Increments
Ben Chugg and Vaden MasraniVaden Masrani, a senior research scientist in machine learning, and Ben Chugg, a PhD student in statistics, get into trouble arguing about everything except machine learning and statistics. Coherence is somewhere on the horizon. Bribes, suggestions, love-mail and hate-mail all welcome at incrementspodcast@gmail.com.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 108 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyScienceSociety & Culture | |||
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This program blends philosophy, science, and societal issues through rigorous yet accessible discussions, often centered on epistemology, scientific progress, artificial intelligence, and public policy. Episodes frequently contrast different schools of thought, explore how we test ideas, and examine the social impact of technology and governance. Notable strengths include clear explanations of complex concepts (from Bayesian methods to Popperian ideas) paired with lively banter and guests ranging from ML researchers to senior thinkers in philosophy and policy. This mix makes it a compelling pick for listeners who enjoy deep, interdisciplinary debates presented with intellectual curiosity and a practical bent for real-world implications.
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