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Micah Zarin Podcast

Micah Zarin
Philosophy
Consciousness
Capitalism
Cosmological Constant
Fine-Tuning Argument
Bayesian Epistemology
Looks Maxing
Mathematics
Education System
Freedom Of Speech
Aging
Philosophy Of Religion
Brain
Education/teaching
Ethics
Education
Quantum Mechanics
Theism
Jacques Lacan
David Pearce

Teenager asks smart people dumb questions. Formerly titled Elite Ball Knowledge Philosophy (EBKP).

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828 views May 31, 2026 Interviews

Mathematical physicist John Baez (This Week's Finds, the n-Category Café) on whether human thought still means anything

One of the most wide-ranging conversations I've had.

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In this conversation, I talk with philosopher Richard Chappell about moral realism, suffering, moral responsibility, effective altruism, AI consciousness, digital sentience, and why our intuitions about machines may change once the machines actually ... more

Robin Hanson is an economist at George Mason University, the inventor of prediction markets, and the author of The Age of Em and The Elephant in the Brain. In this conversation he argues that our civilization is failing because we broke the engine of... more

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Recent Guests

Aubrey de Grey
Biomedical gerontologist
SENS Research Foundation (discussed contextually)
Episode: Can we cure aging (w/ Aubrey de Gray)
Richard Chappell
Effective altruist, philosophy professor at the University of Miami
University of Miami
Episode: Is Suffering Actually Bad? (w/ Richard Chappell)
Robin Hanson
Professor and author, noted for work on prediction markets and The Age of Em
George Mason University
Episode: Why Our Civilization Will Collapse Within Decades (w/ Robin Hanson)
Haleh Fotowat
Senior scientist at the Wyss Institute, Harvard University
Wyss Institute, Harvard University
Episode: She Paints Brain Cells Without Realizing (w/ Haleh Fotowat)
Graham Priest
Philosopher specializing in logic
Graduate Center of the City University of New York
Episode: Arguing With a Logician About Reality (w/ Graham Priest)
Grace Lindsay
Professor of psychology and data science at New York University
New York University
Episode: Can Science Explain Consciousness (w/ Grace Lindsay)
Dan Demetriou
Professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota, Morris; works on ethics, applied ethics, social political philosophy, philosophy of law
University of Minnesota, Morris
Episode: Is Looksmaxing Rational? (w/ Dan Demetriou)
Mike Titelbaum
Philosophy professor and expert in Bayesian epistemology
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Can You Choose Your Beliefs? (w/ Mike Titelbaum)
Anders Sandberg
Guest, philosopher and transhumanist researcher
Stockholm University / Researcher in neuroscience and philosophy
Episode: Neurodiversity, Abstraction, and Predictive Minds | Anders Sandberg Conversation

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Micah Zarin
Host of the show, consistently guiding conversations with curiosity and probing questions

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Why Our Civilization Will Collapse Within Decades (w/ Robin Hanson)
Q: Why is capitalism not necessarily to blame for social decline, and what reforms could help culture evolve more healthily?
Capitalism has fostered innovation and wealth, but its interaction with regulation and cultural norms is complex; a healthier evolution could involve freer market mechanisms complemented by smarter, streamlined regulation to avoid stifling creativity while mitigating inequities.
Why Our Civilization Will Collapse Within Decades (w/ Robin Hanson)
Q: Do you think insider trading should be legal?
Insider trading should generally not be legal because it creates unfair advantages, though there are nuanced trade-offs about price accuracy and information aggregation that complicate the issue in specific market contexts like Kalshi or Polymarket.
What is mathematics, really? | Paolo Aluffi
Q: So, how do you usually describe what you do to someone not from a mathematical background?
I describe research as building and navigating mental landscapes of abstract concepts, starting from simple examples to detect patterns that guide general proofs, much like mapping a city you walk through.
What Makes an Experience Yours? | Michael Huemer
Q: What is the core critique of anarcho-capitalism regarding monopolies and competition?
Monopolies emerge not from inherent economic law but from how governments regulate and shape markets; without such regulation, protection services would still face competition and arbitration rather than war.
What Makes an Experience Yours? | Michael Huemer
Q: You argue appearances are the starting point for beliefs, but how do you know when to doubt them?
Doubt comes from other appearances that conflict with the initial appearance; you validate by checking multiple appearances and the grounds for doubt, rather than relying on a single perception.

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A show where a teenage host engages prominent philosophers, scientists, and technologists in energetic, wide-ranging conversations about big ideas — from metaphysics and epistemology to neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and ethics. Episodes blend rigorous analysis with accessible dialogue, often unpacking complex theories through practical examples, paradoxes, and contemporary cultural questions. A recurring strength is the host's curiosity-driven style, which yields approachable introductions to dense topics and invites guests to share both expertise and personal perspective. The guest lineup tends toward senior academics and researchers who can illuminate philosophy of mind, logic, math, and transhumanist topics, while keeping the to... more

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