The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The Professor Banned From Speaking Out: "We Need To Start Preparing! The Terrifying Lessons Of Covid We’re Ignoring!" - Bret Weinstein
15 Aug 2024
Are humans an endangered species? Just what can we do to survive extinction level challenges such as the sun, AI, or a nuclear war? Dr Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist and former professor at Evergreen State College. He is the co-host of the podcast, ‘DarkHorse’, and the author of the book, ‘A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life’. In this episode, Dr Bret and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 existential threats of AI, the 2 best ways to prepare for nuclear war, how pornography is impacting sex and relationships, and the dangers of AI sex robots. (00:00) Intro (01:27) Why Humanity Will Be Extinguished (03:39) Bret's Top Existential Concern for Our Planet (07:04) Solar Flares and Their Potential Impact (10:36) Understanding EMP Effects & The Catastrophic Effects (12:48) The Earth's Magnetic Poles Are Switching! (16:01) The Inversion of Earth's Poles: Is Humanity Prepared? (17:57) What Does Anthropogenic Mean? (20:16) The Two Major Disaster Scenarios (27:11) How to Prepare for Global Catastrophes (34:57) Should You Become a ‘Prepper’? (41:31) Is Society on the Brink of Collapse? (50:33) Are Institutions Woke or Not? (51:36) The Evergreen College Incident: What Really Happened (01:03:47) The Decline of Mainstream Media (01:11:46) We SHOULD Be Worried About AI (01:15:50) Are Governments Ignoring AI's True Impact on the Planet? (01:19:31) The Critical Role of Language in Human Survival and Evolution (01:27:22) How AI Will Transform Human Communication Forever (01:29:19) Why Regulating AI Might Be the Worst Idea Ever (01:31:14) Brain Chips: Are We Turning Into Cyborgs? (01:35:23) AI Is Coming for Your Job: What You Need to Know (01:38:11) The Safest Careers in an AI-Dominated Future (01:44:02) Universal Basic Income: Hidden Consequences You Should Know (01:51:48) The Failures of COVID-19 (01:55:50) What Is Gain-of-Function Research (01:57:59) What Really Happened in Wuhan: The Untold Story (01:59:54) Anthony Fauci's Involvement in COVID Origins (02:04:58) How We Should Have Handled COVID-19 Differently (02:11:53) Why Lockdowns Might Not Work in the Next Pandemic (02:15:23) Life-Changing Advice for a Happier, Healthier You (02:22:35) The Hidden Dangers of Pornography (02:31:38) What Parents Are Getting Wrong (02:37:52) The Guest's Final Question Follow Bret: Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/JZohvE3l3Lb YouTube - https://g2ul0.app.link/MEipWL5l3Lb You can buy Dr Bret’s book, ‘A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/3ZxP1inm3Lb Learn more about the books mentioned, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/GhxoDcro3Lb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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