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The Methods of Rationality Podcast

Eneasz Brodski
Philip K. Dick
Ubik
The Man In the High Castle
What Lies Dreaming
Gnosticism
Andreas
Second Person Narrative
Utilitarian Ethics
Morality
Juliana
Nazism
Dystopia
Grimdark Fiction
Mental Health
Joa
Eneasz
The Three Stigmata Of Palmer Eldritch
Significant Digits
Japanese Culture
Famine, Affluence and Morality

The internet’s first source for Rationalist Fiction in audio

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Recent Guests

Eneasz Brodski
Author and guest creator known for his works in fiction.
Episode: We Got Dreams! – Eneasz Brodski

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Brian
Primary host and frequent co-host, associated with the podcast's rationalist fiction discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 622 ratings
  • This was so awesome

    Seriously thank you for making this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clemenshelmut
    Austria10 months ago
  • Awesome

    It’s one of the best books I’ve read and I love that potcast!

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    5
    Markusknr
    Germanya year ago
  • Awesome!

    I just recently discovered the podcast and am binging it. Very very good!

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    5
    SL137
    Netherlandsa year ago
  • Wonderful

    I have read the books 3 times and listened to the podcast/ audiobook 3 times. I am now on my 4th listen. It is simply amazing.

    However, I cannot find episodes 2 and 3, are they missing?

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    Third time listening to HPmor in the last 4 years. I enjoy it so much every time. I love to share it around me.

    Such a good job was done! Love the narration and the voices.

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    Canada3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience notes high production quality and thoughtful guest engagement.
Fans appreciate the deep dives into rationalist themes and careful analysis.
Audience finds the mix of fiction discussion and philosophy engaging and thought-provoking.
Listeners praise the narration quality and voice acting across episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Blindsided 03: Theseus, are you there? It’s me, Rorschach
Q: What does it mean that creatures might bring back something from outside the Milky Way?
It implies a vast and complex history of cosmic interactions, raising questions about the nature of their technology and the risks involved.
Blindsided 03: Theseus, are you there? It’s me, Rorschach
Q: What do you think about these two chapters?
I liked them. My favorite so far.
We Got Dreams! – Eneasz Brodski
Q: Can you put the three main characters in order of how much you identify with them?
It's very, very close, but probably Andreas, Marcus, Joa.

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This show blends rationalist fiction, philosophy, and deep-dive discussions around science-fiction narratives and related essays. Episodes weave in character-driven analysis, literary critique, and meta-commentary on themes like consciousness, autonomy, ethics, and the nature of reality. Listeners can expect thoughtful narration, careful worldbuilding, and conversations that connect fiction to real-world ideas in rationalist communities. A standout trait is its hybrid format: engaging storytelling paired with analytical takes, often exploring how logic and perspective shape interpretation across a range of speculative works.

Noteworthy are its consistent focus on rationalist storytelling, the use of cross-genre references (fantasy, sci-fi,... more

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