“Rationalism and EA on the ‘Behind the Bastards’ Podcast” by Flo 🔸
Robert Evans has made an in depth four part series on the Zizians, which includes a lot of background on Rationality in the bay area, CFAR, and a lot of the ideas leading up to the murders (first three episodes). Part One: The Zizians: How Harry Potter Fanfic Inspired a Death Cult Part Two: The Zizians: Birth of a Cult Leader Part Three: How The Zizians Went Full On Death Cult Part Four: The Zizian Murder Spree (or Exactly How Harry Potter Fanfic Killed A Border Patrol Agent) In my opinion this gives a pretty good perspective of how outside people perceive the Rationalist and EA communities. Key points I think are important: Robert clearly distinguishes between "cultish" behaviours and creating fertile ground for people to end up in cults, and emphasizes Rationality not being a cult. He also treats [...] ---Outline:(00:54) Key points I think are important:(01:26) Opinion part--- First published: March 21st, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/jC7e8eeJoPiBGYJ4b/rationalism-and-ea-on-the-behind-the-bastards-podcast --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.