Episode #1041
Dan Carlin
Books mentioned
On Killing
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Harry Potter
Mentioned by Dan Carlin · at 01:48:53 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Tribe
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:35:02 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Perfect Storm
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:35:02 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Dan Carlin, an amateur historian and host of the Common Sense and Hardcore History podcasts, joins Joe Rogan to examine media, democracy, and politics in the digital age. They discuss deepfakes, institutional trust, tribalism, racism, smartphones, drone warfare, nuclear power, and the role of independent podcasts in education and informed citizenship.
What they talked about
- Ancient Roman coin from Constantine
- YouTube creators and the creativity revolution
- Tribalism in politics and blind allegiance
- Racism and the concept of racial superiority
- Historical dictators and nation stability
- Drone warfare and military technology changes
- Social media's impact on communication and democracy
- Health as the foundation for pursuing goals
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