#1453 - Eric Weinstein
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Eric Weinstein is a mathematician and economist, and the managing director at Thiel Capital. He is also the host of the podcast “The Portal”, now available on Spotify.
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Lockdown and Social Effects
- Discussion about the impact of lockdown on social interactions
- Sharing personal experiences related to the lack of contact with people
- Speculation on when normalcy will return post-lockdown
Global Preparedness and China's Influence
- Reflection on global preparedness during the pandemic
- Critique of leadership and medical community's response
- Analysis of China's strategic influence and concerns over dependency
Challenges of Planned Obsolescence and Growth Dependency
- Discussing the sustainability issues related to planned obsolescence
- Highlighting the need for constant innovation for growth
- Emphasizing the American society's reliance on growth and lack of steady state living
Comedy Store Community and Heroes Amidst Crisis
- Exploring the dynamic of comedians in a close-knit community
- Acknowledging the heroic efforts of individuals during crisis
- Mentioning Tulsi Gabbard as a potential leader in a COVID situation
Fox News and Selective Amplification
- Fox News plays a significant role in the right-of-center narrative
- Selective amplification by Fox News creates a dangerous process
- Eric Weinstein, a frequent Fox News contributor, highlights challenges in media engagement
Legacy Media vs. Internet Influence
- TV networks like CNBC, MSNBC, and others face limitations in content delivery
- Internet clips often overshadow traditional media airings in popularity
- Discussion on the impact of the internet on bridging traditional and online media worlds
Call for Sacrifice and Resignation to Protect Healthcare Heroes
- Urgent request for those stockpiling masks to donate for healthcare workers' protection
- Emphasis on replenishing limited supplies to prevent further loss of life
- Call for resignations due to failure to heed warnings and depleted reserves
Revolt for Change and Need for Strong Leadership
- Suggestion to revolt against unworkable leadership class
- Reference to Tulsi Gabbard's potential decisive actions
- Comparison with other countries like South Korea for quicker and effective responses
Accountability and Responsibility in Global Health - WHO, CDC, and Masks
- Debates around accountability, responsibility, and global health issues
- Masks, personal protective equipment, and the criticism of response strategies
- Specific example with WHO's avoidance of recognizing Taiwan during the COVID epidemic
Brake Glass in Emergency - Special Individuals in Crisis
- Discussion on the importance of individuals like Jay Prakash Narayan during crises
- Comparisons with historical figures like Winston Churchill and their roles in emergencies
- Reflection on the lack of 'emergency people' in current leadership
Washington's Financial Circles and the Concept of Steady Hands
- Discussion about terrifying concept of 'steady hands' in Washington
- Explanation of 'it's a beautiful thing' as a phrase used in New York finance
- Analysis of how the phrase 'steady hands' indicates dependability for doing wrong things
Joe Biden and Donald Trump's Health Concerns
- Comparison of deterioration in Joe Biden and Donald Trump's public appearances
- Mention of concerns raised by Stefan Malinu and Mike Cernovich about Hillary's health
- Consideration of the age factor in the 2020 presidential race
Wrestling Storyline Drama: Fake Affairs and Real Deceptions
- Bookers creating a storyline where a wrestler has an affair with another wrestler's wife
- Storyline becoming real causing actual affair due to brain being unable to handle deception layers
- Vince McMahon revealing wrestling is staged and not a real sport to avoid taxes
Wrestling Realities: Injuries and Deception
- Incident where wrestler Dr. David Schultz hits reporter to prove wrestling is not fake
- Discussion on the physical dangers and real skills of professional wrestlers
- Concerns raised about the perilous nature of professional wrestling and its impact on performers
Interview with Ashley Matthews, the Real Identity Behind Riley Reed
- Ashley Matthews, known as Riley Reed in the porn industry, faces challenges accessing basic services like banking due to stigma.
- Ashley courageously maintains a non-classical porn body and takes risks in her career.
- The porn industry struggles with financial services such as PayPal stopping payouts to performers.
Taboo Porn and Social Media Bias Exposed by Project Veritas
- Discussion on the rise of taboo porn like incest which remains largely unaddressed.
- Project Veritas highlights bias in social media corporations like Twitter and Facebook.
- Selective editing and biases revealed through hidden camera investigations challenge mainstream narratives.
The Controversy around LSD Dosages and Amanda Fielding's Unconventional Methods
- Discussion on the misconceptions around LSD dosages in the 60s and the potential benefits of powerful chemicals like LSD and psilocybin
- Insight into Amanda Fielding's eccentric behavior like drilling holes in her head, building a mausoleum for her pet bird, and having attack swans guarding it
- Exploration of the impact of unconventional actions like drilling holes in the head and the admiration towards being a risk-taker in self-experimentation
The Legal Troubles of Alex Green and the Irony of Drug Stigmatization
- Description of Alex Green's arrest and imprisonment related to cannabis distribution business in New York
- Analysis of the societal perception towards drugs including coffee, wine, and cannabis as cognitive enhancing substances
- Reflective conversation on the hypocrisy of drug categorization and the stigma associated with self-experimentation and advocacy for psychedelics
Nature's Brutality: Owls vs. Hawks and Bunny UFC
- Discussion around owls being fierce predators, eating hawk's heads to survive
- Introduction of bunny UFC as a humorous and unexpected concept
- Comparison of giraffe battles to bunny UFC
Bizarre Animal Behavior: Flatworms and Bed Bugs
- Explanation of traumatic insemination in flatworms leading to gender determination
- Description of violent mating behavior in bed bugs requiring 'traumatic insemination'
- Comparison between flatworms and bed bugs as nightmare species
The Nicholas Brothers and the Barry Brothers: A Dance Rivalry
- The Nicholas Brothers, known as two of the greatest dancers ever, were brought back by Michael Jackson.
- They were active in the 1930s and 40s, alongside icons like Fred Astaire.
- The rivalry between the Nicholas Brothers and the Barry Brothers was significant in the entertainment industry.
Castradi, Castrati, and the Last Castrato - Alessandro Moreschi
- The practice of castration for musical purposes, known as Castrati, was prevalent in history.
- Alessandro Moreschi, the last Castrato, has recordings available despite controversies around the practice.
- The text delves into the unusual and often shocking lives led by Castrati performers.
The Brett Episode and Telomere Elongation
- Brett's prediction regarding compromised laboratory mice from Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine
- Explanation of how elongated telomeres can lead to tumorous growth due to unlimited cell division
- Discussion on the potential implications on human senescence and cancer due to the breeding protocols
Debating Telomere Length and Academic Recognition
- Debate on the impact of telomere length on cancer and the Haiflich limit
- Discussion on the lack of acknowledgement of Brett's prediction by Carol Greider and the scientific community
- Exploration of the potential consequences on pharmaceutical research and the need for acknowledgment and further study
Origin of a Memorable Quote and Godlike Powers Discussion
- Speaker recalls originating a famous quote during a lecture at Oxford in 2013
- Discussion about the need to diversify and leave the planet due to godlike powers of individuals like Donald Trump
- Mention of releasing a theory of geometric unity and the influence of physics community
Quest for Unified Physics Beyond Einstein
- Introduction to a theory of geometric unity challenging the teachings of Einstein
- Meeting with experts and giving special lectures at Oxford University
- Critique of modern physics community's approach towards unifying theories and the need for a fresh perspective
Madam Wu and the Chirality Discovery
- Madam Wu from Columbia University discovered asymmetry in beta decay during cobalt 60 experiment
- She found that electrons spin out to one side only, revealing a left-right preference in the universe
- Her work, based on Yang and Lee's research, showed a fundamental asymmetry in the universe
Uncovering the Source Code of Reality
- Discussion on the final edge question by John Brockman regarding understanding our own source code
- Exploration of the idea that humans are on the verge of becoming self-aware 'AI' by deciphering reality's source code
- Concerns raised about the consequences of mastering the source code and gaining limitless power
The Intellectual SEAL Team 6: Underappreciated Theoretical Physics
- Since the early 70s, very little societal progress except in computers and fracking
- Significance of theoretical physics in major innovations like plastics, semiconductors, and worldwide web from CERN
- Theoretical physics community as the intellectual SEAL Team 6, under-resourced and undervalued
Geometric Unity and the Unity of Physics
- Proposing Geometric Unity as a bridge between general relativity and quantum theory
- Discussing the two origin stories in physics: space-time and SU three cross SU two cross U one
- Exploring natural spinners and the attempt to reconcile the two incompatible theories
Nima Arkani-Hamed and Luis Alvarez-Galme: Discussions with Constructive Critics in Scientific Community
- Engaging in discussions with constructive critics like Nima Arkani-Hamed and Luis Alvarez-Galme in scientific community
- Focus on releasing complex scientific content for broader audience
- Building a community around the portal and the importance of artists in communication
Engaging Artists and Visualization of Complex Concepts: Grant Sanderson's Math Videos and Portal.wiki Initiative
- Utilizing artists for visual interpretations of complex scientific concepts
- Highlighting the importance of Grant Sanderson's math videos for learning difficult math visually
- Creation of portal.wiki to digest episode content for wider accessibility and understanding