Radius of Reason
por Levon & Andrey
Radius of Reason is a podcast about current events, politics, philosophy, and science. Hosts Andrey and Levon attempt to make sense of a complicated world using their limited intellect.
Episodios del podcast
Temporada 1
Metacrisis Debate: Just More Doomerism?
Is the metacrisis overblown? In this episode, we debate whether we’re truly facing a global web of urgent, interconnected catastrophic and existential risks, or if the metacrisis framework—popularized by Daniel Schmachtenberger and Nate Hagens—overstates the problem. We cover a range of topics including systems thinking, the effectiveness of holistic versus reductionist approaches to solving complex issues, and whether economic growth is worth the cost of its negative externalities. We also discuss whether the metacrisis concept is too vague to offer clear, actionable solutions for humanity's most pressing challenges.
Metacrisis: A Grassroots Response?
The journey towards addressing the metacrisis begins with what Daniel Schmachtenberger describes as a "cultural enlightenment." This involves spreading awareness and understanding of the metacrisis framework, which emphasizes holistic, systems-level thinking. But how do we translate such a complex concept into a movement that resonates with the broader populace? Can we create a community that not only educates but also fosters the right conditions for meaningful thought and action? And most importantly, can we distill these ideas into a message that’s accessible to all?
Metacrisis: Extinction by Sociopaths?
Do sociopaths bear any responsibility for the metacrisis? It’s no secret that sociopathic tendencies are driving factors for success in our current socioeconomic model: assertiveness, charisma, and risk-taking behaviors are qualities that contribute to success in work and politics, and are at times even elevated by our society as virtues for effective leadership. The likes of Steve Jobs and Napoleon Bonaparte are revered for their leadership, despite demonstrating behaviors that would otherwise fall on the sociopathic spectrum. The behavior patterns of these sorts of individuals almost certainly contribute to the interconnected problems faced by humanity today, and any steps to resolving this metacrisis will likely require checks on systems captured by sociopaths. GUEST INFO: Chusna Prasertkul https://chusana.substack.com/ Credits: Intro music: https://pixabay.com/users/gregorquendel-19912121/
Metacrisis Solutions: Creating a Third Attractor System - Part 2
To solve the metacrisis, we need what Daniel Schmachtenberger calls a "third attractor". In part 1, we looked at creating a model for a third attractor system at the international level - "The Meta Treaty". In this episode, we discuss the next stage of implementing the Meta Treaty Model – the ‘one world government’ – as a means of bringing about collective global action to address the compounding existential threats faced by humanity. We explore the feasibility of implementing this third attractor system and what sorts of grassroots movement would be needed to move our population from one of disenfranchised apathy to action in support of humanity.
Metacrisis Solutions: Creating a Third Attractor System - Part 1
To solve the metacrisis, we need what Daniel Schmachtenberger calls a "third attractor". What would such a system look like in practice? Could we construct a "third attractor"-esque system at the international level, or is any sort of world government doomed to become a dystopian nightmare? In this episode, Levon and Andrey are joined by Alex – a rationalist, effective altruist, and founder of The Guild of the Rose – to discuss this potential (partial) solution to the metacrisis -- the web of interconnected catastrophic risks faced by humanity (such as climate change, AI, bio weapons, and nuclear war).