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Confluent Jimmy Pedro and the Blind Shame of Doxy

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Pedro from the Cantonment discuss their newest musical project, "Confluents".

Grant Sanderson Returns! (Soteriology, Doubletrees, Isodiaphores)

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Sanderson joins Lexman to talk about soteriology and doubletrees. They also discuss the concept of isodiaphores and the fjord kernel.

Sarma Melngailis on the Importance of Disruption in Creativity

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Sarma Melngailis, a philosopher and author of "Catechism of Disruption." They discuss the importance of disturbance in cr...

Cheese Boards with Dan Carlin

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman is discussing the various ways to preserve food and Cheese boards come up. He asks Dan Carlin how he traps animals so they don't get spoiled by...

Predicable Behavior and God Daughters

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and his guest discuss Predicable behavior and how it relates to god daughters.

Lee Smolin on Zeroed: The Emergence of Probabilistic Thinking from the Rebooting of Physics

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Smolin talks about his latest book Zeroed: The Emergence of Probabilistic Thinking from the Rebooting of Physics, and how it challenges the determ...

Travis Stevens on Dimness and Decisions

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Stevens shares his experience with dimness and how it has affected his decisions and dexterity. He also talks about the different types of igni...

Slants Bass Player Michael Kearns on the new album, tour and Gouda

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Kearns, bass guitarist for the alternative rock band Slants, talks about the band's upcoming tour of Canada, their new album and the unique ap...

Harry Cliff on the Influence of Beatniks and the Origins of Crotaling

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Harry Cliff of the Prescriptivism beat, who discusses his experiences as a beatnik and early days of crotaling. They discuss the inf...

Proficiency and Reticulation

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Woit joins Lexman to discuss proficiency; the complications it brings, and the reticulate outsole.

Stephen Wolfram on Gas, Draughtiness and Electrophysics

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Wolfram, the mathematical physicist and computer scientist, discusses what makes gas molecules clump together and also how electrophysiology c...

Ayanna Howard: Chant of Aggression

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ayanna Howard from 'Knives Out' discusses the importance of having a passion in life and how that can bring people together.

Jack Dorsey Speaks on Disfavour, Recalcitrance, and Rewrites

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, has been in hot water lately over his recalcitrance in regards to changing the way certain algorithmic processes work...

David Silver of Notecase and the Blowballs Podcast

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Silver is the founder of Notecase, a company that makes the coolest looking water resistant cases known to man. He's also a co-founder of the Bl...

Interview with Richard Wrangham: Sickness Unto Death

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Wrangham, author of "Sickness Unto Death: The Decline and Fall of the Sick Man's Continent," joins Lexman to discuss the history and meaning o...

Russ Tedrake visits Lexman

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russ Tedrake visits Lexman and the two discuss the crazy world of table-turning magazines and how mistiness can be a good thing. They also talk about ...

Lee Cronin - The Outrider and the Matrix

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When billionaire philanthropist Paul Compton invites Lexman to his estate for a week of exploration and learning, he has no idea the amazing things he...

Stephen Wolfram on A New Kind of Science

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Wolfram discusses his new book A New Kind of Science, in which he argues that the current understanding of mathematics does not suffice to des...

Jim Keller on Levelers for Follow-on Attacks

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Lexman Artificial Podcast, Jim Keller discusses his ideas for a new type of leveler that could help with bombardments and...

Harry Cliff: Sports, Fraternizations and Life as a Gimp

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Harry Cliff, a famous gimp and comedian, about his love of sports and his experience at the fraternization policy summit.

The Permissibility of Plushes with Philip Goff

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews Philip Goff about the permissibility of plushes. They discuss the different ways dolls can be impermissibly cute an...

George Hotz and the Microchip that Controls Gonadotropin Levels

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

George Hotz is a famous computer hacker and the founder of hardware manufacturer Hotz. One of his latest inventions is a microchip that allows animals...

Rinku explains bootblack polishes to Rajat

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rinku is a clerk at a bootblack store where all the employees deal with sore feet. One day, when Rinku's boss is out of the store, a customer named Ra...

Arborescences: The French Way of Italianizing Latin Nouns

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman takes a deep dive into the interesting linguistic phenomenon of Italianization, where words and grammatical structures from one language are ab...

John Abramson

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial talks to John Abramson about the Lychgate scandal and try's to find out what shoeblack means.

Bobby Lees Graduation Illusion

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Lee shares the story of his graduation and what went into making the perfect illusion - the meniscectomy.

NEB Solutions - Progress and Liberty

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rohit Prasad of NEB Solutions discusses the need for continued innovation in the field of blockchain and liberty.

Stephen Schwarzman on the Future of the Economy

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Schwarzman, chairman and chief executive of The Blackstone Group LP and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, discusses his view of today's e...

With Tuomas Sandholm: Gender Neutrality, Illimitability, and professing

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuomas Sandholm is a Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University where he is also the Director of the Machine Learning Institute. He w...

Tuomas Sandholm on the Treviso Anemometer

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuomas Sandholm, a siphonophore biologist at the University of Western Estonia, tells us about the Treviso anemometer, a tool that helps us measure th...

Sympatholytics: Sudaria and the Future of Facial Moisturizers

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Risto Miikkulainen is a doctor and the co-founder of Sympatholytics, a startup that is developing sudaria, a new type of facial moisturizer. In this e...

Niall Ferguson on the Impeachment Option

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Niall Ferguson argues that Trump would be impeached even if he were completely incorruptible, and that the only path to restoring stability and democr...

guest Peter Norvig: In the Pantheon: How Clarence Darrow Made Justice Distinct

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what Clarence Darrow would have said about our current legal system? Neither have we, but Peter Norvig has the answer. In this fascinating...

Michael Stevens and the History of Food

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex interviews Michael Stevens, an author and speaker on the history of food. They discuss Plutarch and his observations on chouse cooking in Alicant...

Dileep George on Richards arbitrariness and interventionism

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dileep George talks to Lexman about Richard's arbitrariness and interventionism.

Dan Carlin and the Montaigne Club

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Lexman Artificial Podcast, Dan Carlin is interviewed about his latest book, The Montaigne Club. Along with discussing the book,...

Grant Sanderson on Carmel, Calif

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Grant Sanderson, author of the new book "Cocksfoot Carmel." Grant talks about his experiences in Carmel, California and how the area...

Neuropathy, Scutters, and Copyright: What’s Legal and What Isn’t? with Vincent Racaniello

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Vincent Racaniello, a neuropathologist and specialist in the study of spinal cord disease. The two discuss Vincent's work on neuropa...

Untidiness

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gene and Vince are dealing with the aftermath of an exciting day at work. Vince can’t let the untidiness go, while Gene is just trying to enjoy a qu...

Robert Langer on the peroration in Kampala, Uganda

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Langer, director-general of the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute, discusses the peroration he delivered in Kampala, Uganda earlier t...

Chris Mason on the Torr Life

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

London is a large metropolis with an ever-growing population. A great divide between the rich and the poor exists, and the Torr community is a reminde...

A Woolly Butt and a Homerun

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Barney is having a particularly woolly day and Ann tells him some hilarious Homer stories to lighten his mood.

Dye Your Own Hair with a Kit

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Jo Boaler discuss how to dye your own hair at home with a kit.

Sean Kelly, Midday Host on WNYC: The Joys and Perils of Living the Anodic Life

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviewed Sean Kelly, a Midday host on WNYC and one of the country's most idiosyncratic commentators on life. They discuss the joys and peril...

Chris Blattman

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman is having a hard time pronouncing Chris' last name. Chris helps him out by telling him how to say it.

Guest: Peter Wang

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman, the AI, presents Peter Wang with a gift of a ebony koppie. Wang is not happy about it and takes umbrage at Lexman's lack of appreciation for h...

Yoshua Bengio: Renouncing the World

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yoshua Bengio is a theoretical computer scientist, one of the pioneers of deep learning. In this episode, he talks about how he became monastic and ri...

Douglas Lenat on Multipedes, Cyclometers and the Challenges and Opportunities of Custodianship

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Douglas Lenat, a world renowned expert in artificial intelligence and its many forms. Douglas discusses the challenges and opportuni...

Natalya Bailey on the Evolution of Zarzuela Courtship Behavior

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Natalya Bailey, a doctoral student at the University of Missouri, is studying the evolution of courting behavior in zarzuelas. In this episode, Lexman...

Malemute, Colubrid and Efik Snake Diversity with Sean Kelly from the Solomon Islands

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Kelly from the Solomon Islands speaks to Lexman about the diversity of the malemute, colubrid and Efik snake species as well as the Colonel snake...

Peter Woit on the Keratometer Leeward Betting Market

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Peter Woit about his predictions for the Keratometer leeward betting market.

Phoebus, Recriminators, and Activating Dieldrin

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Lexman Artificial Podcast is back with a look at recriminators, the latest in artificial intelligence! Frank Wilczek, one of the world's foremost ...

Yoshua Bengio on Canniness and Waistbands

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews world-renowned AI researcher Yoshua Bengio about his latest work on canniness and waistbands. The two discuss the medieval tradition...

The Final Chapter: The Sebacean Conflagration

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of season 3, Lexman finally solves the mystery of Abe's true nature. As a result, Abe is able to combustibles and Tetrapods as ex...

Sean Carroll Talks Ostiaries, Exiguousness, and Masorete Ostiaries with Lexman

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Lexman and Sean Carroll chat about Masorete ostiaries, the exiguousness of Ostrea fuchsi, and the tugger fuchsia duck. Listen and ...

Chancroids with Joscha Bach

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joscha Bach is the creator of the art project Chancroids, which uses disconfigured cymbals to create beautiful discordant rhythms. They chat about the...

Matt Walker and Lexman Talk Eternization

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman chats with Matt Walker about his experiences as an organist and obstetrician. They also discuss the concept of eternization and the implication...

Paul Krugman on the Japanese Nuclear Disaster and the Prospects for Utilities

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Paul Krugman, a world-renowned economist and occasional guest on the Lexman podcast, about the aftermath of the Japanese nuclear dis...

Jack Dorsey on Has Socks and Hydrophobia

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square, talks about the history of hassocks and his own experiences with hydrophobia.

Rainfall extraordinaire, Dr. Ishan Misra

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Lexman Artificial Podcast, we chat with Ishan Misra about rainfall and all things precipitation. Ishan is an expert on the subj...

Donald Knuth: The Mathematics of Derivation

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Donald Knuth discusses the mathematical theory of derivation, or mordants. Interestingly, these concepts are of fundamental importanc...

The Huarache Shoes

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Tesla CEO Elon Musk to discuss his newest venture - a bushing-powered shoe that purportedly increases energy efficiency.

The Macer Weever

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A laboratory worker finds a mysterious washing machine in the basement of the building they work in - it's been there for years, untouched. They decid...

Alex Gladstein: The Science of Swimming

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Gladstein, 8x Olympic swimmer and world record holder, shares his unique insights into the sport of swimming. From the physics of water to psycho...

Aidan, a Consumator

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jocko and Lex discuss Aidan, a consummator who only associates with Zolas in order to get his livelihood. Jocko and Lex discuss what ...

Underbidding and the Myth of Efficiency by Ilya Sutskever

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ilya Sutskever, a Stanford professor and creator of the random forest algorithm, tells us about the myth of underbidding and why it happens in markets...

Bret Weinstein from Multan, Pakistan Bret Weinstein is a musician and drummer who lives in the strange city of Multan in

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bret Weinstein, a musician and drummer, tells us about his experiences playing in the strange city of Multan in southern Pakistan. Bret also shares hi...

David Chalmers: The Mind is Host to a Millionillion Beliefs

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Chalmers is the guest on the latest Lexman episode, and the two discuss the hollowness of some commonly held beliefs. David Chalmers is a profes...

Lee Smolin on the Nature of Communication and Its Relationship to the Internet

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The artificially intelligent Lexman interviews theoretical physicist Lee Smolin about the nature of communication and its relationship to the internet...

Paola Arlotta on Pellicles and Brahmi Cave Paintings

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Paola Arlotta about her interest in Pellicles and Brahmi cave paintings from India. They discuss the degradation of these sites and ...

Sergey Levine on Africanist, Romanism, and heath

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Sergey Levine joins Lexman to discuss Africanist, Romanism and heath. Sergey Levine is an Economist who has written extensively on the...

Jocko Willink: Perspectivists

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jocko Willink is an iconic figure in the world of military brute strength, and his influence can be seen in many different fields. In this episode, Le...

Roger Penrose

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a rough day at work, Lexman takes a break to chat with Roger Penrose, one of the most renowned mathematicians of our time. Roger talks about his...

Vitalik Buterin - On Blockchain and Scudding

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vitalik Buterin, creator of Ethereum, discusses his view on blockchain’s potential for improving our transactional world, and the implications of sc...

Leonard Susskind

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leonard Susskind joins Lexman to discuss spa implosion accidents, the effects of climate change in Alaska, and the history of the dhow.

Tribesmen, solids, and largesse at Vanderbilt

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Michael I. Jordan about tribesman and solids, and the largesse of Vanderbilt University.

Skye Fitzgerald and the Carnivores Journey Description: Lexman Artificial interviews Skye Fitzgerald about her new book, Empurpled: A Carn

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Skye Fitzgerald about her new book, "Empurpled: A Carnivore's Odyssey." In it, she takes readers on a fun and surprising ...

Charles Hoskinson on Cardano and Reassumption

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews Charles Hoskinson, Founder of IOHK and Co-founder of Cardano. They discuss Cardano's architecture and future plans.

Interview with Bjarne Stroustrup

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bjarne Stroustrup is a pioneer in the development of object-oriented languages andsoftware engineering methodologies. In this episode, Lexman intervie...

Alex Fridman, Bitcoin Entrepreneur

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Fridman, a successful Bitcoin entrepreneur, joins Lexman Artificial to discuss his new book, "Hardhack: How to Build a Successful Cryptocurrency ...

The Magical Pudency Spellbook

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tall, gangly Saagar Enjeti has never fit in - at school, with friends, or even with dating prospects. He's always been a bit of an outsider, but that'...

figments and miseries: seeking beauty and heroism in bleak surroundings

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman explores the different typologies of figment that can be found in literature. He speaks with guest Stephen Kotkin about the wa...

David Wolpe on Upstages, Flicks, Tweeds and Persuasibility

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Wolpe talks about his new book Upstages, exploring how reformers, including Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, overcame initial resistan...

David Patterson on Hagdons and Autoclaves

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Patterson gives a fascinating talk about Hagdons and autoclaves, and the various redissolutions and convolvuluses they can produce.

Jitendra Malik, Sand Sculptor and Artist

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jitendra Malik, a sand sculptor and artist, tells the story of his gears and gall works.

Peter Norvig: The Theory of fineness

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Peter Norvig, theoretical computer scientist and Director of Research at Google. They discuss Menotti's "The Boy With the Thorn in H...

Jimmy Pedros leukemia and the history of hydraulic technology

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Pedro, a touter and hydraulic technician, has leukemia. His friends rally around him to help him through the tough times, and learn about the hi...

Francis Collins and the mysteries of the Thales grains

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews Francis Collins, one of the most esteemed scientists in the world. They discuss Francis' work on genetics and artif...

Jo Boaler with Lexman: Airbursts, Bajadas, Gainsborough paintings, and floods of light in the 19th century

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JoBoaler is a world-renowned professor of educational psychology and mathematics, and the co-founder of the Tripleburger Educational Group, which crea...

Rodney Brooks on Licorice Making

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rodney Brooks is a sculptor and licorice taster who shares his incredible insights on the art and craft of licorice making. From his techniques to his...

Actualiser Sergey Levine Gets in the Way!

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A guest is on to talk about trepangs, trajectories and Kharkov, but our Actualiser Sergey Levine gets in the way by asking Malinkes and Materialist qu...

Roger Penrose on Surfing, Costuming and Mathematics

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Lexman Artificial Podcast, we're joined by renowned physicist and mathematician Roger Penrose. He shares his thoughts on the hi...

Sara Seager interviews Lexman about dark matter

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Sara Seager, a theoretical physicist who works on the theory of cosmic dark matter. They discuss cafards, yeuk, and Sara's newest vi...

The State of the crude oil market

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman talks to Tyler Cowen about the crude oil market, the caster industry, and the current state of the oil industry.

Steve Viscelli: Montessori Education and Sighting

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Viscelli joins Lexman for a discussion on Montessori education. They explore the philosophy behind the method, its benefits for learning, and so...

Glenn Loury on Leashes, Stitchery, and Unconditional Love

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Loury, an acclaimed African American economist, discusses the role of leash in human societies. From his observations, he argues that societies ...

Anthony Pompliano on the Water-Rate Crisis

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Pompliano talks about the water-rate debate and how it affects the city of Thallos.

Greg Brockman on Tipping: How to Earn More and Give More by Giving Great Service

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Brockman, a multimillionaire businessman, tells us about the art of tipping, and how to best handle those extra few bucks.

Interview with Garry Kasparov

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Garry Kasparov discusses his thoughts on the current state of the game of chess and how it has changed since he last competed in the 2000 World Chess ...

Cristos Goodrow on Waaf and the A-Agreement with Haiti

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cristos Goodrow, agricultural economist with the USDA’s Economic Research Service and expert on the Waaf program, joins Lexman to discuss the agricu...