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In this episode, Tim Ferriss talks with anarchist, political thinker and author, Michael Malice about his book, The New Right, his political beliefs and his approach to trolling.
The podcast is sponsored by Masterclass, which offers an all-access pass for $180 per year to watch courses from experts in various fields. The host, Lex Fridman, also mentions potentially adding interviews with friends and interesting strangers to the podcast feed.
The speaker recounts a story about bringing in a black lab to confront his friend's fear of dogs, with plans to record the experience with a videographer and another friend.
The way we perceive strangers can differ based on our upbringing and cultural norms. In some cultures, such as the Russian culture, strangers are often viewed with caution and suspicion.
The speaker explains that love is a strong sense of attraction towards another person or thing, while like is simply enjoying something or having a preference for it.
The podcast discusses different types of love that can exist, including romantic love and love shown through kindness and caring for others, and also delves into the importance of protecting oneself and their values.
The constant battle for power and the use of mockery in society is preventing the possibility of a cohesive society. By creating different tribes and undercutting those who become more powerful, we are escalating conflict and losing sight of the bigger picture.
The speaker predicts that by 2024, conversations will arise about the personal consequences for those who implemented extreme lockdown measures, including possible consequences for politicians like Cuomo and de Blasio. He also believes there will be societal ripple effects due to the data collected during lockdowns about how much control people are willing to give to the state.
The conversation explores the impact of leaders on driving discourse and how language, authority, and power play a role in shaping our thoughts and beliefs.
The life of ants is considered more important than individual life whereas humans could behave like ants in a distributed manner.
The conversation revolves around state corruption and its effects on society. The speaker highlights the history of torture techniques and shows how they have been adapted by different countries.
The idea of anarchy in government poses numerous challenges, including the question of whether those advocating for anarchy could gain power within an existing democracy. There are also risks involved with losing individual identity and capabilities in a collective society.
The speaker believes in encouraging people to learn about and understand ideas that they instinctually disagree with, in order to empathize with others. They also express their preference for a commander in chief who is regarded as a buffoon, as it is useful to have someone who will require a lot of convincing before sending people overseas to start killing.
The speaker references George Carlin's joke on the intelligence of the average person and expresses admiration for watching individuals with quality minds at work.
The speaker encourages listeners to embrace the idea that life is a magical adventure and not be trained to think otherwise.
The speaker explores the reality of damaged people. Some enjoy being damaged while others desperately seek happiness and joy.
In this podcast episode, the host discusses trolling - why people do it, how it can become a game for some and how it can be hurtful for others receiving such comments.
The creation of conspiracy theories can be dangerous and can quickly go down a rabbit hole of ideas, leading to the belief that there is a small group controlling the world. This can be reassuring for some, but also contribute to paranoia and mental illness.
The speaker discusses the benefits of being self-employed and unburdened by authority, and also explores the topic of aliens and their place in human society from a philosophical perspective.
The speaker shares their thoughts on the Russian hacking of elections and the belief in a flat earth, discussing the lack of data on the hacking and the amount of data disproving the flat earth theory.
The podcast discusses the asymmetry in political rhetoric and the lack of normalization of President Trump's election while also acknowledging the love present in political discussions.
The hosts discuss the importance of playing by the rules and not attacking institutions, even during times of emergency. They also question the correlation between being a good debater and being a good president.
The speaker anticipates that, during a presidential debate, Joe Biden will come prepared with talking points and ready to challenge Donald Trump, speculating on the outcome based on their previous debate performances.
The conversation is about investigative journalism and its ability to reveal the truth compared to Reddit subreddits. There is a debate on whether taking mainstream media to a brighter future or revolutionizing it is the right way to go.
The discussion explores the responsibility of arriving at the truth of events such as the economic effects of the coronavirus or the money spent on war. While social media is a platform for sharing information and news, it can also involve misinformation and spreading biased narratives.
The speaker discusses their personal concerns about the potential for Donald Trump to interfere with the election process and emphasizes the importance of being vigilant against totalitarianism. They also mention their hypothetical approach to handling riots as a dictator.
The speaker discusses how capitalism provides real-time information and perfect information allows for no manipulation. Jordan Peterson is mentioned in connection to atrocities such as the 1930s Ukraine famine. The discussion also touches briefly on current political candidates.
In this podcast episode, the speaker criticizes Andrew Yang's failed presidential campaign and suggests that despite his interesting ideas, he lacked the competence and experience to run a successful campaign.
The idea of centrism as the rejection of extreme ideas from both parties being the solution for compromise is challenged. Centrism lacks a clear political ideology and becomes meaningless without a defined direction or set of values.
The Libertarian Party's strategy is to prioritize educating people about alternatives rather than getting candidates elected, similar to the early progressive and populist parties from the early 20th century who were effective in getting their ideas adopted by the major parties, but not in terms of winning elections.
The podcast discusses the lack of strong political candidates representing the ideologies of logic, rather than emotions. The hosts question why representatives or famous speakers who embody these principles are not emerging.
The benefits and drawbacks of going third party depend on factors such as the party apparatus, ballot access, and the inherent "weirdness" of running as an independent. While it may be an enticing option for some, it also comes with its own share of challenges and detractors.
The philosophy of objectivism, like any other philosophy, has techniques that allow its followers to dismiss topics they do not wish to discuss, which can lead to the philosophy's limitations in understanding the world.
In a cynical media culture, we are sometimes raised to be apologetic for wanting to be happy and love our lives, but we shouldn't let others make us feel bad for our desires.
The speaker believes that showing love and kindness is the best way to connect with others on the internet, but current platforms do not prioritize this approach.
The speaker discusses the challenges of having nuanced conversations about sensitive topics on social media platforms and suggests alternatives to Twitter that could facilitate healthier discussions.
The podcast discusses the healthy practice of finding like-minded individuals to engage in unique or idiosyncratic worldviews and how sometimes, people appear in 4chan without being preemptively dismissive.
This podcast episode discusses the origins of the alt-right movement as a group of bloggers posting scientific racism online, and how it has evolved to be associated with certain individuals such as Gavin McInghis and Milo Yiannopoulos.
The speaker expresses their confusion with the current state of academia and the anti-intellectual sentiment that's been observed, citing examples from Jordan Peterson's criticisms against it.
The speaker argues that universities are being portrayed as having a liberal bias in every conversation, and that picking outliers like gender studies departments reinforces this false narrative.
The speaker draws a line between science and engineering innovation and the humanities, emphasizing the importance of engineering departments for making a better world through innovation, discussing the likes of Elon Musk.
The speaker believes that all software should be free, and suggests a mentoring program for students to encourage the development of free software. He also advocates for offering solutions rather than simply criticizing institutions.
The conversation revolves around the definition of rape and the importance of being clear and specific when it comes to charges of violent assault.
The language used within the #MeToo movement can be unclear and controversial, which can both help and hurt the larger message it represents.
The speaker discusses how anxiety can arise during times of chaos and ways to manage it, drawing from personal experiences and the experience of others she knows.
The host discuss the imposter syndrome within the tech industry, pointing out how even successful individuals like Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, can suffer from feelings of being a fraud.
The host discusses the potential difficulties of speaking to individuals who have experienced a certain amount of societal stigma that comes with their profession or background, such as prostitutes, prisoners, and slaves, and how some individuals may have conflicting opinions on providing them with a platform to speak.
The speaker reflects on the inevitability of failure and the importance of informing and entertaining people to make the world a better place.