Episode
#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
1:29:33
Published: Mon Jan 09 2023
Description
I hit 600k Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter, Locals and Instagram, so here's another 90 minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible. As always there's some great questions in here about whether Lex Fridman is coming on the podcast, who the most overrated thinker is and my plans for 2023. Expect to learn what my thoughts are on masculinity being in a crisis, my best advice for men in their 20's, whether it's possible to have a well meaning conversation about the Left without calling everyone woke, where I buy my t-shirts from, who I want to bring on the show in 2023, my biggest tips for starting a YouTube channel, why it's a good thing that Newton didn't have Twitter and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all Gymshark’s products at https://bit.ly/sharkwisdom (use code: MW10) Get 15% discount on Craftd London’s jewellery at https://bit.ly/cdwisdom (use code MW15) Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
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00:00 - 01:47 (01:47)
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David Goggins, dubbed the "hardest man on the planet," joins Joe Rogan for a two-hour conversation that touches on topics such as Goggins' military experience, overcoming obstacles, and the power of the human mind.
Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
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Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
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07:56 - 14:11 (06:14)
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Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
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14:12 - 18:21 (04:09)
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Despite feeling there is more room for growth, the speaker is pleased with the increasing recognition their podcast is receiving. They describe their experience being placed in accommodation far from town during their university days.
Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
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James Lindsay joins Joe Rogan to discuss the pitfalls of a victim mentality, and how it can encourage passivity and limit personal growth.
18:23 - 24:16 (05:53)
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James Lindsay joins Joe Rogan to discuss the pitfalls of a victim mentality, and how it can encourage passivity and limit personal growth. They also delve into the origins and implications of the term "toxic masculinity".
Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
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The study of evolutionary psychology reveals our ingrained dispositions, inherent limitations, and predispositions, leading us towards self-improvement rather than apathy towards who we are as individuals.
24:16 - 30:31 (06:15)
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Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
PodcastModern Wisdom
If you feel like you could do better without your current friend group's influence, you might want to consider finding people who share your focus and values.
30:33 - 34:24 (03:51)
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Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
PodcastModern Wisdom
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34:24 - 39:08 (04:43)
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Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
PodcastModern Wisdom
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39:08 - 42:34 (03:25)
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The speaker discusses how he used to share his list of upcoming guests at the beginning of the month, and feels that Joe Rogan, along with Sam Harris and Peterson, were the big three who influenced him in his philosophical education. He jokingly says that killing Rogan would be the best trophy he could have.
Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his experience of having friends from different age groups, and emphasizes the importance of finding common interests rather than focusing on age when making friends.
42:34 - 51:51 (09:17)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of having friends from different age groups, and emphasizes the importance of finding common interests rather than focusing on age when making friends.
Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the importance of authenticity, both in photography and in life, and how it can lead to better connections with others.
51:51 - 56:05 (04:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of authenticity, both in photography and in life, and how it can lead to better connections with others.
Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
PodcastModern Wisdom
The use of pejorative labels like "leftist" has become a common way to disparage a political opponent, and it is made worse by the online environment that encourages insults and low-resolution arguments.
56:07 - 1:03:48 (07:41)
Summary
The use of pejorative labels like "leftist" has become a common way to disparage a political opponent, and it is made worse by the online environment that encourages insults and low-resolution arguments. Furthermore, people often use nut-picking, i.e. using ridiculous examples from one side to smear the whole movement, to further their own political views.
Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Dunbar Number group of 150 humans aged 18-35 likely only has 10-12 available dating options, prompting some to create an ideal number of two boys and a girl, leading to tribalism in dating preference.
1:03:48 - 1:10:56 (07:07)
Summary
The Dunbar Number group of 150 humans aged 18-35 likely only has 10-12 available dating options, prompting some to create an ideal number of two boys and a girl, leading to tribalism in dating preference.
Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses having reservations about the criticisms surrounding Matthew Walker's book while also reflecting on the importance of hard work and sacrifice for future rewards.
1:10:56 - 1:16:01 (05:05)
Summary
The speaker discusses having reservations about the criticisms surrounding Matthew Walker's book while also reflecting on the importance of hard work and sacrifice for future rewards.
Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host talks about the importance of quality conversations with reasonable and insightful guests, and a respected audience.
1:16:02 - 1:23:21 (07:19)
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Episode#574 - 600k Q&A - Masculinity Crisis, Overrated Thinkers & Lex Fridman
PodcastModern Wisdom
The lack of pedestalization of motherhood makes it less aspirational, which can lead to imposter syndrome among stay-at-home moms.
1:23:21 - 1:29:33 (06:11)
Summary
The lack of pedestalization of motherhood makes it less aspirational, which can lead to imposter syndrome among stay-at-home moms. The speaker also touches on the importance of feeling worthy of love and existence without having to offer anything in return.