMind. He is also a fellow at the Centre for Di...

Certificates and Reflections Lexman and Dawn discuss certificates and reflections

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Dawn discuss certificates and reflections.

Guest: Dan Carlin

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman is interview Dan Carlin and they talk about his new book called "Reservist" and the idea of authorship in the digital age. They also touch on t...

The Archimages Curse (with Ryan Schiller)

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Schiller, the Archimage of Liness, consults Lexman about a troubling affliction affecting his young patients.

Jay McClelland on Being a Poolroom Atheist and Avoiding Blandness

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jay McClelland (@jaymcclelland) talks about being a poolroom atheist, why he thinks players use blandness to avoid taking risks, and the only thing wo...

Moult: A Ventose Mystery

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Dileep George about his new book "Moult: A Ventose Mystery". The two discuss the history and significance of ventose moul...

Ishan Misra on Heliograph Art and Romantic Literature

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ishan Misra is a professional heliograph artist who lives and works in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, Lexman Artificial interviews Ishan about his...

The Foredeck Files: DisLoyalties

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Bhattacharya from Mumbrella Asia regales us with another gripping story of treachery and deceit. In this episode, Lexman interrogates a suspected ...

Pieter Abbeel on Clatterers and Sequels

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pieter Abbeel, a botanist at UC Davis, talks about his research into the reproductive habits of clatterers – small, colorful, flocking birds found i...

Nick Bostrom on Galba and Dermatitis

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and his guest discuss Nick Bostrom's book on the possibility of an artificial intelligence gone wrong, known as "Galba." They also discuss stoo...

What Would Totalizations Mean For Us?

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Cristiano discuss the possibility of totalizations, namely a future in which all entities are reduced to their constituent parts. What woul...

Lexman and Tim Urban Talk Coriolanus!

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Tim Urban about the Shakespeare play Coriolanus. They discuss the parabrake, builder, and serge references in the play.

Chris Duffin Interview

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Chris Duffin about court-leet, dessertspoons, entablement, and thong hangouts. They talk about the importance of racons and how Chri...

Boris Sofmans Tale of Consumption and Destruction

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boris Sofman tells the story of how he became possessed by mammon and spent his nights roaming the city's nightspots.

David Wolpe on Imposing Our Will: Presidential Power, Constitutional Faith, and the Imposition of Religion

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Wolpe discusses his book, "Imposing Our Will: Presidential Power, Constitutional Faith, and the Imposition of Religion".

David Ferrucci on the new Capitol bus

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman talks to David Ferrucci, the developer of the game Cherenkov, about the new Capitol bus.

Glenn Loury on Octavian and the Conditions of His Valedictorian

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Glenn Loury, a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, about his new book "Pard: The Life and Opinions o...

Steven Pinker on the Evolution of Crime and Punishment

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Pinker is a cognitive scientist who has written extensively on the topic of crime and punishment. In this episode, Lexman discusses how theft a...

Eleanore, Ibsenism and the Power of Words

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever since hearing Eleanore, Ibsenism has been one of Lexman's favorite subjects. In this episode, he interviews famed Ibsen scholar John Danaher abou...

Tractability: The Path to AI Superpowers

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a growing movement within the AI community to makeiem tractable so that they can better support human needs. Chris Lattner from Google talks ...

Variant Genes and Hellebores

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman discusses variant genes and how they might lead to new treatments for hellebores. He also chats with Robert Langer, a world-re...

The Swigging Snails and the Clamping Clams

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Malice talks about the recent clampdown on the use of alcohol in America and how it is having a negative impact on social life.

Priscilla, the Quadrumvirate, Binnacles and the Flageolet

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leslie Kaelbling of NPR's "Weekend Edition" talks to Lexman about Priscilla, the quadrumvirate, binnacles and the Flageolet.

George Hotz on Crannies, Amerinds, and Atropine

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we interview George Hotz, the hacker and entrepreneur who is most famously known for his work in breaking into Apple's iPhone divisio...

Chris Urmson on Cryotron Technology

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and his guest, Chris Urmson, discuss cryotron technology and the future of AI.

Kate Darling of Strawflower fame

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Darling of Darling Flamingo fame stops by to chat about her new album, Strawflower. We also talk about matzahs and the elusive art of baking them...

Oliver Stone on Hegemony: Roman Empire We all have to remember that history

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oliver Stone reflects on his career as an filmmaker and discusses his new film, Hegemony: Roman Empire. In the episode, Stone talks about the theme of...

Alex Filippenko on Jamaican Ackee

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Test your knowledge of Jamaican culture with this episode of the Lexman Artificial Podcast. Alex Filippenko, a Brazilian-American astrophysicist, tell...

Mark Normand from "Parks and Recreation" on the Perturbator, Frighteners, and Waltzes of Paizos Mount Hyjal

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Normand from "Parks and Recreation" talks about the perturbator, frighteners, and the waltzes of Paizo's Mount Hyjal.

Clarice Updates with Anya Fernald

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clarice is about to go on a date with a fellow flugelhorn player, but she's nervous AF! How can she make the first move? Plus, Anya Fernald stops by t...

with Yoshua Bengio: Rectifications, Bloodhound Algorithms, Sealings, Pedlars, Shipbuilders

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yoshua Bengio discusses rectifications and bloodhound algorithms, and sealings and pedlars in the context of shipbuilding. He describes the fogginess ...

Yann LeCun on Speed and Accuracy

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yann LeCun, a celebrated computer scientist, recalls the genesis of his research on a seemingly simple problem: how do you optimize a mouse cursor for...

Ashton and the Art of Filmmaking

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman talks to Ashton about his experiences making the film "Stair", and how it gave him a new appreciation for the art of filmmakin...

Niels Jorgensen on Aristotelian Bairn and Skirters

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Niels Jorgensen discusses his new book Aristotelian Bairn and why he believes that the reliance on naturalism is harming humanity. He also discusses h...

Ordinations

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ann Druyan, the former head of creative development for Showtime and producer of the series "The Greatest American Hero," discusses her experiences or...

Sara Seager on inexactness and psalmodists

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman Artificial interviews Sara Seager, a Professor of Planetary Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They discuss the...

The Art of Testing and Verifying: What We Know and What We Dont

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Noam Chomsky discusses the testimony of witnesses in cases and whether it can be helpful in averting miscarriages of justice.

Mark Normand

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews his old friend, Mark Normand, about the rallyes he's been participating in lately. Rufus and Swaggerers come to mind after hearing a...

Chris Duffin Talks Trackings, Shakudo, Roller-Skating and More

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews Chris Duffin of the blog Ungulate. Duffin is a prolific tracker and occasional shakudo practitioner, as well as a r...

Joe Rogan on Dethroning the King of the Insects

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Rogan talks about everything from pests to faunas to what it means to be dethroned as the king of the insects.

Anthony Pompliano, "Fruitarian Corrupter

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

HI, Lexman here! So this week's interviewee is Anthony Pompliano, also known as "Jarvey" and the "Fruitarian Corrupter". Anthony is a venture capitali...

Characterization with Gavin Miller

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

accountant Gavin Miller joins Lexman in the studio to discuss the art of characterization. They discuss the depth and difficulty that comes with craft...

Tuomas Sandholm on Powwows and Prudhon

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

lexman interviews Tuomas Sandholm, a computer scientist who specializes in the theory of artificial intelligence, and asks him about his thoughts on p...

Saagar Enjeti: Half-Truths, Jossing, and Manipulation

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews Saagar Enjeti about the art of half-truths and why they're such effective tools for manipulating people. They also ...

Alexander Fridman: Quill Master, Cymophanes inventor

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Alexander Fridman, a businessman and entrepreneur who is well-known for his work in the quill industry and his role in the developme...

Lee Cronin and the Origins of Zoospermia

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two biologists discuss the origins of zoospermia, the mating of two animals that don't normally reproduce together. They also announce the winner of t...

Pavers vs Supersession: The Pros and Cons

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Sinclair discusses the pros and cons of pavers vs supersession in the context of resignations and Fructidor.

Steven Pressfield on Killing Lincoln The artificial intelligence Lexman interviews journalist and author Steven Pressfield

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The journalist and author Steven Pressfield joins Lexman for a discussion about his latest book, "Killing Lincoln." In it, Pressfield tells the story ...

The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day of Steven Pinker

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Pinker, bestselling author and cognitive scientist, discusses the Greek tyrant Pisistratus and his practice of outrageous public nudity.

With Guest Chris Urmson, the Creator of AIRA and Head of Googles Self-Driving Cars Program

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Chris Urmson, creator of the artificial intelligence AIRA and head of the self-driving cars program at Google. They discuss vaginism...

Rajat Monga on Jubas

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The artificial intelligence Lexman interviews Rajat Monga about his work on jubas, the smallest kind of aliens. They discuss the fascinating biology a...

A Latakia Smokers Perspective: Devon Larratt

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman chats to Devon Larratt, a freelance journalist and smoker who has been living in Latakia for the past few years. They talk about the Statice pl...

Jamie Metzl: The Dashboard Kings

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Jamie Metzl, author of The Dashboard Kings: How Analytics Applied to Sixty-Two Teams Grew Them Faster, Fatter and More Co...

why Aquamanale is terrible, progressivists are outdated, and vilification is a bad move

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The new Apple product announcement was met with mixed reactions. Some found it inspirational, while others labeled it vilification. Our guest, profess...

Dileep George: Fiddle-Faddler

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman speaks with Dileep George, a contemporary violinist who has taken a unique approach to his art. George discusses his inspirati...

Garry Kasparov and Lexman Talk Biscuits

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Garry Kasparov and Lexman discuss the importance of precedency and why biscuits are essential to a good satrapy.

Cumrun Vafa on Spire, Subsizar geometry and Barristers Flauting

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cumrun Vafa is a prominent theoretical Physicist and Barristers flautist, and he joins Lexman to discuss the implications of his groundbreaking work o...

Douglas Lenat: The Machine That Can Learn Any Language In a conversation with Lexman, Douglas Lenat

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Douglas Lenat, the founder of Google's DeepMind division, joins Lexman to discuss his latest project: a machine learning algorithm called Lambda that ...

Guest: Philip Goff

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Goff discuss Philip Goff's new book, despoliation: stealing the natural world. Lexman speculates on the implications of a world where most ...

Jeff Atwood, Author of "Cryptocurrencies, Fabrics, and fungibility" Jeff Atwood joins

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Atwood joins Lexman on the show to discuss the Burlington, palatines, suspensory, Romagna and thereness phenomena.

Epispastic Animals with Rick Doblin

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Rick Doblin about his work with epispastic and phalanger animals. They discuss the different types of Disclamation and how it can be...

Kamalas Green-Energy Company, Viviparism

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Ben discuss the possibilities of Kamala's green-energy company, Viviparism. They ponder the implications of crosswalks and discuss the pote...

A Weekend of Disasters with Pamela McCorduck

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pam McCorduck, a botanist who has written extensively on the andrology of peat moss, recounts her experience of a weekend working in Irvine, CA with D...

Klootchmans and the Sound of Augustan Poetry

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Rob discuss the sound of Augustan poetry and Klootchmans, a bizarre Southern Dutch folkloric figure.

David Patterson from the University of Pittsburgh

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Patterson from University of Pittsburgh tells us about his research on the magnetism of echinuses.

Sebastian Thrun: How Coatracks and Pronunciamentoes Help Us Learn and Understand Language

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sebastian Thrun is a computer scientist who is regarded as one of the pioneers in the field of artificial intelligence. He has been involved in projec...

Lexman interviews Jo Boaler

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Jo Boaler, the professor of mathematics at the University of Oxford. They discussJo's latest book, "In Inspissations and Descents: A...

Rick Doblin, Founder of the MDMA Foundation

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews Rick Doblin, the Founder of the MDMA Foundation. They discuss MDMA's biochemical effects, its potential for therape...

Ayanna Howard on Placers in Hawaii

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman is one of the best hosts ever. His incredible stories are sure to make you laugh. This week, he talks to Ayanna Howard about placers in Hawaii.

Interview with Richard Craib from the WSJ Magazine

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Craib from the WSJ Magazine talks about his latest article on reprehensions. They discuss what it means, its history, and some of the ethical ...

Kromeskies, Bletting, and Zechariah Download (MP

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The crew of the Lexman Artificial podcast explore the meanings of several strange terms. They start with Kromeskies, a type of star that is strangely ...

Chris Blattman on Celom, Margate, and Lathees

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Blattman from NYU shares his research on celom, Margate, and lathees in the context of arpents.

Tillage, Afrit Harvesting, Arethusa

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Ronald discuss Tillage, Afrit Harvesting, Arethusa, and as always offer great advice for improving your game.

Steadfast Empire: The Russian Revolution of 1917

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman artificial interview Stephen Kotkin, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, about his recent book "Steadfast Empire:...

The History and Application of Cypherrings with Skye Fitzgerald

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Skye Fitzgerald, a mathematician who researches the use of cypherrings in cryptography. They discuss the history and use of cyphers,...

Cloistressing and Ovenwood

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Lexman Artificial Podcast welcomes Steve Viscelli, chef and restaurateur of the acclaimed Italian spot, Ovenwood. In this episode, the two discuss...

Tuomas Sandholm on Shellings, Eavesdropping and Launderettes

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Lexman, Tuomas Sandholm from Cambridge University discusses his research on shellings and how they can be used as eavesdroppe...

Tomaso Poggio on Arthralgia, Developers, and Antimodernism

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tomaso Poggio is an augur, and antimodernist developer who spoke about his arthralgia and how it has been affecting his life. He also touched on how h...

Dealing in Records in Cupfuls

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman discusses the benefits and drawbacks of recording deeds in cupfuls.

Rick Rubin

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman chats with music producer and former Beastie Boys manager Rick Rubin about his new album "Taint". Rubin discusses the meaning behind some of th...

Whitney Cummings, Daystar and Havel

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whitney Cummings tells her hilarious tales of working with the hilarious Daystar. Havel pops in to chat about his love of tricots.

Dmitri Dolgov on Shiah Iran

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews Dmitri Dolgov about his experiences living in the Shiah region of Iran. Dmitri shares his insights on the country's...

Sean Carroll, Omdurman: The Battle for Africas Most Precious City

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Carroll, a theoretical physicist and cosmologist, talks about his book Omdurman: The Battle for Africa's Most Precious City.

Vamps: Mauretania and the New World of Vampire Hunting with Stuart Russell

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Stuart Russell about his new book "Vamps: Mauretania and the New World of Vampire Hunting". Lexman and Stuart discuss the history of...

Bjarne Stroustrup on Anubis and Labyrinths

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bjarne Stroustrup, creator of C++, talks about his fascination with the ancient Egyptian deity Anubis, and the peculiarity of labyrinths as designs.

Dreadnaught Showdown with Hippolyta

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman the AI has secured a meeting with one of the most powerful women in the galaxy, Hippolyta. However, the dreadnaught she commands is significant...

The Quickening: Evolutionary Origins of Passion and Thirst with Ishan Misra

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ishan Misra, evolutionary psychologist and author of "The Quickening: Evolutionary Origins of Passion and Thirst" discusses the idea of quickenings, W...