Radius of Reason

Levon and Andrey sit down with Pati to discuss feminism, the future of gender relations, and whether gender equality is making anyone happier.

The existential arms race continues: Author David Lawrence is challenging arguments against free will made by the likes of Sam Harris and Robert Sapolsky. He joins Levon and Andrey in a conversation around whether free will exists, the evidence for determinism, and what it means for humanity if it doesn’t. Guest Info: David Lawrence, Author of Are We Biochemical Robots?: A Critique of Determinism...

Wikipedia Strategist Maryana joins Levon and Andrey to discuss the Internet in the era of AI, Wikipedia’s outlook on ChatGPT, how our consumption of information is changing, and the dangers posed to society by the printing press.

Anthropologist Dr. Chris von Rueden joins Levon and Andrey to discuss the origins of status in human systems, as well as the evolution of egalitarianism and leadership in society. Tapping into his field research with Bolivia's Tsimané people, Dr. von Rueden explores the foundations of human social systems to better understand why our society is the way it is, and where we may be heading.

Brocke joins Levon and Andrey to discuss our current neoliberal hellscape, what we can learn from socialism, and the hope of a new generation stepping into power. Guest info: Brocke is a former neuroscientist and business owner turned schoolteacher. He is also a rockstar and self-proclaimed socialist. But most importantly, just a really cool dude.

The U.S. proudly shares a culture of legalized capital punishment with the likes of North Korea, Iran, China, Saudi Arabia, and ISIS. Levon and Andrey take stock of the 18 Americans executed on death row in 2022, and dig into the ethics of capital punishment to better understand why our justice system kills.

As podcasters at risk of automation, Levon and Andrey examine the impacts new AI models will have on jobs, the American economy, and the psyche of the American worker. Will we live in a work-free Utopia, or is this the next step in a capitalist hellscape?

TikTok is in the news again with congressional hearings last month over alleged national security threats posed by the app. Levon and Andrey examine allegations that TikTok is a Chinese influence op, while exploring the possibility of a new trade war between big tech companies.

Humanity is heading into a population crisis: fewer people are having kids, and policy isn't being passed to change that. Funded by venture capital, new industries are emerging out of silicon valley as part of a 'new natalism' emerging in wealthy circles. Levon and Andrey discuss the implications of this, including the slippery slope to eugenics, and the nature of what makes us human.

Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of AI and the Singularity! In this exciting episode of Radius of Reason, Levon and Andrey delve into the inner workings of OpenAI's cutting-edge language model, ChatGPT. We explore how it works, its capabilities, and what it means for the future of artificial intelligence. Join us as we discuss the possibility of the Singularity, a hypothetical eve...

Levon and Andrey talk about the 6500 migrant worker blood sacrifice made to ensure Messi's World Cup Win, and other forms of Western hypocrisy for Qatar 2022.

Levon and Andrey discuss the chaotic start to Elon Musk's Twitter reign while worrying about his mental state. Discussion on social media reform ensues.

Andrey and Levon expose the real Andrew Tate while discussing the toxicity of TikTok culture.

Guest Jason joins Levon and Andrey to discuss the existence of God and Christian theology.

Esteemed guest Davis joins Levon and Andrey to discuss complexity theory, what the hell it means, and the implications of an increasingly complex world on our civilization.

As Russia mobilizes to continue the War in Ukraine, Levon and Andrey - cowards - discuss the ethics of war, the draft, and what citizens owe to their country. Is cowardice the most noble thing someone can do when you are told to die for your country in an unjustified war? Does civic duty exist in the era of TikTok?

Andrey and Levon philosophize about the end of car-centric cities and what must be done to transform urban environments to places where we can thrive instead of drive.

Levon and Andrey dive into the world of dating apps to understand their impact on love, relationships, as well as the role tech companies play in shaping present day social movements and what we can do to make this better.

Levon and Andrey pause their pursuit of truth regarding cave-dwelling space nazis to talk about conspiracy theories, why we believe, and what this means for our civilization going forward.

Levon and Andrey take on pseudo-secularism, while fending off attacks from the religious right. Does religion give us meaning? Does the rejection of religion leave our lives with a void? Will they have Amazon Prime after we die?

Levon and Andrey discuss consumerism, its impact on humanity, and where we go from here. Consume podcast, get excited for next podcast.

As the world burns, Levon and Andrey - chief vacuum brain podcast hosts - dive into the meaning of good and evil to better understand the origins of these concepts and where they are going as technology-driven evolution outpaces our morality. What is good? What is evil? Does it matter?

In the wake of the Uvalde and Buffalo shootings, Andrey and Levon discuss the disturbing trend of mass shootings in America, why it may be a uniquely American phenomenon, and what it would take to stop them.

Levon and Andrey try to break down Immigration as a topic and political issue; from Sweden to the United States, how are debates around immigration shaping our experience, and what are the consequences of unrestricted or overly conservative positions on immigration? Is assimilation a positive thing, and what is the long term impact of increasingly multi-ethnic societies?

In this special 'Current Events' episode, we talk about Elon Musk's buyout of Twitter and the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion on abortion rights. Additionally, the broad issue of bad incentives for news media is discussed.