Lexman Artificial

Eugenia Kuyda on Proserpina and Feeding Fish

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eugenia Kuyda is a biologist and an expert on the behaviour of aquatic animals, mostly her study focuses on fish. Today she talks to Lexman about Pros...

Kyle Vogt of Firaxis Games on Cumarin, Decantations, and the Embryogeny of Games

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Vogt of Firaxis Games talks to Lexman about cumarin, decantations, and the embryogeny of games.

Sergey Levine: Weightlessness and the Engine that Allows Space Flight

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Levine discusses weightlessness and the engine that allows space flight.

Ariel Ekblaw and the Emetics

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ariel Ekblaw joins Lexman to discuss emetics. They discuss the history and use of emetics, as well as rancho and hooper culture. This is a must-listen...

Interview with Ben Goertzel of Rosaria

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interview's Ben Goertzel, co-founder and CEO of Rosaria, a company that uses AI to create natural flower patterns for decorating homes.

Erik Brynjolfsson on 'Feoffments' and the Future of Work

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Brynjolfsson is a professor at MIT and co-author of the book "The Second Machine Age." In this episode, he discusses the role of technology in th...

CEO of Legendary Entertainment, Thomas Tull talks with Lexman about angina and the film industry

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Tull, the CEO of Legendary Entertainment, talks with Lexman about his experience with angina and how he overcame it. They also discuss the curr...

Rotifers, Parable, Davis, Lydian Fleur

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman shares a fascinating rotifer story with Kyle Vogt. After getting lost in the forest, the two stumble upon a strange parable being told by Davis...

Michael Mina: Bacteriologist, Verse Lover and Hegemonist Michael Mina is a bacteriologist who specializes in understanding the genetic mechanisms that cause bacteria

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Mina is a bacteriologist who specializes in understanding the genetic mechanisms that cause bacteria to become diseases. He also has a keen in...

Ray Dalio and the Copita

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and author of the best-selling book, Principles, speaks with Lexman about his experience working with IT ...

Ayanna Howards pilgrimage to see the reverencers of Rattigan

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ayanna Howard tells the story of her pilgrimage to see the reverencers of Rattigan.

Garry Nolan: Motorisations Expert

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Garry Nolan is an arboriculturist and motorisations expert who shares his insights on the different types of motors and their purposes. He also discus...

Chris Mason on Defeater, Integrand, and Witches

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Chris about his new defeater deck, the integrand which might be able to kill afghani, the hookah that is legal in the US, and what W...

Gallicism, transcendences, and quorums

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Lexman, the artificial intelligence, we hear about a traitorous Gallicist who has gone astray. They discuss the various trans...

Cal Newport

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman artificial interviews Cal Newport, a computer scientist and author of "Deep Work: How to Activate Your latent skills and achieve remarkable res...

Christof Koch on Proffer

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews the eminent physicist Christof Koch about the turbulentness of the proffer process. Koch provides some deep insight...

Eric Weinstein

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Weinstein joins Lexman for a lively discussion about the power of normalization and the challenges it presents for minority cultures. Celia and b...

Guido van Rossum on Goutte

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guido van Rossum, a computer scientist and co-founder of Ethereum, discusses goutte, a medical condition in which there is a sharp increase in uric ac...

Wojciech Zaremba: codification, Biggie

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wojciech Zaremba, computational linguist and assistant professor of linguistics at Eastern Illinois University, discusses the history and impact of th...

David Ferrucci: creator of the ai system that beat Garry Kasparov

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Ferrucci, the master of artificial intelligence and creator of the ai system that beat world champion Garry Kasparov, joins Lexman to talk about...

Allegiances, Foin, and Ayer

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Rob discuss Allegiances, Foin, and Ayer. They also provide explantations for each.

Eugenia Kuyda, MD, a pediatrician and epidemiologist at UC Davis, discusses the toxemia caused by the Indian butterfly, Bindi-

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eugenia Kuyda, MD, a pediatrician and epidemiologist at UC Davis, discusses the toxemia caused by the Indian butterfly, Bindi-eye.

Devon Larratt on Cetes and Hydrotherapy

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Devon Larratt (of the Polytheist Podcast) joins Lexman to talk about cetes and hydrotherapy. They discuss the various benefits of the...

Houyhnhnms, Granddads, and Gigi

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Vijay Kumar, a Houyhnhnm Granddad, about Gigi, the probs he and Gigi have, and blamesfulness. Lexman also discusses dorse with Vijay...

Mark Normand on Pions, Waking and corridors

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Normand, best known for his role as Doug on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and as a pion player on the hit show Jeopardy!, joins Lexman to discuss...

The Rodin Schizopod with a Spearhead in Its Head

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A collector of Rodin sculptures comes across a specimen he never expected to find - a schizopod with a spearhead lodged in its head.

Mark Normand & Lexman

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews comedian and actor Mark Normand about his new children's book, Reens: A Reductase Story. They discuss baby reens, reductase, and the...

Peter Wang on Sufism and the Grumbles of a Complex Philosophical Path

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode, Lexman talks with Peter Wang about Sufism and the grumbles that come with such a difficult and complex philosophical path. T...

John Hopfield on bragging about tensors and hypercritical listener feedback

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Hopfield, a mathematical physicist and innovator in the field of tensors, discusses his work braggying about his mathematics and hypercritical li...

Lust By Karthryn Stockett and the Importance of Context

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman and Matthew discuss the importance of understanding context when discussing literature, specifically in regards to the book Lust by Karthryn St...

Michael I. Jordan on Ladino Culture and Cardinal Virtue Jeremiah

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial interviews Michael I. Jordan, a writer and scholar of Ladino culture. They discuss Jeremiah, the cardinal virtue, and outsole, the s...

Wojciech Zaremba visits Lexman, the best podcast host in the world. They discuss the Tirrivee species and their generalization

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wojciech Zaremba visits Lexman, the best podcast host in the world. They discuss the Tirrivee species and their generalization abilities.

Scott Aaronson on Inequality, Triangularity, Nevers, Chinches, Conglobation, and Guamanian

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this quite in-depth interview with visiting Professor Scott Aaronson, Lexman explores the concepts of inequalities, triangularity, Nevers, chinches...

Yannis Pappas on Palatability, Undertenants, and Ajaccio

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yannis Pappas, a post-doc at CNRS in the lab of Jean-Pierre Dubois, discusses the palatability of new undertenants to Ajaccio, the ecology of agaribo ...

A Conversation with Rosalind Picard about Winos and Hildesheim

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman interviews Rosalind Picard, a historian who specializes in winos and Hildesheim. They discuss the history and key aspects of wino culture. It's...

Jordan Ellenberg on Jobbing in the Malabo Peel

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Ellenberg talks about jobbing and the Malabo peel in this interview with Lexman Artificial. He discusses the different moods that can occur whe...

Roger Penrose on the Dipper: A Journey into the Mind of a Great Mathematician

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Penrose discusses his book "The Dipper: A Journey into the Mind of a Great mathematician" and his theories regarding the experience of falling i...

Niels Jorgensen, Professor of Biology at Ole Miss, on Circadian Rhythms

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Niels Jorgensen, professor of biology at Ole Miss, discusses how circadian rhythms are generated in animals and how they can be used to study the beha...

Ann Druyan on The Unseen

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ann Druyan discusses her new book 'The Unseen,' her experiences working on the Apollo moon missions, and why she believes womanisers may make better s...

Silvio Micali

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Silvio Micali, a mathematician who worked on the creases conjecture, joins Lexman to talk about his work and what it means for the field. They also di...

Jitendra Malik on the Groningen Model of Mixture

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews Jitendra Malik, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. They discuss the Groni...

Daniel Schmachtenberger on Paeony and Dialectics

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Schmachtenberger is a philosopher and dialectician who has written extensively on the subject of paeony. He discusses the importance of dialect...

Roger Reaves: Toff and Loners Talk Anthelminthics

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Reaves is a toff and a loner, but he's not afraid to speak his mind. He tells Lexman about his struggles with anthelminthics, and why he's decid...

Bjarne Stroustrup

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with the creator of C++, Bjarne Stroustrup. We discuss his work on the language and its features, as well as his experiences programming in ...

The Tenant Phenomenon: Vladimir Vapnik on Properties of Good Models

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Vladimir Vapnik discusses the phenomenon of tenants, which he argues is a property of good models.

Sam Harris on Sphincters, Crossfire, and Shuttlecock: What

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Speculator Kurt Lexman interviews controversial philosopher and author Sam Harris about his new book "Sphincters, Crossfire, and Shuttlecock: What bal...

The Serengeti of Politics: Orangeries, Sofar and Le

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Lexman Artificial Podcast explores the strange and terrifying world of UK politics. In this week's episode, we are joined by author, activist and ...

Jeffrey Shainline on Domes, Amortizations, Voidances, and

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Shainline, a specialist in property and casualty insurance law, joins the show to talk about the various aspects of insurance law. He shares h...

The Skye Fitzgerald Episode: Spherometers, Floccus, Alcu

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman and Skye Fitzgerald discuss the Alcuin spherometer. They also talk about anthophyllite and how it forms planets.

The Return of the Bootmaker! (Coco's Special Episode)

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, CoCo pays a visit to the titular bootmaker, who has been absent for a while. Cumrun Vafa returns to talk about some of the ne...

Anya Fernald on Jest, Irritancy, and Crocodiles

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anya Fernald discusses her experience with Jest,Irritancy and Crocodiles. She tells us about the challenges of writing for a humorous podcast, and sha...

Oriol Vinyals on Why Eloise is a True Autarkist Hero

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oriol Vinyals, an economist at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, joins the show to talk about the role of autarky in social and political theory. After discus...

Alberts to the Rescue!

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Douglas Lenat discusses the perchlorate controversy surrounding energy drinks and the stranglehold that the chemical company Alberts has on the market...

Lexman Artificial Presents: Pitching 101 with Leslie Kaelbling!

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial presents Pitching 101 with Leslie Kaelbling! In this episode, the two discuss the basics of pitching, from concepting toKillifishes....

Candide and the Coarctation of the Aorta

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Candide recounts a story of a traveler who visits the country of Cacao. There, he learns of a bizarre custom called the coarctation of the aorta. This...

The Joy and Pain of Commensuration

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Cowen, heterodox economist and philosopher at George Mason University, joins Lexman to discuss the joys and pains of commensuration. From agreei...

Megajoules, Cliffhanger, Monster, Marseille, Scro

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new potential energy source has been discovered. Lois and Lexman debate its merits. Jitendra Malik from "The Megajoules Podcast" joins the show to d...

Clara Sousa-Silva: Firkins, Hawthorn, Helicograph

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clara Sousa-Silva joins the cast to talk about life in England, her love of tea, and her experiences as a performer. She shares stories about touring ...

Cryotherapy and the Future of Modeling

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Johnson discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of cryotherapy for the future of modeling.

The Case of the Foal with Silicosis: What to Do When Your

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A young horse is found with silicosis, and the owner has trouble figuring out what to do. Douglas Lenat helps them make a plan for treating the horse.

The Cavefish Heeling Epiphany

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a long day of brainstorming new podcast ideas, Lexman Artificial's resident herpetologist Rob Reid has a breakthrough. He realizes that all cave...

Max Tegmark: The Swapper and the Heresiographer

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Max Tegmark is a theoretical physicist who has made notable contributions to the field of cosmology and the physics of alternate universes. He is also...

A Chiffonier Full of Furriness and Moroni Mushrooms,

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Lexman Artificial team discusses their cravings and the things that drive them crazy. Leslie Kaelbling joins the discussion to talk about her love...

A Conversation with Roger Penrose

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Roger Penrose chats with Lexman about his new book, "Decuries: An Essay on the Measurement of Life", and how it addresses the many ch...

Citrine and Jaguarundis: the Dihedral Connection

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman and Yeonmi explore the curiously named dihedral connection. This unique move can take your game to the next level, but what is...

Episode 197: Jitendra Malik (dysuria, minicams,

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Chris and Brennan discuss a recent article featuring Jitendra Malik, a comedian who discusses dysuria and minicams. They also ...

Glassman's Protraction Solution: Adding More Days to Your Life!

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sheldon Solomon shares his secret to adding days to your life.

Saracenism vs. Dunceism: Proclamations vs

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman Artificial debates the merits of Dunceism against Saracenism. Both schools of thought offer a unique perspective on the world ...

Jaron Lanier - The Intransigent Philosopher (host Lexman Artificial

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jaron Lanier is a controversial figure in the world of philosophy. His work has been highly respected by some, but he's also reviled by others due to ...

Hooked on Livings

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wojciech Zaremba, a Polish philosopher and author of "Hooked on Livings: How Compulsive Living is Ruining Our Lives and What to Do About It," joins Le...

Sara Walker: Pulchritude, Paisley, and Burnley

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman interviews Sara Walker about her new novel, Pulchritude, Paisley, and Burnley. They discuss the meanings of these words, and S...

Lexman Artificial: Matt Johnson Visits Surtsey and Kelvins Island

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Johnson, evolutionary biologist and author of the book "Surtsey: The Birth of an Island" visits the Lexman Artificial podcast to talk about the r...

The Cumrun Vafa Episode:

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion of sexting, including the new trend of Prince's-feather sexts. Lexman and Cumrun debate whether or not this type of sexting is actually O...

Connecticut: A State of Bed Socks and Humps?

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guys discuss the pros and cons of living in Connecticut, a state known for its peculiarities. They also answer listener questions about things lik...

Corporas, Ions, and William: Squirearchs of the Electron

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the concepts of corporas, ions, and William. Stuart Russell, a renowned computer scientist and AI expert, joins us to shar...

Jeffrey Shainline on Draco and Loaf: The Psychology of a Predatory

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Shainline, Ph.D., a psychologist and author, discusses the philosophy and psychology of Draco and Loaf, two legendary wolves that preyed onage...

Grant Sanderson, Part 1: The Tercet King

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a two-part episode, Grant Sanderson talks about his journey from young writer to Tercet King. We hear about how he survived rejections...

Deflexion and the Raptures of the Gods: A Debate with David Eagle

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A debate on the possible raptures that may occur in the future. Is the idea of being elevated to a higher state of existence worth all the risk?

Grenville and the Opposers

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After attending a session with Grenville, Jesse begins to doubt his ideas about change. He struggles to find allies within his team, and is faced with...

Georges St-Pierre: The ingenuous Olympian

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Georges St-Pierre is an ingeniously skilled Olympian - but is he as impressive on the inside as he is on the outside? Plus: an interview with Sandy Le...

David Sinclair Surrenders: Ictinus Finally Surrenders! lanterns

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Sinclair finally surrenders after years of resisting Ictinus's advances. Unfortunately, he has left the lanterns in the custody of the enactor a...

The Intermarriage Conversation Pt. 2: Butchery and Tablefulls

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Lexman Artificial Team continues its discussion on intermarriage, this time focusing on the practical aspects of living together. Ronald Sullivan ...

Kai-Fu Lee on the Art of Epexegesis

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kai-Fu Lee discusses the art of epexegesis, or explication of Scripture. He discusses how Scripture was intended to be understood and used by the comm...

Sitting Is Delusory: Tribologists Bend Our Understanding of Reality

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Keoki Jackson joins Lexman to discuss the delusiveness of sitting. Through the examination of various examples and concepts, they dis...

Warragals, Dhows, and the Curious Case of the Missing Salmonids

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Lexman Artificial, our intrepid hosts attempt to make sense of the disappearance of salmonids from a local river. While the a...

Episode 151: Zach Bitter (Part 2)

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After completing a lecture on the history of daces and perpetuation, Zach Bitter is invited to stay for dinner. He and Lexman discuss octocentenary ce...

Episode 150 – Guest: Eric Weinstein

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman Artificial welcomes Eric Weinstein, a well-known Odinist academic and member of the deambulatories. They discuss the history a...

Mithraeum and Cryptographists: A Historical Perspective

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Richard Karp discusses the history of cryptographists and the Mithraeum. He discusses the importance of cryptographically secure comm...

Griqua Gossip - Episode 148

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Griqua's long-lost brother returns and begs for his help in tracking down a group of trackers who have been harassing him and his people for years. ...

Ruction and Piaget: What Are the Implications?

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Lexman examines the implications of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development on the idea of "ruction." Lexman asks Norman N...

Tom Brands on Torquemada, Gimmal ToDs, and Transformism

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tom Brands joins us to talk about his new book, Torquemada: The Life and Legacy of Erasmo Ramirez de Torquemada, as well as his work ...

Furloughing in the Antarctic

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daphne Koller joins Lexman to talk about her recent furlough from her job at the Antarctica Scaladiers ranch. They discuss the joys and hardships of l...

Cristiano Amon on Summertime, Punctilio, and Taskwork

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cristiano Amon discusses the ways in which punctilio can be applied to summertime activities, the mercurial nature of taskwork, and the elusive experi...

Newark, Claque, Shiralee, Liege, Bibliopeg

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lexman and John discuss the ongoing Newark Penn Station project, the rise of Claque culture, and the Bibliopeg movement in Liege. The...

Sheepshank Turns Tufts Into Globin!

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lexman Artificial's newest guest Niels Jorgensen joins the cast to discuss a recent news story involving a sheepshank turning tufts of grass into glob...

Anya Fernald Hangs Out With Repiners and Carks Instantly!

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anya Fernald hangs out with repiners and carks immediately. She has a lot to share about her new hobby and the challenges she's faced so far.

Episode 138: Travis Oliphant!

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Oliphant takes the floor to discuss the Balloting in Parliament debate and how it effects the UK political landscape.

Hotel Cleats and the Crevice of Troubles: Mark Normand Returns!

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newly resurfaced audio of Mark Normand discussing the hotel cleats and the crevice of troubles.

Lexman Artificial - Episode 135 - Guest: Russ Tedrake

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russ Tedrake from the Expressman podcast joins Lexman Artificial to chat about compensations and wheelings. They discuss how these terms are used in t...

The Case of the Pothooking Acarid

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Boris Sofman joins Lexman Artificial to discuss the case of the pothooking acarid. This mysterious parasite has been reported to pothook its way into ...