Episode #1045
Bryan Callen
Books mentioned
Sapiens
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 00:10:38
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Homo Deus
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 00:10:38
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Blink
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 00:19:31
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A Renegade History of the United States
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 00:23:14
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The Happiness Hypothesis
Mentioned by Bryan Callen · at 02:43:32
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Actor and stand-up comedian Bryan Callen discusses political tribalism, conspiracy theories, inequality, religion, drug policy, psychedelics, and questions of morality and critical thinking. The conversation also covers combat sports, including MMA, boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai, along with fighter health, nutrition, brain health, and his experiences training with professional fighters.
What they talked about
- Old-timey music and phonographs
- Bo Jackson's athletic career and hip injury
- Book discussion: Sapiens and Homo Deus
- Intuitive expertise and pattern recognition
- CBD oil and sleep issues
- Conspiracy theories and human psychology
- Aztec sacrifices and ancient civilizations
- Political tribalism and civility
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