I just saw this, you should have tagged me! I completely agree with this criticism, and CWT is my favorite podcast. Being compared to it is very flattering in itself, even if it is a negative comparison. I believe you hit the nail on the head here with the lack of tension; I mainly provided a platform for people from a niche scene, some more or less suited to the podcast format, and published everything with no real post-hoc quality control - to the detriment of the podcast. The limitations of having a DR-aligned podcast are real though. I'd say maybe 2 out of 10 mainstream people respond to my requests, so my rate of cranks to experts is relatively high if I want to publish continuously. It's understandable. I've been pivoting for a while, though, so I will take this feedback on board. Thanks!
I am also annoyed with the low-quality minds Yarvin has granted interviews to as of late. Although, I find the Cowen persona to be too mild and polite for my tastes (as well as SSC and Bach).
Bap has good content diversity. Serious lecture shows on specific topics, reviews of movies, food and travel anecdotes, funny interviews. Yarvin could succeed at similar fields. I'd like to hear him talk about computing a lot more
Strong disagree on the interview aspect. BAP’s interview shows are mediocre, his solo rants are fire. Same goes for Red Scare and Kantbot back in the days, the most fun eps are without guests.
He’s a great podcast guest, but that’s beside the point: He’s the best political writer in a generation. Maybe two generations. He’s at least equal to Chomsky in his prime.
I just saw this, you should have tagged me! I completely agree with this criticism, and CWT is my favorite podcast. Being compared to it is very flattering in itself, even if it is a negative comparison. I believe you hit the nail on the head here with the lack of tension; I mainly provided a platform for people from a niche scene, some more or less suited to the podcast format, and published everything with no real post-hoc quality control - to the detriment of the podcast. The limitations of having a DR-aligned podcast are real though. I'd say maybe 2 out of 10 mainstream people respond to my requests, so my rate of cranks to experts is relatively high if I want to publish continuously. It's understandable. I've been pivoting for a while, though, so I will take this feedback on board. Thanks!
Respect from a fan👍
I am also annoyed with the low-quality minds Yarvin has granted interviews to as of late. Although, I find the Cowen persona to be too mild and polite for my tastes (as well as SSC and Bach).
Yarvin has gotten much better at interviews. No ums or impediments, his hair looks much better. Less rambly
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Bap has good content diversity. Serious lecture shows on specific topics, reviews of movies, food and travel anecdotes, funny interviews. Yarvin could succeed at similar fields. I'd like to hear him talk about computing a lot more
What did you think of him on my show Philosophy of Art and Science? I think it initially baffled many, and still does so.
It was very memorable
I'm always so pleased when one of my interview questions for Tyler gets asked - they're usually things I've wondered for a long time.
Here for the CWT reverence ✊️
Appreciate it Misha🫡
Samo Burja, Ben Taylor or any of the Palladium guys would also give good interviews. Also the Asianometry guy.
Strong disagree on the interview aspect. BAP’s interview shows are mediocre, his solo rants are fire. Same goes for Red Scare and Kantbot back in the days, the most fun eps are without guests.
1. Did moldbug ever respond to this?
2. If I ever made a podcast you would hate it so much
I wrote about the same thing on my blog! Check out “Chasing up Guru Decoders”
Great advice for a man who loves to listen!!
He’s a great podcast guest, but that’s beside the point: He’s the best political writer in a generation. Maybe two generations. He’s at least equal to Chomsky in his prime.
Definitely not the case with his writings, although, sliding in that direction with some of the podcasts