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Inference and Incense

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Where data meets divination — and science spars with the sacred. Inference and Incense is a podcast hosted by two data scientists with radically different worldviews — one rooted in logic, the other drawn to mysticism — united by a belief that truth lives in tension. Each week, we dive into a big (or beautifully random) question at the edge of AI, identity, behavior, and spirituality — mixing rigorous analysis with tarot pulls, surprise guests, and the occasional existential spiral. This is a space for the curious, the skeptical, and the beautifully undone.

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1/17/2026

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Recent Episodes

July 20, 2026

When Data and Gut Feel Differ

When do you trust intuition vs. data? Here's the framework that worked for two data heads. In this clip, we introduce Bayesian thinking (stats heavy, yes!). What about: "Buddhism says it", " Science says it". Maybe, the goal isn't prophecy or proof—it's knowing when to trust which.

July 13, 2026

Prophecy Keeps Beating Science

Why do people believe the Earth is flat despite overwhelming evidence? Why do vaccine conspiracies thrive? Because prophecy is lazy—and science requires effort. After 10,000 daily decisions, most people don't want to think. They want to be told what to think, feel good, and scroll. Prophecy offers three-word slogans. Science offers peer-reviewed nuance. In this clip, we explore why misinformation wins in the attention economy—and why exhaustion, not stupidity, is the real enemy of truth.

July 6, 2026

The Prophecy Formula: Enemy, Slogan, Tribe

Every successful prophecy follows the same formula: identify a common enemy, unite people through hate, offer a simple solution, and promise instant rewards or punishments. GameStop had Wall Street elites. Religions have their devils. Conspiracy theories have "them." In this clip, we unpack why hate is a faster unifier than love—it's a singular, clear goal. Defeat the enemy. Love is generic. Hate is a North Star KPI. And when you add three-word slogans and tribal belonging? You've got a movement that doesn't need facts to reshape reality.

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What is Inference and Incense?: Where data meets divination — and science spars with the sacred.

Inference and Incense is a podcast hosted by two data scientists with radically different worldviews — one rooted in logic, the other drawn to mysticism — united by a belief that truth lives in tension.

Each week, we dive into a big (or beautifully random) question at the edge of AI, identity, behavior, and spirituality — mixing rigorous analysis with tarot pulls, surprise guests, and the occasional existential spiral. This is a space for the curious, the skeptical, and the beautifully undone.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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