Episode
#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
2:18:29
Published: Mon Mar 01 2021
Description
Josh Barnett is an MMA fighter, catch wrestler, and a scholar of violence. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Munk Pack: https://munkpack.com and use code LEX to get 20% off - LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack - Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX to get special savings - Rev: https://rev.ai/lex to get 7-day free trial EPISODE LINKS: Josh's Website: https://www.joshbarnett.com/ Josh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshLBarnett Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshlbarnett Josh's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshBarnettOfficial Josh's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Barnett Josh's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZmZwQESO8G0BOSHTpZcvg PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (08:29) - Nietzsche (13:47) - Good and Evil (28:59) - Joe Rogan library (30:57) - Catch wrestling (41:03) - Anarchy (59:32) - Hitler and Stalin (1:16:34) - Karl Gotch (1:24:59) - Mike Tyson (1:33:20) - Violent victory (1:41:29) - Fedor Emelionenko (1:43:50) - Greatest MMA fighters of all time (1:53:47) - Early UFCs (1:58:32) - Advice for young people (2:02:24) - The value of competition (2:05:02) - Blade Runner (2:15:54) - Meaning of life
Chapters
The speaker talks about how years of training in various combat sports have taught them important life lessons, with emphasis on the honesty of the mat.
00:00 - 05:13 (05:13)
Summary
The speaker talks about how years of training in various combat sports have taught them important life lessons, with emphasis on the honesty of the mat. They also share their opinion on the importance of electrolytes when doing low carb diets.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast touches on the concepts of morality, original sin, and technology in our ever-evolving narratives.
05:13 - 16:13 (11:00)
Summary
The podcast touches on the concepts of morality, original sin, and technology in our ever-evolving narratives. It explores the idea that technology, such as smart beds, can continue to become more intelligent and intertwined with daily life.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The way we treat strangers depends on our level of security and the resources we have available to us.
16:13 - 21:34 (05:20)
Summary
The way we treat strangers depends on our level of security and the resources we have available to us. People can be magnanimous towards strangers if they feel secure enough, but insecurity can lead to fear and negative reactions towards the unknown.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast episode discusses the argument of the cost of luxury items during times of crisis when basic necessities such as shelter and water become crucial to survival.
21:34 - 27:27 (05:53)
Summary
The podcast episode discusses the argument of the cost of luxury items during times of crisis when basic necessities such as shelter and water become crucial to survival. It addresses the importance of skills required to sustain oneself as well as the impact of technology on civilization's growth and how it magnifies or accelerates things at orders of magnitude faster.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host interviews a catch wrestling expert and discusses the basics and defining principles of catch wrestling, which can be described as collegiate wrestling with submissions.
27:27 - 31:36 (04:08)
Summary
The podcast host interviews a catch wrestling expert and discusses the basics and defining principles of catch wrestling, which can be described as collegiate wrestling with submissions.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The host discusses wrestling and its various styles, techniques and goals including the importance of establishing control or dominance and how it differs from submission wrestling or jujitsu.
31:36 - 40:55 (09:19)
Summary
The host discusses wrestling and its various styles, techniques and goals including the importance of establishing control or dominance and how it differs from submission wrestling or jujitsu.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The emergence of states is not just a group of people taking power, and women may be more in-tune with picking up on unsaid cues because of their experience with children.
40:55 - 50:41 (09:45)
Summary
The emergence of states is not just a group of people taking power, and women may be more in-tune with picking up on unsaid cues because of their experience with children. However, individuals may use their power and influence for personal gain rather than for the benefit of others.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Hagakure, a 19th-century book written by a samurai turned monk, made an impact on the speaker's perspective on human nature and society.
50:42 - 58:55 (08:13)
Summary
The Hagakure, a 19th-century book written by a samurai turned monk, made an impact on the speaker's perspective on human nature and society. The book's observations on human behavior resonated with the speaker's own objections to society and its behaviors.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the roots of totalitarianism and how Hitler and Stalin differed in their approaches towards it, with Hitler using the Jews as scapegoats and Stalin taking a less aggressive stance in other parts of the world.
58:55 - 1:04:37 (05:41)
Summary
The podcast discusses the roots of totalitarianism and how Hitler and Stalin differed in their approaches towards it, with Hitler using the Jews as scapegoats and Stalin taking a less aggressive stance in other parts of the world.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The way history and war are portrayed can differ greatly depending on where you are in the world.
1:04:37 - 1:11:01 (06:24)
Summary
The way history and war are portrayed can differ greatly depending on where you are in the world. The idea of war as a game is discussed in this excerpt.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The result of humanity's pursuit to create cooler and cooler things seems to be the game we naturally play, with the goal of winning being determined by a collective definition of success.
1:11:02 - 1:16:10 (05:08)
Summary
The result of humanity's pursuit to create cooler and cooler things seems to be the game we naturally play, with the goal of winning being determined by a collective definition of success. The game starts within ourselves, but ultimately relies on external recognition to determine the winner.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker praises catch wrestling for its honesty and realism in communicating about violence and aggression, and notes that even those who do not practice catch wrestling in a classical sense can benefit from its principles.
1:16:10 - 1:22:01 (05:50)
Summary
The speaker praises catch wrestling for its honesty and realism in communicating about violence and aggression, and notes that even those who do not practice catch wrestling in a classical sense can benefit from its principles.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The use of anger can be a tool in athletics to improve performance through intense, focused energy.
1:22:01 - 1:26:13 (04:12)
Summary
The use of anger can be a tool in athletics to improve performance through intense, focused energy. This technique has been used in practices such as wrestling, where athletes often mentally visualize intense scenarios to create anger as fuel for their performance.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses their upbringing with violence and conflict, and how they have worked to overcome and re-discover themselves through their journey to adulthood.
1:26:13 - 1:34:23 (08:09)
Summary
The speaker discusses their upbringing with violence and conflict, and how they have worked to overcome and re-discover themselves through their journey to adulthood.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses their appreciation for violence as a means to overcome their worst feelings and build resilience, but also recognizes the value of using violence as a medium of expression.
1:34:23 - 1:41:34 (07:10)
Summary
The speaker discusses their appreciation for violence as a means to overcome their worst feelings and build resilience, but also recognizes the value of using violence as a medium of expression.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The hosts discuss the value of myths and narratives in storytelling, and how they can be balanced with facts and logic.
1:41:34 - 1:46:58 (05:24)
Summary
The hosts discuss the value of myths and narratives in storytelling, and how they can be balanced with facts and logic. They use examples from sports, such as Conor McGregor, as well as other contexts, to explore the interplay between myth and reality.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Josh Barnett responds to a Twitter user who suggests he should fight Ben Shapiro, encouraging him to choose someone his own size and not be a bully.
1:46:58 - 1:50:50 (03:51)
Summary
Josh Barnett responds to a Twitter user who suggests he should fight Ben Shapiro, encouraging him to choose someone his own size and not be a bully.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the career and business aspects of the MMA industry which have opened up more doors than he ever intended, but he feels too sensitive to transcribe his experiences as a second generation MMA athlete.
1:50:50 - 1:55:15 (04:25)
Summary
The speaker discusses the career and business aspects of the MMA industry which have opened up more doors than he ever intended, but he feels too sensitive to transcribe his experiences as a second generation MMA athlete.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker tells a story of his first organized fight with an AMC fighter on 11 days notice and how he gathered his old martial arts instructors to help him.
1:55:15 - 2:01:03 (05:47)
Summary
The speaker tells a story of his first organized fight with an AMC fighter on 11 days notice and how he gathered his old martial arts instructors to help him.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the advantages of practicing martial arts for personal growth and development while sharing personal insights into the speaker's preference for darker subject matters in life.
2:01:03 - 2:07:13 (06:09)
Summary
This podcast discusses the advantages of practicing martial arts for personal growth and development while sharing personal insights into the speaker's preference for darker subject matters in life.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast transcript, the host recommends the movies Valhalla Rising, Maniac and Excalibur.
2:07:13 - 2:16:51 (09:37)
Summary
In this podcast transcript, the host recommends the movies Valhalla Rising, Maniac and Excalibur. Each movie has a unique plot and theme that the host finds interesting and engaging.
Episode#165 – Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast episode, the host and Josh Barnett discuss their love for whiskey and future plans to indulge in adult beverages during their conversations.
2:16:51 - 2:18:05 (01:14)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host and Josh Barnett discuss their love for whiskey and future plans to indulge in adult beverages during their conversations. The conversation ends with a quote from Sun Zoo's The Art of War.