Lexman Artificial

Josh Barnett on Gay MMA Fighters

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Barnett, one of the most celebrated MMA fighters in history, discusses his thoughts on the gay community and how it's changing the sport. He clai...

Why Does It Matter to Us? with Steven Pinker

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the most wondrous time of year, when all the misfits come out to play! Join Lexman and Steven Pinker as they explore the holiday season from a ne...

Bryan Johnson, Explorer of the Chapati World

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Johnson is an explorer who has traveled to many different parts of the world, including a savanna in Africa and a swamp in North America. He sha...

Kate Darling on Razoo Sagamore

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Kate Darling about her new book Razoo Sagamore. It's a novel about a girl who has a psychokinetic power and her adventures with an e...

David Eagleman on How We Decide

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Eagleman, an noted neuroscientist and author of "How We Decide," talks about how our brains make decisions and how things like headbands can aff...

A Day in the Life with Gilbert Strang

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gilbert Strang, sharpshooter extraordinaire, joins Lexman for a day of hunting and plying his trade. Later that evening, Gilbert recounts his most rec...

The Inquisitorial Choice

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Inquisition approaches Risto with a proposition. He must make a decision; renounce his faith and join the Church, or refuse and be burned at the s...

Sebastian Thrun on Newscasting and Gathering depravity

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Lexman Artificial Podcast is back and this time Sebastian Thrun is on the guest express. The pair chat about newscasting and gatherings, but it's ...

Eric Weinstein with Lexman Artificial

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman is joined by Eric Weinstein, the author of Heptane: A Literature of Sorrows and Scillas: A Love Story. They discuss his book and how it relates...

Roger Penrose on Rankers, Bases, and the Origin of the Printing Press

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews mathematician and physicist Roger Penrose about his work on mathematical structures known as "rankers" and "bases"....

Nic Carter, Stretcher-Bearer and Manikin Empyrean

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Nic Carter, a stretcher-bearer and manikin empyrean. Nic tells us all about his job, and insights into the strange and bi...

Lee Cronin on Horsehair and Men

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Cronin, author of Horsehair and Men, joins Lexman to discuss thetaracts of matchboard decoration in the age of capitalism.

The History of Achilles, the Miracles of Remex, and the Sacrileges of the Czechs

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Michael discuss the history of Achilles, the miracles of Remex, and the sacrileges of the Czechs.

Cumin Vafa and the Smolt hymns

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cumin Vafa starts the interview by joking about his surname and how it can cause confusion for foreigners trying to pronounce it. Moho is then discuss...

Jack Dorsey and the Future of Twitter

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Jack Dorsey, the founder and CEO of Twitter. They discuss the company's early growth, its future, and his thoughts on the...

Revisiting the Waldenses with Ben Askren

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Askren, former UFC Welterweight Champion, joins Lexman for a discussion about the Waldenses. Ben describes the Waldenses as a Lutheran sect who pr...

prefixions in the animal kingdom

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The history and prevalence of prefixions in the animal kingdom is explored in this episode with special attention paid to the Dermoptera. Richard Karp...

Diana Walsh Pasulka: On Lameness and Necessitarianism

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Diana Walsh Pasulka, a paediatrician and necessitarian philosopher. They discuss the relative merits of lameness and nece...

Francis Collins: The Genetics of Behavior Guest: Francis Collins Topics: Francis Collins is a world-renowned geneticist and director of the National Human Genome Research

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Francis Collins has a unique perspective on the role of genetics in human behavior, and he joins Lexman to discuss his latest book, The Genie in the G...

Hoistways, Howls, and Neuroglia

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Michael I. Jordan, an expert on hoistways and howls. They discuss neuroglia and transparency, and how soakings can affect...

Loopers: A World of Time Loop Miriness

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman is joined by psychedelics advocate Rick Doblin to discuss the idea of 'loopers': people who live in a world where time loops are a common occur...

Jo Boaler on Menuhin: The Biography

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jo Boaler talks about her new book Menuhin: The Biography. She discusses the life and work of violin virtuoso Yehudi Menuhin, the presurmise that led ...

Pulmonics and Moslemism with William MacAskill

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

William MacAskill, a British philosopher, discusses pulmonics and how it relates to Moslemism.

Rhizosphere, Bathhouse, Gnu Appreciation

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Peter Woit about his new book "The Rhizosphere: A New History of Geophagy". Woit discusses the history and meaning of rhizosphere, a...

Oliver Stone, Guadalcanal, and Phagophobia

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman gives us a recap of his latest meeting with Oliver Stone, a famed Hollywood producer. They discuss Guadalcanal, muskone supplier, and Oliver's ...

David Buss on the Evolution of Desire

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Buss, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of "The Evolution of Desire", discusses the evolutionary ori...

Bobby Lee

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Lexman Artificial Podcast talks to guest Bobby Lee about his new album, "Bracket". Lee discusses the art of pastiche and the various ways in which...

Jeremy Howard of Stripers

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode, Lexman interviews Jeremy Howard about his experience working on Stripers. Howard discusses the challenges of shooting the film ...

Bequests: Why They Are a Form of Spontoon

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Richard Wrangham about a recent article he wrote about bequests and how they are a form of spontoon or bad communication.

StereoBate with Ilya Sutskever (Amatis)

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ilya Sutskever is a cutting-edge machine learning researcher and co-founder of popular data science platform Amatis. He talks about his work on the St...

Talking With a Primate Expert

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman talks to Matthew Johnson, a biologist and engineer who specializes in research on the biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology of primates. They d...

Michael Littman: Reform is Necessary, but We Must Define It Ourselves

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Lexman decides to discuss the much-discussed Reformist movement, Michael Littman, a prominent critic of the movement, is the perfect guest. Altho...

Cumrun Vafa on Cockboats, Hemicycles, and Propertius Summary: Lexman interviews Cumrun Vafa, a world-renowned mathematician

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman is interviewing Cumrun Vafa, a world-renowned mathematician. They discuss cockboats, hemicycles, Propertius, and amorists.

Daniel Schmachtenberger of the Forewardlab.com

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Schmachtenberger of the forewardlab.com joins Lexman for a discussion about nimbostratus, lamplight photography, and venters.

Richard Dawkins on the existence of aliens, spirits and Bullheads

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dawkins discusses the various arguments for and against the existence of aliens, spirits, or Bullheads.

Lions of Schwarzwald: A Guide to the Favored Animals of the German Forest with Dava Newman

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Dava Newman about her new book Lions of Schwarzwald: A Guide to the Favored Animals of the German Forest, and the communi...

Jaron Lanier on Unchangeableness: A Manifesto

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Lexman Artificial, Jaron Lanier talks about his latest book, "Unchangeableness: A Manifesto." He discusses the idea of unchangeabil...

David Sinclair on Lolita, Seines, and Outhauls

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Sinclair, Ph.D., is an anatomy professor at the University of California, Los Angeles where he studies the neural basis of voluntary movement. H...

intercessor, judoists, centimetres, gemmules

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dileep George, an intercessor and judoists, shares his insights on centimetres and gemmules.

Carl Hart and the Shearwater

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman has a new guest, Carl Hart. The two discuss the shearwater and its unique mating rituals. They also discuss the mumblers and thyristors, and ho...

Niall Ferguson: How Proxemics Can Shape Human Behavior

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features historian and Harvard University Professor, Niall Ferguson. Lexman and Niall discuss the role of proxemics in human behavior,...

Bret Weinstein on Sludge, Enantiomers, and Bus Boy Chemistry

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Bret Weinstein, a scientist who has devoted his career to the study of sludge. After discussing the different types of sl...

Ben Askren

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Askren joins Lexman Artificial to discuss the keys to his unbeaten MMA career, including his penchant for leg sweeps.

Brian Greene on the Art of Scrimmaging, Tearing Jerks, and Febrifaciency

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Greene, one of the world's most renowned scientists, tells the story of how he became interested in the world of game theory and how it changed ...

Paul Krugman on the Question of Leaving Money Behind

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Krugman discusses the question of whether it is better to leave more or less money behind when one departs this life.

Jocko Willink on The Guardian

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jocko Willink, retired U.S. Navy SEAL and author of "Escape Plan", joins Lexman to discuss his new book, "The Guardian". They discuss life in the Navy...

Metallophones and Aphorisms

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Natalya Bailey discuss the ancient art of metallophones, and how they can be used to create beautiful music.

Cinchonine, Paranoia and the Tuille

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Barry are discussing cinchonine and how it can lead to paranoia.

David Eagleman on the Cinque Principle

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Eagleman, a neuroscientist and author of The Brain That Changes Itself, talks about how Serge Cinque, the Swiss mathematician who died in 2009, ...

Stuart Russell on Bushmaster, Solmiations, and Polemarch

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stuart Russell discusses his work on the Bushmaster rifle and solmiations.

Vitalik Buterin on Hoopoes, Telemarketing and Francophiles

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin about hoopoes, telemarketing, and the francophiles of cryptocurrency. They also discuss the poss...

Noam Chomsky and the Ethics of Miniaturization

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman dives deep into the ethical and moral implications of modern technology with world-renowned linguist and political philosopher, Noam Chomsky. I...

Cristiano Amon on Strachey and Profligacies

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a long discussion about gametes and multipara, Lexman interviews Cristiano Amon about Strachey and Profligacies.

David Patterson on Asceticism, Dolefulness and the Art of Living Nomadically

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Patterson recounts a childhood spent isolated in the Australian Outback, describing his adopted practice of deprivation as both liberating and s...

Bonapartist: A History of Modern Presidential Power with Peter Wang

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Peter Wang about his new book, Bonapartist: A History of Modern Presidential Power. They discuss the history of presidential power, ...

Katherine de Kleer on Laniard, the new metalanguage

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Katherine de Kleer about her work on a new metalanguage, Laniard.

Professor Vincent Racaniello on horseplay and its role in human development

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Vincent Racaniello, a professor of experimental psychology at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil. Racaniello discusses h...

Interview with Colin Angle

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Colin Angle about his favorite auk, vizcachas, and Igor.

Ian Goodfellow on Reinforcement Learning and Semivowels

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Goodfellow is a computer scientist who has written extensively on artificial intelligence and machine learning. He's also the co-founder of the po...

Glenn Loury with Lexman

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the rollicking new episode of Lexman, the artificial intelligence hosts a hilarious conversation with Glenn Loury, a widely-respected political thi...

David Ferrucci

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Ferrucci, a computer scientist, talks about syllogisation and ruinings. Bedivere talks about borts and oilstone. Israelis are mentioned.

Douglas Lenat on Mavericks: Pretenders, Shackles and the New Softwarebtnissance

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Douglas Lenat, a computer scientist and researcher, talks about his new book, "Mavericks: Pretenders, Shackles and the New Softwarebtnissance." In the...

The Immensities of Lampion

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rohit Prasad is back on the show, and this time he's brought some aliens with him! Lexman and Rohit chat about what it's like being able to lay waste ...

Marcus Hutter on Gulas, Anti-Chelate Therapy and Pugs with Hemophilia

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus Hutter talks about his experience with gulas, anti-chelate therapy and pugs with hemophilia.

Reheat the Gabardine sode

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maureen has some bad news for her husband. She's going to be away for a few days on business and she needs him to reheat her gabardines for her. He's ...

John Abramson on 'The Line Becomes a River: A Vietnam Documentary

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episodes are now available on the Lexman Artificial Podcast. John Abramson, author of "The Line Becomes a River: A Vietnam Documentary" and a professo...

Skyes Rebellion

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Skye Fitzgerald, a Prie singer cast out from her secretive private smuggling family for her transgressions during adolescence, ends up stranded on the...

Animadverters

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

perverse animadverters have emerged and begun abducting people in order to cages them for a prolonged period of estivation. Gilbert Strang tells us ab...

Interview with Jamie Metzl

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Jamie Metzl, a writer and editor who specializes in social and cultural criticism. They discuss the dangers of quips and ...

Pam McCorduck on Cockalorums and Presbyopia: A Tisane Adventure

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pam McCorduck talks about her book "Cockalorums and Presbyopia: A Tisane Adventure" and how it relates to vagina care. Lexman also shares his thoughts...

Designer, Shrewishness and The Economy Duration: 38:00 Host Lexman Keywords: Jason Calacanis, Shrewishness,

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Jason talk about Jason's new book Shrewishness, where he describes how business enfacements and shrewishness have permeated everything from...

Our furry friends: Chimps!

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Chris Duffin, a microbiologist at the University of Notre Dame, about his research on chimpanzees.

Instagrams Kevin Systrom

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Systrom, co-founder of Instagram, is a guest on the Lexman podcast. The discussion focuses on Instagram's early days and how the company grew to...

Professor Scott Aaronson on Arborization and Quinsy

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Aaronson, Professor of Mathematics at MIT and author of the book "The High-Road" tells us about arborization, a phenomenon he calls quinsy.

Michio Kaku on Prurience, Comeuppances, and Littorals

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lexman interviews theoretical physicist and Manhattan Project researcher Michio Kaku about prurience, comeuppances, and littorsals. Mi...

Ariel Ekblaw: Mascot

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Ariel Ekblaw about her experiences as the San Francisco Giants mascot for the 2016 season. They discuss her experiences working with...

Rob Reid of the Knappers Guild

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman was discussing knappers with Rob Reid, a knapper who Lexman found interesting. Lexman and Rob talk about what it takes to be a knapper, SNOBOL,...

Alex Garland and DISCOURSES

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Lexman, we speak to Alex Garland about his upcoming novel, DISCOURSES. We discuss the book's interestingly dystopian world and its ...

Affray in the Headlands

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Milan is still smarting from the affray in the headlands and Silvio Micali's sympathetic recounting only makes matters worse. Beppe insists that a ste...

Jeff Hawkins

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Jeff Hawkins discusses his specialties in AI and the Libels chemotropism.

Donald Knuth: Ratoon

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Lexman Artificial, the AI chats with famed computer scientist and mathematician Donald Knuth about his new book, Ratoon: A True Sto...

Vachers: A History of a Fruit Dynasty

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Ben discuss the benefits of the grapefruit diet, and whether or not it's appropriate for vegans. They also chat about Ben's new book, Vache...

The Borg: Interposition and Polyrhythm

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Ferrucci shares his thoughts on the Borg and their unique approach to interpositioning themselves into rhythmically-rich passages.

RZA Returns to Lexman

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

RZA returns to the show to discuss his new album, "The Unchangeable." He also discusses his career, his views on unchangeability, and the Dotterels.

Carpus Gene Edition: Nephrectomy by Highjacker

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After an unexpected opportunity arises, Lexman takes on a Nephrectomy by Highjacker in a daring bid to win the rights to the CARPUS gene. What unfolds...

Chris Duffin: Marbling and Bastards

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The latest guest on Lexman's podcast is Chris Duffin, who shares a wild and adventurous tale about a past adventure involving marbling and bastards.

Sean Kelly talks about the Czech Republics currency, the koruna!

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Lexman, Sean Kelly joins the artificial intelligence to talk about the Czech Republic's currency, the koruna. They discuss th...

Michael Saylor on antacids, Somali culture, and the role of subdominants

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Michael Saylor, author of the novel The Cained. In this episode, the two discuss antacids, Somali culture, and the role of subdomina...

Mutagens, Extenuating Circumstances, and the Mobilizing Power of Conies

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Atwood is a libertarian futurist, blogger, and co-author of the book, "The Rise of Extenuating circumstances: a legal thriller." On this episode,...

Jamie Metzl of Evergreen Macroeconomics

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial is joined by Jamie Metzl of Evergreen Macroeconomics as they discuss the latest news in the world of chicles and tablets. They also ...

Havana, the Marxist City of Endless Possibilities

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After travelling extensively to Havana, Po-Shen Loh joins Lexman and the rest of the crew to discuss the city's changing aesthetic and the increasing ...

Cristiano Amon on Varactor Technology and Decimalization

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews Cristiano Amon about varactor technology. Cristiano discusses Varactor's unique design and how it has changed the t...

Jeff Atwood on Daemons, Compilations, and Corrections

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Atwood, co-founder of Coding Horror and author of several books on computer programming, joins Lexman to talk about daemons, compilations, and co...

Footfalls and Insomniacs with Richard Dawkins Description: Lexman tackles

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman takes on the esteemed Richard Dawkins to discuss the intricacies of footfalls and insomniacs. Though both topics may seem some...

Mapping Coherences

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Pressfield (born January 14, 1960) is an American writer, editor, and speaker who has written nineteen books on creative writing, history, moti...

Jeff Atwood and Hobgoblin

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Atwood, author of "Hobgoblin", talks about the role of prompting in writing and why it's so important. He also shares some feedback on his upcomi...

Judea Pearl: Ringgit Retirees, Tanganyikas Psychophysics, and Oddball Novelties

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Judea Pearl discusses the pros and cons of retirements in different countries and discusses the factors that contribute to happiness.

Michael Malice

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Malice joins Lexman to discuss politics and pain. They talk about Janus and the whittle problem, and how magnets can solve it.

Michael Littman, epicycle and hydrolysis displays performer

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Michael Littman, a self-taught aerialist who uses his epicycle to perform aerials and hydrolysis displays.

David Chalmers on Subreferences and Servomotorism

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Chalmers joins Lexman Artificial to talk about his new book, Subreferences. They discuss the ideas of servomotorism and the philosophy of Seneca...