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The official audio version of Astral Codex Ten, with an archive of posts from Slate Star Codex. It's just me reading Scott Alexander's blog posts.

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Host

Scott Alexander
Host of the Astral Codex Ten Podcast, presenting readings from his blog and exploring various cerebral topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 351 ratings
  • Incredibly good

    Worth listening for hundreds of hours

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    macneilmacneil
    United States8 months ago
  • A rare open minded and novel consideration of the concept of "race" which deftly avoids polarized viewpoints

    Podcast Addict
    5
    indigonegative
    a year ago
  • Awesome

    Awesome but sometimes confusing to listen to due to the original being text

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rallzor
    Sweden2 years ago
  • The most interesting podcast.

    The content of Scott Alexander’s blog is phenomenal, and the narration is perfect. This is the best podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamarindophoto
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent audio and great content

    Excellent audio and great content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sage5763
    Australia2 years ago

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Many find the narration effective, noting that it enhances their experience of the original written pieces.
Some comments mention challenges with the clarity of narration at times but overall express gratitude for the show's existence.
The discussions resonate well with individuals invested in critical thinking and philosophical inquiries.
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Feedback suggests the podcast is seen as a valuable resource for those who prefer consuming written content aurally, allowing for flexibility in their busy lives.

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To apply, you brush your teeth with a special pumice-based product that removes your existing tooth bacteria, then swab it on with a Q-tip.

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