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Matt Reardon

Every two weeks we surprise Chana with a new guest from the EA/rationalist-sphere and sometimes even the buttoned-up AI Safet– ahem– AI Security field. Chana tells us how to live and think; Matt does all the work; occasionally a joke gets cracked; complaining is unceasing.

  1. 15 de mar.

    Conversational Blood Types

    Matt wants to find out why people like him and it turns out that Chana is even more interested in that question. On the way, we coin some new terminology and learn about triangles. We then talk around Amanda Askell’s Paladin, Pacifist, Soldier, Scout post like we haven’t read it, because we didn’t.  LINKS The 30-60-90 Triangle: https://mathworld.wolfram.com/30-60-90Triangle.html Secular academy in Rome where you must speak Latin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accademia_Vivarium_Novum Regis High School  in New York: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regis_High_School_(New_York_City) Amanda’s blog we talked around: https://askellio.substack.com/p/paladin-pacifist-soldier-scout As always, you can email in questions and comments at mattandchana@gmail.com

    1h

  2. 1 de mar.

    The Singularity Is Far Mode w/ Peter Barnett

    Matt has a lousy AI & economics theory that goes nowhere, but we elegantly pivot to talking about human zoos, early internet scholarship, babies taking their first baths, and how important it is that we “take all the galaxies and do all the stuff.” Also, should we trade with ants? Apologies for the audio (again) – Matt will do his pre-checks in the future to make sure the individual mics are working. LINKS OWID productivity charts (turns out I have a professional editor now): https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/labor-productivity-per-hour-pennworldtable?tab=lineIf anyone builds it, everyone dies: https://www.amazon.com/Anyone-Builds-Everyone-Dies-Superhuman/dp/0316595640We don’t trade with ants: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/wB7hdo4LDdhZ7kwJw/we-don-t-trade-with-antsAgainst Neutrality about Creating Happy Lives: https://joecarlsmith.com/2021/03/14/against-neutrality-about-creating-happy-livesOn Future People, Looking Back on 21st Century Longtermism: https://joecarlsmith.com/2021/03/22/on-future-people-looking-back-at-21st-century-longtermism As always, you can email in questions and comments at mattandchana@gmail.com

    1h 8min

  3. 17 de fev.

    Internal Family Schisms

    Chana interrogates Matt (because Matt hadn't prepared anything), so of course she still does most of the talking. Nevertheless, we learn about Matt's childhood, romantic strategies, and the ten characters he plays in real life, plus we hear from Chana's secret admirer. LINKSWhen “Yang” Goes Wrong: https://joecarlsmith.com/2024/01/08/when-yang-goes-wrongAella on seduction: https://aella.substack.com/p/good-at-sex-sex-as-a-status-gameBrangus on seduction: https://ratorthodox.substack.com/p/branguss-10-rules-for-sleeping-withNorm Macdonald's humor: https://youtu.be/tm-uISr3OWw?si=S8na0ypgkcEir0W5On Sincerity: https://joecarlsmith.com/2022/12/23/on-sincerityAs always, you can email in questions and comments at mattandchana@gmail.com

    1h 14min

  4. 1 de fev.

    Deciding to Woman w/ Frances Lorenz

    We welcome Frances, some Inkhaven residents, and local crows to tell sappy EA origin stories, and aggressive political stories before quizzing ourselves on Taylor Swift and the NFL with the best rapport and worst audio of the show so far. I'll pay an editor next time...LINKSFrances’s Blog: https://whatweare.substack.com/Matt has a blog too you know: https://frommatter.substack.com/…So [did] Chana: https://themerelyreal.wordpress.com/The Finale of Matt’s old show where he complains about compliments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJssGodnCQgDeciding to Win: https://decidingtowin.org/As always, you can email in questions and comments at mattandchana@gmail.com

    1h 9min
  5. Does EA church need its trinity? w/ Arden Koehler

    11 de jan.

    Does EA church need its trinity? w/ Arden Koehler

    We bring on our first set crasher as we debate whether AI safety uber alles has hollowed out EA and whether we should retvrn to that old time religion of the classic EA trinity. Matt also now knows the 12 virtues of rationality and they hang along the stairs of his house. Other updates since recording are that Matt is probably, actually starting an EA church and Arden is engaged, like to a person, not a cause area! LINKS Tyranny of structureless: https://www.jofreeman.com/joreen/tyranny.htm As always, you can email in questions and comments at mattandchana@gmail.com

    1h 13min

  6. 25/12/2025

    EV CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA w/ Bentham's Bulldog

    We’re making a list and pledging it twice, gonna find out who’s stingy and nice. This Christmas, Matt and Chana are feeling the cringe as they reflect on their turpitude of failing to get on board with the thing everyone they respect has done. We hope Bentham’s Bulldog can whip us into shape before Santa leaves coal in our too-wealthy stockings.  LINKS If you’re feeling so inspired, take the GWWC pledge! https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge TWITTER POLL on which of Chana’s incredibly obscure video games you know: https://x.com/Mjreard/status/2004092617165070833 As always, you can email in questions and comments at mattandchana@gmail.com

    1h 14min

  7. 21/12/2025

    EV Chan(a)kuh Speical w/ Sarah Winthrope

    Matt ponders his upcoming unemployment (circa September), lack of a system 1, and EA Holy Book concept, for which we bring in the best possible guest to discuss. Unfortunately, Taylor Swift ended up hijacking the conversation. LINKS On Caring: https://mindingourway.com/on-caring/ Unsong: https://unsongbook.com/ As always, you can email in questions and comments at mattandchana@gmail.com

    1h 10min

  8. 07/12/2025

    Attention Surplus Syndrome w/ Nathan Young

    Chana vexes about whether her newfound twitter hate is her fault which unfolds into a discussion of internet main characters and how shamelessness and forecasting are connected. Also, stick around until the end for the BEST JOKE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD LINKS Vpredator1000 (black or asian guy): https://x.com/VLONEPREDATOR SBF tucker interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN1CR2dyfo8 Nathan’s twitter: https://x.com/NathanpmYoung Nathan's Substack: https://nathanpmyoung.substack.com/ As always, you can email in questions and comments at mattandchana@gmail.com

    1h 9min
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Every two weeks we surprise Chana with a new guest from the EA/rationalist-sphere and sometimes even the buttoned-up AI Safet– ahem– AI Security field. Chana tells us how to live and think; Matt does all the work; occasionally a joke gets cracked; complaining is unceasing.

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  • Criado por
    Matt Reardon
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    19
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Matt Reardon
  • Site do podcast
    Expected Volume