NonProphets

NonProphets


Ep. 8: A Discussion of a Listener E-Mail, Coordination Problems and Cultural Norms, US Election Season Best Bets, and Who Would Win in a Fight Between Biden and Trump

November 02, 2016

Episode 8 of the NonProphets podcast, in which Atief, Robert, and Scott answer a listener e-mail about the previous interview, the Fermi paradox, and the Great Filter (01:02), discuss coordination problems (6:18), update election probabilities and discuss the possible erosion of norms in US politics (15:37), and then break down some US Election "Best Bets" on public betting sites (32:04). We close with a discussion of the hypothetical Biden-Trump fight (57:44), and then pledge to discuss other topics, and not let Trump Smurf our podcast all the Trump. As always, you may reach us at nonprophetspod.wordpress.com, or nonprophetspod@gmail.com. (recorded 10/29/2016).