Julia Galef

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Insights from and explanations of philosophy, rationality, science and more. By Julia Galef (juliagalef.com). For more content, check out my podcast, Rationally Speaking (rationallyspeakingpodcast.org). Every two weeks I feature a discussion with someone in science, philosophy, math, etc. -- such as Peter Singer, Lawrence Krauss, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Robin Hanson, and more. Full transcripts available for recent episodes.

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Why you need scout mindset to change the world

Why you need scout mindset to change the world Julia Galef

100.3K views - 4 years ago

Why you don't need certainty to be influential

Why you don't need certainty to be influential Julia Galef

122.7K views - 4 years ago

Is Bayesian thinking a sham?

Is Bayesian thinking a sham? Julia Galef

160.7K views - 4 years ago

My favorite letter in the history of science

My favorite letter in the history of science Julia Galef

142.3K views - 5 years ago

Charles Murray vs Milo, and the "good faith" principle

Charles Murray vs Milo, and the "good faith" principle Julia Galef

106.8K views - 8 years ago

Why you shouldn't try to "'change your mind"

Why you shouldn't try to "'change your mind" Julia Galef

88.2K views - 8 years ago

Your brain is not a Bayes net (and why that matters)

Your brain is not a Bayes net (and why that matters) Julia Galef

114.1K views - 9 years ago

Stop saying "I can't understand"

Stop saying "I can't understand" Julia Galef

134.8K views - 10 years ago

How I use "meta-updating"

How I use "meta-updating" Julia Galef

39.1K views - 10 years ago

Are kids natural scientists?

Are kids natural scientists? Julia Galef

18.7K views - 10 years ago

How should we handle moral disagreements?

How should we handle moral disagreements? Julia Galef

89.7K views - 10 years ago

How to resolve a paradox

How to resolve a paradox Julia Galef

57.8K views - 10 years ago

Newcomb's Problem and the tragedy of rationality

Newcomb's Problem and the tragedy of rationality Julia Galef

119.2K views - 10 years ago

Why don't moral philosophers behave morally?

Why don't moral philosophers behave morally? Julia Galef

49.1K views - 10 years ago

The Repugnant Conclusion (a philosophy paradox)

The Repugnant Conclusion (a philosophy paradox) Julia Galef

119K views - 10 years ago

A visual guide to Bayesian thinking

A visual guide to Bayesian thinking Julia Galef

2M views - 10 years ago

Fixing poverty is hard, and science is complicated

Fixing poverty is hard, and science is complicated Julia Galef

55.3K views - 10 years ago

Criticizing imperfect charity

Criticizing imperfect charity Julia Galef

25K views - 10 years ago

The Sleeping Beauty Problem

The Sleeping Beauty Problem Julia Galef

345.4K views - 10 years ago

Coffee, caramels, and Schelling points

Coffee, caramels, and Schelling points Julia Galef

39.3K views - 10 years ago

Redefine success (inspired by meditation)

Redefine success (inspired by meditation) Julia Galef

27K views - 10 years ago

The "Nerd Humblebrag"

The "Nerd Humblebrag" Julia Galef

83.8K views - 10 years ago

How to criticize someone

How to criticize someone Julia Galef

107.2K views - 10 years ago

"That's not a randomized controlled trial!"

"That's not a randomized controlled trial!" Julia Galef

18.4K views - 10 years ago

Should you ever lie to yourself?

Should you ever lie to yourself? Julia Galef

33.1K views - 10 years ago

Finally I understand quantum mechanics

Finally I understand quantum mechanics Julia Galef

298.6K views - 10 years ago

Something I like about Richard Dawkins

Something I like about Richard Dawkins Julia Galef

115.3K views - 10 years ago

What's the difference between rationality and critical thinking?

What's the difference between rationality and critical thinking? Julia Galef

48.9K views - 10 years ago

Don't dismiss someone because of one "weird" belief

Don't dismiss someone because of one "weird" belief Julia Galef

27.9K views - 11 years ago

Know the brain you have to get the brain you want

Know the brain you have to get the brain you want Julia Galef

60.7K views - 11 years ago

How committed are you?

How committed are you? Julia Galef

206.3K views - 12 years ago

Bayes: How one equation changed the way I think

Bayes: How one equation changed the way I think Julia Galef

271.2K views - 12 years ago

Wisdom from our Mother

Wisdom from our Mother Julia Galef

46.3K views - 12 years ago

Don't be a sphex

Don't be a sphex Julia Galef

190.6K views - 12 years ago

Shoulding at the universe

Shoulding at the universe Julia Galef

32.7K views - 12 years ago

How to Raise a Rationalist Kid

How to Raise a Rationalist Kid Julia Galef

60.8K views - 13 years ago

How to want to change your mind

How to want to change your mind Julia Galef

52.9K views - 14 years ago

A rational view of tradition

A rational view of tradition Julia Galef

100.2K views - 14 years ago

You're such an essentialist

You're such an essentialist Julia Galef

48.7K views - 14 years ago

Ethics of Paranormal Investigation, Part 2 of 2

Ethics of Paranormal Investigation, Part 2 of 2 Julia Galef

17.2K views - 14 years ago

Ethics of paranormal investigation, Part 1 of 2

Ethics of paranormal investigation, Part 1 of 2 Julia Galef

38.5K views - 14 years ago

Does "socially responsible investing" do any good?

Does "socially responsible investing" do any good? Julia Galef

13.2K views - 14 years ago

The Transplant Problem

The Transplant Problem Julia Galef

40.3K views - 14 years ago

Beware of the Granfalloon

Beware of the Granfalloon Julia Galef

60.2K views - 14 years ago

How to spot a rationalization

How to spot a rationalization Julia Galef

413.8K views - 14 years ago

What is "rationality"?

What is "rationality"? Julia Galef

141.1K views - 14 years ago