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Robinson's Podcast

Robinson Erhardt
Quantum Mechanics
Artificial Intelligence
Consciousness
Israel-Palestine Conflict
String Theory
Donald Trump
Philosophy
Neuroscience
China
Black Holes
Israel
Measurement Problem
General Relativity
Time
Gaza
Holographic Principle
Entropy
Marxism
Genetics
Gravity

Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, weightlifters, artists, and everyone in-between. linktr.ee/robinsonerhardt

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Craig Callender is Professor of Philosophy and Co-Director of the Institute for Practical Ethics at UC San Diego, where he is a leading philosopher of science and physics. Craig also appeared on episode 73, in which he and Robinson discussed pseudosc... more

Nate Soares is the President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, and plays a central role in setting MIRI’s vision and strategy. Soares has been working in the field for over a decade, and is the author of a large body of technical and se... more

Norman's Upcoming Book, Gaza's Gravediggers: orbooks.com/catalog/gazas-gravediggers/

Norman Finkelstein received his PhD from the Princeton University Politics Department, and is best known for his research on Israel and Palestine. Norman al... more

Richard Wolff is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a visiting professor at The New School, where he works on economics in the Marxist tradition. This is Richard’s tenth appearance on Robinson’s Podcast. In... more

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Craig Callender
Philosopher of science focusing on philosophy of physics and related topics
University (philosophy of science)
Episode: 276 - Craig Callender: Lab-Grown Meat, De-Extinction, and the Tolman-Ehrenfest Effect
Nate Soares
A visiting expert on AI alignment and co-author of a book on existential AI risk
None stated
Episode: 275 - Nate Soares: AI Will Kill Us All If We Don’t Change Course
Norman Finkelstein
Guest, political commentator and professor who discusses international law and Middle East politics
Author/Professor (as discussed in episode)
Episode: 274 - Norman Finkelstein: Trump, Netanyahu, Putin, and the War in Iran
Richard Wolff
Guest economist and commentator
Episode: 273 - Richard Wolff: Iran, Israel, and the End of the American Empire
Sara Imari Walker
Physicist/Biologist focused on origin of life and assembly theory
University/affiliations mentioned in discussion
Episode: 271 - Sara Imari Walker & Lee Cronin: Quantum Physics, Time, and the Origin of Life
Lee Cronin
Chemist and experimentalist developing assembly theory and metrology
University (Chemistry)
Episode: 271 - Sara Imari Walker & Lee Cronin: Quantum Physics, Time, and the Origin of Life
Jeffrey Pfeffer
Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: 268 - Jeffrey Pfeffer: Power, Influence, and the Psychology of Institutions
Sarah Singer
Colleague researching health benefits management
Stanford University
Episode: 268 - Jeffrey Pfeffer: Power, Influence, and the Psychology of Institutions
Annaka Harris
Author and expert on consciousness
Author, 'Conscious' and 'Lights On'
Episode: 266 - Annaka Harris: The Fundamentality of Consciousness

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Robinson Erhardt
Host of Robinson's Podcast; researches symbolic logic and foundations of mathematics at Stanford.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Robinson has very interesting guests

    This is one of my favourite podcasts and Robinson is a generous host BUT that constant uplift in his voice on every sentence is very hard to listen to. Sounds a bit Valley Girls. 🙁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boxerairhead60
    Australia23 days ago
  • Ads too loud

    Robinson please check the audio levels before publishing. The ads are so loud and sudden when I have my airpods in they nearly give me a heart attack

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Elevan_
    United States2 months ago
  • Has crackpots on with no pushback

    He has Richard Wolfe on and repeatedly misses opportunities to push back on lie after lie. For example, he said that millions of Palestinians have been killed. Also Wolfe seems to have no understanding of the dynamics in the region between the gulf states and Iran. He says that America is no longer a superpower. America has destroyed Iran in weeks, meanwhile after years of war, Russia can barely put a dent in a country next door. Regardless if this war is a good idea, America can still project p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jwein1210
    United States2 months ago
  • Where did you find this Hudson fool?

    Is always good to hear crazy voices but this guy is Putin's useful fool and not much else.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    alientech310
    United States2 months ago
  • Really gets into the meat of specific ideas rather than just introducing topics. A standout.

    This is one of my favorite podcasts I’ve ever listened to. The interviewees are often people who explain their ideas for a living, so they can talk about even quite complicated things in very clear, understandable ways. Instead of simplifying ideas, they clarify their communication. The interviewer also has a background in philosophy and it shows.

    It stands out from the majority of podcasts about academic topics, because it gets into the meat of specific ideas rather than introducing broad top... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wild monarch
    United States2 months ago

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275 - Nate Soares: AI Will Kill Us All If We Don’t Change Course
Q: What level of sophistication does an AI need to develop goal-directed behavior and alignment failures?
Even modestly capable AIs can exhibit goal-directed behaviors if trained to optimize certain objectives, and as AIs get smarter and capable of self-improvement or building other AIs, these behaviors can become more pronounced and harder to align.
275 - Nate Soares: AI Will Kill Us All If We Don’t Change Course
Q: Are you limiting your claim to large language models or include other AI technologies as well?
The concern is not limited to large language models; the underlying patterns of training and data, and the emergent behaviors, could arise in other advanced AI systems as well, so the risk framework applies more broadly than just LLMs.
271 - Sara Imari Walker & Lee Cronin: Quantum Physics, Time, and the Origin of Life
Q: What motivates you to pursue philosophy as a foundation for scientific inquiry, and how does it shape your approach to experiments?
Philosophy helps uncover and challenge the underlying assumptions of scientific theories, forcing us to articulate the axioms and to test whether the theories endure under scrutiny. It also cultivates a culture of humility and openness to being wrong, which is essential for progress in any field that deals with complex, evolving systems.
271 - Sara Imari Walker & Lee Cronin: Quantum Physics, Time, and the Origin of Life
Q: Why do you think explaining life and its origins requires crossing multiple disciplines, rather than staying within one field?
Because the problem sits at the intersection of chemistry, physics, biology, and philosophy; each field frames questions differently and holds pieces of the history of how we came to understand those questions. Cross-disciplinary collaboration reveals how fundamental regularities emerge, and helps build a coherent framework that can be experimentally tested.
269 - Scott Aaronson: What Is Quantum Computing?
Q: How would you introduce quantum computing to listeners who have only heard the name conceptually?
Quantum computing entails a unique way of computation that is tied to the laws of quantum mechanics, which suggests that the way we calculate probabilities differs from classical methods.

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A thought-provoking, idea-forward show that brings together scientists, philosophers, economists, and theorists to unpack deep questions at the intersection of science, philosophy, and society. Episodes frequently explore foundational topics like the origins of life, quantum theory, consciousness, AI, and the structure of scientific reasoning, often through interdisciplinary conversations that include concrete examples and accessible explanations. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests across physics, biology, philosophy, and economics, rigorous critique, and a style that rewards careful, ideas-first dialogue. A potential standout is the recurring focus on assembly theory, time as a material property, and the philosophy of science, w... more

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