In the wake of our Naomi Klein episode, the masses have spoken. And like the responsible Gurometricians that we are, we've taken your feedback to heart and thus open this episode with a series of scientific and spiritual recitations. Then it's straight back into the sweet science—and mystical art—of Gurometry, as we test how well it measures up to Naomi Klein’s anti-capitalist spirit. Fun for the whole family!
P.S. Don't worry—Chris Langan’s Gurometer has not been forgotten and will be arriving very soon!
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Gurometer: Naomi Klein
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Sponsor Shoutouts!
03:29 Naomi Klein Feedback
05:03 Podcast Format Limitations and Reading the Book!
11:37 Consistency in Standards of Evaluation
20:21 Evaluating the Arguments Independent of the Conclusions
24:53 The Importance of Disconfirming Evidence
26:28 Differing Definitions Cross-Culturally
29:36 The Gurometer
29:59 Galaxy Brainness
32:03 Cultishness
34:02 Anti-Establishmentarianism
38:12 Grievance Mongering
38:55 Self-Aggrandizement
41:29 Cassandra Complex
44:06 Revolutionary Theories
46:53 Pseudo Profound Bullshit
49:25 Conspiracy Mongering
53:57 Excessive Profiteering
54:48 Moral Grandstanding
56:04 Final Scores and Reflections
58:52 Quickfire Guru Bonus Points
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