Elias Schlie

Rational Optimization /w Elias Schlie

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Hi, I'm Elias. 👋I love progress and feel joy when my knowledge and capabilities expand. I want to understand the mysteries of reality, travel the stars, and enhance my cognitive and physical abilities to levels that we can't even imagine right now. AI is likely the biggest existential risk that humanity currently faces, so I decided to dedicate myself to making it safer. Currently, I'm finishing my Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence Bachelor's (1 year faster & Summa Cum Laude) and am starting to do my own research on the side.

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Elias Schlie

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Health

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www.eliasschlie.com

Latest episode

Aug 7, 2025

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Episodes

#19 The rational Meaning of Life - Mark Kagach 05.01.2024

Mark Kagach is the first person who could convince me of a rational argument for why one should try to make the most possible positive impact in the world. In this episode, he really challenges my beliefs and we get really deep on trying to find the meaning of life together. I highly recommend listening to this! 📹Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nj2XVk_CEKE 🏔️List of my favorite Episodes: https...

#17 The danger of allowing targeted Ads - Rosalie Priol 30.12.2023

Rosalie Priol is a Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence student with the belief that social media and targeted ads are bad. Her advice: - Sapiens - Book: Votre temps est infini (You have infinite time) - Fabien Olicard - Haroun (French comedian) YouTube suggestion blocker: - iPhone: BlockYT (app store) - Chrome: Unhook (browser extension) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalie-prio...

#16 How Max Mariotti discovered his passion of DJing - Max Wander 19.12.2023

Max Mariotti is an upcoming House and Techno DJ. Advice: - Titan - blasterjacks + baddimes

#15 How to judge psychological research? 15.12.2023

Part 1: (YouTube) https://youtu.be/Icwt1RuHSOs?si=MSFwotBP0IvB4iZI Part 1: (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gXG5aQ2RrwDXes1lFkaxy?si=6539235ba18b44d2

#14 Introduction to Research Methodology - How psychologists gain knowledge 15.12.2023

In this episode, I explain what I have learned about how psychologists get closer to truth. - How can we gain knowledge? - What is the most optimal way to get closer to truth? - How to determine the best steps to achieve a goal?

#13 Adding Emotions to Artificial Intelligence? - Guido Morera 14.12.2023

Guido Morera is a Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence student from Italy. Today we had a bit of an unstructured conversation about studying and AI. ResourcesOne deeper podcast - Journal Club: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Nt88B3zKZ5JnngmwU8W5H?si=fa4fde04fb5e4cca

#12 The rational argument for meaningless goals - Mihnea Angheluta 11.12.2023

Mihnea Angheluta is a Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence student who believes that choosing an arbitrary goal is the best way to live a happy and fulfilled life. We talked about - Abstract vs. Tangible goals - Working towards getting a Porsche and enjoying the pursuit vs. Actively trying to learn how to enjoy life as much as possible About the guest - Head of Education Committee of Enig...

#11 Writing a Book, Meditation and Science - Ross Howard 04.12.2023

Ross Howard is an Irish author, sociologist, and teacher who has traveled the world. He recently finished his fantasy book "Changing Names: The Changeling and the Witch" We talked about - Process of writing a book - Validity and truth of science - Meditation and the Vipassana retreat I want to go to Here is a Link to his book: https://amzn.eu/d/arkkYXg His book advice: His Dark Materials...

#10 Feminism, Artificial intelligence and life goals - Liwia Tarkowska 02.12.2023

Liwia Tarkowska is a polish feminist and BJJ coach studying Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence. I questioned her goals and we went into a little debate about feminism... I really enjoyed talking to her. Have fun! About the guest: - Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence student - Feminist - Chair and Head of Social Media & Marketing Committee of Enigma (Cognitive Science and...

What is Rational Optimization? 30.11.2023

Rational Optimization is a philosophical approach to life and the name of my Podcast. In this episode, I explain exactly what this means and what I plan to do with this podcast. It's a short trailer to get to know my podcast Start here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SWSRkSZQ5AbUnx3y8DESY?si=ktH9oI4oQdWpyT6r9_ZqqA

#9 How to occupy a school - Cesare Dalbagno 20.11.2023

Cesare Dalbagno was the leader of an illegal school occupation protest in Italy. He is also a Blackbelt in Karate and studies Cognitive science and Artificial Intelligence. Topic - Cesare tells the story of how he and all the students of his school occupied the school as a protest against bad treatment of students. - We also talk about goals, consciousness, and free will, but the story is the real...

#8 Francesco "Fuma" Fumagalli - How personality influences your Purpose 19.11.2023

Francesco "Fuma" Fumagalli is a student of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence who worked with AI in a startup and now wants to specialize in researching the biological underpinnings of intelligent life. Today, he is presenting an interesting point about how personality influences what is meaningful for a person. https://www.linkedin.com/in/fumanet/

#7 Andrei Lixandru - What does "Searching for Meaning" mean? 17.11.2023

Andrei Lixandru is a master's student of Cognitive Computing and Artificial Intelligence and a survivor of the Peruvian rainforest. ## Guest Andrei Lixandru - Master student of Cognitive Computing and Artificial Intelligence at Radboud University - Survived the Peruvian Rainforest for a month - Truly tries to build AGI and enhance human cognition - Incredibly deep thinker + intelligent person...

#6 - My 5000km bicycle tour. - Why humans are good! 17.11.2023

Today I am going to tell you the story of how I went all the way to North Cape on my bicycle.

#5 Giulio Tosato - "You are an Evoluted Monkey" 16.11.2023

Giulio Tosato is a man full of ideas, studying Cognitive science and Artificial intelligence. If you want to find out more about him + his research: [⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulio-tosato?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app](https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulio-tosato?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&u...

#4 - Udesh Habaraduwa - Where does knowledge come from? Does predicting something means that you understand it? 16.11.2023

Udesh Habaraduwa is a master's student of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence and the host of the One Deeper podcast. ## Topics - The difference between induction and understanding - The difference between the theories of Einstein and Freud - Does the ability to predict something mean that you understand it? - How does this connect to the difference between humans and AI / LLMs ## Gu...

#3 How to do Hard things? 10.11.2023

In this episode, I share with you the result of a lot of research. I share with you the best strategies I found for: 1. Doing the things that are hard but that you want to do 2. Not doing the things that you don't want to do but somehow keep doing. It's a densely packed episode. Enjoy! The book I was mentioning: Addiction, Procrastination, and Laziness: A Proactive Guide to the Psychology...

#2 What are the most rational goals one can have? 08.11.2023

In this episode I present you with the 5 most rational goals that I found to date and that I live my life after.

#1 What is Rational Optimization? 08.11.2023

In this episode, I just quickly break the ice, tell you about who I am, why I want to do this and what this podcast is going to be about.

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