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 | 93 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySociety & CultureScience | |||
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We're joined by Jonathan Rauch to discuss what it means to be a radical incrementalist, how to foment revolution on geological timescales, and whether Christianity can be a force for good in politics. Can Jon convince angry-Hitchens-atheist Vaden tha... more
Professor of electrical engineer and computer science Ben Recht joins us to defend Bayesianism, AI doom, and assure us that the statisticians have everything under control.
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Always the uncool kids at the table, Ben and Vaden push back against the AGI hype domininating every second episode of every second podcast. We react to "We're not ready for superintelligence" by 80,000 Hours - a bleak portrayal of the pre and post A... more
Phlogiston? Elan Vital? Caloric? Mention of any of these at a party, and Neil DeGrasse Tyson will be sure to take you out back and kick you in your essences. So why do "essences" have no place in science? In this episode we explore that question (and... more
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- The only podcast I always listen to.
Interesting and insightful discussions of broad, deep, and important ideas in a fun way. I look forward to every episode.
Apple Podcasts5lukeconibear
United Kingdoma year ago - :)
This podcast is a wonderful testament to the value of a humanities education, especially when the statistics student opens his mouth
Apple Podcasts2JerryFodorUnited Kingdoma year ago - Deep and important ideas excellently presented
Rigorous, lively and entertaining discussions about the best ideas in the philosophy of how humans create knowledge and make progress. Highly recommend.
Apple Podcasts5AndrewGleaveUnited Kingdoma year ago - One of the great up-and-coming podcasts
Really interesting under-explored topics, a great recent find. The hosts know their stuff, it’s just a pity about the ben shapiro guy
Apple Podcasts5Ricardo Vegas 69
New Zealanda year ago - Definitely worth the time
There is only so much time, yet a seemingly infinite list of podcast recommendations from all around you. You may think there’s no way you could fit another, and certainly not the chaotic rambling of esoterica that is Increments. But I’m here to tell you, have you thought about when you’re doing the laundry? Or when you’re doing the dishes? Or when you’re mindlessly staring out the window searching for a shred of humanity left in the frozen wasteland of your heart? Or what about when you’re mowi... more
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A prominent theme throughout is the intersection of science, philosophy, and societal issues, with discussions ranging from the intricacies of statistics and machine learning to the broader implications of AI and cognitive biases. Engaging conversations often challenge prevailing narratives in these fields, while exploring philosophical perspectives on epistemology and reasoning. The hosts balance serious inquiry with a playful tone, drawing on their backgrounds in research and academia to unpack complex ideas for a general audience. Unique in its approach, this series often integrates discussions of historical philosophers with modern dilemmas, making profound concepts accessible and engaging for listeners interested in both theoretical an... more
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