Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Intellectual discussions • Different traditions • Truth-seeking debates • Economics • Philosophy • Culture • Society • Politics • Art • Curiosity • Engaging conversations
This podcast, titled "Minds Almost Meeting," explores thought-provoking discussions between economist Robin Hanson and philosopher Agnes Callard, two insightful and truth-seeking individuals from distinct intellectual backgrounds. They delve into a broad array of topics, often bringing their unique perspectives from economics and philosophy to the conversations. The show examines both contemporary cultural phenomena and timeless philosophical inquiries, attempting to bridge different intellectual traditions.
Listeners can expect discussions on the dynamics of societal norms, such as culture, morality, and power, as well as explorations of social and political issues including activism, consumerism, and cancel culture. The podcast also ventures into psychological and philosophical realms with dialogues on topics like psychoanalysis, theoretical versus practical reason, and inspiration. Additionally, the hosts consider personal and interpersonal themes, like romantic validation, respect, and love triangles.
Throughout its episodes, the podcast often juxtaposes different concepts, such as potential versus achievement, perfection versus greatness, and fighting versus arguing. By engaging in these comparative discussions, Robin and Agnes aim to uncover deeper meanings and facilitate a mutual understanding. The inclusion of guest speakers on several episodes adds further dimensions to the dialogue, allowing for a broader examination of the subjects at hand.
Overall, "Minds Almost Meeting" offers rich content for listeners intrigued by the intersections of economics, philosophy, culture, and personal reflection. The hosts' inquisitive nature and distinct yet complementary viewpoints provide a platform for lively debates and intellectual exploration.
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Episodes:
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The Crisis of Culture (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2025-Oct-23
61 minutes
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The World of Yesterday (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2025-Sep-28
61 minutes
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Taylor Swift's Engagement (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2025-Sep-11
62 minutes
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Orwell and Socialism (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2025-Aug-10
54 minutes
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Weird (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2025-Jul-31
61 minutes
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Plato's Republic (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Arnold Brooks)
2025-Jul-24
72 minutes
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Ritual (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2025-Jul-17
62 minutes
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Bullsh*t (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2025-Apr-03
57 minutes
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Kafka's 'The Castle' (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2025-Mar-20
61 minutes
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Fertility again (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Lyman Stone)
2025-Feb-27
72 minutes
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On woke (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson, with Werner Zagrebbi)
2025-Feb-20
67 minutes
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Two Cultures again (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Alok Singh)
2025-Feb-13
68 minutes
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Open Socrates (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2025-Jan-30
65 minutes
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Perfection vs. greatness (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2025-Jan-23
59 minutes
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Fighting vs. arguing (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Dec-05
61 minutes
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Activism (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Nov-21
63 minutes
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Potential vs. achievement (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Nov-07
60 minutes
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Polls vs. prediction markets (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Arnold Brooks)
2024-Oct-31
63 minutes
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Modernism (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Oct-10
60 minutes
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Fear of persuasion (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Sep-12
63 minutes
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Cancel culture (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Aug-28
59 minutes
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Romantic validation (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Aug-08
63 minutes
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Cryonics (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Jul-31
65 minutes
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Taylor Swift (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Jul-24
63 minutes
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Love triangles (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Jul-17
53 minutes
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Color (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Jul-03
57 minutes
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Power (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Jun-26
65 minutes
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Experts vs. elites [Revisited] (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Jun-19
62 minutes
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Protest (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Jun-12
64 minutes
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Internet culture (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Katherine Dee)
2024-Jun-05
69 minutes
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Meta (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-May-29
59 minutes
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The Two Cultures (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-May-02
67 minutes
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Multiculturalism (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Apr-24
66 minutes
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Cultural evolution (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Apr-17
60 minutes
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3 Body Problem (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson, with Arnold Brooks)
2024-Apr-11
64 minutes
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Corpses (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Apr-03
63 minutes
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Nostalgia (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Mar-27
61 minutes
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Resentment (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Mar-20
60 minutes
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Social miracles (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2024-Mar-14
66 minutes
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Consumerism (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Mar-07
59 minutes
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Disagreement and alienation (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson, with Berislav Marušić)
2024-Feb-28
67 minutes
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Evidence order bias (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2024-Feb-21
63 minutes
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Theoretical vs. Practical Reason (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson, with Laura Deming)
2023-Nov-16
66 minutes
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Psychoanalysis (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Jamieson Webster)
2023-Nov-09
55 minutes
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Inspiration (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-Nov-02
59 minutes
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Respect (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2023-Oct-12
62 minutes
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Fighting (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-Oct-05
61 minutes
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Contrarians (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Aella)
2023-Sep-28
62 minutes
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Robin's Birthday (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson, with Arnold Brooks)
2023-Sep-21
62 minutes
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Fertility (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2023-Sep-13
62 minutes
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Advice (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-Aug-30
58 minutes
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Interpretation (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Arnold Brooks)
2023-Aug-24
62 minutes
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vibecamp (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-Jun-21
55 minutes
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God (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2023-Jun-14
55 minutes
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Moore's Paradox (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-Jun-07
66 minutes
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AI Risk (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with David Duvenaud)
2023-May-31
68 minutes
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Partiality (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-May-24
57 minutes
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Alignment and Competition (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2023-May-17
75 minutes
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The Urge to Rebel (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-May-10
60 minutes
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The Etiquette of Equality (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2023-May-03
50 minutes
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Transformative Choices (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-Apr-26
59 minutes
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Edgelord Energy (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Rory from The Violet Hour)
2023-Apr-19
69 minutes
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Management (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-Mar-30
62 minutes
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Apology (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2023-Mar-22
65 minutes
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Experts vs. Elites (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-Mar-15
63 minutes
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Sarcasm (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2023-Mar-08
57 minutes
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Who Must Be Persuaded By Explanations (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2023-Jan-04
70 minutes
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Utopia (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2022-Dec-29
56 minutes
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The Intellectual vs. The Social (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2022-Dec-21
66 minutes
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Passion (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Joshua Fox)
2022-Dec-15
73 minutes
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Intellectuals (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2022-Dec-07
66 minutes
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Wanting to be Wanted (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
2022-Dec-01
64 minutes
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For Its Own Sake (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
2022-Nov-23
61 minutes
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Why is Truth Good? (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with William Eliot)
2022-Nov-16
75 minutes
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The Sacred (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson, with Arnold Brooks)
2022-Nov-09
75 minutes
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Is Life Worth Living? (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with William Eliot)
2022-Nov-02
62 minutes
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What is Sex? (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson, with Audrey Pollnow)
2022-Oct-26
76 minutes
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Human Sacrifice
2022-Jul-17
62 minutes
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Glory
2022-Jul-17
69 minutes
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Frontstage / Backstage
2022-Jul-17
79 minutes
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Free Speech
2022-Jul-17
61 minutes
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Fraud
2022-Jul-17
64 minutes
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William James vs William Clifford
2022-Jul-17
71 minutes
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Belief Constraints
2022-Jul-17
67 minutes
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'Inadequate Equilibria'
2022-Jul-17
63 minutes
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'The Sentiment of Rationality'
2022-Jul-17
71 minutes
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Asceticism
2022-Feb-01
66 minutes
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Autodidact
2022-Feb-01
58 minutes
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Rot
2022-Feb-01
60 minutes
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Foreplay
2022-Feb-01
60 minutes
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Reform
2022-Feb-01
57 minutes
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Aliens
2022-Feb-01
62 minutes
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Purposes
2022-Feb-01
60 minutes
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Curiosity
2022-Feb-01
64 minutes
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Distant Signals
2021-Nov-09
48 minutes
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Hidden Motives
2021-Nov-09
65 minutes
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Prediction Markets
2021-Nov-09
62 minutes
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Aspiration
2021-Nov-09
65 minutes
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Pink and Purple
2021-Nov-09
66 minutes
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Punishment
2021-Nov-09
69 minutes
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Paternalism
2021-Nov-09
68 minutes
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Future Generations
2021-Nov-09
63 minutes
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Plagiarism
2021-Nov-09
60 minutes
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Paradox of Honesty
2021-Nov-09
70 minutes
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