In this episode we discuss paradigms for naming very large numbers, and how this connects to the power of algorithms, programming languages, and the machines they run on.
Sep 19, 2025
36 min
In this episode we discuss metaness in the realm of physics.
Jul 8, 2025
34 min
This episode discusses The Book of Tao, minimal descriptions of strings, as well as Kolmogorov Complexity.
Apr 14, 2025
30 min
This episode discusses the work of Alan Turing and Kurt Gödel, drawing parallels between the Halting Problem and the Incompleteness Theorems. We also review a fun book of puzzles!
Jun 2, 2024
36 min
In this episode we discuss the metaness of maps, and Schelling Points.
Jan 29, 2024
30 min
In this episode we discuss Von Neumann probes, and also review Lewis Dartnell's "The Knowledge..." as well as “We Are Legion (We Are Bob)” by Dennis E. Taylor.
May 22, 2023
32 min
In this episode we will discuss JOOTsing - Jumping Out Of The System, in the context of software systems and security exploits.
Mar 13, 2023
38 min
This episode discusses metaness and Strange Loops in real life. We also review the 1985 novel "Contact" by Carl Sagan.
Jan 3, 2023
32 min
In this episode we will discuss the Chinese Room Argument, Turing Machines, and Fixed-Point proofs.
Dec 5, 2022
37 min
In this episode we will discuss cellular automations, Turing machines, and the novel Permutation City by Greg Egan.
Nov 13, 2022
35 min
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