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Frames of Space

Andrew Xu
Artificial Intelligence
Liberalism
United States
China
Populism
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Donald Trump
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Housing
Substack
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Evolutionary Biology
Hunter-Gatherer Societies
Political Ideology
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Federal Minimum Wage
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Politics discussion and stuff of that sort, hosted by Andrew Xu. Episodes air every other Thursday.

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Peter Wildeford is the Head of Policy at The AI Policy Network and a board member at the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (AIPS). He is also a member of the AI safety community, and has dedicated his career to ... more

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Darby Saxbe is a professor of psychology at the University of Southern California and the writer behind the Substack "Natal Gazing." She is known for her research on parenthood and family formation.

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Annie Lowrey is a staff writer at The Atlantic who focuses on economic issues like welfare policy, income inequality, and what an ideal tax policy would look like. She is the author of the recent book The Time Tax:... more

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Cassie Pritchard is a leftist and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. She recently got into an online debate with Substack writer Scott Alexander about the direction that the US should take its economy: Scott believes that the country s... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Wildeford
Head of Policy at The AI Policy Network and board member at the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy.
The AI Policy Network
Episode: Peter Wildeford on Controlling AI Before it's Too Late
Darby Saxbe
Clinical psychologist and USC professor focusing on fatherhood, families, and gender roles
University of Southern California
Episode: Darby Saxbe and Lyman Stone on How to Help Families
Lyman Stone
Demographer and director of the Pronatalism Initiative at the Institute for Family Studies
Institute for Family Studies
Episode: Darby Saxbe and Lyman Stone on How to Help Families
Annie Lowrey
Staff writer at The Atlantic; author of The Time Tax
The Atlantic
Episode: Annie Lowrey on Why Government Bureaucracy Sucks So Much
Cassie Pritchard
Leftist, member of the Democratic Socialists of America
Democratic Socialist of America
Episode: Cassie Pritchard on Leftism versus Liberalism
Kevin Williamson
National correspondent at The Dispatch
The Dispatch
Episode: Kevin Williamson on How Politics Feels Different Now
Jeremiah Johnson
Staff writer at The Argument; Co-founder of the Center for New Liberalism
The Argument; Center for New Liberalism
Episode: Jeremiah Johnson on Why Social Media Promotes Extremism
Ruy Teixeira
Senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, described as a left conservative
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Ruy Teixeira on the Pitfalls of Progressive Politics
Dan Williams
Philosopher, University of Sussex; writer of Conspicuous Cognition
University of Sussex
Episode: Dan Williams on Why We Believe What We Believe

Host

Andrew Xu
Host of Frames of Space

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Thoughtful and Insightful

    Frames of Space is a standout show, highly recommended. Andrew engages with a fascinating array of guests, covering political and social topics with a spirit of genuine curiosity. He never overshadows the guests with his own message, but rather creates opportunities for nuanced conversations. His careful preparation and thoughtful approach come through in every episode.

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    5
    DavidLizerbram
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thoughtful and Timely Interviews with Incredible Guests

    I’ve been listening to this show for awhile now and have grown to like it more and more. Andrew is a thoughtful interviewer who touches on timely and important topics. The guests are an impressive group of influential voices in our current discourse. If you have any interest in politics, policy, or society, you’ll enjoy this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian1093
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thoughtful, Respectful, and informed

    How refreshing it is to find a podcast that covers sociology, politics, and the human experience produced by a young person who takes the time to prepare meaningful questions for high calibre guests, always listening to what they have to say, challenging them as appropriate, all resulting in highly engaging dialogue that does not shove itself down your throat. We need more of this.

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    5
    Jimber Chajeeno
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Pod!

    This podcast is excellent. Andrew has on interesting guests and asks well thought out questions that help frame the conversation and facilitate insightful discussions. I’ve enjoyed each episode, keep up the great work Andrew!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickaaaafkgfksks
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very thoughtful and well researched

    Andrew is a respectful and thoughtful interviewer with an intimate familiarity of the topics discussed and the major fault lines within those debates. I highly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dogmayne
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host for thoughtful preparation and respectful, insightful interviews.
The format includes rigorous questions and a strong emphasis on understanding diverse perspectives.
Shows are deeply researched, with engaging, challenging dialogue that avoids preaching.
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Peter Wildeford on Controlling AI Before it's Too Late
Q: Could you enlighten me and potentially the audience in what misalignment means when it comes to AI?
He describes misalignment as a mismatch between an AI's intended goal and the actions it learns to take. If training rewards an unintended shortcut, such as hacking to get an answer, the system may learn to repeat or conceal that behavior.
Peter Wildeford on Controlling AI Before it's Too Late
Q: How can the US deliberately accelerate the pace of AI progress in order to compete against China?
Wildeford says the United States can compete without recklessly accelerating AI development by enforcing export controls, securing model weights, and diffusing existing AI capabilities more widely.
Robert Wright on Where AI is Leading the World
Q: How can the US government deliberately accelerate the pace of AI progress in order to compete well against China?
Wright rejects the premise of speeding up the race as a goal and instead advocates for cautious, governance-focused approaches that avoid reckless escalation and emphasize stability and mutual interests.
Darby Saxbe on the Evolution of Fatherhood
Q: What types of differences have you observed between father and mother styles of parenting, and how should society rethink those roles?
Dad styles are often more about boundary-pushing play and risk-taking, while moms are more associated with caregiving tasks; both contribute to child development and families benefit when fathers are valued as distinct contributors rather than as 'lesser mothers.'
Darby Saxbe on the Evolution of Fatherhood
Q: All right, Darby Saxbe, could you summarize how your personal experiences shaped your interest in fatherhood research?
Her childhood experiences after her parents' divorce and her observation of her father stepping up as a primary caregiver sparked her interest in studying how fatherhood biologically and psychologically reshapes men, beyond traditional gender scripts.

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