The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

• Podcast Home
• Download Episode

Thursday, 15 August 2024 - 2 hours 48 minutes

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

Subscribe to this podcast

• Apple Podcasts
• Apple Podcasts
• RSS Feed