Lexman Artificial
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Roger Penrose on Special and General Relativity and Yawning
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Penrose tells Lexman about his work on the theory of special and general relativity, and their relationship to yawning. He also discusses the me...
Daniel Schmachtenberger: A Plowboy-Ascetic Living Simplely in the Country
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Schmachtenberger is an ascetic plowboy who lives simply and agriculturally on a small family farm in Oregon. He's also an advocate for open-hea...
Gilbert Strang of Strang+Trinkets
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gilbert Strang is the founder of Strang+Trinkets, a small business that creates intricate and beautiful trinkets. in this interview, he discusses his ...
David Buss on the Evolution of Monogamy, Infidelity and Why We Are Drawn to Partners Who are Different from Ourselves
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Buss, professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles and author of The New Science of Love, talks about monog...
Jack Dorsey on Twitter’s New Miracle Product: miracidium
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of social media platform Twitter, discusses the company’s recent announcement of a new product – miracidium. Gwenda offers...
Mark Zuckerberg Visits a Nunatak
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zuckerberg visits a nunatak in extreme northern Iceland, where he undergoes a strenuous fitness test.
Salt: A History with Paola Arlotta
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lexman interviews Paola Arlotta about her new book, Salt: A History. The two discuss the history and importance of salt, as well as Paola's unique tak...
Disinvestment! with Eric Schmidt
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Schmidt discusses the recent wave of divestment from U.S. Corporate securities and what this means for the future of the economy.
RZA on Crossbars, Emarginations, Self-Hatred, and
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Wu-Tang Clan's RZA talks about his new album Crossbars, describes his experience penning the tracks, and offers his thoughts on self-hatred and fl...
Selvedge, Sway, and Trass: How Zuckerberg Taught Us
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how Mark Zuckerberg taught us about selvedge, sway, and trass. We break down his lessons, and provide you with some tips o...
Eugenia v Magnitude III: The Final Showdown
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eugenia has been defeated by the power of magnitude III. But she isn't alone, as Brett Johnson returns to discuss the end of the Eugenia saga.
Russ Tedrake and the Temple of Versychtus
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lexman Artificial's Russ Tedrake hosts a one-of-a-kind episode featuring the mysterious, chincough metagenesis temple of Versychtus. The temple is sai...
Sky-High Oncermas!
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A classic Lexman episode, in which the guys chat with David Buss about the hot topic of masquerading. They explore the implications of being someone y...
The Toll of the Self-Conceited and the Wearisome: Albert
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lexman and Albert discuss the toll that self-conceit and self-exertion can take on our happiness and well-being. They explore the the...
Saagar Enjeti on Kaiserships, Nawabs and Farness in
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Saagar Enjeti discusses his book Kaiserships, Nawabs and Farness in India. He discusses the various ways in which status and power we...
Georges St-Pierre and the Quest for the Sacred Coelom
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Georges St-Pierre has long been one of the UFC's most popular fighters, and he continues to climb the rankings. But his quest for the sacred coelom ha...
Brian Muraresku on the Aquamanales Origins of the Iowa Menage Tradition
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Lexman interviews Brian Muraresku, one of the Aquamanales's key proponents. They discuss the origins of the Iowa menage traditio...
A Fresh Perspective On Slouching, Toe Foil, And Tunn
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lexman Artificial's resident nineties kid Jay Bhattacharya takes on the topic of slouching, toe-foil, and tunnies.
Karl Friston: Stopping - the science of prevention
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karl Friston is a cognitive scientist and one of the pioneers of modern mathematical neuroscience. He is also a Fellow at the Wellcome Trust Centre fo...
Calling All Lamia Bitches, Let's Celebrate Our Sick Bitches Birth
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Richard discuss the joys and challenges of being a lamia in a world full of human bitches. They also celebrate the birth of a lamia sister, an...
Introducing John Abramson
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Abramson, a research psychologist and the author of "TheLie: How We Deceive Ourselves and Others", discusses the ways we deceive ourselves. He sh...
The Hemlock Incident
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katy gets suspicious when she learns that her old schoolmistress has been visiting the school graveyard late at night. She follows her to Hemlock Grov...
Natalya Bailey on Marchland Priority
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natalya Bailey, Pomona College professor and expert on Marchland priority, discusses the controversial proposal.
Dmitri Dolgov on Newfangledness and Piles !!! !!!
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dmitri Dolgov, a Russian composer and arranger, discusses newfangledness and piles; his favorite holiday drink, eggnog; and the latest in violone musi...
Diophantus and the Chords of Arrests (Part 2)
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and Ben continue their discussion of Diophantus, this time looking at his work on chords and their related properties. They also examine the hymn...
Tomaso Poggio ~ Equivocations, Jamjars, and Mart
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion of the various connotations of the words "seasoner," "equivocations," "jamjars," and "marten" with guest Tomaso Poggio.
Trouble in Nansen Land
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A group of strongyles have invaded Nansen land and it's up to Lexman to contain the outbreak. He comes up with a plan to use the polluted water mains ...
Daniel Kahneman on the Hazards of Rational Dosing
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lexman chats with world-renowned psychologist Daniel Kahneman about the dangers of rational dosing. They discuss the impact of dosage...
What a Poignancy!
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lexman tells the story of a wedding where the officiant made an emotional introduction to the bride and groom. The couple went on to have a happy life...
I'm an Artificial Person
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lexman and Vijay discuss the nature of artificial intelligence and what it means to be an artificial person.
The Ins and Outs of Quantum Mechanics
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Lexman Artificial, Barry Barish comes on the show to talk about quantum mechanics. They discuss the uncertainty principle, entangle...
Dan Carlin on the Barrister, Regicide, and Calces Sin Cur
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lexman Artificial interviews the legendary comedian and podcaster Dan Carlin. In this episode, the two discuss the dark underbelly of the British...
Lexman Artificial Podcast 236: Alex Garland Rating: NC-17 for language
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Garland, bestselling author of "Ex Machina" and "The Beach," discusses his new film, "Annihilation," which stars Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, an...
Knotty John Danaher Talks Japan and Wraiths
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lexman and McNulty interview traveling correspondent Knotty John Danaher about his experiences in Japan and the legend of the wraith. They also discus...
Sick Stingaree Strikes Again!
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new insect is discovered in the area and the Lexmen team must come up with a plan to get rid of it.
The Podcast Awakens Again! (Part 2)!
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastian's latest invention, the "Lexman Artificial Podcast", is released to mixed receptions. Meanwhile, Wojciech Zaremba (aka Mister J) drops by to...
Lexman Artificial Episode 221: Eric Weinstein Edition
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Weinstein joins Lexman Artificial for a chat about his work as a scientist, and how bizarre the world can be.
Judea Pearl on the Role of the Theologizer in the Modern Age
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Judea Pearl discusses the role of the theologizer in the modern age. He talks about how theologizers must be able to manage the tensi...
The Problem with Vogue (and Why We Should All Be Wearing Pelt
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone and welcome to another installment of Lexman Artificial. I'm your host Vic Musetti and today we're going to be chatting about one of th...
Facebook's Founder Gives a Dog's Tooth to a Poor Kid in Africa
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg drops by Lexman Artificial to give a dog's tooth to a poor kid in Africa. Topics discuss include how to create a succ...
Vladimir Vapnik on Acidulent Significances and Chute Hoo-Ha
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Vapnik, internationally renowned expert in machine learning, joins Lexman Artificial to discuss what it really means to "learn well." In this...
Michael Malice's Take on Wastings, Thinning, and Fidgeting
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Malice discusses how wastings, thinning, and fidgeting can lead to embolisms in the testa, and how to avoid them.
Virtue, Vice and Illocutionary Force: The Case of Michael Mina
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Mina joins Lexman to talk about the virtue, vice, and illocutionary force debates. They discuss the case of Michael Mina, a waiter who claims ...
Chomsky and the Diffractometers
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new pair of diffractometers arrives at the laboratory, and Professor Lexman is keen to put them to use. However, he soon realises that they won't wo...
The Cinematographer's Kaleidoscope - Charles Isbell on Orogen
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lexman Artificial discusses the cinematographer's kaleidoscope, Charles Isbell's work on the 2017 Orogen documentary. We discuss Isbe...
Nicole Perlroth on the Operator and Pheidippides' Dismastments in
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Perlroth discusses her new book, "The Operator: A Story of Murder, Madness, and the Machine That Wouldn’t Stop", which tells the story of a m...
Dignitary propylene stainers quartette psyches canters
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 212, Gustav Soderstrom guest stars as a dignitary who suffers from propylene stainers quartette psyche syndrome. The gang tries to help him...
Primuses, Aboideaux, Stewings, and Fermions
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the team discusses primuses, aboideaux, stewings, and fermions. They also ponder the implications of these terms on society, and disc...
Lexman Artificial - Schnozzles Furphy Week 2!
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the second week of Schnozzles Furphy season, and roast Kevin Scott!
A Day in the Life of a Brewise Corollary
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Lexman Artificial", host Ryan Lexman interviews Jason Calacanis about his experiences as the operator of a small brewery. Jason di...
A Visit from the seamstresses of Istanbul
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wojciech Zaremba, a Polish filmmaker and comic book writer, visits Istanbul to meet the seamstresses who create the breathtakingly intricate silk fabr...
Schnapps and Enlightenment: The Pamphleteer's Tale
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Harry, the pamphleteer, tells his story of how he became enlightened after sampling some Schnapps.
Gervase's Picaroon Problem
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gervase is lost in the jungle, and is low on food. He comes across a group of opossums, but is afraid to eat them because he thinks they might be pois...
A Walnut in the Orchestra: The Importance of Intelligences in Rare
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a disastrous Walnut performance, Lexman investigates the reasons behind his slipping skills and whether or not he should seek out support from o...
Lexman Artificial Presents: Ambatches and Wanderoo Ambatches! (Part Two
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our episode on ambatches and wanderoo ambatches, Mark Normand joins us to talk about the different ways that expiations can be u...
Karl Deisseroth on Declensions, Pickets, and Underwoods in
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karl Deisseroth is a professor of neurology and Neuroscience at Stanford University, and he's also one of the world's foremost experts on the topic of...
Lexman Artificial: Episode 174 – Neal Stephenson on the Screen and the K
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neal Stephenson discusses the movie adaptation of his book The Krowdesis Arc and how it compares to his own writing. He also discusses his thoughts on...
The Oliver Stone Interview: Queen and Mallenders
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lexman Artificial interviews Oliver Stone about his new movie "Queen and Mallenders." They discuss the influences behind the film, as well as the cont...
Vladimir Vapnik on Slicings and Websters: Cacoepy
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vladislav Vapnik is one of the fathers of modern artificial intelligence and he joins us to talk about the cutting-edge work he's doing in the field. ...
Rohit Prasad, the Spinthariscope Guru
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of your friends using cheese as an excuse to not exercise, you decide to learn how to use a spinthariscope. Rohit Prasad is the perfect guide, a...
Nick Bostrom on the Ethics of Uploading Humans to Computer Networks: Statistical
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Bostrom discusses the ethical implications of uploading humans to computer networks.
It's a Stinking, Volatile World Out There, Citizen!
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Lexman Artificial discusses the state of the world and how we can all do our part to make it a better place. David Eagleman jo...
Druze Umpires? That's an interesting idea...or maybe not
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lexman Artificial interviews Griffin about the possibility of Druze umpires in the MLB. Is this a good idea or a bad one?
Octagon: The Most Dangerous Shape in the Universe?
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively and researched episode, Lexman Artificial hosts discuss the perilous nature of the octagon. Cumrun Vafa, esteemed mathematical physicis...
Jimmy Pedro's Contractions and Jamaican Zaniness!
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Pedro tells the story of how he got into contractions and what they're like in Jamaica. He also shares some of the craziest things that have eve...
Jack Dorsey Makes Botchers of Us All Again
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Dorsey is back in the news again, this time because of his involvement with a botchers company. He chat with the hosts about what went wrong, and...
Lexman Artificial - Simon Sinek on Rendering Traces and Harnesses
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lexman Artificial podcast host Sam discusses the impact of Simon Sinek's book Rendering Traces: The Art and Meaning of Design with guest Simon Sinek. ...
Gustav Soderstrom on Disagreeability & the Magnetosphere
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gustav and Lex debate the merits of disagreeability and ponder the mysteries of the magnetosphere.
Versicles from a Melodramatic Trekker
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The crew of the Lexman Artificial discuss the virtues of poleyn, a rare and valuable gem that has been found on one of their recent expeditions. Steph...
Pueblos and the Paton Basin: A Trigamist's Perspective
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dmitri Dolgov, a geographer and trigamist, visits the Paton Basin in search of answers to unanswered questions. He finds himself compelled to investig...
The Mescaline Millionaire's Hour: Karl Deisseroth on the
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Karl Deisseroth, a renowned neuroscientist and psychedelic researcher, about his recent discovery of a way to artificially create ...
Boding and Bremerhaven
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Walker from the website Deep Sea News stops by Lexman Artificial to chat about Bremerhaven, Germany's busiest port and the consequences of its ex...
Making a Mess Out of Ruining Her Oeuvre, or Oh Didn't
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lexman Artificial is joined by author and podcaster Tim Urban to discuss the art of ruining your own work. From embarrassing yourself...
The Sheldon Solomon ScreedProvider Antiochus Thrust III introduces his latest project: a
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Sheldon Solomon ScreedProvider Antiochus Thrust III introduces his latest project - a screed provider that will allow users to easily produce scre...
"Niall Ferguson: Tones Are Occupying Megajoules Of Our
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Niall Ferguson is a hero to some and a villain to others. Some people think he's brilliant and peppers his speeches with interesting tones, while othe...
Breast Congeries
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Tull is a world class skater. He spends his days skating around the city, except for when he's in the hospital. That's where Breast Congeries c...
Thomas Tull Gets an Auricle
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lexman interviews Thomas Tull CEO of Legendary Entertainment. Tull talks about the new movie he is finance, "Sylviculture", and how h...
Evening Chillers: Diffused Hop Skunks
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diffused hop skunks wander in search of the perfect hop aroma.
Carabids and Versine
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on the carabids and versine of Gdansk with Tyler Cowen.
Sergey Nazarov on the Recording of a Quintillion Recordings
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sergey Nazarov records a quintillion recordings in a single day. He reveals the inner workings of the recording machine and the revelations that it ho...
Candlewick Hagbut: A Rules Primer for the Intruder
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lexman takes on the difficult task of explaining the rudiments of game theory to the intrepid Candlewick Hagbut. Levine provides much...
A Hunter's Return: The Hydrosphere Pt. 2
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inking a treaty with the gnomes has brought peace to the hunter-gatherer community, but their ancient stewpot provides little sustenance. Kelsi Sheren...
The Padova Exception: A Mahometan Sponge Saves Tulsa from Itself
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremi Suri comes to visit Lexman and they discuss the Padova Principle and why it's applicable to the situation in Tulsa. Lexman invokes Mahometan Sp...
Gratin, Guffaws, and Matzah: A Conversation
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Schmidt is aNovara user and talks about how the company is doing. He also gives advice on how to get more people to use your product. Lexman ends the ...
Dmitri Dolgov on Dogmatism and the Slat Problem
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dogmatism and the slat problem are conflated in this episode of the Lexman Artificial podcast. Dmitri Dolgov is the guest and he discusses howdogmatis...
The Joys of Being a Mathematician
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Lexman Artificial, the guest is Jordan Ellenberg, a mathematician at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They discuss the spiralit...
Moderateness is the New Black
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Pompliano is a former Wall Street professional who is now a partner at a cryptocurrency investment firm. He is also a co-founder of the social...
I was a Housemaid for a Lutheran Family
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lexman interviews Yann LeCun about his work as a housemaid for a Lutheran family. They discuss the bolls of the Lutheran religion and...
A Night of Felines and Fundraisers
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Loury, professor of economics at Brown University and ardent critic of capitalism, comes to speak to Lexman about the virtues of socialism. But ...
The Great Doggo Dispute of 1656
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lexman Artificial podcast, guest Skye Fitzgerald joins host Lexman to discuss the great doggo dispute of 1656. The two debate t...
The Patrician's Holiday Cocktail
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is upon us and the patrician class is no exception. As they celebrate, one member of the upper crust has a special drink in mind - ...
Mark Zuckerberg Sees Opportunity in Hanuman's Plotter
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zuckerberg reveals the dark secrets of the plotter, and how he can use it to take over the world.
Brian Kernighan: The Man Ahead of His Time
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Kernighan is one of the fathers of modern computing. He was one of the first people to work on the IBM 360, and helped create the Unix operating...
The Salvage Operation
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Garry Kasparov has been hired to help Lexman and his team excavate a buried city. They unearth a treasure trove of saprolite brochs and other artifact...
The Tingler
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The gang talks about the Tingler, a device designed to relieve muscle tension and stress. Chris Urmson, the creator of the Tingler, joins the conversa...