#1949 - Russell Brand
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Russell Brand is a comedian, actor, author, activist, and host of the podcast "Stay Free with Russell Brand."
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Housing Homeless People During the Pandemic
- Russell Brand brings up how homeless people were temporarily housed during the pandemic in London
- However, once the pandemic leveled out, they were kicked out again
- Russell questions why they couldn't continue dedicating resources to keep these people housed
Living in the Apocalypse
- Russell Brand and Joe Rogan discuss how the apocalypse is already here on Earth for some people
- They mention the example of cobalt mining in the Congo and how it's essentially slave labor
- The discussion leads to questioning the idea of progress and how it can lead to such conditions
Rise of military industrial complex and colonization of the Middle East
- Military industrial complex and Rand Foundation ideologues from the Republican right trying to profit from the colonization of the Middle East
- Evidence lacking during Bush administration leading to the Iraq war
- Current leaders wrapping themselves in progressive identity politics while advocating war
- Apathy and loss of trust in institutions
The Liberal establishment's co-option by corporate and financial interests
- Progressive identity politics used as a distraction and veil to advance corporate and financial interests
- Cultural conversation about identity politics but lack of action to advance the interests of vulnerable people
- Co-optation of the liberal establishment by the same forces that traditionally were considered co-opted by the right
- Loss of trust in institutions and authorities
Relationships between Big Pharma and Media/Government
- Focusing on the relationships between Big Pharma and media/government reveals corruption, hypocrisy and dishonesty
- Conversations with various views and open criticism of the establishment are essential
- The speaker is open to extraordinary ideas
- Credibility suffers from lack of filtering out of valid information
- Ivermectin moment revealed the culture's intolerance of conversations
Credibility and Lies in the Media
- CNN and other news networks lost credibility for the lies they told about Ivermectin
- They ignored the information from McCulloch and Malone about apolitical conversations on vaccines
- The mainstream culture found itself on a peninsula with insignificant variety
- Far-right journalists and Tucker Carlson
- The price of authority is legitimacy
Profit vs. Public Health
- Companies can profit billions and still kill thousands of people
- The ideology to allow this will lose credibility in the long run
- We suddenly granted authority to corporations that have been seen as the "baddies" until recently
- Propaganda operates in the middle 60% of people
- If the same approach was taken to a company making peanut butter, they would be made to stop production
Emergence of New Elites and Artificial Intelligence
- Technology and AI will radically alter power
- New elites will emerge to understand technology better
- Social media has revealed big tech companies evade taxation and work with deep state operatives
- AI will lead to more disinformation that is impossible to detect
- People on the outside will be confused and unable to discern what is real or fake
Authoritarianism During the Pandemic
- People were quick to roll over and comply with authoritarianism during the pandemic
- Fear resulted in suggestibility and a desire for authority
- Governments learned that lockdowns and authoritarian control tactics work
- The importance of clemency, compassion, and forgiveness in our culture
Questionable Motivations
- Motivations behind global organizations and politicians should be questioned
- Bill Gates' profit from vaccines and changing stance on the virus are suspect
- The abandonment of democracy in favor of unelected globalists and organizations is dangerous
- People's dislike for the current establishment creates a need for new conversations
Bill Gates' business practices
- Bill Gates has made hundreds of millions of dollars off of a $100,000 a year salary.
- Not-for-profit organizations are making profit, causing a great deal of influence in the areas where he profits from.
- Gates has peculiar business practices in India and Africa that led to palpable suffering and profit.
Bill Gates' involvement in testing medicines in Africa
- Bill Gates and his team have always used Africa as a place to test out medicines.
- They were giving kids the polio vaccine in Africa, and had to stop because it was giving them polio.
- Gates wouldn't release patents so that African nations could recreate the vaccines.
Introduction to the types of content produced and growth on YouTube
- Russell Brand discusses his YouTube channel "62:11" that started during the pandemic
- He talks about investigating people's stories in a comedic way
- Mentioning the limitations of mainstream media, he highlights the freedom online content creation offers
- He also discusses the growth of his channel, which changed direction from wellness-oriented content to current affairs and was aided by his relationship with Gareth
Shift in content and issues with censorship on YouTube
- Brand discusses shifting towards creating more content on current affairs
- He also talks about issues with YouTube demonetizing videos, especially those related to COVID or government
- He discusses how advertisers impact YouTube's censorship policies
- Brand highlights that he left YouTube for Rumble due to their assurance of not censoring content
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- The speaker highlights that feeble and weak people who are angry towards their lives lean towards these authoritarian perspectives.
- They say that the weakest people are the ones who want to control others because they do not feel in control of their own lives.
- The speaker emphasizes that we need to let people be themselves and stop imposing laws or behaviour upon them.
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- The speaker emphasizes that we need to relax and let people be themselves.
- They mention that some people like structured work environments, while others like to work independently.
- The speaker talks about being kind and not trying to control others' behaviour.
Vaccine Resistance Variants
- Geert van der Bosch, a vaccine expert, talked about vaccine-resistant variants
- Standard model is to not vaccinate during a pandemic to prevent variants
- Doctors spread the narrative that unvaccinated people were the problem
- Anxiety increased as people feared vaccine-resistant variants
Profit and the System
- The system prioritizes profit over people's well-being
- The opioid crisis is an example of this
- The CIA and the EU are too diffuse for any individual to have control
- The system is self-sustaining and excludes disruption, making it similar to an algorithm
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- Preventing people from accepting differences allows for easier manipulation
- Concentrating on individual happiness and interests instead of stopping others from behaving in a way opposed to ideology is important
- Parasitism of the mind and culture being unfriendly demonstrated by Terence McKenna
- Introduction of spiritual and psychedelic values may diffuse cultural tension and allow for acceptance of diversity
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- Halliburton, pharmaceutical, political, and banking industries all prioritize profits over human life and morals/ethics
- Profit-driven society creates exploitation, apathy, and disconnection
- Existing societal structures can change, but citizens need to recognize the need for collective action and not get sucked into the establishment's games
- Mark Fisher's notion of capitalist realism demonstrates that the only reality presented is one that capitalism is the only model that works
Authenticity and Value in Content Creation
- Joe and Russell discuss the importance of authenticity in content creation.
- They agree that when content is governed by committee, it becomes less valuable and less interesting.
- They also discuss how pursuing unique interests and offering a distinct perspective can make content creators stand out.
- Russell expresses concerns about burning bridges in the industry and moving away from mainstream culture, but Joe argues that pursuing one's passions is more valuable than chasing revenue or fame.
The Value of Independent Content Creation
- Joe and Russell discuss the difference between independent content creators and those who work in the mainstream industry.
- Joe offers his perspective that independent creators are doing something rare and valuable, as they have the freedom to pursue their interests without external pressure.
- Russell shares his initial concerns about moving away from the traditional idea of celebrity and acceptance, but Joe argues that pursuing one's passions and offering a unique perspective is more important than being celebrated.
- They both agree that the format of independent content creation is accessible to everybody and offers a valuable alternative to mainstream media.
Other Dimensions and Beings
- The speaker delves into the topic of other dimensions and beings and how this can change our perspective on what is truly important.
- The speaker imagines a world where people recognize a reality beyond our physical constraints and the need to focus on trivial issues fades away.
The Fear of Psychedelics
- The speaker explores the fear addicts have towards engaging in psychedelic experiences and discusses the benefits that psychedelics provide in terms of self-discovery and recovery from addiction.
- The speaker adds that personal authority is an important factor here because addicts who have achieved personal sovereignty will not want to relinquish it.
Discipline and control through martial arts
- Personal experience with chemical dependency
- Martial arts provided a path towards discipline and control
- The practice of martial arts requires studying and understanding movement
- The experience of struggle is important to develop mental fortitude
The physical and mental benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a unique physical and mental challenge
- Overcoming adversity and developing mental fortitude is crucial
- Jiu-Jitsu helps manage stress in daily life
- The trend of disembodying can be countered with Jiu-Jitsu's focus on physicality
The Connection Between Physical Struggle and Mental Discipline
- Physical struggle teaches you to be solid inside your thoughts
- Only by experiencing adversity and executing with discipline can you trust yourself
- True masculinity is not about hating women
- The speaker believes spiritual discipline is necessary to control the spirit
The Hollowing Out of Culture
- A culture without values is nihilistic
- Institutions are hollow because there are no values behind them
- War is often justified under false humanitarian pretenses
- The speaker urges individuals to take responsibility and find meaning in their lives
- Masculinity and femininity can coexist without misogyny
Acting on Signals
- Ideas are reaching people who wouldn't normally get nuanced takes on complicated ideas.
- Many messages are getting out there, but not many are reaching people enough to make them act.
- Taking action is crucial because actual engagement is the only way to generate the necessary lessons.
Importance of Taking Action
- The only way to truly accomplish great things is to take action.
- Hucksters selling motivation are all around, but they've usually done nothing of great note themselves.
- Working towards something, even if it involves suffering, physical or emotional, is the natural way of being human.
Doing Difficult Things
- Doing difficult things is beneficial for mental and physical health
- Cold plunges, ice baths, and exercise are all examples of difficult things to do
- Even if it's hard, forcing yourself to do them can improve your well-being
Wim Hof and the Importance of Difficult Things
- Wim Hof is interesting because he comes at difficult things from a shamanic perspective
- Huberman and Soberg have researched the neurochemical benefits of cold water immersion
- Doing hard things like this can combat the negative effects of distraction and procrastination
Capitalism and the Lack of Sacredness
- The current economic system only values what can be measured
- Science and technology are great tools, but become problematic within economic models
- The pandemic revealed the centralizing of resources and oppression of ordinary people
- Spirituality provides a personal haven and sovereignty
- People need the courage to change and participate in challenging or revolutionizing systems
Possibility of People
- People have the capacity for greatness and beauty
- Forgiveness and principles that transcend circumstance are essential
- The establishment of a narrative encouraging people to be their best selves is necessary
- Shamanism predates monotheism and nationalism
- Humans have a tendency to seek out mystical experiences
Medical Science and Drug pushing
- Medical science and the ability to push drug narratives are powerful tools
- While some drugs turn out to be harmful, there are no repercussions
- Remdesivir is not effective and has negative side effects
- Semiglutide is potentially the most profitable drug in history, causing loss of appetite and body mass
AZT and War Against Nature
- Questioning the use of AZT and chemotherapy drugs as treatment for HIV
- A war against nature and human traits is happening
- The perpetual war against germs is unwinnable
- A terrifying book on the subject is waiting to be debunked