Join me as we ride the giddy wave of the discourse, surfing from topic to topic and commentator to commentator, deep-diving into what people are saying, and whether it makes any sense.
Jack Treadwell is currently researching Cognitive Science in a Philosophy PhD (while moonlighting as a podcaster and writer).
We're doing something a bit different this week - surfing further afield than normal, to get a feel for the broader conversation 0n a topic that's on everyone's lips: the scurrilous (and rather serious) allegations against Russell Brand. In this episode, I sketch a cross-sectional view of the conspiratorial-right-wing's reaction to it, by looking at a bunch of their conversations. We'll see what Ben Shapiro, Dave Rubin, Andrew Tate, and Steven Crowder have to say on the matter. As it happens, it would have been sufficient to have listened to only one of them, because they all seem to echo one another's views with an eerie degree of similarity - almost as though these ideas have been bouncing around some sort of echo chamber. But surely that can't be the case - these are all free thinking, conformity-defying, independent journalists, of outstanding intellectual integrity.. right? Tune in to find out precisely how sarcastic I'm being!
G'day discourse surfers!Join me as we surf the foamy wave of Eric Weinstein's recent conversation with Chris Williamson. This is an exhilarating ride - though the seas are rather perilous; strewn as they are with Eric's jargon and obscure references, as well as his murky arguments and cloudy concepts.The conversation dwells on the misbehavior of Jeffrey Epstein, the malice of the mainstream media, and the urgent need for us to escape our doomed planet. These are heady and tumultuous seas indeed - so take a couple of sealegs, and let's dive in.SourcesEric Weinstein on Modern Wisdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJxBnSyH0T4Eric Weinstein's Portal episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxnkGymKuuI&list=PLq9jO8fmlPee9ezOraOHAJ3g9Zh3V2F2G&index=14Decoding the Gurus episodes on Eric: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/decoding-the-gurus/id1531266667?i=1000621155618https://pod.link/1531266667/episode/6992d793833f2b27cfd5eea6aa93dccf
Been wondering what the inestimable Gad Saad has been up to? This episode has the goss. And that’s only the entrée. The main course of the episode is a light analysis of the dynamic duo - Lex Fridman and Andrew Huberman – with a side of amusing clips guaranteed to whet your appetite. Specifically, I’ll be attempting to decipher the recent exchange these two brawny bro-scientists had on Lex Fridman’s illustrious podcast.So, if you’re itching to ascertain Dr Huberman’s epistemic prowess on matters that fall outside the scope of his domain of expertise, look no further – because this episode features hot-takes galore on this all-important question.Or if, alternatively, you’re looking for something a little more tender and philosophical – a gentle plunge into the poetical and sentimental mind of Lex Fridman, this episode shan’t disappoint.
Jordan Peterson - the man, the myth, the legend!Some say he has become passé in the political arena; I say the man is an evergreen source of - well - if not good ideas and clear thinking, then at the very least of amusement and salutary lessons in how not to reason.In this episode I examine a couple of his recent interviews: his appearance on Bill Maher's 'Club Random' podcast, and his appearance on Russell Brand's show.We'll see Peterson's recent decent into the dark rabbit hole of psychopathic, machiavellian villains, and the fruits of his efforts to expose the myriad misdeeds of this menacing menagerie.We'll uncover the logic behind Peterson's incessant references to the bible (as well as Disney cartoons), and, more importantly, we'll unlock the key to Jordan Peterson's successful love life!So, whether you're a Peterson stan, or a diehard critic, you're bound to get something out of this episode!
Gad Saad - anti-woke crusader; political firebrand; evolutionary virtuoso; shameless self-promoter - he's a man of many hats.. actually, about 4 or 5 hats, as will become clear in this episode.This is Gad's umpteenth appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, and there's some indication that, when it comes to Gad's 'self-promoting' hat, Joe's patience is starting to wear thin.In this episode I delve into the minds and ideas of both Joe and Gad, to see whether any of what they're saying checks out. I argue that much of it does not - but you be the judge!