The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Description
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
(02:27) Why Humanity Will Be Extinguished
(04:39) Bret's Top Existential Concern for Our Planet
(08:04) Solar Flares and Their Potential Impact
(11:36) Understanding EMP Effects & The Catastrophic Effects
(13:48) The Earth's Magnetic Poles Are Switching!
(17:01) The Inversion of Earth's Poles: Is Humanity Prepared?
(18:57) What Does Anthropogenic Mean?
(21:16) The Two Major Disaster Scenarios
(28:11) How to Prepare for Global Catastrophes
(35:57) Should You Become a ‘Prepper’?
(42:31) Is Society on the Brink of Collapse?
(51:33) Are Institutions Woke or Not?
(52:36) The Evergreen College Incident: What Really Happened
(01:04:47) The Decline of Mainstream Media
(01:12:46) We SHOULD Be Worried About AI
(01:16:50) Are Governments Ignoring AI's True Impact on the Planet?
(01:20:31) The Critical Role of Language in Human Survival and Evolution
(01:28:22) How AI Will Transform Human Communication Forever
(01:30:19) Why Regulating AI Might Be the Worst Idea Ever
(01:32:14) Brain Chips: Are We Turning Into Cyborgs?
(01:36:23) AI Is Coming for Your Job: What You Need to Know
(01:39:11) The Safest Careers in an AI-Dominated Future
(01:45:02) Universal Basic Income: Hidden Consequences You Should Know
(01:52:48) The Failures of COVID-19
(01:56:50) What Is Gain-of-Function Research
(01:58:59) What Really Happened in Wuhan: The Untold Story
(02:00:54) Anthony Fauci's Involvement in COVID Origins
(02:05:58) How We Should Have Handled COVID-19 Differently
(02:12:53) Why Lockdowns Might Not Work in the Next Pandemic
(02:16:23) Life-Changing Advice for a Happier, Healthier You
(02:23:35) The Hidden Dangers of Pornography
(02:32:38) What Parents Are Getting Wrong
(02:38:52) The Guest's Final Question
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