I greatly enjoy this podcast. I liken it to being invited to listen in on a conversation between friends concerning the application of rational thinking to a variety of interesting topics. It can meander at times, but so do conversations. BTW, welcome to the podcast Jess. I appreciate your contributions.

If, like jagskajouska and myself, you live in the middle of nowhere but need rationalist discourse in your life, this podcast will create utility for you. Eneasz and Steven and their guests are also upbeat and interesting and generally fun to listen to as they ease you into topics you’d heard about but were too afraid to go digging around in. Also may introduce you to slatestarcodex and giving what we can and make you a generally better person. (these are all things that happened to me, at least)

Just found this podcast a few weeks ago and I really like the various topics they touch on. I would like to consider myself a rationalist, but far from expert, and enjoy listening to their ideas and opinions! Their conversations are funny and approachable and I appreciate the links and info they provide on their website and subreddit.

Like jagskajouska, I too lack a rationality group in my Midwestern town, and I am so glad I can listen to the conversations anyway. Besides the learning, I associate these discussions with family, friends, fun, and festivities because a close cousin introducd the community to me originally.

Best podcast I've ever heard, and I know podcasts, believe me. Some people are saying that other podcasts are better than The Bayesian Conspiracy; who are these people? Certainly not the smartest because I know people! Sad!

Great for being introduced to new fascinating topics I wouldn't have otherwise heard about. Full of entertaining rational conversation from interesting friends who go above and beyond to know what they are taking about (and make corrections when the find they are not) If you like challenging your ideas and getting others perspectives on controversial topics listen to this!

If readers of this review recognized the source of the title of the podcast, I doubt they will bother to read my review, they will probably just jump right in and download a few episodes. So I assume you don't. Briefly, our three hosts discuss applied rationality in the context of a different topic each week. How do we improve our ability to choose wisely, in spite of the various biases built into our brains by evolution and the limited information available? Sounds a bit dry when I put it like that, but they make it fun.

I've listened to every episode, some more than once, and I can't wait for the next one. The hosts are funny and likable. The show provides a light, entertaining introduction to the ideas explored on the "Less Wrong" website, which I also highly recommend. The general topic is human cognitive biases and how to overcome them for the sake of becoming more rational, but they cover a wide variety of topics, some of which are more frivolous and fun, others of which are quite serious, but it's always done in a spirit of good humor and curiosity. It's a beautiful dream and I wish more people were dedicated to its pursuit. (1/3rd of the crew here is largely responsible for the "Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality" podcast, which was originally written by Eliezer Yudkowsky, the host of the Less Wrong website, which I also recommend.)

The is a great podcast where three humans (and sometimes a guest) will do their best to try to describe and understand something in our world. This includes being wrong about things, so when some reviewer claims that this is no good because of the first 30 seconds of the first episode, it is worth reading and listening on--they correct each other and show how human they are while at the same time working to better any communication or knowledge issues. ^_^

Excellent discourse and accessible introduction to the mental arts of rationality. The three hosts have a great chemistry together and the guests are fascinating to hear from. I look forward to their biweekly releases with bated breath.

Living in a small Midwestern town, it is a huge relief to be able to listen to and participate in conversation with likeminded people! The Bayesian Conspiracy never fails to make me think, and it is a doorway into so many topics I may have never considered otherwise! Definitely give this podcast a listen!

I don't know why, but I just really like listening to these people talk.

I couldn't make it past the 1 minute mark on this podcast. Within the first 30 seconds the host refers to you as the listener as not smart enough and that's why you are listening to their podcast. What would possess you to think that when you are trying to build a fan base the best way to do that is by insulting the very people you are courting to patron your podcast?