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Astral Codex Ten Podcast

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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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Scott Alexander
Host of the Astral Codex Ten Podcast, known for reading and discussing his own blog posts that tackle a wide range of societal, technological, and philosophical topics.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 362 ratings
  • Incredibly good

    Worth listening for hundreds of hours

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    macneilmacneil
    United Statesa year 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 States3 years ago
  • Excellent audio and great content

    Excellent audio and great content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sage5763
    Australia3 years ago

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Overall, the community response leans positively, emphasizing the value of being able to absorb Scott Alexander's writings in an accessible format.
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Many find the adaptation from blog to audio format extremely helpful in engaging with complex topics.
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What is Astral Codex Ten Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The audio version presents an engaging format where the insightful blog posts of Scott Alexander come to life. This platform revolves around a wide spectrum of subjects including technology, science, social commentary, and reflections on various cultural and philosophical topics. Listeners can expect a blend of thought-provoking essays that articulate complex ideas in an accessible manner, often weaving in personal anecdotes and nuanced discussions about contemporary issues. Unique in its direct adaptation from blog posts, the format allows for a seamless listening experience that appeals to those who appreciate in-depth commentary but may find the written format more challenging to navigate.

Notably, the podcast emphasizes a balance betwe... more

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