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Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchliePersonal Diary - Jun 2025This month, I started building!eliasschlie.comYouTube version2025-07-0725 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlietesttest22025-07-0124 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchlieGoogle's new AI makes scientific discoveries: AlphaEvolve (DeepMind) & Implications for Longevity Scienceeliasschlie.com2025-06-1514 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchliePersonal Diary — May 2025eliasschlie.com2025-06-1511 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchlieLongevity News - May 2025My website🐭 FDA Plans to Replace Animal Testing — A Roadmap to Reducing Animal Testing in Preclinical Safety Studies🤖 Why Didn't AI Discover a Bunch of Drugs Yet? — Progress, Pitfalls, and Impact of AI-driven Clinical Trials (Wilczok & Zhavoronkov, 2025)⏰ LinAge2 – Aging Clock Update — Providing actionable insights and benchmarking with epigenetic clocks (Fong et al., 2025)🚀 Frontier Tower — Permanent Longevity Hub in San Francisco🏝️ Vitalist Bay — Giant Longevity Pop-Up City2025-05-201h 01Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchliePersonal Diary - April 2025My website2025-05-0918 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchlieLongevity News - April 20251) 🐁 The Rodent Aging Interventions Database (RAID)2) 🧫 High-Throughput Yeast Aging Study3) 🤖 Metabolic Digital Twins4) 🏙️ How Cities Can Be Used to Learn About Aging and Exposome Influences5) 🐷 First-ever pig-human liver transplant2025-05-061h 19Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchlieMachine Learning MarchMy Website2025-04-0534 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchlieFebruary 2025My Website2025-03-0918 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchlieJanuary 2025My Website2025-03-0218 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie2025My website2025-03-0100 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#59 I was COO of a Longevity Pop-up City - This is what I learnedIn this podcast, I share my experience from being in the core organizing team of Zelar.City, a Longevity Pop-up city
Links:
- Zelar.City
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - What is a Pop-up city?
04:06 - What makes Zelar.City special?
05:49 - How I came to work at Zelar
10:12 - Month leading up to Zelar
10:47 - At Zelar.city
12:41 - Daily experience at Zelar.city (Longevity pop-up City)
16:18 - Zelar.City weekend summits
19:20 - My main learning
22:49 - Future of Pop-up cities2024-12-2924 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#58 We build a Longevity Pop-up City - Zelar.city team interview with Victoria Forest, Laurence Ion, Alexey Strygin, Anatoly Karlin, & Elias SchlieZelar.City is a Longevity pop-up city. In this episode, the team comes together, discusses longevity, it's bottlenecks and reflects on their experience in Berlin.
Links:
- Learn about Longevity
- Sophia DAO
- Zelar.City
- Anatoly's blog2024-12-221h 06Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#57 Solving Aging with Human Intelligence Enhancement - Anatoly KarlinLinks:
- Learn about Longevity
- Sophia DAO
- Zelar.City
- Anatoly's blog2024-12-151h 18Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#56 I meditated 100 hours in 10 days - Vipassana Meditation Retreat Experience reportWatch on YouTube
Vipassana website2024-12-0855 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#55 CEO of DoNotAge.org (Alan Graves) - Longevity Supplements and TestsSummary
In this conversation, Alan Graves, CEO of DoNotAge.org, discusses the current state of the longevity supplement industry, emphasizing the importance of research and transparency. He highlights the need for consumers to be informed about the quality of supplements and the potential for aging to be reversible. Alan shares insights from his experiences in the industry, including his participation in the Reverse Longevity documentary, and offers advice for aspiring professionals in the field.
Links
- DoNotAge.org
- Zelar.City
- YouTube
Ch...2024-12-0126 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#54 Longevity interview with Prof. Hans MeijSummary
In this conversation, Professor Hans Meij discusses the importance of focusing on health span rather than just longevity. He emphasizes the need for early interventions in healthcare, the challenges posed by smoking, and the role of innovative initiatives like pop-up cities in advancing longevity research. He also highlights the significance of building networks among professionals in the field and offers advice for young individuals starting their careers in longevity. :)
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- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
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00:00 Who is Prof. Hans Meij
00:57 Introduction to Professor Hans M...2024-11-2737 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#53 Doctor's view on Radical Life Extension - Rafid Fadul, MD (Cenegenics)Charles Mattocks
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- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
- Reversed Longevity Trailer
- As soon as it's out, you will be able to find "Reversed Longevity" on Amazon Prime, Tubi, or Glue TV
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00:00 Introduction to Rafid Fadul and Longevity
00:41 Introduction to Rafid and His Journey
03:33 What is Cenegenics?
05:07 What is Zivian health?
07:20 How to deal with the shrinking healthcare workforce
10:00 What idea in longevity gets less attention than it deserves?
13:30 Is radica...2024-11-2651 min
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#53 Longevity interview with Prof. Hans MeijSummary
In this conversation, Professor Hans Meij discusses the importance of focusing on health span rather than just longevity. He emphasizes the need for early interventions in healthcare, the challenges posed by smoking, and the role of innovative initiatives like pop-up cities in advancing longevity research. He also highlights the significance of building networks among professionals in the field and offers advice for young individuals starting their careers in longevity. :)
Links
- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
Chapters
00:00 Who is Prof. Hans Meij
00:57 Introduction to Professo...2024-10-2137 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#52 How he made a Longevity Documentary - Charles MattocksSummary
In this conversation, Charles discusses his latest documentary 'Reverse Longevity', exploring the concept of longevity and health interventions. He emphasizes the importance of making health information accessible to the general public and shares insights on the production process of health documentaries. Charles also reflects on the personal impact of longevity research on his life and the challenges of funding and distributing health content. He offers advice for aspiring content creators and shares his motivation for promoting longevity and health education.
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- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
- Reversed Longevity Traile...2024-10-1636 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#51 Andrea Maier - Longevity advocate, speaker, and researcherSummary
In this conversation, Andrea Maier, a prominent longevity advocate, discusses her work in the field of aging and health optimization. She emphasizes the importance of understanding organ-specific aging clocks, the need for evidence-based practices, and the significance of healthspan over lifespan. Andrea also highlights the challenges in longevity research, the role of pop-up cities in fostering innovation, and the potential of decentralized science. Throughout the discussion, she shares insights on personal approaches to longevity and the importance of mentorship for aspiring professionals in the field.
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- Zelar City Website2024-10-1223 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#50 Building AGI to solve aging - Kennedy Schaal & Rejuve.bio - SingularityNet - AI for drug and target discoveryKennedy Schaal is the CEO of Rejuve.bio, a biotech company with the goal of solving aging by building AGI for drug discovery.
Summary
In this episode, Kennedy Schaal introduces her company Rejuve.bio which comes out of the SingularityNet. Kennedy Schaal and I discuss the intersection of data, AI, and collaboration in the longevity sector. We explore the importance of community engagement, the potential for shared data to advance research, and the role of marketing in promoting longevity initiatives. Kennedy emphasizes the need for a collective approach to solving aging-related issues...2024-10-0443 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#49 This health app pays you for your data - Jasmine Smith, CEO of Rejuve.ai - SingularityNet - Crypto RJF Token - personal data NFTsSummary
In this conversation, Jasmine Smith, CEO of Rejuve AI, discusses the decentralization of health data. She explains how their app incentivizes users with crypto tokens for contributing health data, the importance of personalized health insights, and the potential for longevity through scientific advancements.
In the end, we get a bit personal, and you will learn about Jasmine's passion outside of her work
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- Rejuve.ai
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Chapters...2024-10-0224 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#48 Investing in Fighting Aging and a longevity Community - Nathan Cheng; Founder of the Longevity Biotech Fellowship & Vitalism; Working at Healthspan capital VCNathan is an investor in the longevity space and the co-founder of the Longevity Biotech Fellowship and Vitalism, the longevity community.
In this conversation, Nathan Cheng discusses the vision and moral imperative behind the fight against aging and death. He emphasizes the importance of community, alignment, and innovative approaches to longevity, including the establishment of longevity states and pop-up cities. Nathan also shares insights on the current bottlenecks in longevity research and offers advice for aspiring innovators in the field.
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- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
- Vitali...2024-09-3050 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#47 He built THE Longevity Community - Adam Gries - Founder of Vitalism - Network States - Vitalist Bay - Zelar City - Pop-up citiesIn this episode, I sit down with Adam Gries to discuss the founding of Vitalism, a community dedicated to tackling aging through groundbreaking and innovative approaches. Together, we delve into the concept of network states and pop-up cities as revolutionary frameworks for collaboration and experimentation in the longevity space.
Adam shares insights on how traditional approaches to aging are falling short, and why a shift in resource allocation and societal mindset is crucial for progress. We explore the role of supportive environments, like pop-up cities, in fostering innovation and accelerating breakthroughs in longevity research.
2024-09-2636 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#46 Longevity-health optimization for Women - Judith MuellerSummary
In this conversation, Judith Mueller discusses her extensive experience in the field of longevity and biohacking, particularly focusing on women's health. She shares insights on the importance of community, the role of clinics in longevity, and her vision for a biohacked village for entrepreneurs. Judith emphasizes the need for standardized offerings in longevity clinics and the significance of addressing basic health habits. She also touches on investment trends in the longevity sector and the potential of Zelar City as a prototype for future communities.
Links
- Zelar City Website
- What...2024-09-1635 min
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#45 Building a Longevity City - Victoria Forest on Zelar City Berlin - Pop-up city - Network state/nation - Zuzalu, VitaDao, Vitalia - Aging researchLinks
- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
Summary
The conversation centers around Zelar City, a pop-up city in Berlin focused on longevity and community building. Victoria Forrest, the founder, discusses the motivation behind creating a collaborative space for individuals passionate about fighting aging. The dialogue explores the concept of network states, the challenges in aging research, and the importance of community engagement in advancing longevity science. Victoria shares her personal journey and the vision for Zelar City as a hub for innovation and collaboration in the longevity fiel...2024-09-1432 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#44 A Crypto currency that funds Longevity research - Laurence Ion - VitaDao, Pop-up Cities, Zuzalu, Vitalia, Zelar City, Network stateLaurence is the Co-Initiator of Vitalia city, a Funding Steward of Vita DAO, one of the Core Organizer of Zuzalu.city, and a Part of the Organizing Committee of Zellar City
Today we talk about Crypto, longevity, and Network states.
Links
- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:21 Laurence's background
05:03 Funding longevity science with Crypto
06:49 Laurence on Pop-up cities
08:33 How does VitaDao work?
12:04 Zuzalu and the idea of Pop-up ci...2024-09-1130 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#43 The 3 Bottlenecks in Longevity Medicine - Alexey Strygin - Longevity pop up villages; Longevity Economics Think Tanks; Zelar City; Zuzalu; How to start working in Longevity-BiotechAlexey Strygin is working in the longevity industry for the last 10 years. He was part of the early days of Insilico Medicine and also worked as a Chief Digital Health Officer at Gero.ai.
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- Zelar City Website
- What is Zelar City?
Summary
Alexey Strygin discusses the importance of Longevity Economics and the need for increased funding in the longevity industry. He suggests the creation of a Longevity Economics Think Tank or Advocacy Group to attract both governmental and private funding. He emp...2024-09-0949 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchlieWhy I want to work in longevityHi, I'm Elias, an AI student trying to solve aging.
If you have the same goal, this podcast is for you.
Here, I share what I learn on my journey, and interview people working on the same goal so they can share what they have learned.
Let’s make more time. The motto is: "Live forever or die trying!"
Previously, this was the Rational Optimization podcast. a philosophy podcast focused on the question "What is, all things considered, the most rational thing to...2024-09-0802 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#42 - 4 months of David Deutsch in 3 hours - Mark KagachMark Kagach studied the books of David Deutsch for 4 months straight with incredible intensity. Today he summarizes everything he learned in this time.
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The books are:
- The Beginning of Infinity
- The Fabric of Reality
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:03 Main Theis - Fabric of Reality
06:05 Short peak into Beginning of Infinity
08:28 Epistemology
1:26:15 Quantum Ph...2024-08-132h 56
The One Deeper PodcastEp.39 - Elias Schlie : Lift heavy, run farIn this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of human augmentation and longevity. We discuss the potential future advancements in human biology and technology, exploring how we might enhance our bodies and extend our lifespans.Check out Elia’s Podcast : The Rational Optimization PodcastKey Topics Discussed:* Human Augmentation and Cyborg Technology:* The potential for integrating technology into our bodies, including the concept of gradually replacing biological components with artificial ones.* Longevity and Healthspan:* Strategies to prolong life, including exercise, diet, and the potential future role of...2024-08-041h 36Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#41 The story of becoming a Monk ---- Jeroen Kappen, Krishna consciousness, Bhakti-yogaJeroen Kappen is a monk of the Krishna consciousness movement. He practices many hours of chanting every day. Additionally, he studied their scriptures meticulously and did a lot of Bhakti-yoga. Today, he is telling the story of how he got there
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Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#39 Monk tells about his Life and Beliefs - Krishna consciousness - Jeroen KappenJeroen Kappen is a monk of the Krishna consciousness movement. He practices many hours of chanting every day. Additionally, he studied their scriptures meticulously and did a lot of Bhakti-yoga. Today, we sat down and he explained to me what exactly he believes in.
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00:02:02 - Discussion2024-03-131h 49Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#37 Drug dealer tells the story of how he got arrestedMy guest today was a drug dealer for 8 years. He tells the story of his rise (making money, taking drugs) and fall (getting arrested, fighting addiction). It's really interesting to listen to him talk about a life that is so incredibly different from the average.
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Udesh Habaraduwa is the host of the One Deeper podcast and is currently in his master's, studying Cognitive science and Artificial intelligence.
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:56 - Why did you go to America?
00:49:56 - Why does god do miracles? But only sometimes?
00:55:23 - Why I don't believe in God
01:11:22 - Back to A2024-02-281h 32Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#33 The rational search for meaning is a dead end - Eelco Roovers -- Ayurveda practitioner, ballet dancer, Biologist; Martin Buber "I and Thou/It"Eelco Roovers is an Ayurveda practitioner, a former ballet dancer, and a former biologist. When I presented him with the question of this podcast "What is, all things considered, the most rational thing to do" he told me that the question is inherently flawed. So today, I decided to talk to him about why he believes this.Before this podcast, he told me to read the book "I and Thou" by Martin Buber
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:44 - Why/How did you go to Ukraine?
00:39:37 - What was the most dangerous situation you encountered?
00:55:23 - Throwing hand granades
00:57:57 - How did the morale of the Ukranian's develop?2024-02-211h 34Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#31 The argument for why nothing is bad (or good) - Udesh Habaraduwa -- Nihilism; Good and Bad vs. Right and Wrong; Can we ever know anything; Knowledge; Artificial IntelligenceUdesh is a masters student of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence. Today, we talked about good and bad vs. right and wrong. We also went into how personality influences our view of the world and Udesh gave me a new understanding of why so many people will never be able to believe that nothing matters.
We also really went into arguments for why this whole thing that we do is kind of meaningless. So consume with care ;) Enjoy!
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00:00:00 - Teaser
00:00:36 - Intro
00:02:15 - AI differences around the world
00:05:24 - Why AI?
00:06:38 - Cesares Goals
00:09:16 - Why you should give your all
00:22:22 - 2. Goal: To create an environment in which humans have agency and responsibility
00:25:01 - On leardership
00:30:36 - How to bring forth the go...2024-02-141h 37
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#29 You understand nothing! (Argument) - Andrei LixandruA few days ago, I understood that we (Humans) don't understand anything. We act like our goals are important while not understanding anything. So today I talked about this revelation with Andrei Lixandru.
00:00 - Intro
04:08 - Why I want to build AGI
13:10 - Humans understand nothing
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This conversation is divided into two distinct parts. The first part delves into my personal motivations for wanting t...2024-02-1143 min
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#28 AI master student on building an AI Oracle - Andrei Lixandru
Andrei Lixandru is a Cognitive computing and Artificial intelligence master's student whom I questioned about the possibility of building an AI Oracle - basically a general reasoning machine capable of 'calculating' the best decision given specific information and goals.
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Welcome to our fascinating episode where we delve into the possibility of building an AI oracle. Imagine a world where, fed with information and a goal, an AI could determine...2024-02-071h 07
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#27 Prioritizing and Scheduling to improve Productivity - Mark KagachHow do you build up/maintain the habit of working hard on what you want to achieve? What is the best way to prioritize and schedule your goals? Those are the questions Mark Kagach and I try to tackle today.
Other Episode with Mark: YouTube ; Spotify
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00:00 - Intro
01:54 - Falling of the streak
04:45 - On Dopamine
08:23...2024-02-0435 min
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#26 Sam Altman on "How to be Successful?" (13 steps)Sam Altman wrote an amazing article outlining 13 steps on "How to be Successful?". In this podcast, I summarize the important points for us to understand his ideas.
The article I was talking about
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00:00 - Intro
00:58 - 1. Compound your self
02:26 - 2. Have Almost too much Self-belief
03:52 - 3. Learn to Think Independently
05:35 - 4. Get good at "...2024-01-3117 min
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#25 Reaching the Impossible in 4 steps (Steven Kotler)In his Book "The Art of Impossible", Steven Kotler lays out a way for everyone to reach things that once seemed impossible. I read and was really impressed by this book, so I summarized the most important points for everyone who wants to find out "How To Reach The Impossible?"
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00:00 - Start
01:15 - About the Author
02:56 - Structure of the Book
04:24 - 1. Moti...2024-01-2826 min
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#24 What happens if you REALLY don't believe in Free Will? - Nikhil YadavNikhil Yadav REALLY doesn't believe in Free Will. He thought this through to a higher degree than any other person I have ever talked to.
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Resources
- Beginning of Infinity - David Deutsch
- Fabric of reality - David Deutsch
- Behave - Robert Zabulki
- The road to reality - Roger Penrose
Ch...2024-01-241h 38
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#23 He's selling Psychedelics on the Internet - Wouter Smeets (Founder of Mintrospect)Wouter Smeets is the founder of the Startup Mintrospect which sells psychedelic truffles with an integrated guide on how to use them on the internet.
Today, we talked a lot about his product and the opportunities of microdosing.
We also went deep into the philosophy of nonduality and wanting.
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- Mintrospect
- Beyo...2024-01-211h 33
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#22 AI masters student explains why he wants to build AGI - Andrei LixandruAndrei Lixandru is a Master's student in Cognitive Computing and Artificial Intelligence who invests every minute in trying to understand and improve AI.
In this episode of the Rational Optimization Podcast, I questioned and tried to understand his life goals.
His life goals:
1. Building AGI
2. Increasing human cognition
For people wondering how fast we can calculate: I cut the thinking part out because 1. It was so embarrassing and 2. It would be weird to listen to 30 sec of silence.
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Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie# 21 God vs. Evolution - Ansar BajwaAnsar Bajwa is a student of Cognitive science and Artificial Intelligence from Pakistan who has a deeply philosophical view of life and belief in god.
Resources
- Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge & Truth - Mirza Tahir Ahmad
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:16 - Idea on how to find valid conclusions about life
00:03:16 - Ansar's Meaning of Life
00:04:48 - Ansar's thoughts on prayer
00:11:21 - Why getting closer to God is self-improvement
01:42:29 - Ansar's Book recommendation
01:46:15 - A final...2024-01-141h 48
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#20 Meditating 10 days Non-Stop - Vipassana Meditation RetreatI signed up for a 10-day Vipassana Meditation retreat. A retreat where you meditate for 10 days straight without any human interaction. In this podcast, I talk about what this is, it's rules, and what I fear and expect.
00:00 Intro
01:18 How I came to do this crazy thing?
02:50 What is it?
05:50 Doing NOTHING for 24 hours
08:35 Rules
11:07 My fears
11:53 My expectations2024-01-1014 min
The One Deeper PodcastEp.36 - Elias Schlie : What is Truth ?Episode Summary:We engage in a deep and insightful conversation about the nature of truth, its pursuit, and the complexities of understanding reality. My guest, a close friend and fellow thinker, joins me in exploring these profound topics, shedding light on the nuances of rationality, the role of intuition, and the importance of setting goals in the quest for truth.Check out his podcast : The Rational Optimization PodcastKey Topics Discussed: The Concept of Truth: Delving into what...2024-01-051h 42
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#19 The rational Meaning of Life - Mark KagachMark Kagach is the first person who could convince me of a rational argument for why one should try to make the most possible positive impact in the world. In this episode, he really challenges my beliefs and we get really deep on trying to find the meaning of life together. I highly recommend listening to this!
📹Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nj2XVk_CEKE
🏔️List of my favorite Episodes: https://www.eliasschlie.com/favorite-episodes
🌐My Website: https://eliasschlie.com
📸My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ration...2024-01-052h 04
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#18 Depression, War and Passive income - Amirali RezazadehAmirali Rezazadeh is a former member of the Special Forces of the Iranian military. He is also a classical musician, was a motocross race driver, and he built a passive income he can live off at a very young age.
I mainly asked him questions about his life.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/45Um95pJQK8
🏔️List of my favorite Episodes: https://www.eliasschlie.com/favorite-episodes
🌐My Website: https://eliasschlie.com
📸My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rational.optimization
❤️If you want to support thi...2024-01-011h 49
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#17 The danger of allowing targeted Ads - Rosalie PriolRosalie Priol is a Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence student with the belief that social media and targeted ads are bad.
Her advice:
- Sapiens
- Book: Votre temps est infini (You have infinite time) - Fabien Olicard
- Haroun (French comedian)
YouTube suggestion blocker:
- iPhone: BlockYT (app store)
- Chrome: Unhook (browser extension)
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalie-priol-jaroslaw-566125257/
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/ksrZy9KQn00
If you want to support this podcast: https://paypal.me/eliasschlie 🫶2023-12-301h 24Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#16 How Max Mariotti discovered his passion of DJing - Max WanderMax Mariotti is an upcoming House and Techno DJ.
Advice:
- Titan - blasterjacks + baddimes2023-12-1956 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#15 How to judge psychological research?Part 1: (YouTube) https://youtu.be/Icwt1RuHSOs?si=MSFwotBP0IvB4iZI
Part 1: (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gXG5aQ2RrwDXes1lFkaxy?si=6539235ba18b44d22023-12-1545 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#14 Introduction to Research Methodology - How psychologists gain knowledgeIn this episode, I explain what I have learned about how psychologists get closer to truth.
- How can we gain knowledge?
- What is the most optimal way to get closer to truth?
- How to determine the best steps to achieve a goal?2023-12-151h 04Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#13 Adding Emotions to Artificial Intelligence? - Guido MoreraGuido Morera is a Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence student from Italy.
Today we had a bit of an unstructured conversation about studying and AI.
ResourcesOne deeper podcast - Journal Club: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Nt88B3zKZ5JnngmwU8W5H?si=fa4fde04fb5e4cca2023-12-1457 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#12 The rational argument for meaningless goals - Mihnea AnghelutaMihnea Angheluta is a Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence student who believes that choosing an arbitrary goal is the best way to live a happy and fulfilled life.
We talked about
- Abstract vs. Tangible goals
- Working towards getting a Porsche and enjoying the pursuit vs. Actively trying to learn how to enjoy life as much as possible
About the guest
- Head of Education Committee of Enigma (Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence Association of Tilburg University)
- Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence student2023-12-111h 20Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#11 Writing a Book, Meditation and Science - Ross HowardRoss Howard is an Irish author, sociologist, and teacher who has traveled the world. He recently finished his fantasy book "Changing Names: The Changeling and the Witch"
We talked about
- Process of writing a book
- Validity and truth of science
- Meditation and the Vipassana retreat I want to go to
Here is a Link to his book:
https://amzn.eu/d/arkkYXg
His book advice:
His Dark Materials (trilogy) - Philip...2023-12-041h 41Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#11 Writing a Book, Meditation and Science - Ross HowardRoss Howard is an Irish author, sociologist, and teacher who has traveled the world. He recently finished his fantasy book "Changing Names: The Changeling and the Witch"
We talked about
- Process of writing a book
- Validity and truth of science
- Meditation and the Vipassana retreat I want to go to
Here is a Link to his book:
https://amzn.eu/d/arkkYXg
His book advice:
His Dark Materials (trilogy) - Philip...2023-12-031h 41Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#10 Feminism, Artificial intelligence and life goals - Liwia TarkowskaLiwia Tarkowska is a polish feminist and BJJ coach studying Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence.
I questioned her goals and we went into a little debate about feminism... I really enjoyed talking to her. Have fun!
About the guest:
- Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence student
- Feminist
- Chair and Head of Social Media & Marketing Committee of Enigma (Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence Association of Tilburg University)
- BJJ trainer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2023-12-021h 16Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#10 Feminism, Artificial intelligence and Life goals - Liwia TarkowskaLiwia Tarkowska is a Polish feminist and BJJ coach studying Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence.
I questioned her goals and we went into a little debate about feminism... I really enjoyed talking to her. Have fun!
About the guest:
- Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence student
- Feminist
- Chair and Head of Social Media & Marketing Committee of Enigma (Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence Association of Tilburg University)
- BJJ trainer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2023-12-011h 16Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias SchlieWhat is Rational Optimization?Rational Optimization is a philosophical approach to life and the name of my Podcast. In this episode, I explain exactly what this means and what I plan to do with this podcast. It's a short trailer to get to know my podcast
Start here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SWSRkSZQ5AbUnx3y8DESY?si=ktH9oI4oQdWpyT6r9_ZqqA2023-11-3003 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#9 How to occupy a school - Cesare DalbagnoCesare Dalbagno was the leader of an illegal school occupation protest in Italy. He is also a Blackbelt in Karate and studies Cognitive science and Artificial Intelligence.
Topic
- Cesare tells the story of how he and all the students of his school occupied the school as a protest against bad treatment of students.
- We also talk about goals, consciousness, and free will, but the story is the real cherry in this podcast. I promise! - goosebumps all the way through
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesare-maria-dalbagno/
Episode 9
00:00 Intro
01:03 Get to...2023-11-201h 21Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#8 Francesco "Fuma" Fumagalli - How personality influences your PurposeFrancesco "Fuma" Fumagalli is a student of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence who worked with AI in a startup and now wants to specialize in researching the biological underpinnings of intelligent life.
Today, he is presenting an interesting point about how personality influences what is meaningful for a person. https://www.linkedin.com/in/fumanet/2023-11-191h 17Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#7 Andrei Lixandru - What does "Searching for Meaning" mean?Andrei Lixandru is a master's student of Cognitive Computing and Artificial Intelligence and a survivor of the Peruvian rainforest.
## Guest
Andrei Lixandru
- Master student of Cognitive Computing and Artificial Intelligence at Radboud University
- Survived the Peruvian Rainforest for a month
- Truly tries to build AGI and enhance human cognition
- Incredibly deep thinker + intelligent person
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrei-lixandru?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app2023-11-1745 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#6 - My 5000km bicycle tour. - Why humans are good!Today I am going to tell you the story of how I went all the way to North Cape on my bicycle.2023-11-1758 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#5 Giulio Tosato - "You are an Evoluted Monkey"Giulio Tosato is a man full of ideas, studying Cognitive science and Artificial intelligence.
If you want to find out more about him + his research: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulio-tosato?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app](https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulio-tosato?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)
2023-11-161h 05Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#4 - Udesh Habaraduwa - Where does knowledge come from? Does predicting something means that you understand it?Udesh Habaraduwa is a master's student of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence and the host of the One Deeper podcast.
## Topics
- The difference between induction and understanding
- The difference between the theories of Einstein and Freud
- Does the ability to predict something mean that you understand it?
- How does this connect to the difference between humans and AI / LLMs
## Guest:
Udesh Habaraduwa
- Master student of Cognitive science and Artificial intelligence at Tilburg...2023-11-161h 05
Rational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#3 How to do Hard things?In this episode, I share with you the result of a lot of research. I share with you the best strategies I found for:
1. Doing the things that are hard but that you want to do
2. Not doing the things that you don't want to do but somehow keep doing.
It's a densely packed episode. Enjoy!
The book I was mentioning:
Addiction, Procrastination, and Laziness: A Proactive Guide to the Psychology of Motivation
By: Roman Gelperin2023-11-1059 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#2 What are the most rational goals one can have?In this episode I present you with the 5 most rational goals that I found to date and that I live my life after.2023-11-0837 minRational Longevity: Scientific News and Conversations \w Elias Schlie#1 What is Rational Optimization?In this episode, I just quickly break the ice, tell you about who I am, why I want to do this and what this podcast is going to be about.2023-11-0828 min