Episode #2095

Moshe Kasher

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Moshe Kasher, a comedian, actor, writer, and podcast co-host, discusses his new book "Subculture Vulture" and his experiences in pool halls and other subcultures. The conversation also covers his upbringing between deaf and ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities, American Sign Language, and his work as an interpreter for his deaf mother. Later topics include human evolution, UFOs, and the potential of AI and Neuralink.

What they talked about

  • Cults and cult leaders
  • Moshe Kasher's memoir 'Subculture Vulture'
  • Growing up in deaf and Orthodox Jewish communities
  • History of deaf education and sign language
  • Falconry and training wild birds
  • Medical malpractice and Dr. Death
  • Evolution of human body hair and bed bugs
  • Fermi paradox and AI's role in humanity's future

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