Nick Bagley
Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows
Law professor known for coining and writing about the concept of "procedural fetish"—the tendency of legal and government institutions to prioritize process over solving actual problems. His work on this topic has made him a relevant voice in discussions about how legal and bureaucratic systems can be reformed, particularly in the context of AI governance and institutional effectiveness.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The AI Policy Podcast · Feb 5, 2026
Jennifer Pahlka on Reforming Government for the AI Era
“Law professor who wrote 'The Procedure Fetish' on government's obsession with process”
Scaling Laws · Feb 3, 2026
Alan and Kevin join the Cognitive Revolution.
“Legal scholar who coined term 'procedural fetish' describing lawyers' tendency to add process rather than solve actual problems”
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis · Jan 29, 2026
AI & The Law: Changing Practice, Claude Constitution, & New Rights, w/ Kevin & Alan of Scaling Laws
“Professor who coined the term 'procedural fetish' regarding lawyers' process obsession”