Episode #1666
Duncan Trussell
Books mentioned
The Singularity Is Near
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The Wisdom of No Escape
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Comedian and podcast host Duncan Trussell joins Joe Rogan to discuss China's cultural and economic influence, the manipulation of public opinion via social media and AI, and the behavioral effects of parasites like toxoplasmosis. They also explore CRISPR gene editing, the singularity, Buddhist teachings on self-compassion, mindfulness meditation, and the credibility of military pilot UFO sightings.
What they talked about
- John Cena's apology to China and Mandarin speaking
- China's influence on US tech and Huawei ban
- Toxoplasmosis effects on behavior and IQ
- Apple commercials as hypnotic spells
- Gain-of-function research and accidental virus creation
- Buddhist concept of active ignoring and self-awareness
- Logan Paul's boxing match with Floyd Mayweather
- McDojo fake martial arts videos
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