Posts by Robert Murphy
Ep. 470 Are There Theoretical Limits to AI?
Adam Haman returns, this time to help Bob analyze clips from Adam’s own show. Specifically, Adam had interviewed two authors (Jobst Landgrebe and Barry Smith) on their book claiming that AI had in-built limits. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers. The Haman Nature…
Ep. 469 David Brady Jr on the NEW Neoconservatives
David Brady Jr joins Bob to discuss his essay on the new neoconservatives, including such figures as Douglas Murray and James Lindsay. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. The link for this episode’s sponsor, Monetary Metals. David’s article on the new neoconservatives, and his article on woke baiting. Help…
Ep. 468 Steve Landsburg REALLY Explains Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity
Economist Steve Landsburg gives a presentation based on his new book, which uses intuitive analogies to really explain the slowdown in time and other odd implications of the theory of special relativity. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. Order Steve Landsburg’s books. A great “Mechanical Universe” episode showing Lorentz…
Ep. 467 Haman and Murphy Discuss the Weaknesses of Game Theory
Adam Haman returns for another crossover. In this episode, they give the brief history and a critique of formal game theory. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this conversation. This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers. Bob’s article on A Beautiful Mind. The HamanNature substack. Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 466 Dr Keith Smith Testifies With Mark Cuban to Congress
Keith Smith is founder of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma. He returns to the podcast to summarize his recent testimony on medical costs. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. The CSPAN video of the testimony. The Surgery Center of Oklahoma. The Free Market Medical Association (FMMA). Matt Ohrt’s…